Stetler Survival

Sick season is upon us! Only about a week into school and Lilly came home saying, “My throat hurts.” NOPE!!!!🤚🏻 Pulled the Fire cider out, made some homemade congestion/chest rub, brewed “Be Well” tea, and made bedtime oils for the kiddos 🫖🌱🍋🫚🍯 What are you doing to prepare for the ick season?!👇🏻

Click on the link below for our Fire Cider video👇🏻
https://youtu.be/v4oiWBbunjw?is=YYdD3O14F65F_Xzh

If your interested in making your own chest rub, this is the recipe I came up with:

🌿 Mint-Infused Beef Tallow Chest Rub

For ¼ cup finished tallow base:

* ¼ cup mint-infused beef tallow (or carrier oil of your choice)
* 1 tablespoon beeswax
* 1 teaspoon castor oil
* ½ teaspoon vitamin E oil
* 5-10 drops peppermint essential oil
* 10-15 drops Josiah’s Congestion Blend essential oil

Method:

1. Gently melt the tallow and beeswax together using a double boiler. (I used my crockpot on low setting.)
2. Remove from heat and stir in the castor oil.
3. Let it cool slightly, then stir in vitamin E oil.
4. Add the peppermint and Josiah’s Congestion Blend last, once the mixture has cooled enough that you’re not cooking off the essential oils.
5. Pour into a clean jar/tin and let solidify.

Enjoy! 🌿

Lemongrass 🌱 Cut the leaves (left the stalks so it can continue to grow), and made little wreaths to dry for tea 🫖 What do you use your lemongrass for?!👇🏻

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a fragrant herb that has both culinary and traditional medicinal uses.

🌿Benefits

* Digestive support: Lemongrass tea is traditionally used for gas, bloating, stomach discomfort, and indigestion.
* Antioxidant activity: Contains compounds such as citral and flavonoids that have antioxidant properties.
* Anti-inflammatory effects: Some laboratory and animal research suggests compounds in lemongrass may help moderate inflammation.
* Mild antimicrobial activity: Lemongrass essential oils and extracts have demonstrated activity against certain bacteria and fungi in laboratory studies.
* Relaxation: Lemongrass tea is commonly used as a calming, caffeine-free beverage and may help with relaxation.
* Menstrual discomfort: Traditionally used in some cultures for menstrual cramps.
* Blood sugar: Some early research suggests lemongrass preparations may influence blood glucose.

🍵 For tea

You can use fresh or dried leaves/stalks. For fresh lemongrass, bruise or crush the stalks first, then steep in hot water for about 5–10 minutes.

If you’re foraging, avoid harvesting plants growing near busy roads, railroad tracks, or areas that may have been sprayed with herbicides or contaminated by pollutants. 🌿

**I share herbal information for education and personal interest only. I am not providing medical advice. Please do your own research and speak with a qualified healthcare professional before using

Harvested some Burdock root! I am leaning more towards using it for tea🌱🫖 What do you use your Burdock roots for?!👇🏻

✨Burdock root (Arctium spp.) has a long history of use as both a food and traditional herbal remedy. Some of its benefits include:

* 🌿 Digestive support: Contains inulin, a prebiotic fiber that can support beneficial gut bacteria.
* 🦠 Antioxidant properties: Contains compounds such as phenolic acids that have antioxidant activity.
* 🔥 Anti-inflammatory potential: Laboratory and preliminary research suggests some burdock compounds may influence inflammatory pathways.
* 🩸 Blood-sugar support: Inulin and other compounds may help with glucose metabolism, although human evidence is limited.
* 🚽 Mild diuretic effect: Traditionally used to encourage urination and support fluid elimination.
* 🧴 Skin support: Traditionally used internally and externally for various skin complaints.
* 🍽️ Nutritious edible root: Provides fiber and carbohydrates and can be cooked much like other root vegetables.

If you’re harvesting your own: burdock root is generally harvested from first-year plants in fall or early spring, when the root is large and tender.

If you’re foraging, avoid harvesting plants growing near busy roads, railroad tracks, or areas that may have been sprayed with herbicides or contaminated by pollutants. 🌿

**I share herbal information for education and personal interest only. I am not providing medical advice. Please do your own research and speak with a qualified healthcare professional before using

Huge Reishi score today! What are you foraging?

Found 2 baby Mullein plants right out our front door!! We had spread seeds just a little bit ago from a dried out stalk we had from last year and BOOM💥➡️🌱 So exciting! Brought these two babies inside to take extra good care of them before we plant them outback🙌🏻

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Fun morning out at the Pennsylvania Game Commission gear swap event today!

Any plans tomorrow? Last minute reminder to come out and visit us tomorrow! Hope to see you there �

Join us this Saturday, August 22 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Game Commission Headquarters for our annual Outdoor Gear Exchange — turning outdoor inventory into opportunity!

There’s something special about old things with honest wear. Every camo jacket, pack, trap, knife, or bow tells a story.

You can find hunting, trapping, fishing, archery, camping, hiking, cooking, and backpacking gear as well as other well-loved outdoor pieces with character, craftsmanship, and charm!

Rare finds, rugged nostalgia, and second chance gear await.

Any plans tomorrow? Last minute reminder to come out and visit us tomorrow! Hope to see you there 👇🏻

Join us this Saturday, August 22 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Game Commission Headquarters for our annual Outdoor Gear Exchange — turning outdoor inventory into opportunity!

There’s something special about old things with honest wear. Every camo jacket, pack, trap, knife, or bow tells a story.

You can find hunting, trapping, fishing, archery, camping, hiking, cooking, and backpacking gear as well as other well-loved outdoor pieces with character, craftsmanship, and charm!

Rare finds, rugged nostalgia, and second chance gear await.