“To become a true herbalist, therefore, means to become a seer… it is to learn to listen when the plant speaks, to speak to the plant as to another human being, and to look upon it as one’s teacher.”
-The Yoga of Herbs, By David Frawley
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MerKat Moon Herbals & Earthworks is a small Women- Owned Business Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We were originally established in 2020 (Formerly as MerKat Creations & Apothecary) with one Singular mission: to bridge the gap between people and the Traditional Ancestral knowledge of Herbal Remedies.
We Craft every one of our remedies with the highest quality Ingredients possible; sourcing as local as possible, and ALWAYS from small families & farmers FIRST. We are Passionate about Building a Community; centered around working with the Traditional Herbal Remedies that our ancestors used for centuries. We are inspired to teach the people in our community how to create their own Herbal blends using these fundamental principles. The entire foundation of this mission, is built on our love of the medicines all around us, given by our Creator.
Our commitment to Connection, Community, and Excellent Quality Standards inspired us in the beginning, and continues to drive us today. We pride ourselves on offering not only a superior product and experience; but even more so in the long-term relationships we’ve built with our customers & community.
Check out our products in a local shop!
We are at Soulweaver Alchemy in Huntington; 500 N Jefferson st. Huntington, IN
and at The Process Here in Fort Wayne.14547 Lima rd Fort Wayne, IN
Or drop by and visit us at the YLNI Farmer's Market (Barr Street Market) in Fort Wayne, Indiana and see for yourself!
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It all begins with an idea. Our Purpose is simple; We want to share our Knowledge and Products with our community, and build Heart Centered Connections through a common interest- Taking our Personal Power and wellness back into our own hands. We are getting back to Bare bones and Brass tacks. Keeping the Ancestral Knowledge alive in the day to day.
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We are Building this dream from the ground up. Much like the legend of the Lotus flower; we started out in the mud and muck, bogged down by the stress & insanity that is the normal “day to day” in these current times. We are two women dreaming of a better way for wellness. It all started with a dream, and with the support of our wonderful & Loving Community, we are building something so very special! Come along with os on this journey to a more holistic lifestyle!
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Growth. We all need it to survive and thrive. You help us grow this little dream without even realizing Your impact! Every Like, Share, Comment, Purchase, subscription, donation, and booked session helps us to grow and expand on this idea of connection and community. THANK YOU<3
Meet the Dynamic Duo!
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Founder & Clinical HerbalistI've Been a Practicing Herbalist for almost a Decade. While I Believe the nature of Plant therapies and medicine is a study that is never-ending, I also believe they have a special something to offer each and every one of us in our daily lives. I am Passionate about helping other people to bridge the gap and make the connection possible between ourselves and These amazing plant allies
Call Today and Schedule your Personal Consultation, & Come along with me on this Journey of Herbal Wellness! Experience the Magic and Healing in Plant allies all around you!
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Co-Founder, Herbalist AssistantI'm the Supportive Wife & Behind the scenes Multi- tasker that keeps MerKat going. I handle all the little gears of operation, from the Photography & Fun Social Media Memes, to being "the Muscles" on market & event days, even helping pack/ship orders and bottle up all our awesome products!
Let’s work together
Tinctures, Glycerites, & Herbal Extracts.
Hand Crafted. Small Batch. Whole, Clean, Nourishing Ingredients. We Make both Single Herb & Multi-Herb Synergistic Extracts. We can even make you a custom blend!
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Our Tinctures are a base of Organic Cane or Grape Alcohol. Always clean, and always ethically sourced.
Our Glycerites are a base of Non-GMO Coconut Derived Vegetable Glycerin; A sweet and water soluble option for everyone, including children, nursing mamas, and those who abstain from alcohol for any reason. Our glycerin is the highest quality available on the market, centerfuge extracted, solvent-less & rigorously tested to guarantee NO pesticides, molds, heavy metals, or other toxins are present. We care about quality! We source ONLY the BEST.
We source our herbs from our own organically raised garden, local farmers, and small family farms FIRST, so you know you’re getting the Best quality products Possible!
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For most of our extracts, if its in stock on our site, you can typically expect to pick up in 3-5 days. If the blend you’re looking at is NOT in stock, Send us a message and we will get back to you about the timeline for the newest batch to become available.
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If you’re looking for a custom extract, lead time is typically 6-8 weeks. (individual timelines may vary) It takes time to source some ingredients, and expertly hand craft your blend, but we promise the end product will be the highest quality, and totally worth the wait! Due to the nature of custom products, payment is due before we start your blend.
Syrups, Oxymels, & Electuaries.
Oxymels are made with a base of Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) and Local, Raw Unfiltered Honey.
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Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar. Raw, Local, Unfiltered Honey.
We source our herbs from our own organically raised garden, local farmers, and small family farms FIRST, so you know you’re getting the Best quality products Possible!
