04/18/2025
Good luck to all who will be on the search this weekend! We haven't seen the big mushroom harvest we've been dreaming of yet this year, but we've made up some Jewlweed soap to help sooth skin irritation that can happen on the journey!
Jewlweed grows with ease right outside the window where we make up The Cottage Harvest creations. We harvested last year and infused this medicinal plant into water and oil, in preparation for soapmaking this spring. And here we are....ready to go, with soap in hand!
Extensive research on jewlweed (Impatiens capensis) supports its efficacy in preventing the annoying, and sometimes hurtful, irritation as a result of contact with poison ivy. It is also used to treat hives and rashes caused by other plants, such as stinging nettle, and insects.
Jewlweed soap is great to prepare skin for the woods, mowing, or any outdoor adventure. It's also amazingly hydrating and leaves skin soft and refreshed. The bars we have made up are unscented and $6 each. Message us to grab some for yourself! Make it a great weekend! β€οΈ