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These herbal products are made from wild and naturalized plants that are respectfully and frugally harvested from the Rocky Mountains. These potent yet safe natural medicines are available as tinctures, salves, dried whole herbals and oils.

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Medicinal Flower Cards

These laminated flower cards contain individual, hand-picked flowers -- dried, pressed and laminated on 2" x 3½" cards -- providing information on each flower's medicinal usage. Each ring-bound set includes 15 flower cards for the particular region, plus two instruction cards on tincture, oil and salve making. Each set is presented with an attractive watercolor cover, with the title of the appropriate location. Currently, From the Forest offers 19 sets of pre-made laminated flower cards. However, packs for most areas in the continental United States can be made upon request at no extra charge.

These sets make excellent gifts for backpackers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. They are weather-proof, light weight and offer instant identification of trailside fauna useful for many ailments or injuries.

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Alder Cone Tincture

$12.95 4 oz. bottle. A tincture of the tender green alder cones destroys harmful intestinal ameba infestations. Take 1 teaspoon of the cone tincture in ½ cup water first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Repeat before noon and evening meals, taking dosage ½ hour before mealtimes. The tincture may be taken for several weeks without known adverse effects. Alder illustration by January Atkinson.

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Antifungal Preparation

$6.95 2 oz. dropper bottle. This externally applied tincture has several herbs with fungal fighting properties including Arrowleaf Balsamroot, American Pennyroyal, Oregon Grape Root and Sagebrush. It is very effective when applied to fungus of the nails as well as athlete's foot. Apply four times daily for the speediest results. [Purchase This Item]

Antiseptic Salve

$3.50 1 oz. jar. Antibiotic salve is excellent when applied to fresh wounds. The antiseptic properties keep bacteria from forming as it speeds healing. The soothing salve also has an analgesic effect, greatly reducing the pain of scrapes, minor burns and cuts. This beeswax thickened olive oil based salve contains yarrow, wormwood, willow bark, and groundsel.

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Arnica Liniment

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. Arnica is one of the best remedies for external local healing and may be considered a specific when it comes to the treatment of bruises and sprains. This liniment is excellent for bruises, sprains, strains and muscle aches. It should only be used externally, on unbroken skin. [Purchase This Item]

Arnica Oil

$3.50 1 oz. bottle. Arnica is one of the best remedies for external local healing and may be considered a specific when it comes to the treatment of bruises and sprains. This infused oil is excellent for bruises, sprains, strains and muscle aches. It should only be used externally, on unbroken skin.

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Arnica Salve

$3.50 1 oz. jar. Only the fresh flowers of Arnica are harvested to help maintain the colonies. Arnica is one of the best remedies for external local healing and may be considered a specific when it comes to the treatment of bruises and sprains. Do not use Arnica Salve on broken skin. Salve has an olive oil base and is thickened with beeswax. Arnica illustration by January Atkinson

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Arrowleaf Balsamroot Tincture

Arrowleaf Balsamroot usually grows in large stands on hillsides. It has long, basal, silvery-green leaves shaped like arrowheads. Early spring blooming sunflowers are bright yellow and extend past the leaves on long stems. The root of the plant can be quite large--weighing up to thirty pounds. When broken or bruised, the massive, bark-covered root exudes a sticky, fragrant sap.

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Cascara Sagrada Tincture

$2.50 1 oz. dropper bottle. Cascara Sagrada may be used in chronic constipation as it encourages peristalsis and tones relaxed muscles of the digestive system. In using Cascara sagrada for the cure of chronic constipation, large doses at the onset of treatment are undesirable. Small doses of two to ten drops of tincture is taken, three, four or five times daily for two to three weeks. Even if the constipation does not at first yield, the effects after a few days are usually remedial. There is a normal movement in the morning and the habit of regular evacuation can be soon fixed, as Cascara sagrada is continued the dose may be slowly decreased until a single drop at each dose is given. Image by January Atkinson.

Chokecherry Cough Syrup

$8.95 8 oz. bottle. Chokecherry bark has a powerful sedative action on the cough reflex. This syrup is made from the fresh bark of the mountain chokecherry, gathered in early spring as the sap is rising and the bark's constituents are at their strongest. [Purchase This Item]

Chokecherry Tincture

$2.50 1 oz. dropper bottle. Chokecherry bark has a powerful sedative action on the cough reflex. This tincture is made from the fresh bark of the mountain chokecherry, gathered in early spring as the sap is rising and the bark's constituents are at their strongest.
Image by January Atkinson.

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Chokecherry-Elderberry Cough Syrup

$8.95 8 oz. bottle. Chokecherry bark has a powerful sedative action on the cough reflex. Elderberry is an effective remedy for coughs, sinus congestion, and reducing the swelling of a sore throat. This syrup is made from the fresh bark of the mountain chokecherry, gathered in early spring as the sap is rising and the bark's constituents are at their strongest, and wild Elderberries, gathered at their peak after the first frost. Due to the high vitamin A and C content of Elderberries, the fruit also promotes the removal of waste products from the body, and is considered a powerful immune stimulant.

Chokecherry-Valerian Cough Syrup

$8.95 8 oz. bottle. Chokecherry bark has a powerful sedative action on the cough reflex. Valerian relaxes tension and allows more restful sleep, therefore Chokecherry-Valerian Syrup is best taken before bedtime. This syrup is made from the fresh bark of the mountain chokecherry, gathered in early spring as the sap is rising and the bark's constituents are at their strongest. The valerian roots are harvested in the autumn when they are the most potent and prepared fresh (isovaleric acid forms in the dried root--it is believed that this constituents may become addictive with prolonged use, as well as producing a "groggy" feeling the morning after taking the herb). Do not use this combination before or while operating a vehicle.

