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Herbal Extracts & Custom Blends

We carry around 25 different organic and wildcrafted herbal tinctures (listed below) for personal use. We can also create custom blends if you'd like to make you're own formula or if you'd like us to create a blend for any specific theme. We incorporate several unique methods to maximize the extraction of each herb and improve upon the typical ways of making herbal extracts.

Most tinctures are either glycerites or alcohol-based. The majority of alcohol-based tinctures are way too high at around 40-60%. This gives a diluted product that's far from ideal. On the other hand, glycerites taste better, but aren't able to extract many of the compounds that alcohol does. We believe that the combination of low organic alcohol (around 19-24%), organic glycerin, and spring water will make the best product.

The Difference in Our Tinctures

We incorporate several unique steps to make sure our herbal extracts are as balanced and strong as possible. We source extremely high quality organic and wildcrafted herbs from the best farms and vendors. Over the years, we've ordered herbs from so many places and have seen how quality varies tremendously, even with so called organic and wildcrafted herbs. We make sure to source the most vibrant and medicinally potent herbs we can find.

A critical part of our process is breaking down the herbs prior to extracting. This increases the surface area which causes more of the phytocompounds to be effectively extracted. It really does make a difference, yet hardly any companies bother to do this because it takes more time and effort.

Double Concentration

Our first extraction uses the highest amount of herbs that we can while still allowing it to be shaken. The traditional way of chopped herbs in alcohol can still extract some of the compounds, but is far from being maximized.

After straining the liquid of our first extraction, we use that same liquid and add in a second round of herbs to achieve even more potency. Nearly all tinctures on the market will be from one extraction only. It takes more time and more money, but is worth it. Realistically, and without the typical advertising exaggerations, the final product is around 2-3 times more concentrated than typical tinctures.

Single Herbal Tinctures We Offer :

Boswellia Extract

We made sure to really maximize this extract because of all the fantastic benefits it imparts. We use specific species of wildcrafted frankincense, then use concentrated, standardized extracts to blend into one very strong extract. Boswellia is one of the premier natural compounds for pain, arthritis, stiffness, and many types of inflammation. In addition, boswellia may have beneficial effects on immune health and brain health.

Fresh turmeric + freeze dried extract + curcumin extract

Turmeric is one of the most popular herbs around the world. Studies show that it may be helpful conditions such as arthritis, IBD, joint pain, neurological degeneration, insulin sensitivity, triglycerides, and improve other markers associated with metabolic syndrome. 1-3 We went all out in making this extract by using fresh raw turmeric, concentrated freeze dried extract, as well as curcumin extract, all organic.

Devils Claw

Devil's claw has several positive studies for pain, inflammation, and managing arthritic pain. It may also positively impact dyspepsia. There's quite a vast body of research over the past 40+ years on the anti-inflammatory, analgesic effects of devil's claw. Many like it for back pain, but it may be helpful for many different types of pain. 4, 5

Hops flower

Hops is quite effective in many cases for muscle relaxation, improving sleep, as well as pain reduction. Certain compounds found in hops such as xanthohumol are being studied with some very diverse effects such as hot flashes, cardiovascular health, metabolic syndrome, and even cancer. 6-8

Burdock Root

Burdock root is high regarded as a blood cleanser and detoxifier. It may even help with heavy metals. Many people praise burdock for it's skin health benefits. Studies show that burdock root may also be helpful for improving glucose levels and insulin sensitivity. In addition, one study shows positive effects for knee osteoarthritis. 9,10

Lemongrass

Lemongrass is a potent and pleasant tasting herb that shows excellent medicinal properties in studies. Lemongrass is useful as part of a protocol in fighting infections, as it shows good anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. This attribute also makes it useful for digestive issues such as bloating, indigestion, cramps, ulcers, and nausea. Lemongrass extract may also be useful for cognitive health, memory, blood pressure, and stress. 11-13

Oregano & Thyme blend

In times where infections are always a serious threat, we wanted to combine these two powerhouses. While no single ingredient, whether medication or herbal, is a guarantee of success when fighting infection, it's important to have proven compounds to increase the chances. Clove, lemongrass, astragalus, and several other tinctures we carry are also excellent to combine with oregano and thyme for infections.

