Single Herb Tinctures
Herbal tinctures are a liquid solution of herbs and alcohol. The herbs in our Single Herb Tinctures are always harvested with respect and care at their peak seasonal potency and processed in small batches. Tinctures are produced with pharmaceutical grade organic cane spirits according to standard tincturing ratios. They are infused for one complete lunar cycle in glass jars and are then pressed and bottled.
Pedicularis Tincture (Pedicularis densiflora)- Fresh plant extract *Wild harvested from the mountains of far northern California
Pedicularis Tincture (Pedicularis densiflora)- Fresh plant extract *Wild harvested from the mountains of far northern California
Botanical Name: Pedicularis densiflora
Part Used: Fresh flowers and leaves
Ingredients: Fresh wildharvested Pedicularis flowers and leaves, organic cane alcohol (75%).
Herb menstruum ratio: 1:3
Servings: 15-60 per 1 oz. bottle.
Serving Size: 15-60 drops (0.5- 2 ml).
Suggested Use: Add 15-60 drops (0.5- 2 ml) to 1 ounce of water 2-3 times/day or as suggested by your healthcare practitioner.
About: Our Pedicularis tincture is crafted from fresh wild harvested Betony/Pedicularis (Pedicularis densiflora) flowers and leaves and organic cane alcohol. We wildharvest Pedicularis in the spring at peak potency from wild stands that we have frequented for over a decade. A skeletal muscle relaxant and nervine herb, Pedicularis has an affinity for shoulder and neck tension and muscular jolts and twitches, as well as what is often referred to as “idiopathic” pain. Pedicularis can also be used to reduce anxiety and to improve sleep. It can be used for tension headaches, TMJ, teeth grinding, extremely tight or sore muscles and chronic muscle spasms.
Pedicularis densiflora is an abundant spring herb of the lower montane coniferous forests in far Northern California. Pedicularis species are very unique in that they are facultative hemi-parasitic plants. Presented with the opportunity, Pedicularis will connect underground with and parasitize specific plants in its community, favoring woody shrubs and tree species. This allows them to glean water and minerals from the more extensive root systems of shrub and tree hosts. But since it is a facultative and not obligate parasite, Pedicularis does not rely on a host and can also survive on its own through photosynthesis. We offer a small amount of this unique, fresh, potent forest medicine each year from the wild stands we frequent.