Wildcrafters Barrow
Using raw herbs you can enjoy what nature intended,
the full complement of nutrients we lack in our modern diets If you're ready to take responsibility for your health we can help
educate you in this area We supply primarily adaptogenic and/or nutritive herbs for persons wishing to prevent disease, build their immune systems and generally improve their health. Our purpose is not merely to deal in herbs but to offer the highest quality with no dyes, chemicals or sugars and the lowest amount of processing. We cater to persons who want the simplest, raw herbs at bulk prices. The list of available herbs and substances change with season and availability. Handcrafted tinctures are available by request and special combinations of herbs can be ordered.
The current list for January through May 1997 (to be updated in June) are as follows: SPECIAL ACQUISITION
December and January only. Live Resihi mushroom.
Reishi
(Ganoderma Lucidum)
These easy to care for colonies of Reishi will yield mushrooms in 5 months and can be maintained indefinitely. The Reishi mushroom is well known in China for it's use as a longevity herb. Used for blood pressure, hypoglycemia, cancers, AIDS, obesity, hepatitis, immune and circulatory diseases. Research abstracts and references are available for $4-. Cost $57- per colony Allow six weeks for deliverySPECIAL ACQUISITION
Ongoing from February 1997
Eucommia Ulmoides
(Japanese - Tochu Cha), (Chinese - Du Zhong) $13- per pound Since the dawn of Chinese medicine, Eucommia has been recognized as the premier herbal tonic, second only to ginseng, Now that research has shown it to have it's own set of unique qualities, Eucommia has been difficult to obtain in the West. Due to it's increasd popularity in Japan, Eucommia is rare indeed. Wildcrafter's Barrow has purchased a large lot of rather high quality Eucommia from an unknown source in Okinawa. As soon as this source is more well known the price is bound to increase. The value of this find is not only the herb itself but the method of propagation. It is organically grown in Okinawa in a very powerful area. Poeple in Okinawa are known to live to be 100 years old and more. Part of that is attributed to the daily use of Eucommia. While genetics, diet and stress-free lifestyle cannot be ignored, Eucommia is also reknown in China, Mongolia and Tibet as a superb longevity herb along side Reishi mushroom and ginseng.Schizandra
(Wu Wei Zi) $11- per pound This schizandra is fresh and has been rinsed to remove excess tannins (most plants used for tea contain these). This supply has a minimum purchase of one pound. Schizandra is boiled alone or with astragalus for approximately 20 minutes or untill volume of water has been reduced by one-third. The berries can also be eaten like ginseng. Schizandra tincture or a mixture containing distilled water, 89% alcohol, ginseng extract, schizandra berries, Ho Shou Wu, Dong Quai and honey, is a special order item. (Note- all tinctures are handcrafted by trained herbalists and contain only herbs known to be of the best and freshest quality).Ginseng
(Ren Shen) Due to the variance of grades and small size of lots available we are currently only offering 7 year old Shiu Chu roots from China. These are the best available for the price and each catty (15 roots) is examined and culled. These roots are chosen for their countenance and are sampled for strength. Red Heaven 10, 15 and 20 and American (premium) ginseng as well as Siberian ginseng are all available by special order. Again due to wide variance of price we are asking that you request a separate, updated list of what is available. We have a buyer in the field and is due back before Christmas with a new lot consisting of many varieties. Also we are again carrying the korean powder tea which was discontinued because of high prices. We are pleased to announce that the price is down and the ginseng/eucommia tea from China is back at . While these prices may seem high they are products of incredible quality and rarity. We discontinued them due to low sales because of the cost but have since renegotiated a larger purchase and have gotten a tremendous price break. If you are fortunate to be able to afford these products, especially the Chinese ginseng/eucommia tea, we urge you to try them. If at all possible there will be a sample offered in February.Ho Shou Wu
(Fo Ti) The fabled root of longevity, Ho Shou is one of the most important herbs in any sexual or longevity repertory.Dong Quai
Look for more information soon. (Note- The myth that Dong Quai is only for women is just that. Women benefit greatly due to it's ability to regulate the menses but men also use it with great results for many ailments, as a preventative and an excellent blood/liver purifier).Codonopsis
(Dang Shen) $17- per pound Used like ginseng, Codonopsis is a great energy tonic. It is excellent for people who are easily enraged and although it's effects do not last as long as ginseng root, it is more affordable. It is not as great a longevity herb as ginseng.Astragalus
(Huang Ch'i) $17- per pound One of the premier immune herbs ranked even above echinacea as it may be consumed during one's entire lifetime to boost the immune functions. These slices are the penultimate of quality and are affordable compared to the other selections.Lycii Berries
Lyciium $12- per pound These berries are another longevity herb. Said to brighten the eyes and spirit, they are frequently used with schizandra in one of China's favorite beverage.SPECIAL ACQUISITION
In Sonoma County California we have found a private grower who has offered an organic astragalus. It will be available for a short time for evaluation. $22- per poundBilberry leaf
TEMPORARLIY OUT OF STOCK
Now that our supply of bilberry/blueberry/huckleberry is exhausted we are making available the leaf of both bilberry and blueberry. These leaves contain high amounts of anthocyanosides, one of the most powerful antioxidants groups. Bilberry is of great benefit to aging eyes and was used by RAF pilots in WW2 during night raids over Germany. It increases rhodopsin (retinal purple) which is responsible for night vision as well as generally increase the health and performance of the eyes, regardless of age. It is an incredible agent for the circulatory system, preventing and reducing varicosities and heart problems of all kinds. Bilberry and blueberry (as well as huckleberry) have been used for digestive disorders and diabetes by Native Americans for hundreds of years as well as recently by Europeans. As always the research and/or articles are available for $4- for printing and mailing costs.Suma
The South American ginseng. This is a new source and it is producing a higher qulaity product for less.Jujube dates
$14- per pound Used with fine ginseng to prevent "overload" of warmth and/or energy. Also used with schizandra and Dong Quai.Longevity Elixir
$112- per pound This mixture of all the best adaptogens, Ginseng, Schizandra, Astragalus, royal jelly and reishi mushroom consists of the best quality herbs we could find. This rare elixir is handcrafted on a weekly cycle to insure freshness. It is added to a base of raw honey and propolis (for preservation). Each batch of this elixir (32 oz's) takes over 30 man hours to produce. Despite the price it is one of our best values.Prepared tea combinations
The following is our list of recommended combinations. These are our own tea combinations. They represent an attempt to offer our customers an affordable way to sample the wide variety of herbal adaptogens and assess their actions/benefits on a personal basis. Ginseng and Red dates [$23- per pound] Lycium and Schizandra [$19- per pound] Dong quai and Paeony [$17- per pound] Ho Shou Wu and Dong Quai [CALL] These teas are in bulk form for additional savings and come with individual instructions for preparation.Ordering is simple
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