Acknowledgements:

We greatly appreciate the works of James A. Duke, Ph.D., which is one of our primary sources of information. Dr. Duke is an ethnobotanist who spent many years working for the USDA. He roamed all over the world, studying medicinal plants and how they were used by the different cultures. He has seen first-hand how people use these herbs, and has used many of these medicinal remedies himself. As a result of his travels, his research, and his experience, he has come to believe that in most cases the whole herb approach is better than the pharmaceutical approach. Drug companies, in order to be able to patent their products, prefer isolating specific chemicals and compounds within the plants, then use only the parts they consider important to make their medicine. The holistic approach recognizes that more often than not, there are other properties within the plants that work together with the compounds that are known to be helpful, which when used together may be more effective and give better balanced results than when the compounds
are isolated. This bears out with our belief that God created the plants just the way they needed to be to serve the purpose they were intended for.

Even in the business of holistic herbal medicine, there are many that fill their vats only 10% to 30% of the way with herbal raw material. We fill
our vats all the way to the top, just barely covering the herbs with the liquids, to get a ratio of 1:1.

We have been making herbal formulas for 15 years. I use these same formulas for myself and for my family, so we take quality very seriously.

Friday, July 10, 2015

Arnica

 Arnica Montana

What it is:
This is a 2 ounce bottle (with a dropper) of Arnica tincture, made from the flowers of the arnica montana plant. This tincture is diffused in vodka (about 50% alcohol by volume). Arnica is known in some places as mountain daisy.

What it does: 
Arnica tincture is our favorite go-to for bruises, swelling, joint pain, and muscle soreness (not to take the place of ice packs, but works well in conjunction with them). It is amazing on bruises! For children as well as adults. The sooner you can apply it, the better. Arnica is well known for its ability to speed healing of sprains, strains, etc. It can be put on areas of trauma after falls, accidents, etc. It can also be used for arthritis, insect bites, chapped lips, and acne. It has pain-relieving, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is our treatment of choice for mouth sores (cold sores), sore throat, and our favorite antiseptic/pain-reliever after the removal of teeth because of the quick relief and its healing effects.

While it is quite safe in and around the mouth and throat, we do caution against using it internally, except in very measured doses and only under the care of a medical professional.

How to use it:
For bumps and bruises, we just apply on the affected area with the provided dropper and pat/spread it by hand until the whole affected area is covered. The alcohol evaporates quickly, so it is fast-drying and leaves no oil or mess.

Caution: The tincture will cause yellow stains on clothing and bedding, so take necessary precautions.

For soreness and muscle aches and pains, apply directly on skin as mentioned above, then cover with a cloth dipped in hot water and wrung out. If prolonged treatment is desired, cover the cloth with plastic wrap, then top it off with a towel. This makes a very effective hot compress. Do NOT use the hot compress on bruises or swelling!

Notice:
The consumer assumes all responsibility for any potential side effects or discomfort that may result from the use of this product. You agree with the purchase of this product that the seller is free from all liability.

More Specs:
Made in the USA. Sealed for your protection.

Disclaimer:
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or any other government agency. You are responsible for your own health. We are in no position to tell you what is wrong with you, nor to tell you what would be good for you. If you have any condition that needs medical attention, you should see a doctor. Herbal and nutritional supplements do not produce the exact same results in every individual, therefore we can make no guarantees. Of course, this is also true of modern pharmaceutical medicine, which is why doctors sometimes keep changing the prescriptions in search of one that works for that particular patient. It is, after all, called "practicing" medicine! How safe are herbal medicines? People have used them for thousands of years, and continue to do so because they work! It is very important to follow directions and to heed any warnings associated with natural remedies. People have even died from eating strawberries or peanuts! So far, we have the right and the freedom to make our own choices when it comes to food and medicine. May it ever remain so!

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Children's Echinacea

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Our echinacea is extracted from the fresh flowers and/or roots of the echinacea purpurea plant, also known as purple coneflower. The only difference between this and our regular echinacea is that this is formulated in vegetable glycerin instead of alcohol, which makes it much easier to give to children. NOTE: Fresh is important! Most echinacea supplements are made from dried plant parts, which makes them far less potent than the fresh plant. Our echinacea may be either wild-crafted or raised in an organic garden. It contains no alcohol. Separation may occur; shake well before each use.

What it does:
Echinacea has been well documented as an immune system booster. It works by increasing the chemical recognition of an invading pathogen. The speed at which the immune cells migrate to the site of infection and destroy the invader is markedly increased. It is not a miracle cure, but it is a very important part of both prevention and recovery of colds and flu. Taking our liquid echinacea causes a temporary leathery feeling in your mouth or throat. This is harmless, and will pass in a few minutes. It is merely an indication that the formula has a significant amount of the active ingredient.