Cleavers Tincture

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. This very valuable plant is perhaps the best tonic to the lymphatic system available. As a lymphatic tonic with alterative and diuretic actions it may be used safely in a wide range of problems where the lymphatic system is involved. These include swollen glands (lymphadenitis) anywhere in the body, especially in tonsillitis and adenoid trouble. As tincture take ½ to 1 of the tincture three times a day. For the lymphatic system it combines well with Oregon grape root. Image by January Atkinson.

Cold Sore Lip Salve

$2.00 1/4 oz. jar. This soothing salve shortens the duration of herpes simplex outbreaks. It is made from Wormwood, Sagebrush and Lomatium infused in olive oil and thickened with beeswax.
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Cold Tea

$4.50 1 cup dried herb. This is the most popular herbal tea blend made by From the Forest. It consists of Mullein, Horehound and Yarrow. At the first sign of a cold brew 2 quarts of tea and take throughout the day. [Purchase This Item]

Cottonwood Bud Oil

$3.95 1/2 oz. dropper bottle. The infused oil is useful as an external application in bruises, swellings, hard to heal wounds. Its strong analgesic properties greatly eases pain. Infused oil also works well for dry and scaly skin conditions such as psoriasis and dry eczema. Image by January Atkinson.

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Cottonwood Bud Tincture

$12.95 4 oz. bottle. The tinctured buds of cottonwood are very effective for chest colds. Take 1 tsp. in a cup of warm water three times daily. The tincture is usually mixed with honey to make it more palatable. The tincture is also an excellent remedy for sore throats, coughs and laryngitis, and is in fact considered to be a specific for laryngitis that is accompanied by loss of voice. It is effective in chronic bronchitis. [Purchase This Item]

Elderberry Tincture

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. Elderberries have been a traditional remedy for constipation, colic, diarrhea, colds, and rheumatism. The berries contain viburnic acid, which promotes perspiration. Due to the high vitamin A and C content of Elderberry, the tinctured fruit is an effective remedy for coughs, sinus congestion, and reducing the swelling of a sore throat. Elderberry also promotes the removal of waste products from the body, and is considered a powerful immune stimulant. Image by January Atkinson.

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Feverfew Tincture

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. Feverfew is a perennial herb that is cultivated but is also found wild in waste places and along roadsides. The small flowers have yellow disks and form 10 to 20 white, toothed rays. The whole plant has a pungent scent when crushed.

The plant is best known for its preventative effects on migraine headaches. The plant's constituents help inhibit blood platelet aggregation and the biosynthesis of prostaglandins that cause inflammation. It may take several weeks of use to get results from using this herb.

Avoid during pregnancy or if on blood thinning medications, as it can affect the rate of blood clotting. [Purchase This Item]

Green Black Walnut Hull Tincture

$9.50 4 oz. bottle. According to Dr. Theodore Nash at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in Bethesda, Maryland, parasitic infections are a major cause of illness in North America. Eight out of ten people in North America harbor one or more parasites or worms.

Tincture of Green Black Walnut Hull is one of the most popular and effectiive anthelmintics used in parasite cleansing programs. The hulls have been harvested from wild naturalized black walnut trees and are therefore organic.

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Gumweed (Grindelia) Tincture

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. Gumweed tincture is excellent used in asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough and upper respiratory catarrh. Take ½ tsp. tincture 4 to 5 times daily. This is also a good dosage for ear and throat infections. Gumweed also acts to relax smooth muscles and heart muscles. This helps to explain its use in the treatment of asthmatic and bronchial conditions, especially where these are associated with a rapid heart beat and nervous response. Because of the relaxing effect on the heart and pulse rate, there may be a reduction in blood pressure. Take ½ tsp. tincture 3 times daily. Image by January Atkinson.

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Hawthorn Tincture (16 oz. Bottle)

$22.00 16 oz. bottle. Hawthorn, particularly extracts made from the leaves and flowers, exerts a gentle, measured effect on the heart and circulation, making it useful as an initial therapy for persons with weakened heart function. It is especially useful for early-stage congestive heart failure, particularly before stronger drugs such as digitalis are required. Hawthorn also combats Angina Pectoris, one of the heart conditions that is rampant in our culture. Often due to atherosclerosis, Angina Pectoris results from insufficient blood flow reaching the heart muscle. Without enough oxygen, the heart muscle spasms. In the last decade, Hawthorn extracts have been used successfully to treat the early stages of congestive heart failure.

Heart failure patients often have a history of one or more heart attacks. Studies indicate that hawthorn extract protects the heart muscle during times of oxygen loss. This protection comes primarily in the form of antioxidant activity, which prevents free-radical damage to the heart. This tincture is made from the fresh fruit and flowers of the shrub and is taken in daily doses to build up and maintain the heart's function. Blood pressure is often lowered as well.

Take one teaspoon of tincture in the morning and one before bedtime. [Purchase This Item]

Hawthorn Tincture (4 oz. Bottle)

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. Hawthorn, particularly extracts made from the leaves and flowers, exerts a gentle, measured effect on the heart and circulation, making it useful as an initial therapy for persons with weakened heart function. It is especially useful for early-stage congestive heart failure, particularly before stronger drugs such as digitalis are required. Hawthorn also combats Angina Pectoris, one of the heart conditions that is rampant in our culture. Often due to atherosclerosis, Angina Pectoris results from insufficient blood flow reaching the heart muscle. Without enough oxygen, the heart muscle spasms. In the last decade, Hawthorn extracts have been used successfully to treat the early stages of congestive heart failure.

