If you’re passionate about herbs, herbal medicine and products, and want to contribute in some way to a growing industry focused on health and sustainability, becoming a herbal entrepreneur could be a great choice. Maybe you will get inspired by the following ideas.
1. Herbal Tea Blends
Create unique blends using various herbs, flowers, and spices. Focus on health benefits, such as stress relief or digestive support, and market them through online platforms or local markets. Here are 5 tea blends you can start with:
2. Natural Skincare Products
Develop a line of skincare products, like lotions, balms, and face masks. Use ingredients like chamomile, calendula, and lavender, emphasizing natural and organic qualities. Here are some ideas for making organic skincare and haircare products:
3. Herbal Cooking Kits
Offer subscription boxes or kits that include dried herbs, recipes, and cooking tips for home cooks. Focus on specific themes, like Italian cuisine or herbal seasoning blends. Or you can sell pots with different herbs planted in them that your clients can use in the kitchen.
4. Herbal Workshops and Classes
Host workshops on topics like herbal gardening, making herbal remedies, or crafting natural beauty products. This can be done in-person or online. If you're not sure whether you know enough about herbs at this point, invite guest herbalists.
5. Herbal Subscription Boxes
Curate monthly boxes featuring different herbs, recipes, and wellness tips. Each box can highlight a theme, such as stress relief or immunity support.
6. Medicinal Herbal Oils and Herbal Salves
Produce and sell medicinal oils and salves derived from various herbs. Emphasize quality and sustainability, and provide information on their uses in health and wellness. To learn more on how to make them, watch this video:
7. Dried Herb Sales
Grow and sell dried herbs, either in bulk or packaged for consumers. Focus on herbs that are popular in cooking, teas, or herbal remedies.
8. Herbal-Infused Snacks and Cookies
Create snacks infused with herbs, such as herbal granola bars, infused popcorn, or herbal seasonings for chips. Emphasize health benefits and natural ingredients. You can also make and sell cookies with hetbs. Scroll through the recipes here to get the idea:
9. Herbal Gardening Kits
Sell kits that include seeds, pots, and instructions for growing popular herbs at home. This can appeal to urban dwellers and beginners.
10. Herbal-Themed Gifts
Create gift baskets filled with various herbal products, such as teas, skincare items, and cooking kits, tailored for special occasions.
These ideas not only cater to the growing interest in natural and holistic wellness but also allow for creativity and personalization, making them appealing to young entrepreneurs!
References
Best Herbal Homemade Tea Blends to Make from Your Garden: https://farmtojar.com/herbal-tea-blending-guide/
How to Make Your Own Skincare Products: https://formulabotanica.com/make-your-own-skincare-products/
12 of the Best Herbs for Skin Care and How to Use Them: https://bhskin.com/blog/12-best-herbal-skincare-products-2022/
Top 10 Italian Herbs and Spices: https://www.tasteatlas.com/best-rated-herbs-and-spices-in-italy
Monthly Herbal CSA Box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4ADb4Hl28M
Article written by Slovenian association, Društvo za dušo
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