J, K & L – herbs from our catalogue
from the letters J, K and L Japanese Knotweed – Synergistic, modulates and enhances immune function, anti-inflammatory, protects against endotoxin damage. CNS anti-oxidant, improves cognitive function. Source of resveratrol....
Herbs that start with “H”
Three more single herb tinctures in our romp through the alphabet, this time the letter “H”. Hawthorn – Hawthorn is a cardiac tonic for all types of heart conditions; it protects collagen fibers, and reduces cortisol. A study commissioned by the...
Doreen’s Five Favorite Weeds for First Aid
I’d like you to meet a few friends of mine, some of whom willingly travel over hill and dale, wherever you want to go, while another needs just a little coaxing to get it to join in. These friends – Plantain, Chickweed, Heal-All, Yarrow, and Cottonwood – are my Five...
Processing Dandelion for Tincture – a photo essay
These photos do not show the maceration process – chopping and then “soaking” in an alcohol bath for 6 weeks – of making Dandelion Tincture, but this is what it takes to get it to that point. We go through each plant, leaf, flower and remove...
More tinctures – Dandelion, Devil’s Claw, Devil’s Club, Eleuthero
Here are a few more single herb tinctures to share as we amble through the alphabet. Dandelion – Slow-acting liver tonic. Digestive stimulant, nutritive, diuretic, normalizes cholesterol. Useful for gout and inflamed liver and bile duct, however not for use with...
Calendula, California Poppy, Cat’s Claw, Chamomile, Chinese Skullcap, Corydalis, Cryptolepis
On to the next round of tinctures, the letter “C” includes two plants in the same family, and many with beautiful blooms that can also grace our flower gardens. Calendula – Made from the whole flowering head, this tincture is...
Boldo, Bupleurum, Burdock
In keeping with the previous post’s theme, here are photos and brief descriptions of the tinctures we carry starting with the letter “B” – yep, we’re gonna go thru the whole alphabet! Boldo (leaf) – Anti-inflammatory liver and...
Artichoke, Ashwagandha, Astragalus, Avena
Starting with the letter “A”, here are photos of the plants from which we make tinctures. Artichoke (leaf) – Digestive bitter, Artichoke aids in the production of bile, tones and protects the liver & gall bladder ,and has...
Herbal Pain Management
HERBAL PAIN MANAGEMENT Please be careful not to use machinery or equipment while using these herbs until you know how they will affect you. If they seem too potent, back off… if they don’t seem strong enough, take another dropperful or take it more often. They might...
Bupleurum – a short essay
Bupleurum root has a long history of use in many parts of Asia, including China, where it is known as Chai-Hu; Japan (called Saiko); and Korea. There are 74 compounds that have been isolated from Bupleurum, of which the saikosaponins show much promise as a medicinal....
RoseBerry Balm
RoseBerry Balm is a special treat. We make it with organic rose petals coconut oil, raspberry seed and rose hip seed oil and cocoa butter, then hardened with candelilla was, making it 100% plant based. Naturally scented with the heavenly fragrance...
Valerian Root – An ally for muscle relaxation
VALERIAN root – Valeriana officinalis – has a long history of herbal use. For instance, the people of Russia have been using it for over 2000 years. Native to Europe and western Asia, this plant of the honeysuckle family is a delicate-demeanored, leafy...
Herbal Salves for Your Self and Friends – Updated
The photo above shows Grandma’s version of herbal green salve. The largest are 4-ounce amber jars, the next size being 1-ounce, with the smallest in tiny 1/4-ounce pots. Most salves are made with a base of olive oil and beeswax, and we are always experimenting ....
Mushrooms as tinctures
We have been asked about the mushrooms we use in our tinctures. We do not harvest them ourselves, they are organically grown under strict environmental conditions. This, from the grower’s website, tells you a little more about it: “The powders are made...
Traditional Chinese herbs for Immune Support
This list is compiled from NuHerbs, supplying organic, lab-tested herbs from China. They are very knowledgeable and are very conscientious about the quality of their herbs. The Wild & Weedy Apothecary carries tincture of all these herbs except for the Asian...
Immune-supporting Herbs
We carry all of these herbs as tinctures, some are in combination with each other such as Immune Support Formula and Core Defense formula. Specific anti-virals for SARS group Chinese skullcap Houttuynia Japanese Knotweed Herbs to block viral attachment...
