Explore the Botanicals
Discover the plants behind Willow Gate. Explore their traditional uses, botanical characteristics, history, preparation methods, and the ways they have been valued across generations of herbal practice.
Botanicals in Root & Restore
Arnica
Arnica montana
Traditionally valued in topical herbal preparations and commonly infused into oils used in body-care formulations.
Calendula
Calendula officinalis
A vibrant botanical traditionally used in skin-care preparations and valued for its long history in herbal oils, salves, and balms.
Jojoba
Simmondsia chinensis
A desert botanical whose seeds produce a golden liquid wax prized in skin-care formulations for its smooth texture and conditioning qualities.
From Plant to Preparation
At Willow Gate, understanding the plants is part of understanding the preparation. Each botanical is selected with consideration for its traditional use, the plant part utilized, and the method by which its qualities are incorporated into the finished preparation.
Continue Exploring the Willow Gate Plant Library
Beyond the botanicals featured in Root & Restore, the Willow Gate Plant Library is a growing collection of plants and traditional herbal knowledge. Explore their histories, identifying characteristics, parts traditionally used, preparation methods, and their place within herbal practice.