Tinctures

Goldenrod Tincture Common Name: GoldenrodLatin Name: Solidago spp.Ojibwe Name: Giizisomashkiki (Gee-zee-so-mahsh-kee-kee, “sun medicine”) Bagwaji-Zhigaagawaanzh (Story of the Plant) Among the Anishinaabe, Goldenrod is known as Giizisomashkiki, which translates to “sun medicine.” The meaning behind this name goes deeper than imagery; it speaks to the core of how this plant has been understood and honored. Its bright, golden petals mirror the sun's radiant energy, and its medicine is said to bring warmth and renewal to those who receive it. Traditionally, Ojibwe healers have looked to Goldenrod for support in times of illness, drawing on its gifts to soothe sore throats, calm fevers, and bring balance back to the body. The phrase “sun medicine” reflects the plant’s power to carry light into the darker corners of the body and spirit, encouraging vitality and resilience. Goldenrod: A Seasonal Ally Goldenrod, a vibrant wildflower that graces the landscape from late summer to early autumn, carries a story woven through generations. Its golden blooms laden with sticky pollen call in bees and other pollinators, each gathering a bit of sunlight in their journey. Though often mistaken for ragweed, goldenrod is treasured for its ability to ease the discomforts that can arise with springtime sensitivities, especially those stirred by wind-pollinated plants like ragweed. This storied plant also has a long history in folk herbalism as a trusted tonic, celebrated for its affinity for the kidneys, urinary tract, upper respiratory tract, and even the cardiovascular system. Goldenrod’s gifts aren’t limited to one seasonthe medicine it offers can be prepared and relied on all year long, offering support when pollen fills the spring air and again in the quiet of winter when the body craves gentle resilience. Today, many still reach for goldenrod for the same wellness-supporting properties that have been honored for generationswelcoming its bright medicine as a way of caring for both body and spirit, in rhythm with the cycles of the earth. Wild-Harvested by Herbal Lodge We wild-harvest our ingredients in the heart of Gichigami, the Great Lakes,ancestral waters whose spirit shapes this land,where the pristine moisture and bright sunlight nurture stands of goldenrod into vibrant yellow seas each late summer. In the wild fields, you can hear the gentle hum of bees weaving between blossoms. There’s a clarity and resilience in these plants, almost as if they are nature’s way of showing us how to thrive even when the world seems full. We gather the flowering tops by hand, honoring the living earth that offers this medicine, and bring with us a gratitude rooted in generations of tradition. Benefits Goldenrod has long been regarded as a gentle support for the urinary system. Our tincture is made to encourage the easy flow that keeps the body balanced and clear, offering relief and steadiness when you need it most. Urinary System Support: Traditionally used to support the kidneys and urinary tract, helping maintain natural cleansing processes and fluid balance. Overall Wellness: Goldenrod’s gentle energy helps to restore vitality, offering comfort and clarity both physically and energetically. Preparation Instructions Shake well before using. Take 1 full squeeze of the dropper bulb (about 30 drops) in 2 oz. of water or juice, 2 to 5 times daily, preferably between meals, or as directed by your healthcare provider. Allow yourself a quiet moment as you take this remedy listen, as the body sometimes whispers what it needs. Ingredients Wild-harvested Goldenrod flowering top (Solidago spp.) grain alcohol Distilled water Packaging & Shipping 1 oz. and 2 oz. extracts come in amber glass bottles with a dropper. Precautions Do not use during acute attacks of kidney stones or other kidney disorders. Persons with allergies to other members of the Asteraceae family should exercise caution. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. Tags urinary system support, kidney support, upper respiratory support, cardiovascular support, overall wellness

Ghost Pipe Tincture 1 oz Common Name: Ghost PipeLatin Name: Monotropa uniflora There are moments when the forest asks for silence, for a stillness so deep it feels like the world has stopped breathing. It is in these quiet, shadowy places—often where the light barely touches the forest floor—that the Ghost Pipe reveals itself. To find it is not just a matter of looking; it feels like being granted permission to see. This translucent, white flower rises from the decaying leaves without a hint of green, existing outside the usual rules of photosynthesis, sustained instead by a complex relationship with the fungi and trees around it. We approach this plant with profound hesitation and respect. Harvesting Monotropa uniflora is not something we do lightly. It is a rare spirit of the deep woods, and we take only what is offered, ensuring the patch remains vibrant and undisturbed for years to come. This is a medicine of the threshold, a nervine ally that helps us when the noise of the world becomes too loud or the weight of grief feels too heavy to carry. In our tradition, plants like this are teachers of grounding. When you use this tincture, you are connecting with that deep, forest stillness. It is known to help distance the mind from physical or emotional pain, creating a space where you can breathe again. It doesn’t numb the experience, but rather places it beside you, allowing you to observe it without being consumed by it. This small-batch remedy is crafted with the utmost reverence for the living earth, capturing the essence of a plant that reminds us that even in the darkest shadows, there is life and profound beauty. Ingredients Fresh Wild-Harvested Ghost Pipe (Monotropa uniflora) Organic Cane Alcohol Spring Water Tags Nervine Support Emotional Balance Grounding Pain Support Wild-Harvested Rare Botanicals Forest Medicine Small Batch