Blue Vervain

Blue vervain has powerful properties that can help relax the mind, ease stress and tension, and help balance mood. Hence, it is often recommended for stress, anxiety, and even depression. It is known as a nervine, but also displays properties that may be helpful for infections, brain health, epilepsy, and inflammation. 14-17

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is one of the best selling herbs around the world. Research on ashwagandha shows a decrease in cortisol, may cause a slight improvement in athletic performance, lower c-reactive protein, increase natural killer cells (immune health) lower anxiety and and improve sleep. It's important to cycle and note any reactions. 18-20

Solomon's Seal Root

Solomon's Seal root is an excellent addition to any protocol for the healing of ligaments, joints, tendons, or soft tissue injuries. According to many, Solomon's seal root helps to adjust the tension of these tissues to help their healing. Great for many musculoskeletal issues, which is why we include in our product Pain Restrain.

Holy Basil Tulsi

Holy Basil is a classic adaptogen that helps adapt to stress and balance cortisol. Due to stress, high caffeine consumption, poor sleep, and many other aspects of modern life, cortisol may increase and cause problems over time. In addition, holy basil has positive research for helping protect the body against environmental toxins, insulin sensitivity, lipids, inflammation, anxiety, cognitive function, immune health, and more. 21-23

Astragalus Root

Astragalus root is a powerful immune boosting herb that is highly regarded in Chinese Medicine. In addition to increasing immune response, astragalus extracts may also positively impact the heart, brain, skin, kidneys, glucose levels, and possibly lipid profiles. 24-27 It's an upper echelon herb with more benefits being discovered all the time. We use very pure organic astragalus root grown in the USA for our extract.

Meadowsweet

Meadowsweet is a well liked herb that contains compounds similar to aspirin, but without the abrasive nature. It contains compounds such as salicylic acid, methyl salicylate, quercetin, kaempferol, ellagitannins, and more. Together, these compounds may be helpful for pain, digestive disorders, heartburn, and the respiratory system.

Valerian Root

Great herb for issues with sleep and in small doses, for relaxation. Studies validate the potential of valerian root as a helpful option for sleep disorders, although it may not work for everyone. It's useful as part of a stack. 28

Chamomile

Chamomile is one of the world's most popular herbs. It is most often used in teas, however, quality can vary tremendously. It is most often used for relaxation, anxiety, unwinding, stomach pains, spasms, menstrual pain, diarrhea, and more. Definitely a very useful herb, but the key to effectiveness is the quality of extract.

Lemon Balm

Lemon balm is a classic herb that's mostly known to increase relaxation by reducing anxiety and stress. While taking lemon balm isn't a guarantee of significant reductions in everyone, it is helpful for many people. In addition, lemon balm may be helpful for digestive distress and cognitive health.

Rosehips

Rosehips is a fantastic compound with multi-faceted effects. Studies show that rosehips may be helpful for arthritis and pain relief, wound healing, cardiovascular health, obesity, skin health, mood, and overall well-being. While many of these still require more clinical validation to understand the degree of benefit, the potential is there in research and it is incredibly safe to use. 29-31

Damiana

Damiana is well liked by some for the relaxing feeling it imparts. It may be helpful for libido, anxiety, and protection of several organs (in small doses). More research is needed on the protective benefits. In addition, it may slightly lower pain and inflammation. 32

Celery Seed

Studies on celery seed extracts show excellent medicinal value. Among it's attributes, celery seed may be helpful for gout, inflammation, blood pressure, brain health, fungal infections, liver protection, and even anxiety/depression. While more studies are needed for some of these areas, it shows great potential and safety. 33-35

Clove

Clove's medicinal effects have been underrated for quite some time. Research shows it may be beneficial for different parameters related to metabolic syndrome such as glucose levels and lipid profiles. In addition, clove extracts have powerful antioxidant properties and may help the body to fight infections and SIBO. 36-37

Mullein Root

Mullein root isn't as widely utilized as the leaf, but the root portion may be beneficial for prostate health, nerve, and back pain. It is sometimes used for spinal issues and spasms. It can be very useful for specific conditions.

Stinging Nettle Leaf

The nettle plant is one of the most nutrient dense plants in the world. Stinging nettle has a wide range of vitamins, minerals, and chlorophyll. Studies show potential benefits for allergies, inflammation, blood pressure, glucose, wound healing, and detoxification. 38-41

Nauclea Latifolia

Coriander Seed

Drynaria Rhizome

Eucommia Ulmoides Bark

References:

1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5664031/

2. https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/phytochemicals/curcumin

3.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2225411016302528

4.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9182060/

5.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/14/8/726

6.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3394921/

7.https://news.oregonstate.edu/news/hops-compounds-help-metabolic-syndrome-while-reducing-microbiome-diversity#:~:text=Results%20show%20that%20each%20of%20the%20hops,decrease%20rather%20than%20increase%20in%20microbiome%20diversity.