---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 21 Oct 1994 03:36:44 -0400 (EDT) From: HOWIEB@delphi.com To: ftpkeeper@sunsite.unc.edu Subject: Wildcrafted Herbal Products Columbines & Wizardry Botanical Products Catalogue E-mail Edition February 1994 Hard copy edition of this catalog with graphics available free. Columbines & Wizardry Herbs, Inc. PO. Box 1553 Sisters, Oregon 97759 USA 503/495-9069 HowieB@delphi.com WHO WE ARE Columbines and Wizardry Herbs, Inc. is a manufacturer of quality herbal products distributed by mail order and in natural foods stores throughout the West since 1982. Our purpose is to bring quality, wildcrafted herbal products to the public and to promote knowledge of traditional herbs through workshops and apprenticeships. Columbines and Wizardry Products We have a complete line of wildcrafted, organically and commercially grown tinctures (herbal tea concentrates), oils, salves and natural body powders. Wildcrafted Premium Line products contain herbs hand-gathered in their natural environment. Pickers follow strict, environmentally sound harvesting practices. After being collected from unsprayed areas at the proper time, these herbs are processed immediately, without drying, when possible. Oregon, with its strict environmental laws creates a unique opportunity to supply you with these potent herbs. Quality Quality is the essence of Columbines & Wizardry's entire herbal product line. The care taken from harvesting through packaging ensures you receive the finest, most potent herbal preparations available. Wildcrafted products are more expensive than organically grown or commercial herbal products; however, we suggest you compare the color, taste and smell of our exceptionally potent wildcrafted items with other extracts and decide for yourself. A product can only be as potent as the herbs from which it is made. ABOUT HERBAL TINCTURES Tinctures are herbs concentrated in alcohol. Columbines and Wizardry tinctures are made by slowly extracting the finest herbs available over a four to six week period. Advantages Tinctures offer many advantages over other forms of herbal ingestion. Tinctures insure you get the full spectrum of needed constituents. Chaparral tincture, for example, contains important ingredients that are not soluble in water. Therefore, simple Chaparral tea lacks those constituents which do not dissolve in water. Our extraction process is carried out without heating the herbs, insuring the preservation of heat sensitive essential oils. Valerian root, traditionally used for its calming effect, usually starts to lose its potency when heated above 90. Convenience Tinctures are a convenient way to ingest herbs. In 1 oz. dropper bottles, with glass droppers, they can be carried in your pocket or purse. Tinctures allow you the freedom to easily take herbs anywhere, any time, without kitchen preparation. Disagreeable tasting herbs can be swallowed more quickly and can be masked with juice. While herbs in capsules are also convenient, their essential components are neither as readily available as those in tinctures nor are they assimilated as easily. Capsules disintegrate and are digested in the stomach; tinctures begin to be absorbed immediately upon entering the mouth. The alcohol aids the absorption; however, it can be evaporated by putting the tincture in hot water, if desired. Shelf Life Alcohol also acts as a preservative. Stored in a cool, dark place, tinctures can easily last five years or more! Avoid heat, sunlight and exposure to air and your tinctures will keep their "just picked" freshness for as long as you own them. Dosage Proper dosage is paramount. When using a tincture, try a few drops first to see whether you are allergic to it, then increase the dosage to your needs. Ma Huang and Valerian are the most likely to cause allergic reactions. It is not uncommon to need 3-4 dropper-fulls for a desired flavor and feeling. Most herbalists believe herbs work best when taken regularly, in small doses over a period of time. Dosages for children are 1/3 to 1/2 of the adult dosage. One must be very careful about giving young children certain herbs. Check with a local herbalist or naturopathic physician if you have any doubts. Our tinctures are concentrated herbal teas, a food product. They are not sold as medicines or remedies. Nevertheless, many people will attempt to use them as such. Understand what the herb will do before you take it and check with a health care professional, versed in herbal knowledge to find out the proper herb for you. HERBAL TINCTURES ANGELICA ROOT - Wildcrafted roots of Angelica genuflexa or arguta. BETONY (CALM IV) - Fresh wildcrafted above ground portions of Elephant Head Betony, Pedicularis groenlandica. CALENDULA FLOWERS - Organically grown ray flowers of the marigold, Calendula officinalis. COMFREY LEAF - Dried, organically grown leaves of Symphytum officinale. DANDELION