Heart failure patients often have a history of one or more heart attacks. Studies indicate that hawthorn extract protects the heart muscle during times of oxygen loss. This protection comes primarily in the form of antioxidant activity, which prevents free-radical damage to the heart. This tincture is made from the fresh fruit and flowers of the shrub and is taken in daily doses to build up and maintain the heart's function. Blood pressure is often lowered as well.

Take one teaspoon of tincture in the morning and one before bedtime. [Purchase This Item]

Herbal Antibiotic Salve

> $3.50 1 oz. jar. Antibiotic salve is good used on infected cuts and sores. The combination of herbal ingredients fights harmful bacteria in wounds. Lomatium root, Oregon grape root and American pennyroyal are the active ingredients in this olive oil based salve. As with all salves produced by From the Forest, it is thickened with beeswax.

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Herbal Back Formula

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. This combination of pain relieving herbs also help repair damage done to connective tissue. The formula contains fresh Valerian Root, Saint John's Wort flowers, rhizomes of Dutchman's Britches and Horsetail. [Purchase This Item]

Herbal Flu Formula

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. The flu formula is a blend of individually tinctured herbs formulated to enhance the immune system while reducing the discomforts associated with flu. The formula works best when taken in small frequent doses in warm water as soon as flu symptoms occur. The herbs used in this formula are arrowleaf balsamroot, gumweed, lomatium and red clover. [Purchase This Item]

Herbal Hot Flash Formula

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. The adrenals, which take on the role of producing estrogen after the ovaries cease to, often need a boost during this transitional time. This blend of medicinal herbs strengthens and tones the endocrine system and helps revitalize the adrenal glands, therefore reducing the incidences of hot flashes.

The formula includes the roots of Dandelion, Baneberry, Trillium, Yellow Dock and Puccoon, plus the leaves of Red Raspberry and Stinging Nettle. Trillium take seven years to mature. Since this is a plant which is endangered due to lost environment, the roots used by From The Forest are salvaged from clear-cut logged areas. Illustration of this beautiful wildflower is by January Atkinson.

Use 1/2 teaspoon of this tincture diluted in water or tea, three times a day through your climacteric years. Regular use will gradually ensure steady, long-lasting results. [Purchase This Item]

Herbal Throat Spray

$5.95 2 oz. spray bottle. This throat spray blend is effective in soothing hoarseness and soreness. It is an excellent tonic for speakers and singers. Herbal ingredients includes mullein, horehound, chokecherry, and yarrow. [Purchase This Item]

Horehound Tincture

$3.95 2 oz. bottle. Horehound, a naturalized herb found in many of the northwest's sagebrush steppe areas, is valuable in the treatment of bronchitis where there is a non-productive cough. It combines the action of relaxing the smooth muscles of the bronchus while promoting mucus production and thus expectoration. It is used with benefit in the treatment of whooping cough. [Purchase This Item]

Horsetail

$5.00 for 3 cups packed crushed dried herb. For internal hemorrhage due to bleeding ulcers, the powdered herb is taken twice daily. It is also used to check bleeding in wounds and nosebleeds. While it acts as a mild diuretic, its toning and astringent actions make it invaluable in the treatment of incontinence and bed wetting. Horsetail is also considered a specific in cases of inflammation or benign enlargement of the prostate gland. It is often combined with Hydrangea in the treatment of prostate troubles.

Horsetails most vital use is in stimulating the healing of torn ligaments and strengthening bones. Bone growth involves the process of adding calcium for hardness, plus increasing collagen. Silicon, horsetail's major constituent, is essential for both of these processes. An important study conducted at the School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) shows that silicon-supplemented bones have a 100 percent increase in collagen when compared with low-silicon bones. Silicon works by chemically binding the structures of surface tissues and those that connect the bones. Silicon not only promotes growth, bone, and tooth formation, but also has inhibitory effects on coronary heart disease and arteriosclerosis. Image by January Atkinson. [Purchase This Item]

Horsetail-Nettle Capsules

$9.95 bottle of 75 capsules. These capsule contain 75% Horsetail and 25% Stinging Nettle.

Horsetails most vital use is in stimulating the healing of torn ligaments and strengthening bones. Bone growth involves the process of adding calcium for hardness, plus increasing collagen. Silicon, horsetail's major constituent, is essential for both of these processes. An important study conducted at the School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) shows that silicon-supplemented bones have a 100 percent increase in collagen when compared with low-silicon bones. Silicon works by chemically binding the structures of surface tissues and those that connect the bones. Silicon not only promotes growth, bone, and tooth formation, but also has inhibitory effects on coronary heart disease and arteriosclerosis. Image of Stinging Nettle by January Atkinson.