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For most of our Oxymels, if its in stock on our site, you can typically expect to pick up in 3-5 days. If the blend you’re looking at is NOT in stock, Send us a message and we will get back to you about the timeline for the newest batch to become available.
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If you’re looking for a custom extract, lead time is typically 6-8 weeks. (individual timelines may vary) It takes time to source some ingredients, and expertly hand craft your blend, but we promise the end product will be the highest quality, and totally worth the wait! Due to the nature of custom products, payment is due before we start your blend.
Luxury Herbal Infused Skincare.
Are You looking to Clean up your skincare routine? Tired of the Pthalates, Parabens, and toxic ingredients? Our natural skincare line can Help! Designed to nourish your skin with whole, Organic, clean ingredients that you can pronouce.
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The ingredients you’ll find in our skincare blends are simple:
Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar. Raw, Local, Unfiltered Honey. Hand Rendered Local Beef and Bison Tallow. Local Beeswax. Organic Unrefined Shea Butter. Organic Witch Hazel & Herbal Hydrosols. Organic Cold pressed, & solvent free base Oils; like Olive, Argan, Avocado, Kukui Nut, Hemp Seed, Sea Buckthorn, Castor,and Black seed oils.
we keep the essential oils to a minimum. We only use them in blends when their antibacterial, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties are useful. Not just for adding scent.
in fact, most our products are unscented, having only the natural scents infused by the whole herbs we use in each blend. some items may have a scent added, but typically we use a botanical phytoscent instead of essential oils.
We source our herbs from our own organically raised garden, local farmers, and small family farms FIRST, so you know you’re getting the Best quality products Possible!
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For most of our Skincare, if its in stock on our site, you can typically expect to pick up in 3-5 days. If the blend you’re looking at is NOT in stock, Send us a message and we will get back to you about the timeline for the newest batch to become available.
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If you’re looking for a custom Skincare blend, lead time is typically 2-4 weeks. (individual timelines may vary) It takes time to source some ingredients, and expertly hand craft your blend, but we promise the end product will be the highest quality, and totally worth the wait! Due to the nature of custom products, payment is due before we start your blend.
Non- Toxic Bath & Body.
Just like our skincare, we use the highest quality, clean ingredients. Tired of ingredients you can’t pronounce? Yeah, us too. Our Ancestors knew, You can be clean and nourished completely by nature; without all the chemicals.
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The ingredients you’ll find in our Bath & Body line are simple:
Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar. Raw, Local, Unfiltered Honey. Hand Rendered Local Beef and Bison Tallow. Local Beeswax. Organic Unrefined Shea Butter. Organic Witch Hazel & Herbal Hydrosols. Organic Cold pressed, & solvent free base Oils; like Olive, Argan, Avocado, Kukui Nut, Hemp Seed, Sea Buckthorn, Castor,and Black seed oils.
The salts, clays, and magnesium we use are always ethically sourced, and tested to be free from toxic heavy metals and pesticides.
we keep the essential oils to a minimum. We only use them in blends when their antibacterial, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties are useful. Not just for adding scent.
in fact, most our products are unscented, having only the natural scents infused by the whole herbs we use in each blend. some items may have a scent added, but typically we use a botanical phytoscent instead of essential oils.
We source our herbs from our own organically raised garden, local farmers, and small family farms FIRST, so you know you’re getting the Best quality products Possible!
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For most of our Bath & Body Items, if its in stock on our site, you can typically expect to pick up in 3-5 days. If the blend you’re looking at is NOT in stock, Send us a message and we will get back to you about the timeline for the newest batch to become available.
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If you’re looking for a custom Bath & Body blend, lead time is typically 2-4 weeks. (individual timelines may vary) It takes time to source some ingredients, and expertly hand craft your blend, but we promise the end product will be the highest quality, and totally worth the wait! Due to the nature of custom products, payment is due before we start your blend.
Nature’s First Aid.
Did you know, a lot of our everyday first aid needs can be fulfilled by nature? This section is full of products you can use in the everyday. Salves, Ointments, and Wound care made simple!
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The ingredients you’ll find in our First Aid Products are simple:
Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar. Raw, Local, Unfiltered Honey. Hand Rendered Local Beef and Bison Tallow. Local Beeswax. Organic Unrefined Shea Butter. Organic Witch Hazel & Herbal Hydrosols. Organic Cold pressed, & solvent free base Oils; like Olive, Argan, Avocado, Kukui Nut, Hemp Seed, Sea Buckthorn, Castor,and Black seed oils.
The salts, clays, and magnesium we use are always ethically sourced, and tested to be free from toxic heavy metals and pesticides.
we keep the essential oils to a minimum. We only use them in blends when their antibacterial, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties are useful. Not just for adding scent.
in fact, most our products are unscented, having only the natural scents infused by the whole herbs we use in each blend. some items may have a scent added, but typically we use a botanical phytoscent instead of essential oils.
