Green Gift Ideas for your Valentine

Valentine's Day Gifts, many of which are on sale including recycled and fair trade jewelry, eco-friendly handbags, sustainable clothing, wallets made from truck tire inner tubes, and adorable gifts for babies and kids! We have a great selection of Valentine's Day gifts for everyone!

Real Jewels Recycled Sterling Silver Heart Necklace

To help minimize the environmental impact that irresponsible mining and refining practices can have on our planet this stunning Heart Charm Necklace has been created using 100% recycled sterling silver. Now you can indulge your passion for jewelry without compromising the environment. Being responsible has never looked or felt so good.

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Maggie Bags Recycled Seatbelt Clutch Bag in Hot Pink

Made from recycled seat belts this eco-friendly clutch features a detachable wrist strap with beautiful Maggie Bags embossed nickel hardware for ease in carrying and a magnetic closure for extra security. Durable recycled seat belt webbing Signature Maggie Bags purple satin lining with a zippered pocket cell phone pocket pen pockets and key pocket.

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English Retreads Eco-friendly Men's Vegan Wallet

This vegan bi-fold men's wallet is an eco-cool best-seller. Complete with 4 credit card pockets bill holder and funky circular cutouts thiswallet is simple functional and timeless. The smooth rubber helps this wallet slide easily into any pocket.

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Shainsware 100% Recycled Cuff Bracelet Starter Kit

Make a statement with this eco-cool customizable cuff bracelet made of 100% recycled scrap materials. Kit includes a Recycled Cuff and 100 Elements (75 letters 10 numbers and 15 icons). Adjustable cuff makes a great gift for kids and teens.

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Under The Nile Organic Stuffed Toy Fruit Tote

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This eco-friendly toy is a whimsical way to help kids create a positive association with fruits! Under the Nile's organic cotton stuffed fruit toy play set has braided handles and is embroidered with the healthy message "Fresh organic fruit basket.

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Lemon Balm to Prevent and Heal Cold Sores

Lemon Balm was originally believed to extend life and help with aging.  Although recently studies have shown that is has antibacterial and antiviral properties, as well as high antioxidant properties. Studies have found that lemon balm can actually stimulate the immune system.

Lemon Balm Salve  is effective when used early on a cold sore,

Other research has shown this herb to have a calming, anti-anxiety effect. This can be attributed to a compound in lemon balm called rosmarinic acid. Lemon balm has also been used for relief of bloating and flatulence.In addition to its medicinal uses, lemon balm is often used as a culinary flavoring in ice cream and teas, paired with fruit, and used in pesto. The crushed leaves also serve as a mosquito repellent.

The Medicinal uses of Lemon Balm include Insomnia and Anxiety because it is a calming herb.

Lemon Balm Lemon Flavor Lemon Flavor 2 Oz Alcohol free

Herpes or Cold Sores Some studies suggest that topical ointments containing lemon balm may help heal cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). In one study of 116 people with HSV, those who applied lemon balm cream to their lip sores experienced significant improvement in redness and swelling after only 2 days. Other symptoms, such as pain and scabbing, did not improve. Both the patients and their doctors reported that the lemon balm ointment was highly effective. Another large study involving three German hospitals and one dermatology clinic showed that, when lemon balm was used to treat the primary infection of HSV I, not a single recurrence was noted. The cream has also been found to reduce the healing time of both genital and oral herpes. Several animal studies also support the value of topical lemon balm for herpes lesions. And preliminary studies show that lemon balm exhibited a high, concentration-dependent activity against HIV infection.

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The Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm

The Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm

A Cultivator's Guide to Small-Scale Organic Herb Production

Including 79 detailed herb profiles, growing information, and medicinal uses

A leading light in the field of medicinal herb cultivation, The Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm is the first cultivation guide of its kind, and presents invaluable information for growers interested in producing high-quality efficacious herbs in all climates of the US, with the historical connectedness of ancient practitioners.

It has become increasingly important—especially as the market for herbal medicine continues to grow—that we transition to local and domestic medicinal cultivation. Increasingly there are concerns in regards to not only the quality but the purity of imported herbs, and wild herbs picked for medicinal purposes are ever more endangered than in past years both at home and abroad.

Peg Schafer, longtime grower and teacher, guides readers with information on propagating, cultivating, and harvesting Chinese herbs, and presents fascinating new scientific data that reveal the age-old wisdom of nature and the traditional systems of Chinese medicine. Through 79 detailed herb profiles—all tested and trialed on Schafer's certified organic farm—Schafer offers easy-to-follow information, suitable for both growers and practitioners, for growing efficacious wild-simulated herbs. Also included is important information on species conservation, crop integration, and how to avoid the introduction of invasive species. Sidebars on traditional medicinal uses for each herb and delicious recipes are also featured throughout.

Vegetable and CSA farmers will find this book of greatinterest for adding value-added crops to their repertoire, and beginner growers looking to incorporate medicinals into their gardens will find this an invaluable guide to understanding where herbal medicine comes from, and will make eating-your-medicine more accessible than ever.

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