2 Wolves Herbal Apothecary

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas!!! We will be closed tomorrow. See you Friday!

🥚 Medicinal Eggnog (With Egg, No Alcohol)
A warm, nourishing drink that helps your body actually use what’s in the egg.

Egg yolks help absorb herbal compounds, while warming spices support circulation and digestion.

You’ll need:
Egg yolk, warm milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, raw honey
Optional: turmeric + black pepper

How:
Warm milk (don’t boil), whisk with egg yolk, stir in spices and honey. Drink warm.

Best for: cold nights, fatigue, nerve tension, recovery.

🌿 Herbal “Eggnog” (No Egg)
Creamy, soothing, and fully plant-based.

Marshmallow root creates a silky texture while calming nerves. Warming spices do the rest.

You’ll need:
Marshmallow root, warm plant milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, honey or maple
Optional: ashwagandha or lion’s mane

How:
Whisk, warm gently, sip slowly.

Comforting, grounding, and surprisingly eggnog-like ✨

12/22/2025

12/19/2025

Christmas is a few short days away so don’t forget the healthy popular alternative .

Our mushroom coffee alternative can be brewed like coffee or steeped like a tea (and it’s yummy)

Our Cocoa is made with a Belgium Bensdorp Cocoa with 23-25% Cocoa Fat. Why does this matter? Because you need fat to absorb mushrooms properly. So for better abaorption and flavor we did the work for you !

Our Chai Latte is perfect for the Chai snob because we use Ceylon Cinnamon
and Black pepper for absorption!

So do yourself a favor and love yourself and friends!

Did I say we serve this in Earth Momma’s Kitchen?

Happy Friday!

Kim

12/18/2025

The Alchemy of Herbs
(Pao Zhi)

Alchemy is the process of taking something physical and liberating its inner essence and activity. In Chinese medicine, Pao Zhi (medicine processing) is the art of changing one herb into many different medicines. These techniques are used to detoxify herbs, increase specific organ activity and increase bioavailability of active chemical compounds.

Pao Zhi includes simple preparation techniques such as washing, powdering and slicing. Water techniques like rinsing and washing, moistening and soaking. Fire techniques including mix fry, stir fry, baking and roasting. Fire and water techniques are steaming, boiling and scalding.

An example of Pao Zhi is stir-frying with honey (Mi Zhi). This process moistens drying herbs, reduces toxicity, tonify’s the stomach/spleen qi, soothes the lungs and improves the taste of bitter herbs. Some Chinese herbs processed with honey include Licorice, Dang Shen, Ma Huang, Mai Men D**g, Mulberry bark and Aster root. Western herbs that can be processed this way include Coltsfoot, Black Cohosh, Calamus and Raspberry leaf.

This blog is intended as an informational guide. The remedies, approaches and techniques described herein are meant to supplement, and not be a substitute for professional medical care or treatment. They should not be used to treat a serious ailment without prior consultation with a qualified health care professional.

12/18/2025

Love Berberine!

🌿 Berberine is a naturally occurring compound found in herbs like goldenseal, barberry, Oregon grape, and tree turmeric. Its bright yellow color made it easy to identify and use, and it has been valued for thousands of years in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.

▪︎ A richer history:
In Ancient China, berberine-containing plants were used to support digestion, relieve infections, and promote overall vitality. Healers noticed it could help with digestive discomfort, fever, and inflammation, and it was often included in formulas aimed at restoring balance to the body.

In Ayurveda, barberry and other berberine-rich plants were considered “bitter tonics,” used to support liver and gut function, detoxification, and overall internal harmony. Across cultures, these herbs were prized for their versatility—they were considered a daily tonic as well as a remedy for specific ailments.

▪︎ What modern research shows:
Berberine has been studied for its ability to:
• Support healthy blood sugar levels
• Improve insulin sensitivity
• Promote healthy cholesterol
• Support gut and microbiome balance
• Regulate inflammation

Because it influences glucose metabolism and insulin signaling, some people call it “nature’s Ozempic.” Unlike prescription medications, it works with your body rather than overriding it. It’s not a magic fix, but a supportive tool for those taking a proactive approach to metabolic and digestive health.

▪︎ Why people turn to berberine:
• PCOS support
• Metabolic health
• Blood sugar regulation
• Gut health
• Chronic inflammation support

▪︎ How it’s commonly used:
Berberine is typically taken in capsule or tablet form, often with meals (especially those containing carbohydrates) to help regulate blood sugar response. Like all supplements, check for interactions and consult a healthcare professional if needed.