Stinging Nettles contain constituents that work well with Horsetail in repairing bone, ligament and tooth damage, including calcium, cellulose, chlorophylls, chlorine, chromium, fluorine, mucilage, and silicon. Illustration of Stinging Nettle by January Atkinson. [Purchase This Item]

Huckleberry Leaf Tea

$4.95 for 1 cup crushed dried leaves. A tea made of the leaves is also a remedy for adult onset diabetes or hypoglycemia if taken for a prolonged period. The leaves are gathered before the shrubs flower. Steep 1/2 tsp. dried powdered leaves in 1 cup of hot water. Drink ½ hour before mealtime. [Purchase This Item]

Huckleberry Tincture

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. For visual problems, huckleberries (bilberries) increase circulation to the eyes and helps in a wide range of eye diseases. The berries can be especially helpful to computer workers, drivers, pilots, sports professionals and air traffic controllers. The berries have also been known to aid in the reduction of cataract formation. Several studies have shown Huckleberry to improve eyesight and increase occular blood supply in 75% of patients. It improved nearsightedness after 5 months of regular use while an 83% improvement in visual acuity was recorded after only 15 days. One of the more encouraging statistics regarding Huckleberries visual enhancing properties is that over 80% of the people taking Huckleberry for the first time improved on their visual acuity exam and passed a night vision test within 3 minutes of ingestion. Long-term improvements took an average of 6 weeks with regular doses. Image by January Atkinson. [Purchase This Item]

Lomatium Tincture

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. Lomatium dissectum, native to the Rocky Mountains, is the most robust of the desert parsley. This fern-leafed variety is highly variable and has a wide range. It grows as much as four feet tall, making it the tallest of the Lomatiums. Tincture of fresh lomatium root helps the immune system during serious illness and flu. Take ½ tsp. of tincture in hot water two to three times daily. The tincture can also be used in an herbal steam for lung or nasal congestion & asthma.

Illustration of Lomatium by January Atkinson [Purchase This Item]

Mullein Flower Oil

$3.95 1/2 oz. dropper bottle. An infusion of mullein flowers in olive oil is excellent for treating earaches, ear infections and catarrhal deafness. Due to the flower's narcotic properties, the warmed oil greatly eases the pain of ear infections. [Purchase This Item]

Mullein Leaf Tincture

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. Mullein is a very beneficial respiratory remedy useful in most conditions that affect the lungs. It is an ideal remedy for toning the mucous membranes of the respiratory system, reducing inflammation while stimulating fluid production and thus facilitating expectoration. In respiratory conditions it combines well with horehound. Its anti-inflammatory and demulcent properties indicate its use in inflammation of the trachea and associated conditions. In painful coughing, mullein combines well with elder and red clover. [Purchase This Item]

Old World Bitters

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. This formula is made from seven Rocky Mountain herbs known to stimulate and restore the normal functions of the digestive system, as well as destroy intestinal parasites. Taken on a regular basis it is effective in treating gall bladder problems and a large number of digestive disorders. Ingredients include Gentain, Dandelion, Yarrow, and Wormwood. Those who regularly use bitters notice a decrease in sugar and salt cravings.

Illustration of Blue Gentian by January Atkinson.

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Oregon Grape Root Tincture

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. The tincture is used to treat mild infections. Oregon Grape is similar in action to both golden seal and goldthread. Its main use is in the treatment of chronic and scaly skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. As skin problems of the sort are due to systemic causes within the body, the tonic activity of Oregon Grape on the liver and gall-bladder may explain its potency. For skin problems it will combine well with equal parts burdock root, yellow dock and cleavers. Image by January Atkinson.

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Parasite Cleanse

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. According to Dr. Theodore Nash at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in Bethesda, Maryland, parasitic infections are a major cause of illness in North America. Eight out of ten people in North America harbor one or more parasites or worms.

There is a parasitic connection to many common health problems. Parasites compete with the digestive system for nutrients including vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Also, they secrete waste by-products into the gut and bloodstream that are capable of causing allergic and autoimmune reactionsl Parasites that enter throught the digestive tract usually cause appetite changes, stomach and abdominal discomfort (especially after eating), cramping and/or changes in stools and possibly some diarrhea. Mal-absorption syndrome (lack of absorption of essential nutrients) and other chronic digestive problems can occur from parasitic infections if left untreated. [Purchase This Item]

Pet Product: Dry Nose Balm

$1.50 1/2 oz. jar. This combination of infused oils (Yarrow, Cottonwood buds, Sagebrush and Elderflowers) is thickened with beewax to form a soothing and moisturizing balm for your pet's nose. If dry nose persists, consult your pet's veterinarian.

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Pet Product: Ear Mite Oil for Dogs & Cats

$3.50 1/2 oz. dropper bottle. This mixture of infused Mullein and St. John's Wort oils help eliminate ear mites and reduce the itching and irritation that they cause your pet. Slightly heat the bottle of oil in a pan of warm water. Then, using the dropper tip, squeeze several drops into each ear. Repeat morning and evening for ten days for the best results.

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Pet Product: Equine and Canine Sore Muscle Liniment

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. Arnica, Brown's Peony and St. John's Wort are combined to maximize the muscle soothing effect of this liniment. Rub over sore or sprained muscle area two to three times daily for up to ten days. Do not use on broken skin.

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Pet Product: Purrrrrfect Catnip

$2.00 for 1 oz. dried herb. This naturalized organic catnip is harvested at its peak and shade dried.

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Pet Product: Sage Scented Bath Bar for Dirty Dogs

$3.50 bath size bar. This natural, vegetable based soap it excellent for dog bathing. It is mild, bringing shine and softness to your pet's coat. Even your dog will enjoy the "outdoor" scent of sagebrush and garden sage.

