I’ll never forget an early Saturday morning 14 years ago - a woman came to my table at the Farmers Market, sharing her college student’s story of incredible stress and sleepless nights.
Between studies and working a full-time job, the pressure was insurmountable to the point he was on some heavy prescription drugs. At this phase, I had been working with Blue Chamomile, Castor as a delivery system, and a few other herbs such as Capsaicin, St. Johns Wort, studying their effects on everything from insomnia and congestion, to joint pain and headaches. After just a few weeks of using the Sleep Balm, he was able to go completely herbal sleeping soundly and reclaiming his vibrance. I had only just started putting my new Recovery Balms out there… to say I was excited about what was happening when people got their hands on our products is an understatement.
The deep blue color of Moroccon Chamomile comes from azulene, a natural compound that only reveals itself when the chamomile blossoms are steam-distilled. It’s rare, powerful, and renowned for its calming sedative properties.
Moroccan Chamomile doesn’t grow just anywhere. It thrives in the sun-drenched fields of North Africa, where desert winds meet fertile valleys. The plants are small and unassuming, with delicate white petals and golden centers, but inside those tiny flowers is a reservoir of nature’s sedative magic.
Harvesting Moroccan Chamomile is an art. Farmers rise before dawn to handpick blossoms at their peak. The flowers are carefully gathered and distilled in copper stills, slowly releasing their precious oil. As steam passes through the petals, azulene is born, turning the oil a rich sapphire blue and concentrating its soothing properties.
For centuries, Moroccan families have used this blue oil in teas and salves to ease anxiety, calm restlessness, and quiet overactive minds. When I first began formulating my Sleep Balm, I knew this would be its heartbeat.
I blended Moroccan Chamomile with Roman Chamomile for added tranquility and grounded it with Lavender, while Castor oil carried the herbs deep into the skin. The result wasn’t just another natural sleep aid, it was a remedy that helped people taper off prescription drugs, restore balance, and truly rest.
Every time I open a fresh batch of this blue oil, I’m transported to those Moroccan fields, the scent of wildflowers on the breeze, the hum of bees, the shimmer of heat on the horizon, and I’m reminded that nature always had the answer for sleepless nights.
Potent, extraordinary, real results.
My season doing Farmers Markets taught me how much people are truly suffering and it drove me to dig deep and find answers. Olympians were driving all the way up to Denver to find my table for the Balms because they were performing better and recovering faster. Dentists, pediatricians, skeptics, moms, hunters, bearded men, chefs, dads, people from every walk of life were seeing extraordinary transformation…
Here is my original farmers market spiel I’ll share with you, because truly, these mighty little balms go a looooong way:
Sleep: Moroccan Chamomile, a rich blue chamomile shaded by the natural sedative Azulene, is the key herb in this blend. Roman chamomile and lavender essential oil are supporting herbs with castor to help deliver deep results so you can fall asleep and stay asleep. Massage between fingers, breathe deeply for 30-60 seconds, breathe in deeple, also known as deep inhalation, then massage on bottom of feet.
Breathe: Ravensara oil is a penetrating herb for soothing congestion. What makes this blend so awakening is the peppermint with menthol crystals for a soothing alchemy of vaporous goodness. Castor again for delivery and deeper recovery. Apply a dab on the inside of your nasal cavities - not below the nostrils, but INSIDE them. Massage onto chest… also add while showering for a soothing steamer.
Headache: Frankincense to help soothe the mind, peppermint to create a decompressing bubble, and a minty alchemy for cooling. Apply to temples and back of neck.
Muscle: We source the hottest chili peppers in the world out of Australia with 16 million units of heat to create our capsaicin extract. St. Johns Wort, Argan, Arnica, Calendula, Cinnamon, and Clove, plus menthol and castor for instant relief and to support long term recovery. The castor delivers the herbs deep into the tissues for fast soothing comfort. Apply one layer anywhere it hurts. Don’t get it on your hands… this stuff is strong, but can be diluted with oil. Water reactivates it… it is a gift that keeps on giving.
The amount of radical stories of recovery are mind blowing… take them everywhere, Sleep and Breathe are great for littles. This is a Set I take everywhere, and you can too!
They’re small on purpose. Incredibly concentrated and potent… these little balms will last months.
Disclaimer: The information shared in my emails is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
I simply share real stories of real people who have experienced extraordinary transformation using natural remedies and time-tested practices. While their results are inspiring, every individual is unique, and outcomes may vary.