⚠️ Quality matters:
Not all berberine supplements are created equal. Look for clean, third-party-tested options to avoid fillers, additives, or questionable sourcing.

12/08/2025

It’s Monday and as I go down the rabbit hole I find many pearls of wisdom that I need to share.

As many people, I have no gall bladder. I had a professor tell me in graduate school that she would never have advised me to have it taken out. I often wondered why or how but never asked.

Well the real truth is that those stones are small bits of cholesterol that get stuck in (often times ) the neck of the gallbladder causing backups and pain. There is much speculation as to why, slowed transit times in the gut, dehydration, super processed foods diet (ie lack of fiber). Is there an answer? Well perhaps yes!! Increasing transit times via herbals, increasing water intake, decreasing caffeine, increasing natural fiber in berries. All change the gut microbiome and the real culprit is diet. The easy answer while in pain may be bile salts, which would help break down the stones. However this should always be discussed with your providers.

Supplements are a tricky world and a huge business but trading hype for health is not an ethical way to practice.

As it relates to the above issues, the gut microbiome and slowed transit times are also the culprit behind many chronic diseases such as Parkinson’s . Additionally other chronic diseases are due to errors in metabolism as well. The gut brain connections are real, as is the vagus highway, the neurons in the heart, connectivity of the teeth and nerve innervation to the spine as well as the rest of the body, mental health and serotonin in the gut. All are real problems and just a supplement is not the answer.

Change in diet, activity, and positive strides forward using therapy, services, and herbals to support change make sense. Education and support are critical as well as utilizing professionals you trust.

Vitamins help support change so what I see and the best routes ?

A good multivitamin- often liquid if absorption is a problem. (Please get advise Amazon is not always the answer here)
Vitamin D - not just 3 but 2 as well. Sources D2 - mushrooms
Sources D3 - cod liver oil, salmon
Sunlight in the early morning
Omega 3,6 - an omega complete
B Complex
Magnesium- nuts, seeds, leafy greens, chocolate, coffee, coconut water
I use a lotion or brine mostly because it’s a benign way to absorb only the magnesium you need. (And helps sleep or calm)
Oh and take Vitamin C at a different time from B as they compete in the gut
Also don’t take calcium/iron/zinc together zinc and copper or iron and zinc due to absorption issues!

Happy Monday from Savannah!
Kim

Come see us in Helen or Augusta!

12/07/2025

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Ok so this is me! And you cannot relieve this stress completely without working a little . Herbs can only cut the pain, they can release a tight neck, but the healing is here !

Jaw constantly sore or tight? Let’s fix the root cause, not just mask it. 💡 Why Your Jaw Stays Tight: Even if you massage it, it only works in the moment. Overused muscles, stress, clenching, or bad posture keep sending your nervous system the message to stay tight—just like your arms after p...

12/04/2025

Don’t forget to visit Surrey Center in Augusta!! It’s a party from 5-7 and we are having snacks and drinks!!!

Come join the fun and buy your gifts!!

12/02/2025

The power outages in Helen are killing us this week. Please excuse closing early but we have an outage again today! Augusta is open and running with tons of Christmas items including our famous tallow lotion! The benefits are incredible!

And did you know that they have proven that the heart holds memories? Facts! It is not just the brain but the heart so designing a tea for grief and trauma heals. The spiritual side of a person is as important and Happy Heart Tea is perfect for both, not only the physical side like heart rate and stroke volume.

Heart health is real and energetically it can be read with sensors up to two feet away. So when you want to give a gift of healing this is perfect:)

Kim

11/27/2025

The answer tot his week's Herbal Trivia question is Houttuynia (Houttuynia cordata). "The Chinese name for this herb translates to “fishy-smelling herb”. It is used to clear heat."

Houttuynia leaf is known as Yu Xing Cao (fishy-smelling herb) in China. It is used to clear heat (antibacterial), to eliminate toxins, and topically to heal infections. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Houttuynia is often used to treat bronchitis, cervicitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, enteritis, urinary tract infections and cervical dysplasia. In a human clinical trial, it was found to be effective for treating ulcerative colitis.

The plant is widely used as a ground cover and can be found growing throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe.

The cooked leaves are used as a vegetable in China.

This blog is intended as an informational guide. The remedies, approaches and techniques described herein are meant to supplement, and not be a substitute for professional medical care or treatment. They should not be used to treat a serious ailment without prior consultation with a qualified health care professional.