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Pet Product: Sore Paw Salve

$3.50 1 oz. jar. Running on hard gravel or paved roads, or walking along hot surfaces, often leaves your canine companion foot sore. This soothing and healing combination includes the infused oils of Arnica, Yarrow, Cottonwood buds and Tall Sagebrush leaves. Gently rub into sore pads before bedtime. Apply again in the morning, if needed.

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Poison Oak & Ivy Relief

$6.95 2 oz. spray bottle. This soothing spray quickly relieves poison ivy itch and the spreading of the lesions by penetrating the surface layers of skin, neutralizing the underlying Poison Oak/Ivy irritants. [Purchase This Item]

Puccoon Root Tincture

$5.95 2 oz. dropper bottle. Due to the plant's steroid substances the tinctured root has been used to aid menopausal symptoms such as heavy bleeding and hot flashes. Ten drops of Puccoon root tincture is taken three times a day.

Pucoon's inactivation of LH (luteinizing hormone) helps reduce enlarged prostate glands. Use the combination of fresh leaf/flower tincture (1/4 tsp.) and root tincture (1/2 tsp.) in ½ cup cold water twice daily.

Puccoon is useful in treating Grave's Disease. The plant strongly depresses the iodide pump but does not inhibit the organification process as do the drugs phenylthiouracil and mercaptoimidazole (which can cause allergic reactions). Use the combination of fresh leaf/flower tincture (30 drops) and root tincture (40 drops) in ½ cup cold water twice daily.

Its ability to reduce sex hormone production indicates that Puccoon may be useful in treating breast cancer dependent on stimulation by estrogenic hormones. Ten to fifteen drops of Puccoon root tincture is taken three times a day.

Recent Research Documents: Journal of Naturopathic Medicine; Volume 1, Number 1; Inhibition of Endocrine Function by Botanical Agents by Francis Brinker, N.D; Received 12 July 1989, accepted for publication 1 February 1990.

THE ALLURE OF PUCCOON

She is sacred.

Her tough, hairy stems - single and un-branching - reach for early spring's warmth after a long winter's sleep, while others of the plant kingdom still doze in her shadow. She has situated herself on sunny hillsides or a dry open place, her roots anchored in stony soil. One can see that she is an old wise woman.

Confident, yet modest, she bears her tiny, pale green to yellow blossoms from the axils of her upper leaves for she has no need to shout, "Here I am! See me in all of my flowering splendor!" The plant and animal kingdom know her. Revere her. Few browse her leaves for they are too tough and too potent for casual consumption. However, her shiny, hard, pearly white seeds have been strung and used as barter by Native Tribes, while small rodents and birds gather and hide them for winter food. She has been honored throughout history - a sacred plant of Moon Lodge ceremonies. Shoshone and Nez Perce women relied on her for birth control.

Her colonies are usually small; so when gathering her take only one plant for every twelve. Remember, roots harvested in September are more potent than those in August, which in turn are superior to June roots. Her roots are gnarled and twisted, with "tailings" of dried debris left by the small white grubs she hosts. Remember that she is sacred when you take her life forces for your own use. Never cut or chop her roots, but handle them gently. Rinse the roots well, and then break them into pieces with your fingers, nudging out any grubs and rinsing away their tailings. The freshly broken root is white, but soon darkens to a reddish brown. It has the fragrance of ancient earth. The outer layer of her crisp root peels cleanly away and is patterned much like that of a Saguaro cactus skeleton. Always take note of these things, for it is essential that you know a plant for all that it is; not just for what it can do for your well-being. Prepare all of her root and use in moderate doses.

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Recovery Formula

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. This blend of strong medicinal herbs is effective after prolonged illness or to re-establish system balance and natural immunity after perscription drug use.

Take 1 tsp. twice daily for two weeks.

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Red Clover Tincture

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. The expectorant and anti-spasmodic action give red clover a role in the treatment of coughs and bronchitis, especially in whooping cough. Red Clover is one of the most useful remedies for children with skin problems. It may be used with complete safety in any case of childhood eczema. It may also be of value in other chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis. For skin problems it combines well with Yellow Dock and Nettles. Red Clover is often taken as a tonic to assist the body in recovering from various diseases including cancer of the bowels, breast cysts, liver congestion, tuberculosis, herpes simplex and for rebuilding energy levels after long and lingering illnesses. Red clover works well with other herbs, often boosting their healing powers.

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Sagebrush Salve

$3.50 1 oz. jar. Sagebrush and antiseptic and soothing properties. Native American showed pioneer women how to make a salve for treating chafing and rashes by mixing Sagebrush leaves with bear fat. The modern day version of this remarkable salve uses olive and jojoba oil.

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Saint John's Wort Tincture

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. The flowers (which have the greatest concentration of hypericum) are harvested at their peak and tinctured while fresh. The plant is best taken in tinctured form since all their active constituents are not totally water-soluble. Saint John's Wort is a good choice for mild to moderate anxiety related depression.

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Shepherd's Purse Tincture

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. This naturalized herb is an excellent blood coagulant which can be used externally or internally. Shepherd's purse regulates blood pressure and heart action. It is also very good for treating urinary tract and kidney infections.

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Skin Healing Salve

$3.50 1 oz. jar. The ingredients in this salve (Yarrow, Oregon Grape, Saint John's Wort and Sagebrush) help speed healing and reduce scarring. The salve is also excellent for use on rashes and ezcema.

Yarrow contains several anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving constituents, such as azulene and salicylic acid. Oregon Grape is similar in action to both golden seal and goldthread. Its main use is in the treatment of chronic and scaly skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. Saint John's Wort has pain relieving and anti-inflammatory properties. Sagebrush has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. All the herbs were individually infused in olive oil, then the oils were combined and thickened with beeswax.