ROOT - Fresh or dried wildcrafted roots of Taraxacum officinale. ECHINACEA ROOT - Fresh or dried wildcrafted roots of Echinacea angustifolia. GENTIAN (TUM-EASE) - Fresh, wildcrafted above ground portions of Gentiana sp.. LOBELIA - Organically grown above ground portions of Lobelia inflata. For external use only. The federal government has classified Lobelia as potentially toxic. MA HUANG (EPHEDRA) - Stems of Chinese Ephedra sinica. MULLEIN LEAF - Fresh or dried wildcrafted leaves of Verbascum thapsus. OREGON GRAPE ROOT - Fresh or dried wildcrafted roots of Berberis nervosa. OSHA ROOT - Dried wildcrafted roots of Ligusticum porteri. PARROTS BEAK BETONY (CALM V) - Fresh wildcrafted above ground portions of Pedicularis racemosa. RASPBERRY LEAF - Dried, organically grown leaves of Rubus idaeus. SKULLCAP (CALM I) - Fresh or dried wildcrafted above ground portions of Scutellaria galericulata. SKULLCAP/VALERIAN ROOT (CALM III) - See Tincture Blends. TAHEEBO (PAU D'ARCO) - Dried inner bark of Tabebuia impetiginosa. VALERIAN ROOT (CALM II) - Fresh wildcrafted roots of Valeriana sitchensis. WHITE WILLOW BARK - Dried, organically grown bark of Salix alba. YARROW FLOWERS - Fresh or dried, wildcrafted flowers of Achillea millefolium. YELLOW DOCK ROOT - Fresh wildcrafted roots of Rumex crispus. All Columbines & Wizardry tinctures contain only pure herb, 25 - 30% alcohol and love. Fresh refers to undried herb. TINCTURE BLENDS CALM III - Skullcap/Valerian Root: Fresh, wildcrafted, above ground portions of Scutellaria galericulata and fresh, wildcrafted roots of Valeriana sitchensis. COMFREY BLEND - Dried, organically grown roots and leaves of Symphytum officinale. ELIMINATION - Fresh, wildcrafted roots of dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, fresh, wildcrafted roots of yellow dock, Rumex crispus, fresh or dried roots of Oregon Grape, Berberis nervosa, wildcrafted, dried roots of Echinacea, Echinacea angustifolia. JOINT-EASE - Organically grown, dried leaves of Comfrey, Symphytum officinale, organically grown bark of White Willow, Salix alba, fresh or dried wildcrafted roots of Oregon Grape, Berberis nervosa, fresh or dried wildcrafted leaves of Skullcap, Scutellaria galericulata, fresh, wildcrafted above ground portions of Gentian, Gentiana sp. and dried, organically grown Cayenne Pepper, Capsicum sp.. KIDN-EASE - Leaves of Kinnikinnik, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, Manzanita, Arctostaphylos patula and Pipsissewa, Chimaphila umbellata. All ingredients wildcrafted fresh or dried. FRESH LUNG - Fresh or dried wildcrafted leaves of Mullein, Verbascum thapsus, dried, wildcrafted above ground portions of Horehound, Marrubium vulgare, organically grown leaves of Coltsfoot, Tussilago farfara. BODY POWDERS We believe our Talc-Free Body Powder is one of the finest all natural, all-purpose body powders available. It may be used after your shower or any time you wish to treat your skin to a soothing, soft, refreshing experience. Columbines & Wizardry's Body Powder leaves the skin feeling silky and smooth and comes in a variety of delightful, herbal scents. Why talc free? - While talc is a natural mineral, it can contain absorbed environmental toxins, which can cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Our body powders contain only cornstarch, herb and/or scent. Available scents: Lavender Patchouli Sandalwood CUSTOM / SPECIAL ORDERS UPON REQUEST OILS & SALVES A Word About Our Oils and Salves Our oils are not essential oils. They are sesame or olive oil based herbal extracts made from the same high quality herbs used in our tinctures and extracted over a one to two week period. Vitamin E is added as a natural preservative. We package our herbal oils in re-usable, plastic flip-top containers for easy application. Salves are herbal oils hardened with beeswax and cocoa butter. We welcome special orders and bulk orders. ARNICA OIL - Sesame oil, wildcrafted flowers of Arnica, Arnica mollis or latifolia, vitamin E. CALENDULA MASSAGE OIL - Sesame oil, organically grown ray flowers of the marigold, Calendula officinalis, vitamin E. COMFREY MASSAGE OIL - Sesame oil, organically grown leaves of Comfrey, Symphytum officinale, vitamin E. EAR OIL - Olive oil, organically grown flowers of Mullein, Verbascum thapsus, vitamin E. RELAXING MASSAGE OIL (Lobelia Oil) - Sesame oil, organically grown above ground portions of Lobelia, Lobelia inflata, vitamin E, essential oil of bitter almond added for scent. Unscented available upon request. SUMMERTIME WOODS OIL - Sesame oil, leaves of Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus sp., Pennyroyal, Mentha pulegium and Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, vitamin E. ST. JOHN'S WORT MASSAGE OIL - Sesame oil, leaves and flowers of St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum, vitamin E. SURVIVAL SALVE - Sesame oil, wildcrafted roots of Oregon Grape, Berberis