How to use it:
If you take generously at the first sign of illness it will work a lot better than if you take it later. However, even if you get a late start it can still lessen the severity and duration of many cases. Some studies show that echinacea works best if you don't take it all the time. These studies suggest that you should only start taking it when you know you have been or will be exposed to germs, or at the first signs of something coming on. Then, take 1 dropper every hour until symptoms subside.

Notice:
The consumer assumes all responsibility for any potential side effects or discomfort that may result from the use of this product.

More Specs:
This product qualifies as raw, unpasteurized, non-GMO, and naturally gluten-free. Made in the USA. Sealed for your protection. Contains NO alcohol.

Your Responsibility:
If you have any condition that needs medical attention, you should see a doctor. We cannot diagnose your condition, neither can we recommend or prescribe a solution to you, but wherever there is freedom people have always had the right to self-treatment. May this serve to better inform you of the natural solutions that are available, based on the latest studies and scientific research available.

Bear in mind that with self-treatment comes self-responsibility for whatever the outcome might be. Doctors never know, without experimenting, exactly which drug is going to help their patient the most. Similarly, herbs do not affect everybody the same way. People have even died from allergic reactions to peanuts and strawberries! It is very important to follow directions and to heed any warnings associated with natural remedies.

 Disclaimer:  The information on the products that we are sharing on this site is for educational purposes only. It has not been evaluated or approved by either the FDA or any other government agency. It is based on the findings of individual researchers, personal experience, and centuries of use by various groups of people that learned to rely heavily on natural remedies, usually out of necessity.

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Echinacea

1-oz-ECHINACEA-Fresh-Alcohol-free-Liquid-Extract-Natural-Herbal-Immune-Cold-Flu
Our echinacea is extracted from the fresh flowers and/or roots of the echinacea purpurea plant, also known as purple coneflower. NOTE: Fresh is important! Most echinacea supplements are made from dried plant parts, which makes them far less potent than the fresh plant. Our echinacea may be either wild-crafted or raised in an organic garden. It contains no alcohol. Separation may occur; shake well before each use.

What it does:
Echinacea has been well documented as an immune system booster. It works by increasing the chemical recognition of an invading pathogen. The speed at which the immune cells migrate to the site of infection and destroy the invader is markedly increased. It is not a miracle cure, but it is a very important part of both prevention and recovery of colds and flu.

How to use it:
If you take generously at the first sign of illness it will work a lot better than if you take it later. However, even if you get a late start it can still lessen the severity and duration of many cases. Some studies show that echinacea works best if you don't take it all the time. These studies suggest that you should only start taking it when you know you have been or will be exposed to germs, or at the first signs of something coming on. Then, take 1 dropper every hour until symptoms subside. As an alternative, you can take  a teaspoonful three times a day.

Notice:
The consumer assumes all responsibility for any potential side effects or discomfort that may result from the use of this product.

More Specs:
This product qualifies as raw, unpasteurized, non-GMO, and naturally gluten-free. Made in the USA. Sealed for your protection.

Your Responsibility:
If you have any condition that needs medical attention, you should see a doctor. We cannot diagnose your condition, neither can we recommend or prescribe a solution to you, but wherever there is freedom people have always had the right to self-treatment. May this serve to better inform you of the natural solutions that are available, based on the latest studies and scientific research available.

Bear in mind that with self-treatment comes self-responsibility for whatever the outcome might be. Doctors never know, without experimenting, exactly which drug is going to help their patient the most. Similarly, herbs do not affect everybody the same way. People have even died from allergic reactions to peanuts and strawberries! It is very important to follow directions and to heed any warnings associated with natural remedies.

 Disclaimer:  The information on the products that we are sharing on this site is for educational purposes only. It has not been evaluated or approved by either the FDA or any other government agency. It is based on the findings of individual researchers, personal experience, and centuries of use by various groups of people that learned to rely heavily on natural remedies, usually out of necessity.

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Baby's Comfort

To make it easy to administer to the little folk, this formula is extracted in a natural vegetable glycerin base. It contains no alcohol. Using vegetable glycerin results in a pleasant tasting syrup which babies love. (In spite of being sweet, the human body does not process glycerin as a sugar.) This formula is made of catnip leaves, fennel seeds, peppermint leaves, chamomile flowers, lemon balm leaves, and organic orange peels. Separation may occur; shake well before each use.

What it does:
Each one of the ingredients in our Baby’s Comfort has been shown to be very effective against quite an array of stomach problems, which is good because a baby can’t tell you if it’s acid reflux, gas, colic, nervousness, anxiety, stress, or indigestion. Whatever other name the condition might go by, if the baby won’t stop crying or can’t go to sleep, Baby’s Comfort is certainly worth a try! I have seen many cases of babies crying nonstop, with the poor mother (and sometimes the father) at their wit’s end about what to do next, and with one dose of Baby’s Comfort they are asleep in five minutes. It has an almost immediate calming effect. Besides the relief from gastrointestinal distress, it is very soothing and relaxing.