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Skullcap Tincture

$12.95 4 oz. bottle.Skullcap tincture effectively treats nervous tension, headaches and muscle aches caused by tension, insomnia, convulsions (drug or alcohol withdrawal) and premenstrual syndrome. Skullcap is frequently used for depression. Tincture of Saint John's Wort is a more effective treatment for depression than Skullcap. Skullcap may cause drowsiness--do not operate a vehicle when using this herb. Image by January Atkinson.

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Sweet Cicely

$3.00 1 oz. dropper bottle. Sweet Cicely roots are gathered in the autumn after the folage has died back. The thick, fairly upright roots have a strong scent similar to root beer, with a sweet, spicy flavor that leaves a tingling aftertaste.

The tincture, taken in warm water, soothes stomachaches, indigestion, nausea, motion sickness and gas pains. Since it has a pleasant root beer-like flavor, Sweet Cicely it is easily accepted by children.

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Triple Berry Tune-Up

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. Hawthorn exerts a gentle, measured effect on the heart and circulation, making it useful as an initial therapy for persons with weakened heart function. It is especially useful for early-stage congestive heart failure, particularly before stronger drugs such as digitalis are required. Hawthorn also combats Angina Pectoris, one of the heart conditions that is rampant in our culture. Often due to atherosclerosis, Angina Pectoris results from insufficient blood flow reaching the heart muscle. Without enough oxygen, the heart muscle spasms. In the last decade, Hawthorn extracts have been used successfully to treat the early stages of congestive heart failure.

Huckleberries (bilberries) increase circulation to the eyes and helps in a wide range of eye diseases. The berries can be especially helpful to computer workers, drivers, pilots, sports professionals and air traffic controllers. The berries have also been known to aid in the reduction of cataract formation. Several studies have shown Huckleberry to improve eyesight and increase occular blood supply in 75% of patients. It improved nearsightedness after 5 months of regular use while an 83% improvement in visual acuity was recorded after only 15 days. One of the more encouraging statistics regarding Huckleberries visual enhancing properties is that over 80% of the people taking Huckleberry for the first time improved on their visual acuity exam and passed a night vision test within 3 minutes of ingestion. Long-term improvements took an average of 6 weeks with regular doses.

Due to the high vitamin A and C content of Elderberry, the tinctured fruit is an effective remedy for coughs, sinus congestion, and reducing the swelling of a sore throat. Elderberry also promotes the removal of waste products from the body, and is considered a powerful immune stimulant.

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Turkey Tail Tumor Inhibitor Plus

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. Turkey tail, a tree fungus of North American forests, acts directly on tumor cells, as well as indirectly in the host to boost cellular immunity. The fungi have been shown to have anti-tumor activity on adenosacarma, fobrosacaoma, mastocytoma, plasmacytoma, melanoma, saroma, carconoma, and mammary, colon and lung cancer. The main active constituent (poly-saccharide) have been scientifically extracted and then injected directly into the tumors. The injection inhibits tumor growth in other sites, thus helping to prevent metastasis. Oral dosages (1 tsp. tincture taken three times daily) suppresses carcinogen-induced cancers of the colon, esophagus, breast and lung.

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Urinary Tract Herbal Tea

$3.50 for 2 oz. dried herbs. The dried leaves of Horsetail, Uva ursi, Pipsissewa and Huckleberry have been combined for Urinary Tract Herbal Tea. The tea is useful in the treatment of cystitis and other urinary conditions where there is pain. If also supports the urinary system and is beneficial for individuals susceptible to urinary tract infections. One tablespoon of the herb is simmered in 1 pint of water for 10 minutes, then taken in 1/2 cup doses throughout the day.

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Urinary Tract Support

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. Tinctures of Cleavers, Shepherd's Purse, Oregon Grape and Willow Bark have been combined to produce relief from urinary tract infections. One teaspoon of tincture per cup of hot water is recommended three times daily.

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Usnea

$9.95 4 oz. bottle. Usnea, a lichen found growing only in pristine forest conditions, was used over 3,000 years ago in ancient Egypt, Greece, and China to treat infections. Usnic acid, which gives Usnea its bitter taste, acts as an antibiotic. The lichen helps the body to resist and kill unwanted organisms such as bacteria, virus, fungus and parasites. The properties are often referred to in a more specific way using the terms anti-bacterial, anti-biotic and anti-fungal. Use 2 tsp. of tincture in warm water 30 minutes before mealtime.

There are no known side effects of Usnea, and it has not been reported to interfere with the action of common medications. It is considered safe for use in children.

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Valerian Root Tincture

$12.95 4 oz. bottle. Valerian roots are harvested in the autumn when they are the most potent and tinctured fresh (isovaleric acid forms in the dried root--it is believed that this constituents may become addictive with prolonged use, as well as producing a "groggy" feeling the morning after taking the herb). Therefore, the fresh roots, which contain no isovaleric acid, are best.

Valerian relaxes tension and allows more restful sleep .Valerian is used world wide as a relaxing remedy in hypertension and stress related heart problems. It also helps relax stiff muscles. The tincture is best taken before bedtime. Do not use before or while operating a vehicle.