nervosa, wildcrafted roots of Yellow Dock, Rumex crispus, organically grown leaves of Comfrey, organically grown ray flowers of the marigold, Calendula officinalis, wildcrafted above ground portions of Penstemon, Penstemon sp., wildcrafted flowers of Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, wildcrafted leaves and flowers of St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum, beeswax, cocoa butter, vitamin E. ORDERING An order form and price list is provided with this catalogue. Please write or call for additional copies as needed. CUSTOM FORMULATIONS Our botanical laboratory prepares custom herbal formulations upon request. All of our products are also available in dispensary sizes (16 & 32 oz.) at a substantial savings. Columbines and Wizardry Herbs, Inc. herbal preparations are distributed nationally and used by Naturopaths, Chiropractors and Massage Therapists in their practices. Feel free to call or write regarding specific needs. A WORD OF CAUTION Certain herbs should not be combined with pharmaceutical medicine and other drugs. Nervine herbs such as Valerian, Skullcap and Betony should not be mixed with alcohol or sedatives. People taking complex drugs like hormones, thyroid drugs, anticholinergics and even antibiotics should be careful about the unpredictable "side effects" of combining them with certain herbs. Aspirin or salicylate herbs (Willows, Oaks, Poplars) should not be combined with anticoagulants. Plants high in tannins (Willows, black tea, coffee) interfere with the absorption of many drugs, even canceling their effects. FOR MORE INFORMATION Due to FDA regulations, we are no longer able to publish our own herblore. There are many herb books on the market. Some are excellent, some are useless and some are deadly! We highly recommend the following herbals: Grieve, Maud: A Modern Herbal. 2 volumes, Dover Publications, NY, 1971 Lust, John: The Herb Book Moore, Michael: Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West. Museum of New Mexico Press, Santa Fe, 1979 Tierra, Michael: The Way of Herbs. Washington Square Press, NY, 1983 Our products are sold as herbal teas or lotions. The law prohibits us from making and medicinal claims, so we make none. We assume no responsibility for any misuse or abuse of our products. WORKSHOPS Howie Brounstein, professional herbalist/botanist and co-founder of Columbines and Wizardry Herbs, from Sisters, Oregon conducts lectures and workshops covering many aspects of herbology, botany, and herbal manufacture. Listed below are several current, popular topics. Please contact us for more information, to obtain a workshop agenda, or to schedule a workshop in your area. Medicines from Your Kitchen Spice Rack Most of the herbs and spices in your kitchen have alternative uses as herbal medicines. This class focuses on traditional medicinal uses of common kitchen herbs and spices, their origins and how they have reached your kitchen. Local Herbal Smoking Mixtures Local, legal herbs (roots, barks, leaves and flowers) and their usefulness as alternative smoking mixture ingredients. Topics include the history of tobacco, tobacco substitutes, traditional smokes, medicinal uses and recreational aspects. Traditional Uses of Herbs This lecture includes the many uses of calming herbs as used for stress reduction, relief of muscle tension and coping with today's hectic world. Valerian, Skullcap, Chamomile and many other plants are discussed. Herbs for the Cold Season A two hour workshop on a variety of medicinal herbs traditionally used in treatment of common colds and flus of winter. Herbal Preparations How to prepare and use herbal teas, poultices, oils, tinctures, salves and ointments. Wildcrafting Principles Wildcrafting is gathering plants form their natural environment. Specific techniques, locating stands and environmental concerns are thoroughly covered. 11th ANNUAL HERBALIST'S APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Commercial Wildcrafting Traditional Medicinal Uses Plant Identification Herbal Preparations Basic Botany Herb Quality Locating Herbs Food Plants Threatened & Endangered Plants Columbines & Wizardry Herbs, is now accepting applications for the 1995 Herbalist's Apprenticeship Program. Apprentices will receive six months of extensive training covering all phases of botanical manufacture: from locating and identifying native plants to preparation and use. The program will emphasize environmentally honoring wild-crafting, tending and processing North-western medicinal herbs. Apprentices will gain first hand, in- depth knowledge of: wild edibles, herb lore, and remote mountain regions in the Oregon Cascades. Applicants need not have a background in botany; however, openness and sensitivity will facilitate an apprentice's ability to learn to "hear" and "feel" native plants and their environments, by far the most essential and important skill taught. Upon