LithicRoots

When you can’t get into Nature enough, let us bring some Nature to you.

Botanical salves and balms, soaps, tinctures, medicinal honeys and vinegars, tea and spice blends and more, all sustainably wild harvested or cultivated from root to you with love.

05/13/2026

What is the main difference between a good gardener and a great gardener?

05/10/2026

🌿 Happy Mother’s Day from Lithic Roots 🌿

To the mothers.
The grandmothers.
The aunties.
The caretakers.
The women who held everything together with tired hands and stubborn hope.

To the ones growing herbs in coffee cans, feeding everyone before themselves, teaching resilience without ever calling it that.

To the mothers who are healing.
The mothers who are grieving.
The ones longing to become mothers and those who never had the chance.
The ones mothering communities, animals, gardens, friendships, and futures.

Today we honor the quiet magic of nurturing life in all its forms. 🌱

May your tea stay warm.
May your garden surprise you.
May your nervous system soften.
May someone care a little extra for you today. 💐

✨ Lithic Roots ✨

05/08/2026

🌼 Meet Arnica chamissonis — often called meadow arnica, a North American cousin to the more famous Arnica montana.

Traditionally used externally for bruises, sore muscles, swelling, and minor injuries, arnica contains compounds like helenalin that have been studied for their anti-inflammatory effects. Research suggests topical arnica may help reduce pain and bruising in some situations.

🌱 Growing: • Prefers full sun with afternoon shade
• Likes well-drained soil and moderate moisture
• Pollinator friendly + hardy perennial in many climates

✂️ Harvest: • Flowers are typically harvested just after opening
• Dry quickly out of direct sunlight to preserve color and constituents
• Most commonly infused into oils, salves, and creams

⚠️ Important: Arnica is generally recommended for external use only and should not be applied to broken skin. Internal use is not considered safe except under professional guidance.

At Lithic Roots⁠, we love growing medicinal plants with regenerative practices, healthy soil, and careful hand processing — because how herbs are grown and harvested matters too. 🌿

📚 References: • PubMed: topical arnica and inflammation/pain studies
• ESCOP Monographs: Arnica flower
• American Botanical Council
• NCCIH (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health)

05/01/2026

🌿 Herbs for Womens health
Some herbs are well-studied. Others are well-loved. Both have a place.

Science-supported favorites:
• Vitex (Chaste Tree Berry)
Supports a more regular cycle and may help ease PMS over time.
• Ashwagandha
Helps the body handle stress, supporting sleep, tension, and overall resilience.
• Red Clover
Contains plant compounds that gently interact with estrogen and may help during menopause.
• Moringa + Nettles
Deep nourishment—rich in vitamins and minerals to support energy, balance, and recovery after stress.
• Lemon Balm
Calms the nervous system and takes the edge off stress.
• Catnip
Gently relaxes the body and mind, especially when tension shows up physically.
• Rose
Supports mood and emotional well-being, with a long tradition of “heart-opening” use.

Honoring Traditional Herbs
These herbs have been used for generations. While research is limited, they still hold value in herbal practice:
• Yarrow
Traditionally used in women’s herbal blends for cycle support.
• Cleavers
Often used for seasonal support and helping the body feel more in flow.

At Lithic Roots, these herbs are grown right here in Tulsa using regenerative practices—
no herbicides, no pesticides, just healthy soil, biodiversity, and a whole lot of care.
Hand-harvested. Thoughtfully processed.
From our land to your cup.

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Not all herbs are meant to do the same thing—
some nourish, some calm, some support deeper transitions.
Learning the difference is where the magic is.

04/30/2026

Come see us and ask your garden questions! Last event before our summer foraging adventures begin again.

We still have LOTS of garden plants available this spring and everything is 75%off!!

Tomatoes, cucumber, basil, rosemary, lavender, horehound, catnip, Yarrow, nettles, tulsi, beebalm, selfheal and more!

04/21/2026

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) — a well-studied adaptogenic herb used to support stress resilience, nervous system balance, and overall vitality.

