UPDATE: We've extended the deadline for closing so that anyone who needs products still has time to get them (subject to availability). If there's something you're looking for and cannot find, or is out of stock, please check first in case we may have some.
After a long delay this spring before we could begin harvesting and wild-crafting, we now have abundant local plants growing for making our remedies and have increased production to make up for lost time. Generally, shipping takes about 2 weeks, but we will try to expedite things when requested. If you need relief urgently let us know, otherwise please allow sufficient lead time. Contact us if you've placed an order and haven't yet received it so we can sort out where it is, or let you know when it will be shipped if it hasn't been already.
Please remember that when you place an order, you should receive a confirmation through Paypal shortly thereafter acknowledging that your purchase is "in process". Even though you get a tracking #, that doesn't mean the order has been shipped; you will be sent a follow-up confirmation (also through Paypal) when it goes in the mail. This allows you to easily trace a package by entering the delivery # on the USPS website in their "track & confirm" section and check the up-to-date status of your order. We do not have access to your payment information, and we do not bill you directly, our shopping cart is operated by Paypal and they are the only ones with secure access to your credit card information. We also have no control over the fact that your credit card is charged when you place your order - if we did, we wouldn't bill you until the order actually ships. If you prefer not to use a credit card for any reason, we accept personal checks (if you are a returning customer) or a money order sent by mail. Orders prepaid by postal money order receive FREE SHIPPING.

Important announcement from Hila April 28, 2010

Earthworm Herbals needs a new home! If you are interested in purchasing our recipes to carry on making our superb line of skin products, please contact us ASAP!

As of this writing, we have been unable to find the right person to take over our company so we are planning to close our doors by Memorial Day.

Most of our customers are aware that I have been struggling with some serious health problems for a long time, including advanced Lyme disease, chronic fatigue, and other issues. Unfortunately, my health is continuing to decline, and I’ve reached the point where I can no longer work at all, especially making such labor-intensive products. It’s now necessary for me to take some extended time to devote to my own healing, after working hard for so many years! However, as promised, I am offering you a chance to stock up on your favorite products before closing.

It’s been a few years now since our charming little Herb Shop was closed to continue working part-time, at home. Since the current lease is up on June 30, I hope to find a smaller place to live and have the month of June available to spend packing. It’s important to have the orders filled and shipped by Memorial Day, so please place your final orders now to allow sufficient time to harvest the herbs needed and prepare each order. Please consider purchasing the Evening Primrose Bath & Body oil – unlike the cream, lotion and salves, it contains NO WAX or WATER so it is not as perishable and has a longer shelf life than the other products. Yet it is just as effective for dry skin and healing since it contains virtually all the same herbs and oils as the creams and salves. We are offering $2.00 OFF our BODY OIL and hope you will consider trying it!

As soon as we exhaust our supplies for these products we will close our doors. 

The future?

I do plan to keep the website up, and hope to finally have some time and energy to update it and post articles and information about Eczema. I also plan to continue sending newsletters when I can. If you’d like to send any information about Eczema to share with our readers, please do so! We encourage anyone who has helpful information to send it in to be posted, and our website will be used as a source of information and suggestions, recipes and news. To be on the mailing list, just send an email to hila@comcast.net with Newsletter in the subject line. 

And finally… 

I want to thank each and every one of you for keeping this business alive and vibrant for so many years. I’m sincerely grateful for the love & support I’ve received from my customers over the past 20 years, many of whom have become good friends. I’ve been very moved by the cards, calls, emails and letters of support from so many of you -- including me in your thoughts, prayers and healing circles, and sending many kind and thoughtful words and gifts. I’ve enjoyed this work more than I can say, and have been fortunate to have the most wonderful customers anyone could ever ask for! This has truly been a gift and a blessing, and I will miss each and every one of you.            ~hila

Who We Are

We are a small, dedicated group of herb lovers devoted to improving life naturally. We believe that radiant health can be achieved using natural products and without using synthetic chemicals. We search and find natural and effective remedies using plants for simple, everyday health problems. Our recipes are a combination of folklore, science, trial and error and traditional remedies. Our products are STILL hand-made, in small batches, with love and attentiveness. We are the grower, manufacturer, and seller of our products. Our focus, as you will read below, is especially on solutions for skin problems (over 80% of our customers are calling to request these) but we make many many other products for healing and pleasure as well. Check back often, as we are only now adding links to our websites.

Who We Aren't

We are NOT breeders, growers, importers, traders, maintainers, sellers or buyers of any species of EARTHWORMS!

About EarthWorm Herbals and our Products

Earthworm Herbals is an environmentally conscious company that grows and manufactures the majority of our healing products in the woods and meadows of western Massachusetts and New England. Natural herbal remedies are prepared in small batches using organic and wildcrafted herbs to create high quality skin creams, oils and salves that are sold in health food stores, co-ops, pharmacies and shops worldwide. Our products are completely natural, using time-tested plants with a long safe history, and are cruelty free. All formulas have been researched and created by the owner, herbalist Hila Kummins, in response to customer requests for help in healing difficult skin and health problems. Testimonials continue to pour in from happy customers who have successfully used and enjoyed a variety of our products and have found relief when nothing else has helped.

The Eczema Skin Care Collection is our most popular product line. It is a comprehensive healing package for the treatment of eczema, a debilitating and often painful skin condition that affects millions of children and adults. The products in this collection are highly effective in treating a variety of skin problems, including psoriasis, dermatitis, cradle cap, fungus and dry itchy skin. They work to reduce itching and irritation and help promote new skin growth in a gentle, natural way. This has been demonstrated even in the most difficult cases in a short period of time. As far as we know, this is the only product line of its kind available on the market today. Our healing products offer relief at an affordable price and are highly recommended by homeopaths, acupuncturists, holistic physicians and other complementary care practitioners. Included in our treatment package is a healing salve, rich cream, soothing body lotion, cleansing extract, gel and bar soaps, skin bath and tea. These are all totally safe for infants, children and pregnant women. A reading list on books and articles relating to natural eczema remedies and additional treatment tips are provided with each purchase. Boxed gift sets are available.

Hila Kummins is a trained nutritionist and herbalist with over 15 years experience. She is founder and director of Earthworm Herbals and The Haydenville Center for the Healing Arts, which began as a kitchen cosmetics business and evolved into a thriving herbal company and healing center. Her products are highly regarded and carried extensively throughout the U.S. and England.

Other products offered by Earthworm Herbals include fragrant handmade moisturizing creams, medicinal and cosmetic body lotions and ointments, botanical extracts, perfumes, scented bath and body oils, aromatherapy, unique crystal products and original gift and specialty items.

IMPORTANT NOTE: We have a $25 minimum order (domestic orders/50 states) and $50 minimum on non-U.S. orders, including Canada. Canadian customers should contact us to discuss any additional shipping costs and alternative shipping methods, such as UPS or US Global Express. Many orders are inexplicably lost or destroyed (customs??), but are NOT trackable using regular air mail, only expedited shipping. Please contact us about this.

REMEMBER -- We sincerely regret that any order placed for less than the minimum amount (not including SHIPPING) will NOT be filled and your money will be refunded. We're sorry for any inconvenience; however, you may call or email us anytime and we will gladly explain our policies to you. Thank you!