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Valerian Tincture

$3.50 1 oz. dropper bottle. Recent studies indicate that valepotriates and valeric acid can bind to the same receptor sites in the brain as benzodiazepine drugs. One half to one teaspoon of tincture of the fresh root is the most widely used dosage for depression. For situations of extreme stress where a sedative or muscle relaxant effect is need fast, the single dose of one teaspoonful may be repeated two or three times at short intervals.

Aside from being and excellent sleep aid, Valerian is also a smooth muscle and skeletal relaxant. For many people Valerian can be an effective pain reliever for back pain, sciatica and uterine cramping.

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Wild Peony Tincture

$6.95 2 oz. bottle. This is the only peony native to North America. Closely related to the buttercup family, this plant has large, heavy, succulent, bronzed-colored flowers, three to four inches across, which hang from the end of long stems.The fleshy, finger-like roots have an earthy--almost moldy--scent. Wild peony root is used for many female complaints. It reduces muscle tension, yet at the same time stimulates uterine muscles. Wild Peony tincture is also very effective for reducing prostate pain. Taken at the onset of a cold or flu, the tincture also helps rebuild the immune system.

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Willow Bark Tincture

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. Native American tribes used willow bark for headaches, fevers, sore muscles, rheumatism and chills. Salicin was identified for bark extracts between 1821 and 1829, but it wasn't until 1874 that it was conclusively shown to reduce the aches and soreness of rheumatism. A couple of years later, willow bark was proven effective against rheumatic fever. First in 1853, and later in 1893, independent researchers produced the synthesized acetylsalicylic acid from salicylic acid. The new product became commercially known as aspirin. The salicin in willow bark is converted through oxidation to salicylic acid within the body. The natural willow bark yields other decomposition products of salicin that enhance the analgesic, disinfectant and antiseptic properties of the natural product. Willow bark for this fresh plant tincture is gathered from trees with strong salicin properties. This is determined by biting the tree and tasting the bark.

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Wormwood Tincture

$3.95 2 oz. bottle. Wormwood tincture acts as an antispasmodic for menstrual cramps. It is helpful in treating pain associated with menopause. Wormwood also has a stimulating effect on uterine circulation and will help in suppressed menstruation. A small amount of tincture of wormwood reduces gastric pain, heartburn and indigestion. Wormwood is one of the bitter plants added to most European bitters. It helps stimulate digestion, as well as rids the body of some forms of parasites. Wormwood should be taken in small doses and not to exceed two weeks. Follow dosage suggestions listed on the bottle.

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Yarrow Oil

$2.50 1 oz. bottle. Since Yarrow contains several anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving constituents, such as azulene and salicylic acid it is very effective in the treatment of wounds. This infused oil makes an excellent dressing for all types of wounds including burns, scrapes and insect bites.
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Yarrow Tincture

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. Yarrow is my favorite herb since it is so versitile. It helps to relax peripheral blood vessels, thereby improving circulation, which can aid in the treatment of some headaches. If taken freely with mullein and horehound at the beginning of a cold, Yarrow will help break up congestion within twenty-four hours. Yarrow has been very effectively used during menopausal years, reducing the incidence of "hot flashes" and speeding up the transition. The plant is also useful for breaking dry fevers.

Overuse may cause skin photosensitivity, dizziness and headaches in some people. However, rarely is an individual sensitive to Yarrow. Avoid during pregnancy, except immediately after birth when Yarrow can help deliver the placenta. Extended use of Yarrow may cause urine to appear brownish, which is no cause for alarm.

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Yellow Dock Root Tincture

$8.95 4 oz. bottle. Yellow dock is a naturalized plant which is especially beneficial for healthy liver function. Take 1 tsp. of the tincture twice daily for at least 4 days if suffering from jaundice or hepatitis flare-ups. Tinctured yellow dock root is also useful for treating acne, constipation, indigestion and arthritis

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From The Forest Newsletter   6 Issues (Bi-Monthly)

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From The Forest Newsletter Back Issue #01 January - February 2001

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From The Forest Newsletter Back Issue #03 May - June 2001

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From The Forest Newsletter Back Issue #05 September - October 2001

Feature Article - The Natural Approach to Menopause - Mind, Body & Spirit
(includes detailed information on foods, herbal formulas and herbal recipes)

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From The Forest Newsletter Back Issue #06 November - December 2001

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From The Forest Newsletter Back Issue #13 January - February 2003

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Feature Article - Beyond Duct Tape; Biological Warfare Herbal Medicine Chest .

From The Forest Newsletter Back Issue #16 July - August 2003

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From The Forest Newsletter Back Issue #17 September - October 2003

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From The Forest Newsletter Back Issue #18 November - December 2003

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Herbal Facial Mask (Dry Skin)

$5.95 4 oz. jar. The soothing, herbs of Yarrow, Life Everlasting and Elderflowers are combined with kaolin clay and finely powdered oatmeal to rejuvinate dry skin. A small amount of the powdered ingredients are mixed with water and applied to the face, avoiding the delicate under eye area and lips, and allowed to thoroughly dry. The mask is then rinsed off with cool water. A skin toner or moisturizer is then applied. There are over thirty applications per jar. Use twice monthly for dry skin. [Purchase This Item]

Herbal Facial Mask (Normal Skin)

$5.95 4 oz. jar. The stimulating, fragrant herbs of Yarrow, Life Everlasting and Wild Mint are combined with kaolin clay to refresh the skin. A small amount of the powdered ingredients are mixed with water and applied to the face, avoiding the delicate under eye area and lips, and allowed to thoroughly dry. The mask is then rinsed off with cool water. A skin toner or moisturizer is then applied. There are over thirty applications per jar. Use once weekly for normal skin. [Purchase This Item]