Why it matters (science-backed):

Contains withanolides that influence stress pathways, inflammation, and neuroendocrine function:

• Stress + cortisol support: Shown to reduce perceived stress and serum cortisol levels
→ (Chandrasekhar et al., Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2012)

• Anxiety + mood support: Demonstrates anxiolytic effects in clinical studies
→ (Lopresti et al., Medicine (Baltimore), 2019)

• Cognitive + nervous system support: May improve memory, attention, and resilience to stress
→ (Choudhary et al., Journal of Dietary Supplements, 2017)

• Anti-inflammatory + antioxidant effects: Withanolides contribute to modulation of inflammatory pathways
→ (Mirjalili et al., Molecules, 2009)

How to use dried root:
• Decoction (traditional simmered root)
• Powder (often taken with milk or warm beverages)
• Tincture or capsules

Growing + harvesting:
• Warm-season annual in most climates (thrives in heat)
• Prefers full sun + well-drained, slightly sandy/poor soil
• Drought-tolerant once established; avoid overwatering
• Harvest roots ~120–180 days after planting (fall, when berries mature)
• Uproot whole plant, wash, chop, and dry roots thoroughly

Considerations:
• May interact with thyroid function and certain medications
• Avoid during pregnancy without guidance
• Best used consistently over time rather than acutely

04/19/2026

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) — a clinically studied root known for its effects on sleep and nervous system regulation.

Why it matters:

Contains valerenic acids and iridoids that interact with GABA pathways:

• Sleep support: Improves sleep latency and quality in some studies
→ (Bent et al., American Journal of Medicine, 2006)

• Calming effects: Modulates GABA receptors, reducing nervous system excitability
→ (Murphy et al., Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, 2010)

• Mild sedative: CNS depressant effects without strong next-day impairment in many cases
→ (Shinjyo et al., Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, 2020)

Growing + harvesting:
• Prefers full sun to partial shade (particularly in Tulsa afternoon shade is appreciated) + moist, well-drained soil
• Perennial; establishes in year 1, best root harvest in year 2+
• Harvest roots in fall after dieback for highest concentration of active compounds
• Wash, chop, and dry thoroughly at low temperature to preserve constituents

How to use dried root:
• Tea/decoction (often blended)
• Tincture
• Capsules/powder

Considerations:
• Strong natural odor (smells like old socks)
• May cause drowsiness—avoid combining with sedatives/alcohol
• Avoid during pregnancy without guidance

04/18/2026

Started the day with some community goodness with a visit and donation to community garden followed by a much need pathway install we've been planning.

This isn't intended to last for more than a few years but it gives a whimsical path through the garden and helps suppress weeds at the same time!

Cardboard = donated
Wood = donated
Mulch = donated

Lots and lots of elbow (and finger) grease but we got it done!

04/16/2026

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) — a well-studied member of the Artemisia genus with a strong phytochemical profile and documented functional uses.
Why it matters (science-backed):

Mugwort contains flavonoids, phenolic acids, and volatile oils (including cineole and camphor), contributing to:

• Digestive support: Bitter compounds stimulate gastric secretions and bile flow.
→ (Bilia et al., Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2014)
• Antimicrobial activity: Extracts show inhibition of certain bacterial and fungal strains.
→ (Lopes-Lutz et al., Food Chemistry, 2008)
• Anti-inflammatory + antioxidant effects: Polyphenols support oxidative balance and inflammation modulation.
→ (Ferreira et al., Industrial Crops and Products, 2010)
• Nervous system effects: Mild sedative/neuroactive properties under study.
→ (Efferth et al., Phytomedicine, 2012)

How to use dried Mugwort:
• Tea (bitter digestive support)
• Culinary herb (pairs with rich/fatty foods)
• Herbal blends (aromatic applications)
• Topical infusions (antimicrobial/soothing)

Considerations:
• Contains neuroactive compounds (dose matters)
• Avoid during pregnancy
• Possible ragweed cross-reactivity

🌿 Available now:
We’ve got Mugwort available as dried herb (ready for tea, blends, or formulation) and live plants if you want to grow your own supply.

04/12/2026

Springfest!! Thanks to everyone who came out for SpringFest at Woodward Park this year. We got rained out Friday afternoon and came back to some chaos Saturday morning but fortunately the plants were saved and we met so many wonderful people.

We love being part of this event each year and seeing all of the experienced and new gardeners.

Have fun wetting those plants this spring! ❤️

04/10/2026

Last major event to catch Lithic Roots this spring!!

We're set up for SpringFest this weekend! Fri/Sat from 9a-3p

Checkout the plant list on Www.lithicroots.com to see what varieties we started and get there early to get your pick of our selection.

We will also have a small assortment of our best selling products available, reach out if you're looking for something specific and we'll make sure to stock it.

We also do plant pickup and delivery to the Tulsa area with a $40 order minimum.

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Tulsa, OK

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http://www.lithicroots.com/

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