How to use it:
Although this formula is made with babies in mind, anyone with digestive problems can benefit from it. For a baby, give 2 drops for each month of age, up to a year old. The dropper can be slipped into the side of the baby’s mouth while nursing, or Baby’s Comfort can be mixed with a little formula in a bottle. Repeat after 10 minutes if necessary. Stubborn cases may require repeated or increased doses. We had one baby that took a whole lot more Baby’s Comfort before we got the same results. After one year of age, use 1 dropper for each dose.

Notice:
The consumer assumes all responsibility for any potential side effects or discomfort that may result from the use of this product.

More Specs:
This product qualifies as raw, unpasteurized, non-GMO, and naturally gluten-free. Made in the USA. Sealed for your protection. Contains NO alcohol.

Your Responsibility:
If you have any condition that needs medical attention, you should see a doctor. We cannot diagnose your condition, neither can we recommend or prescribe a solution to you, but wherever there is freedom people have always had the right to self-treatment. May this serve to better inform you of the natural solutions that are available, based on the latest studies and scientific research available.

Bear in mind that with self-treatment comes self-responsibility for whatever the outcome might be. Doctors never know, without experimenting, exactly which drug is going to help their patient the most. Similarly, herbs do not affect everybody the same way. People have even died from allergic reactions to peanuts and strawberries! It is very important to follow directions and to heed any warnings associated with natural remedies.

Disclaimer:  The information on the products that we are sharing on this site is for educational purposes only. It has not been evaluated or approved by either the FDA or any other government agency. It is based on the findings of individual researchers, personal experience, and centuries of use by various groups of people that learned to rely heavily on natural remedies, usually out of necessity.

Friday, January 2, 2015

Super Tonic

Our Super Tonic is made with the same ingredients as the famous Dr. Schulze's formula. With organic apple cider vinegar as its base, it is comprised of ginger root, garlic, horseradish, onion, and hot pepper. Separation of the product is normal; shake well before each use. Because of the organic unfiltered apple cider vinegar, it is even possible that a "mother" may try to form inside the bottle. This is completely harmless and can be simply ignored. If it becomes a problem (which is highly unlikely) it can be removed by pouring it through a coffee filter or cloth.

What it does:
This Super Tonic is what we keep on hand at all times to stay on top of colds and flu. It deals a death-blow to harmful micro-organisms as soon as it makes contact. We depend on it heavily during the winter months, but sniffles, sinus colds, sore throats, whooping cough, and even bronchitis seem to be more and more common even during the summer. Some have also reported relief from cold sores after using this formula. Safe for children, but adult supervision recommended.

How to use it:
We suggest stirring a teaspoon of the Super Tonic into 3-4 ounces of your favorite juice and drinking it quickly. This is most effective if taken at the first sign of something "coming on", such as sneezing, sinus pressure, chest congestion, chills, fever, sore throat, or that aching-all-over tired feeling that comes sometimes just before you get sick. Repeat the dosage every 2-4 hours until symptoms subside. If the condition worsens or if sickness has set in before you get to the Super Tonic, you may triple the first dose and take a Tablespoon of it in 4-6 oz. of juice. Or if you are brave, you can use the provided dropper and squirt a dropperful directly into your throat. This is especially beneficial when you have throat problems. Can also be used as a gargle.

Notice:
The consumer assumes all responsibility for any potential side effects or discomfort that may result from the use of this product.

More Specs:
This product qualifies as raw, organic, unpasteurized, non-GMO, and naturally gluten-free. Made in the USA. Sealed for your protection. Contains NO alcohol.

Your Responsibility:
If you have any condition that needs medical attention, you should see a doctor. We cannot diagnose your condition, neither can we recommend or prescribe a solution to you, but wherever there is freedom people have always had the right to self-treatment. May this serve to better inform you of the natural solutions that are available, based on the latest studies and scientific research available.

Bear in mind that with self-treatment comes self-responsibility for whatever the outcome might be. Doctors never know, without experimenting, exactly which drug is going to help their patient the most. Similarly, herbs do not affect everybody the same way. People have even died from allergic reactions to peanuts and strawberries! It is very important to follow directions and to heed any warnings associated with natural remedies.

Disclaimer:  The information on the products that we are sharing on this site is for educational purposes only. It has not been evaluated or approved by either the FDA or any other government agency. It is based on the findings of individual researchers, personal experience, and centuries of use by various groups of people that learned to rely heavily on natural remedies, usually out of necessity.