successful completion of the entire Herbalist's Apprenticeship Program apprentices will be able to: locate, identify, harvest and use native plants. Enrollment in the program is limited, early application is advised. Spring Term: Apprentices must commit one full day a week to field work and one evening a week to a lecture. The Spring apprentice- ship program will focus on: basic botany, plant identification, food plants and ecosystem identification (needed for locating native botanicals). The Spring term will begin in early April and end in late June, as weather conditions permit. The cost is $535. Summer Term: Apprentices are required to attend two overnight field trips per month and six evening lectures to be scheduled. The Summer term will emphasize: plant identification, threatened and endangered plants, traditional uses of herbs, as well as offer hands- on experience in commercial wildcrafting and processing medicinal herbs. The Summer apprenticeship program will begin in July and continue through September. The cost is $365. Successful completion of the Spring apprenticeship program is a prerequisite. For additional information contact: Columbines & Wizardry Herbs, Inc. 503/465-9069 P.O. Box 1553 Sisters, Oregon 97759 HowieB@delphi.com partial work trade and financing available ************************************************************** ************************************************************** COLUMBINES AND WIZARDRY HERBS, INC. JANUARY 1994 PRICE LIST HERBAL TINCTURES ANGELICA ROOT ------------------------ 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 BETONY (CALM IV) --------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 CALENDULA FLOWERS -------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 COMFREY LEAF ------------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 DANDELION ROOT ----------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 ECHINACEA ROOT ----------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 GENTIAN (TUM-EASE) ------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 LOBELIA ------------------------------ 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 MA HUANG (EPHEDRA) ------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 MULLEIN LEAF ------------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 OREGON GRAPE ROOT -------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 OSHA ROOT ---------------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 PARROTS BEAK BETONY (CALM V) --------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 RASPBERRY LEAF ----------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 SKULLCAP (CALM I) -------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 TAHEEBO (PAU D'ARCO) ----------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 VALERIAN ROOT (CALM II) -------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 WHITE WILLOW BARK -------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 YARROW FLOWERS ----------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 YELLOW DOCK ROOT --------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 TINCTURE BLENDS CALM III ----------------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 COMFREY BLEND ------------------------ 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 ELIMINATION -------------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 JOINT-EASE --------------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 KIDN-EASE ---------------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 FRESH LUNG --------------------------- 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 OILS, SALVES, AND BODY POWDERS ARNICA OIL --------------------------- 1 oz 3.30 CALENDULA MASSAGE OIL ---------------- 4 oz 6.75 COMFREY MASSAGE OIL ------------------ 4 oz 6.75 EAR OIL ------------------------------ 1 oz 6.99 2 oz 12.25 RELAXING MASSAGE OIL ----------------- 4 oz 7.05 SUMMERTIME WOODS OIL ----------------- 4 oz 6.75 ST. JOHN'S WORT MASSAGE OIL ---------- 4 oz 6.75 SURVIVAL SALVE --------------------- 1/4 oz 1.00 1 oz 3.50 4 oz 11.00 LAVENDER BODY POWDER ----------------- 40g 3.50 PATCHOULI BODY POWDER --------------- 40g 3.50 SANDALWOOD BODY POWDER -------------- 40g 3.50 CUSTOM / SPECIAL ORDERS Stock tinctures available in 16 oz. and 32 oz. sizes @ $3.50 / oz. Please inquire regarding larger quantities and custom formulations. Professional / Dispensary sizes available for all products. Wholesale price list available to health professionals and retail outlets. SHIPPING AND HANDLING Up To $10.00 $2.00 10.01 - 20.00 $3.50 20.01 - 40.00 $4.50 40.01 - 60.00 $6.25 Over 61.01 $7.75 Postage charges may be higher for orders outside the US and Canada. All prices are in US dollars. Orders are shipped promptly; expect two weeks or less for delivery. If an item is not in stock, it may take up to six weeks for delivery, in which case you will be notified.