Compound Tinctures
Some of these Compound Tinctures are old friends, like Nerve Tonic Tincture and Dandy-Thistle Tincture, others are new to our repertoire such as PLP Compound Tincture and Cellular Support Formula. All compound tinctures are synergistic blends, greater than the sum of...
New Products – Single Herb Tinctures
Great News! We have added about 2 dozen new products to our website. Most of them are Single Herb Tinctures, which we will feature on this blog post. We also added some Compound Tinctures, Mushroom Tinctures, as well as two new herbal salves to our line-up. As always,...Cryptolepis back in stock
Broadly active to gram-positive bacteria: campylobacter, malaria, resistant staph, as well as dysentery and other amoebas. Also active with gram-negative shigella, enterobacter, salmonella, E. coli. No reported side effects. 1:5 – 60% Since we cannot possibly do all...
Hawthorn – Motherwort Tincture (Crataegus spp.; Leonurus cardiaca)
Hawthorn – Motherwort Tincture This compound is a cardiac tonic and restorative, useful for strengthening the connective tissue of the blood and lymph vessels and heart structure, and to enhance normal heart rhythm. Not a specific remedy but rather an adaptogen...
Immune Support 2021
Here are some new formulas we are working on – Please read the “FINE PRINT” down below and do not mistake the purpose of these synergistic blends. These formulations are based on the work of Buhner (see link at bottom of page) and many others, and...
Medicinal Mushroom Tinctures
MEDICINAL MUSHROOM TINCTURES CHAGA – Inonotus obliquus. Immune stimulant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, tonic. Supports a healthy digestive system, IBS and gastritis, and respiratory function. Indicated for psoriasis. Chaga – Inonotus obliquus CORDYCEPS – Cordyceps...
Hot Cocoa with medicinal mushrooms & cinnamon
Medi-Mush Hot Cocoa Drink Mix That’s right, medicinal mushrooms in your hot cocoa – it’s not as weird as it sounds. It’s good for your immune system, it’s good for your heart, and it puts you in a good mood. And yes, Virginia, it tastes good too! What more could you...
October at the Apothecary
We are catching up with a long, non-eventful summer, and here we are, well into October. We have some family members who moved from 2-hours away to the distance of a stone’s throw (literally!), and one family member who’s moved from a 2-thousand-mile...
Elderberry Elixir now available
FRESH BATCH of our renowned Elderberry Elixir, decanted only minutes ago. The following ingredients are slowly and gently decocted over a period of several days, then strained. After that we add honey to make a splendid syrup and alcohol as a preservative. A bottle of...
BACK IN STOCK – Japanese Knotweed – Hu Zhang
1 ounce $15 2 ounces $27 4 ounces $48 Purchase here: https://wildnweedy.com/product/japanese-knotweed-polygonum-cuspidatum/ You can read a little more about it’s applications for Lyme disease here:...
A note about Immune Support
We are aware that a few of our products are out of stock temporarily. Caught off guard in our inventory, a winter grieving the loss of our furbaby, then a small run of sorts on some of those herbals… sheesh… In addition, there have been price increases...
An article by Stephen Buhner about COVID-19
In light of the recent pandemic of the Coronavirus, part of the SARS comples of viruses, we am providing a link to an article by Stephen H. Buhner, master herbalist and wise writer. It is clear that this is not “the flu on steroids”, it is much more...
Spring Planting is not that far away
Spring gardening season will be upon us sooner than we think, which is why we like to plan ahead alongside our sister business, Lightning Creek Gardens. Some of what we’ll grow include the herbs and plants to make Nerve Tonic Tincture. These herbs include...
Another harvest season comes to fruition
We have had a busy summer and fall, and now that it’s heading into December, we look back to see what we have learned. Probably the biggest lesson learned is to seize the day. To make each moment rich and generous, to take that walk, paddle that kayak, hunt...
What’s Going on this Summer?
We have been very busy this year at The Wild & Weedy Apothecary. In addition to all the herbs, flowers, roots and fruits we harvest to make medicine, we also have a home garden which includes our sister-business, Lightning Creek Gardens. So this spring there was...
