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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 in balance and 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 :

Fresh turmeric + freeze dried extract + curcumin extract

Good research for pain and inflammation,. May be helpful conditions such as arthritis (osteo and rheumatoid), IBD, joint pain, neurological degeneration, and metabolic health. Studies show that turmeric and curcumin may improve insulin sensitivity, lower triglycerides, and improve other markers associated with metabolic syndrome. 1-3

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 to detoxify heavy metals. Many people praise burdock for it's acne-fighting and for overall skin health properties. 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 quickly becoming one of the best selling herbs around the world. For some, it helps impart a sense of calmness and relaxation. Research on ashwagandha shows a decrease in cortisol, slight improvement in athletic performance, lower c-reactive protein, increases in natural killer cells (immune healthy) improvement in anxiety and sleep, brain health, and more. 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, it may help to adjust the tension of these tissues over time so that they can heal properly or just feel better. 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 lower the highly elusive cortisol hormone. Due to stress and high caffeine consumption, poor sleep, and many other aspects of modern life, cortisol can 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. It's kind of a Swiss army knife type herb and brings a lot of usefulness to everyday life. 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 astragalus root from Hawaii and Germany to make our double concentrated tincture.

Meadowsweet

Rosehips

Valerian Root

Chamomile

Lemon Balm

Damiana

Solomon Seal Root

Clove

Mullein Root

Stinging Nettle Leaf

Chuchuhuasi

Nauclea Latifolia