Wild Water Botanicals

08/26/2026

Excited to announce the launch of my first (of many) flower essence kit!

This is a starter kit of 9 key flower essences intentionally chosen to cover a variety of concerns. The essences included in this kit are: Achillea’s Trinitas (3 yarrows), Arnica, Black Hawthorn, Cleavers, Kilamity (first-aid essence), Nettle, Oregon Grape, Red Flowering Currant, and Self-Heal. A trifold pamphlet with short descriptions of each essence is included.

This kit can be purchased from my shop (link in bio) or by contacting me directly.

08/13/2026

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08/09/2026

New Flower Essence Formula!

Kilamity

Kilamity is Wild Water Botanicals’ version of a first-aid flower essence remedy, created to support a wide variety of situations, including emergencies, grief, trauma, crisis, or general stress. It can be helpful in both big and small moments, from last-minute exams or interviews to family disagreements, bad news, accidents, or natural disasters. This essence helps people feel more balanced and centered within themselves, making it easier to cope with the situation at hand. It is a “when in doubt” essence, ideal for moments when there is not enough time or mental space to make a more individualized remedy selection.

Made on Lion’s Gate 8/8

08/04/2026

Seasonal offerings, all currently in stock. Message if interested!

07/06/2026

Call to Action! Please take a look at this tool kit and write a letter to you MP to support your local herbalists and your continued access to quality herbs.

Wondering where to start?

We've created a **Consultation Toolkit** to help you understand the proposed changes to the Natural Health Product Compounding and Raw Materials Policies—and make it easy to participate if you choose.

You'll find:

📖 A summary of what's happening, why it matters & what you can do to help.

📝 Response templates for:
• Herbal practitioners
• Patients & members of the public
• Small businesses

📤 A direct link to Health Canada's public consultation

Our goal isn't to tell you what to think. It's to help you understand what's being proposed so you can decide what it means for you and share your own perspective.

Everything is available through our IG **link in our bio** or at the following link

NHP Policy Consultation Toolkit
https://tr.ee/sg8Q24NK4S

The consultation closes July 12, 2026

Every informed voice helps shape the conversation.

07/05/2026

07/05/2026

Let's talk about two things herbal practitioners do every single day — and why Health Canada's proposed policies put both of them at risk.

🌿 Dispensing a single herb (a "simple")
When your herbalist fills a bottle with a single-herb extract — say, a high-quality Echinacea tincture at 1:3 potency — calibrated to your specific dose following your consultation, that is a clinical act. It's compounding. The herb has been sourced, identified, prepared, and dispensed within a practitioner-patient relationship.

Health Canada's proposed policy suggests this may not qualify as compounding — which would strip it of the protections compounding practice carries.

Here's what that misses: the Echinacea you find on a health food store shelf is typically a 1:5 or 1:10 extract. Many of our practitioners carry 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3 preparations, grown or wildcrafted with verified plant identification and controlled preparation. These are not the same product. They cannot be substituted.

🌿 Reconstituting a powder with liquid
Health Canada is also proposing that adding liquid to a powder is merely a "direction of use" — not compounding. The CCHA and AHA firmly disagree. The ratio, the diluent, the concentration — these are clinical decisions made for a specific patient. That is compounding, full stop.

We have formally objected to both of these characterizations. More on that in Post 4.

07/04/2026

The future of herbal medicine in Canada is at risk—again.

But policymakers aren't the only ones who get a say. The people who practise herbal medicine, rely on it, build businesses around it, teach it, and value having access to it also have influence.

Health Canada has proposed updates to its Natural Health Product Compounding and Raw Materials Policies that have the potential to influence access to individualized herbal medicine, the diversity of our materia medica, and the day-to-day realities of practitioners, patients, and small Canadian businesses.

Until July 12, 2026, Health Canada is taking feedback on the proposed changes.

The BCHA has been working to understand the proposals, prepare a comprehensive response, and develop practical resources to help you weigh in.

Over the coming days, we'll be sharing:
• a plain-language summary of the proposed changes
• customizable response templates for practitioners, businesses, patients, and members of the public
• a template letter to send to your Members of Parliament

Our goal isn't to tell you what to think. It's to help you understand what's being proposed so you can decide what it means for you and make your voice heard.

Whether you're a herbal practitioner, student, patient, educator, grower, small business owner, or someone who simply values access to herbal medicine, your perspective matters.

We hope you'll join us in helping ensure the future of herbal medicine in Canada is informed by the people who know it, practise it, and rely on it.

While you're waiting for our resources to drop, head to the link below to review Health Canada's overview of the suggested policy updates.
https://tr.ee/ju1QLSDzZ8



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