Jean Pollock, HHP, owner and nationally certified Holistic Health Practitioner, has been making
herbal products such as teas, salves, balms and beauty products that are made from all-natural sources for fifteen years. Well versed in the benefits and uses of herbal medicines, Jean has recently become more aware of the dangers to both skin and body that are inherent in the topical application of synthetic beauty care products. As a result, she has shifted her sales and production to offer more Body and Beauty Products which are designed to match botanically the make up of the human body. For example, her proprietary combination of herbs used in the much-acclaimed "Herbal Face and Body Cream" forms a beautiful, hand-whipped cream, either rose or lavender scented, that is eagerly absorbed and readily used by the skin to moisturize and nourish the face, hands and body. As a result of the LOCALLY HARVESTED skin-specific herbs used in this product, the skin is toned and fed when this Face and Body Cream is applied. Many ladies (and men too) swear that this cream has erased wrinkles, and made them look younger and healthier, imparting a certain "glow" to their skin. You can visit Jean (or a helper) at the Gt. Barrington Farmers' Market in the summertime or order these products by mail.
Jean grows many of the herbs used in Berkshire Meadows Tea in her own herb gardens or harvests
them from pesticide-free nearby woods and fields.
Mrs. Pollock remains available for consultation by phone, for herb walks and she offers private classes herb classes which include the identifcation, harvesting and storage of herbs as well as how to make herbal teas, salves and tinctures.
If you would like to call with a specific question, a short call is free, however, if the call goes over 15 minutes, we must charge you, as we are extremely limited in our time. Rates are $40 per hour per consultation. Please note that we do not give medical advice; we are not able to discuss your specific prescription drugs with you. We can, however, suggest herbs that have helped people with specific problems which you may also be experiencing.
We encourage you to become more familiar with the wonderful healing
aspects of herbs, many of which are growing right outside your own door!
For starters we recommend: Peterson's Medicinal Plants & Herbs; an excellent resource for the novice as well as the skilled herbalist.
Please enjoy your visit to our site. We hope to have you become one of our many satisfied customers!