This beautiful Homemade Medicinal Chokecherry/Osha Root Jam was made with a combination of sustainability wild harvested Osha Root from the high elevation mountains of Taos, New Mexico and wild homegrown chokecherries from the sacred lands upon which we currently live. 

Osha Root long known for it’s medicinal properties in healing everything from common chest colds and respiratory issues , to clearing the throat of congestion has been used as a healing root for hundreds of centuries by indigenous cultures of the North America. As well as has been adopted by Herbalists to benefit many for its immunity boosting properties. 

Chokecherries are also a wild and native food to the North Americas that have been used in traditional foods and medicines for hundreds of years. High in Vitamin C and antioxidants, historically it’s roots, bark and berries were used both by indigenous peoples of these lands and settlers, as well was considered an important food staple for many. The berries are not meant to be eaten raw because of it’s astringent taste. But when dried into fruit leathers or made into jams and syrups it’s absolutely delicious.

This Jam in particular was inspired by Native traditions and is not only wonderful as an offering for certain ceremonies and healings, but can be used as a common preserve as well to boost your natural bodies health. 

Made with 100% Local Honey and no sugar. This Jam is perfect as great gift for loved ones or a unique addition to your specialty preserves.