Spring Is Blooming — Local Harvests, Southwest Herbs (and an announcement!)

May 13, 2026

Hello friends 💛

Spring has fully arrived here, and everywhere we look the world is waking back up. Flowers are blooming, herbs are stretching toward the sun, and many of the local farms we work with are beginning their fresh seasonal harvests.

Right now, some of our most-loved herbs are being gathered and prepared — including beautiful Calendula (used in our Certified Organic Calendula Salve and Certified Organic Calendula Infused Oil), nourishing Comfrey Leaf (used in our Certified Organic Comfrey Leaf Infused Oil), and soft golden Mullein Flower (used in our Certified Organic Mullein Infused Oil).

There’s something special about working so closely with the rhythms of the seasons. Every year reminds us that herbs are not just products on a shelf — they are living plants with their own timing, cycles, and stories.

And speaking of seasonal treasures…

✨ Cottonwood Bud Season Is Almost Here! ✨

We’ve recently received fresh Cottonwood Buds and are preparing a very limited seasonal batch of our beloved Cottonwood Bud Salve — often known traditionally as “Balm of Gilead.”

Made from the resinous, aromatic buds of Cottonwood and Poplar trees, this salve has long been treasured in herbal traditions for its soothing properties.

Traditionally, Cottonwood Bud Salve has been used to help support:

🌿 Sore muscles and aching joints
🌿 Dry, irritated, or chapped skin
🌿 Minor abrasions and rough patches
🌿 Everyday discomfort and stiffness

Its rich, comforting aroma alone feels like spring captured in a jar. Because Cottonwood Bud is only harvested for a short time each year, this salve is always produced in very limited quantities — and it tends to sell quickly.

👀 Keep an eye on your inbox for the official release announcement.

🌵 Featured Southwest Herbs 🌵

This season, we’re also celebrating some of our favorite herbs from the American Southwest — many of which are being harvested right now as I write this letter.

These remarkable plants have long histories in traditional herbal practices and continue to inspire us with their resilience, beauty, and deep connection to the desert landscapes they call home.

🌿 Oshá Root
Harvested in the mountains of New Mexico specifically for Em’s Herbals, this treasured root has a long history of traditional use for respiratory wellness, seasonal support, and immune balance. Deeply aromatic and increasingly difficult to find, we only offer a limited amount each year. CLICK HERE FOR OSHA ROOT

🌵 Ocotillo Bark
One of the Southwest desert’s most striking plants, Ocotillo has traditionally been used to support lymphatic flow, circulation, respiratory wellness, and overall vitality. CLICK HERE FOR OCOTILLO BARK

🌱 Chaparral Leaf
Known for its powerful scent and remarkable longevity in harsh desert climates, Chaparral has a long history of traditional external use for skin support and soothing applications. CLICK HERE FOR CHAPARRAL LEAF

🌿 Yerba Mansa Root
A cherished Southwestern herb traditionally used to support the respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems. We’re excited to be bringing in more freshly harvested Yerba Mansa soon!

We invite you to explore more about these Southwest herbs below and discover some of the handcrafted herbal products created from this season’s harvests.

Thank you for supporting small farms, traditional herbalism, and the seasonal rhythms that make this work possible.

With love,
Emily
Em’s Herbals 🌿✨

 

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