Black Cat Botanics

02/19/2026

Discover and lick my FAVORITE jelly fungus with me! What's YOUR favorite?

02/16/2026

Comfrey + Yarrow + Eucalyptus = powerful support for connective tissues and muscles. We love this combo - what's YOUR favorite herbal remedy for topical pain?

02/10/2026

Winter weather got ya down? Get up. Go to the woods. Tell me what you find on The Hunt!

02/07/2026

🖤🥀Y'ALL I am so excited for Cindy!

My very first Happy V-Day Customer™ just got their hands on a Salty Gal Valentine’s Box and I am HERE for it.

Seeing this go home with someone who’s going to use and love it is the best feeling.

For anyone still worried about V-day plans, I got you! The Salty Gal Valentine’s Box is a luxury botanicals love letter for the snarky, soft, sensual goddess (or god) in your life.

Here’s what they get to unwrap:

✨ Salty AF Body Scrub — for anyone who enjoys exfoliating with attitude
🌹 Rose-infused Sandalwood + Ylang Ylang Body Oil — ultra-dry, squalane-based, absorbs like a dream, smells like magic
🌿 Secret Garden Essential Oil Roll-On — for joy, ardor, and main-character energy
🥄 A gold spoon — because we scoop luxury like civilized folks

No artificial fragrances. No filler nonsense. Just pure essential oils and thoughtfully chosen carriers in a lovely box with a pink bow.

💘 $60 value, Valentine’s special for $40
💌 Custom boxes available based on scent vibe + needs
📍 Pickup or local delivery in the Mountain Home area

DM me for the deets!

02/06/2026

Things are popping off at the Hunger Gardens! Can't wait to see you there!

02/05/2026

Want to impress the lady in your life this Valentine's Day? Snag a Luxury Botanicals Gift Box for her!

She'll get:

1 - Salty AF Body Scrub - perfect for snark-loving salty gals, but also for everyone!
2 - Rose-infused Sandalwood + Ylang Ylang Body Oil - an ultra-dry, truly elevated squalane-based oil.
3 - Secret Garden Essential Oil Roll-On - to inspire ardor and joy (not that she NEEDS more inspiration than you, gift-giver. But it can't hurt)
4 - A golden spoon for scooping her luxury scrub, cause it's *classy*

All these items are made with only pure essential oils and carriers - no artificial fragrances. The box is a $60 value but this V-day, you can pick one up for $40!

I can customize a box for you based on what you want/need and your preferred scent profile. Pickup and delivery available in the Mountain Home area - DM me for the deets!

02/03/2026

Microdosing Maitake: A Love Story (That You Definitely Want In On)

Maitake is rich in β-glucans, particularly D-fraction polysaccharides. These compounds interact with immune cells like macrophages and NK cells, helping the immune system respond appropriately—not just crank the volume to 11.

Maitake has been studied for its effects on glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity, meaning it helps your body respond to sugar like a rational adult instead of panicking and hoarding glucose in places it absolutely does not belong.

Research suggests maitake may improve insulin signaling, help smooth out post-meal blood sugar spikes, and support metabolic balance over time.

This is why maitake shows up a lot in conversations about metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and long-game wellness rather than crash-diet nonsense.

This shroom plays nicely with lipid metabolism and inflammatory pathways tied to metabolic dysfunction. It supports systems that quietly determine whether you feel steady and functional.

Unfortunately, you can't just munch maitake occasionally to get at these sweet bennies. You have to be consistent, and you want the most bioavailable form of maitake available.

See, Maitake’s most valuable compounds live in different chemical worlds. Some are water-soluble (hello β-glucans), others are alcohol-soluble. So, you want to be taking a dual extract.

Maitake is the perfect daily microdose to modulate the immune system, support blood sugar response, and help with metabolic regulation.

And it’s finally ready. Bottled. Labeled. Waiting patiently.

👉 Check out the link below to learn more, shop small-batch, wild-harvested Maitake tincture, and maybe add some supportive mushroom energy to your daily routine.

01/29/2026

Newest batch of mullein tea is blended and it tastes soo good! Grab yours at Mountain Homemade or message me directly 😉
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01/24/2026

What's your favorite way to use pine?

01/20/2026

Mullein Tea restock at Mountain Homemade! Grab yours today 🥰

01/17/2026

01/11/2026

Here's my best dry-weather foraging hack - now tell me yours!