A powerful tincture made from the freshly harvested leaves of the majestic Western Red Cedar tree.
Every year in the late spring I go out into the Mt. Hood National Forest and harvest fragrant boughs of cedar (Thuja plicata), focusing primarily on fresh young growth, but also including some of the older leaves for strength and wisdom. I tincture the leaves fresh, in the field, in 100% organic alcohol. You will notice the potent presence of this ancient giant of the forest in the resulting tincture. It might make you stand up straighter and you just might feel your feet rooting into the earth.

The Western Red Cedar was the Tree of Life for the Pacific Northwest tribes.
On a psycho-spiritual level, Cedar is a gentle medicine that will help remind you of your connection to place and ancestry. Very grounding.

I am not allowed to make health claims on Etsy so here is a wonderful article by Elise Krohn, who is a well know herbalist in Washington State:
http://wildfoodsandmedicines.com/cedar/

For topical use, take a look at my Western Red Cedar Salve.


This is a 1:2 fresh tincture.

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GENERAL ACCEPTABLE USAGE: Take 5-15 drops in a small amount of juice or water three times daily, or as recommended by your personal physician.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Shake well before each use.
Store in a cool, dark place. If stored properly, tinctures will keep for years.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!
Always consult your primary health care provider before taking any herbal preparation and to determine appropriate dosage.
In case of adverse reaction, discontinue use immediately!

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Do not take if pregnant or nursing.
It is not advised to take this herb continuously for long periods of time.

ABOUT TINCTURE DOSING:
The recommended dosing on my various tinctures is based on a review of herbal literature and recommendations made by many top herbalists in this country and abroad. It is important, however, to keep in mind that every person is unique and will therefore interact with the plant medicine in a unique way. You may experience a desired effect at a much lower dosage or you may need a bit more than the recommended amount. I invite you to tune in to your body and notice what is needed and helpful.
I do not sell tinctures from plants that are considered "low dose" herbs, where more than a few drops could cause unpleasant effects. However, you should always immediately discontinue any herb that is having unwanted effects in your body.
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GENERAL INFORMATION:

All my tinctures are made by me in small batches.

I obtain many of the herbs by growing them organically in my garden or wildcrafting them in a sustainable manner from the mountains and meadows near my Portland, Oregon home. I grow and harvest all plants and prepare all medicine in a prayerful and mindful manner. When wildcrafting, plants are always approached with a respectful prayer and a tobacco offering. I believe that in this way good relations are built and maintained between myself and the plants. This translates into a more powerful medicine and is my small contribution to the healing of the rift between Human and Earth.
If I find myself needing to buy an herb I only purchase certified organic herbs from reliable sources. I use only 100% organic 190 proof grain or cane alcohol in the tincturing process.
I list my tinctures in 1 oz quantities. Please contact me to arrange a larger quantity and discount pricing if available. Because of the small batch production larger quantities may be limited to supply on hand until the next harvest.
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*For educational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.*