Herbal Facial Mask (Oily Skin)

$5.95 4 oz. jar. The healing herbs of Hound's Tongue and Horsetail are combined with kaolin clay and blue cornmeal to nourish the skin while removing excess oil and minimizing blackheads. A small amount of the powdered ingredients are mixed with water and applied to the face, avoiding the delicate under eye area and lips, and allowed to thoroughly dry. The mask is then rinsed off with cool water. A skin toner or moisturizer is then applied. There are over thirty applications per jar. Use twice weekly for oily skin. [Purchase This Item]

Herbal Soap (Palm Oil and Lavender Blossoms)

$3.50 bar. Excellent for troubled skin, yet mild enough for normal skin. The soap's gentle cleaning action removes pore-clogging oil without drying skin. This vegetable-based soap is mildly scented with vanilla essential oil. The generously sized bar comes decoratively wrapped in fabric.

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Herbal Soap (Palm Oil, Sage and Life Everlasting)

(Artemisia tridentata)
$3.50 bar. This fragrant, mild soap combines healing powers of sage, along with the softening and moisturizing properties of oatmeal and palm oil to not only cleanse, but baby overworked skin. This vegetable-based soap is mildly scented with almond essential oil. The generously sized bar comes decoratively wrapped in fabric.

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Moon Lodge Smoking Mixture

$3.00 2 oz. pkg. Native American Women often smoked a blend of herbs during their Moon Lodge stays and ceremonies. This blend includes the young red tips of Kinnickinnic, Life Everlasting, Silver Sage and Chokecherry Bark.

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Native American Medicine Plant Chart

The Native American Medicine Plant Chart features 15 herbs widespread and commonly used by Native Americans for treating a variety of ailments. The chart includes information on the plant parts used, preparation and dosage instruction as well as Native American lore. The chart measures 20" x 26" and is bordered by a watercolor drawing of medicinal herbs. Charts are shipped in cardboard mailing tubes.

Features Native plants with their traditional and conventional uses.

Includes recipes and formulas for making tinctures, teas, capsules, infused oils, and salves.

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Peace Pipe Tobacco

$3.00 2 oz. pkg. This blend is a mixture of traditional Northwest Native American smoking herbs including Kinnickinnic, Red Osier Dogwood, Wormwood and Everlasting.

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Shoshoni Courtship Flute

Story of the Shoshoni Courtship Flute

Retold from Shoshoni History by Darcy Williamson

Gently she cradled the filled container in a hollow amid the tall grass, then hiked up her buckskin dress and charged into the thicket, flushing the young man out into the open. She gave a good chase but her mark managed to elude his pursuer.

The following day no pebbles were tossed in her direction when she went to fill her water container. She hummed gaily as she walked back up the trail to the village.

The young man knew that the young woman had accepted his first advances by giving chase. He could now enter the second phase of his courtship. He sought the help of an old man who had fought many wars and counted much coup. The old man had also had many wives.

The old man agreed to be the young man''s mentor. Together they set out to find the "tree of music". Several were located up a ravine on the north slope of the mountain where a spring seeped up through the earth, but the branches were too thin or too crooked or too old to make a courtship flute. After many miles of walking, a tree bearing the proper size and shape of branch was located.

The old man made an offering to the tree by placing some sacred smoking mixture at its base. He instructed the young man to do the same. He told the young man that the first song played on the flute was to be in honor of the tree.

It took two days for the young man to finish his courtship flute. He followed the old man''s instructions very carefully, burning out the branch''s core and finger holes with the tip of a smoldering chokecherry twig. The bark was then peeled from the elder stem and rough spots were sanded smooth with the stiff stemmed scouring rush. Then the flute was decorated with tufts of grizzly bear fur since the bear spirit could lead the lad along the pathway to his goal. He added the claw of a coyote-father of all Shoshoni. Coyote spirit would remind him when to be humble and when to trust others. He carved a small eagle from the wood of an alder tree to fix over the tuning holes. The eagle spirit would remind him to seek spiritual challenges and would guide his path to enlightenment. He ties the alder wood eagle in place with strands of tanned buffalo hide. Buffalo spirit would remind him to listen and to have gratitude for all that is good.

The evening of the second day while light stilled played across the tips of the Hoary Headed Fathers (the Grand Teton mountains) the young man walked slowly past the lodge where the young woman lived with her parents. His heart was beating very strongly. A short distance from her home he found a large boulder on which to sit. Carefully he unwrapped his flute from a section of soft tanned doeskin. He must play from his heart, the old man had told him. If he did not play from the heart the flute would either remain mute or play only sour notes.

Facing north, the direction of the "tree of music", the young man lifted his flute to his lips. With gratitude in his heart for the beautiful instrument of music the tree had provided, he blew softly into the flute. Soft uncertain notes drifted away into the growing darkness. Soon the notes became softer and sweeter. The long summer grasses seemed to sway and dance to the emerging melody.

Facing the lodge of the young woman he began his courtship song, letting the notes flower from his heart, pass through his lips and into the night. All the village could hear the courtship flute, but everyone went about their business. Only one listened intently-the music was speaking to her heart.

The young man played tune after tune, each song sweeter than the one before. His heart was filled with longing and love for the young woman. Soon he sensed a movement in the shadows. She came softly forward and sat next to him on the boulder. He played on into the evening, keenly aware of her body pressing nearer.

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Wild Idaho Morels (dried)