Adaptogen Compound – Schisandra, Rhodiola & Eleuthero
A Favorite year-round Tonic According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these “kingly” herbs combine to create a formula that enhance and stabilize normal body functions. Each herb boosts the beneficial actions of the other two, and all three are considered...
Core Protocol Herbs for Lyme
The Wild & Weedy Apothecary carries all of the suggested Core Protocol herbs for treating the symptoms of Lyme disease as outlined by Stephen H. Buhner in HEALING LYME. In fact, that was the main reason we opened our home apothecary for business – Dave’s journey...
Making Dandelion Tincture
Here is the story of making Dandelion Tincture. We make it from the whole fresh plant, roots, leaves, crown, flowers, buds and all. The large photo above shows a fairly sizeable root. We pluck them by weeding the early spring garden beds. ...
Home Remedies for Fall & Winter
Here’s a terrific sampler of simple home remedies you can use throughout fall and winter, or anytime of year, when you’re feeling less than your usual excellent self.
A Tale of Two Skullcaps
We carry two different Skullcap tinctures at The Wild & Weedy Apothecary – Chinese Skullcap, also called Baikal Skullcap; and American or Blue Skullcap. Both are used to treat the nervous system in one way or another.
Cal-Pop Salve soothes and calms
Cal-Pop Salve is a topical remedy with anti-microbial properties for wound healing and for various skin conditions such as eczema and minor cuts or scrapes. Our formula is made with coconut oil and is double infused with whole-plant Eschscholzia, that is, flowers,...
Chamomile, Mother Rabbit’s Remedy
There of two types of chamomile, and both have a fragrant, apple-like aroma. One is the low-growing Roman Chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile, a perennial ground cover. The other is German Chamomile, Maticaria recutita (or M. chamomilla), a delicate looking, lacy annual...
Considering Hawthorn
After all, what is a Hawthorn… a shrub? a tree? Although the black hawthorn tree – Crataegus douglasii – usually grows like a large shrub, with many suckering stems arising from the ground, here in northern Idaho there are huge tree-like specimens on...
Elderberry Elixir, Wild & Weedy style
We are proud and exited to add a new product to our line-up, Elderberry Elixir. All the ingredients are either wildcrafted or organic, and the honey used in the formula is raw. Does this elixir taste good? You bet! Here is a link to purchase ...
Schizandra, the Five-Flavored Berry energy tonic
Schizandra has been called “…one of the 50 fundamental herbs of Chinese medicine” by Stephen Buhner and is considered an excellent tonic and restorative on many levels. Schizandra is native to many parts of Asia, has numerous cousins, and has been traditionally used...
Gotu-kola – tonic rejuvinator for the memory, and more! (Updated)
Gotu kola – Centella asiatica, Hydrocotyle asiatica This plant of the Apiaceae (parsley) family likes a moist, watery environment, and in its native India, Sri Lanka, Australia, China, Japan and South Africa, finds accommodating conditions for growth. Gotu kola has...
Lemon Balm – UPDATED
Lemon balm is very attractive to bees. It’s botanical name Melissa means “bee” in Latin, and it has been cultivated for over 2,000 years as a bee plant. We grow a lot of Lemon Balm, both in and out of the garden. There is a curious concoction dating from around...
Calendula, merry and gold
Calendula officinalis – Calendula, Marigold, Pot Marigold, “calends” (Latin) Sunshine as the face of a flower, that’s Calendula. Till the clouds come out. Then she folds her petals, protecting like a collar turned up on a windy day. Calendula is a...
Making Chickweed Oil – UPDATED
Chickweed is very useful for cooling all types of inflammations.
Fragrant Red Root, Ceanothus
Red Root – Ceanothus americanus, C. spp. This plant has sometimes been called New Jersey Tea (never in Idaho, though), and it’s also called Buckbrush. In my region, Buckbrush leaves are shiny and very fragrant and the flowers are like frothy foam. It is a member of...
CAT’S CLAW – Uncaria tomentosa – also known as Uña de Gato
Native to Central and South America, indigenous people of the Amazon region have used Cat’s Claw for millennia, for conditions such as arthritis, bone pain, cirrhosis, dysentery, and shingles, to name a few. Similar species of Uncaria are used in China for...