We source our herbs from our own organically raised garden, local farmers, and small family farms FIRST, so you know you’re getting the Best quality products Possible!
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For most of our First Aid Items, if its in stock on our site, you can typically expect to pick up in 3-5 days. If the blend you’re looking at is NOT in stock, Send us a message and we will get back to you about the timeline for the newest batch to become available.
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If you’re looking for a custom First Aid Product, lead time is typically 2-4 weeks. (individual timelines may vary) It takes time to source some ingredients, and expertly hand craft your blend, but we promise the end product will be the highest quality, and totally worth the wait! Due to the nature of custom products, payment is due before we start your blend.
Artisinal Hand-Crafted Tea Blends.
Tea. It seems so simple, Right? But did you know teas can be just as functional as they are flavorful? Teas should not only taste good, but also invoke feelings of Joy, Comfort, Nourishment, Energy, Focus, Calm, and nostalgia.We hand craft every single blend for a purpose, and you can taste the nourishment & love in every single cup!
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We source our herbs from our own organically raised garden, local farmers, and small family farms FIRST, so you know you’re getting the Best quality products Possible!
While the majority of our ingredients are sourced as locally as possible, we all know that everything doesn’t grow here in indiana. For the Plants that don’t grow here, we source as cleanly as we possibly can. This is our promise to you <3
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Due to Our impeccably high standards, there are times when a blend may go out of stock; This is especially true with our teas, as we will NOT settle for an inferior quality herb EVER. Your health and our high standards will never be sacrificed or compromised for a cheaper or lesser quality product. Rest Assured, We will always do everything in our power to restock as soon as possible.
Most Tea Blends, if they are in stock in our online store, will be ready for pickup in 3-5 days. If there is a delay we will always communicate that with you.
If the blend you’re looking at is NOT in stock, Send us a message and we will get back to you about the timeline for the newest batch to become available.
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If you’re looking for a custom Tea, lead time is typically 2-4 weeks. (individual timelines may vary) It takes time to source some ingredients, and expertly hand craft your blend, but we promise the end product will be the highest quality, and totally worth the wait! Due to the nature of custom products, payment is due before we start your blend.
Holistic, Eco Friendly Household.
What we use to Clean and care for our homes is Important. Are you looking to Ditch the toxic hormone disrupting household cleaners, chemicals, & fragrances? Maybe you’re looking to live a lesser waste lifestyle and reduce your carbon footprint. Yep! we make products for that too. Same Impeccable Quality Standards. Same Hand crafted care.
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We only Use Clean and non toxic ingredients. No chemicals here! EVER!
Some ingredients you’ll Find in our cleaning products are: Distilled vinegar, whole Organic Herbs,Organic Castille Soap, Organic cold pressed oils, organic cane alcohol as the preservative, & when we do use essential oils, they are ALWAYS organic, clean, and ethically sourced.
Zero/Less Waste Products come from extensively vetted suppliers, whose business practices match our Ethical & Quality standards. They are made of sustainable and biodegradable materials, and the suppliers pride themselves on Fair Trade practices.
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If the Product is in stock in our store, you can expect it to be ready for pickup in 3-5 days. If its labeled ‘out of stock’ you can always message us and find out when the next shipment is expected to arrive. We usually do orders every month, so you can count on having what you need in a reasonable amount of time.
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Item If you’re looking for something in particular; and don’t see it in our store, definitely reach out to us! We have partnerships with numerous other sustainable companies and we can almost always help you find what you’re looking for.
Subscriptions
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Tea of the Month Club
Get a Premium Full Size Jar of one of our Exclusive Hand Crafted Tea Blends Every Month! Free Samples, Coupons, or Goodies in Every Order!
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Tincture of the Month Club
Looking to Build your Cabinet of go-to herbal remedies? Do you always seem to need a seasonal tincture or blend and you never have it at the right time? This One’s For You! Get a bottle of one of our seasonally appropriate blends every month so you always have what you need on hand! Free Samples, Coupons, or Goodies in Every Order!
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Seasonal Wellness Box
Always be Prepared for any Situation with a curated Box of 5 Seasonably Appropriate Hand Crafted Remedies for you and your family! One Box Every 3 Months. Always comes with a Free Gift as a Thank You for your Support <3
Consultation Sessions
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Meet In Person
90 Minute one on one In person session.
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Video Chat
90 Minute Video chat session.
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Follow Up (video or phone chat)
One hour follow up session.
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Custom Product/ Service Consultation
Do You want us to craft a custom product for you? Maybe you need a customized protocol? let’s talk about it! One hour Consultation. Product cost is separate, and will be discussed.
“For every human illness, somewhere in the world there exists a plant which is the cure. I believe that there is a healing potential locked inside plants which is integral with their evolution, just as it is part of human evolution to learn to tap into this wonderful gift of nature.” -Rudolf Steiner
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