Chaga Double Extract Tincture 1 oz Common Name: ChagaLatin Name: Inonotus obliquus We wild-harvest our ingredients deep within the "third coast" of the Great Lakes, where the pristine moisture and vibrant soil energy create the most potent medicines—a secret the Anishinaabe have known and respected for generations. This profound connection to the living land is why our traditional remedies carry such exceptional strength and healing power. Finding Chaga takes you deep into the quiet of the birch forests, far from roads or the noise of daily life. There’s a silence there that lets you hear the heartbeat of the earth. The Chaga itself appears like a piece of char left on the pale bark—a living paradox. Each time we gather this fungus, we do so gently, always thinking of the tree’s well-being and our relationship with the forest. In your hands, it feels dense, mysterious, pulsing with the promise of generations of resilience. Benefits Chaga is sometimes called the "King of Medicinal Mushrooms," owed to its ability to support and strengthen the body’s own wisdom. Immune Support: Traditionally used to bolster your natural defenses, helping you feel rooted and well through all seasons. Antioxidant Properties: Rich with compounds that help neutralize the effects of modern life—protecting and nourishing you at a cellular level. Overall Wellness: Encourages resilience and vitality, fostering a gentle sense of grounded energy—the kind that reminds you of the hush beneath the birch trees. Preparation Instructions Take 30–60 drops (about 1–2 dropperfuls) in a small amount of water or juice, 2–3 times daily, or as advised by your healthcare provider. Shake before use. This tincture is a double extract, meaning we carefully blend water and alcohol extractions to ensure you receive all of Chaga’s gifts. Listen to your body as you include this medicine in your daily rhythms. Ingredients Wild-harvested Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) Organic Cane Alcohol Spring Water Tags immune support, antioxidant, overall wellness

Blue Vervain Tincture 1 oz Common Name: Blue VervainLatin Name: Verbena hastata We wild-harvest our ingredients deep within the "third coast" of the Great Lakes, where the pristine moisture and vibrant soil energy create the most potent medicines—a secret the Anishinaabe have known and respected for generations. This profound connection to the living land is why our traditional remedies carry such exceptional strength and healing power. To find Blue Vervain, you have to go to the wet meadows and the edges of streams, places humming with life. The plant stands tall with its slender, candelabra-like spires of small, delicate purple-blue flowers. There is a specific kind of energy here—an intensity, a focus. Gathering this plant is a lesson in patience. It asks you to slow down, to release the tension you carry. It has a wiry strength, a resilience that speaks to its ability to help us unwind the tightest knots within ourselves. Benefits Blue Vervain is a powerful ally for those who hold their stress tightly, often in the neck and shoulders. It is a profound nerve tonic, crafted to help you release tension and find a state of relaxed ease. Stress Relief: Traditionally used to release physical tension that comes from mental strain. It helps to soften the hard edges of a stressful day, allowing the body to let go. Emotional Balance: This herb is known to help ease an overactive, striving mind. It brings a sense of calm and release for those who are intensely driven and find it hard to switch off. Nervous System Support: Blue Vervain works to restore and soothe the nervous system, helping you find a sense of peace when you feel overwhelmed by the constant demands of life. Preparation Instructions Take 30-60 drops (approximately 1-2 dropperfuls) in a small amount of water or juice, 2-3 times daily, or as directed by a healthcare provider. Shake well before using. We encourage you to take this medicine with intention, allowing it to be a moment of true release. Ingredients Wild-harvested Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) Organic Cane Alcohol Spring Water Tags stress relief, emotional balance, nervous system support

Fresh Hawthorn Berry Tincture 1oz Common Name: HawthornLatin Name: Crataegus spp. We wild-harvest our ingredients deep within the "third coast" of the Great Lakes, where the pristine moisture and vibrant soil energy create the most potent medicines—a secret the Anishinaabe have known and respected for generations. This profound connection to the living land is why our traditional remedies carry such exceptional strength and healing power. The hawthorn tree has a spirit that feels ancient and protective. When you stand beside one in the wild, its thorny branches reaching out, you feel a sense of safety and strength. For centuries, our ancestors have turned to its bright red berries, seeing them not just as fruit, but as a profound gift from the earth for the heart. Gathering these berries is a quiet, patient practice. It's about respecting the tree and understanding the life it holds within its branches. In our Fresh Hawthorn Berry Tincture About Common Name: HawthornLatin Name: Crataegus spp. We wild-harvest our ingredients deep within the "third coast" of the Great Lakes, where the pristine moisture and vibrant soil energy create the most potent medicines—a secret the Anishinaabe have known and respected for generations. This profound connection to the living land is why our traditional remedies carry such exceptional strength and healing power. The hawthorn tree has a spirit that feels ancient and protective. When you stand beside one in the wild, its thorny branches reaching out, you feel a sense of safety and strength. For centuries, our ancestors have turned to its bright red berries, seeing them not just as fruit, but as a profound gift from the earth for the heart. Gathering these berries is a quiet, patient practice. It's about respecting the tree and understanding the life it holds within its branches. In our traditions, the hawthorn is known as a heart tonic. It’s a medicine that works gently, supporting the very center of our being. The berries are believed to help strengthen the heart muscle and support healthy circulation, moving life and energy through the body like a steady, flowing river. Using this tincture is a way of inviting that protective, nurturing energy into your own life, connecting with a tradition that has long honored the hawthorn as a guardian of the heart. Ingredients Wild-harvested Hawthorn Berries (Crataegus spp.) Organic Cane Alcohol Spring Water Tags Cardiovascular Health Heart Health Circulation Heart Tonic Wild-Harvested Traditional Medicine Natural Remedy Anishinaabe

Red Clover Tincture 1 oz Common Name: Red CloverLatin Name: Trifolium pratense We wild-harvest our ingredients deep within the "third coast" of the Great Lakes, where the pristine moisture and vibrant soil energy create the most potent medicines—a secret the Anishinaabe have known and respected for generations. This profound connection to the living land is why our traditional remedies carry such exceptional strength and healing power. When you walk through a meadow in the summer sun, the vibrant magenta heads of Red Clover are a familiar sight. They dot the landscape, a quiet offering of nourishment. To gather them is to feel the gentle buzz of bees and the soft earth underfoot. There's a simple, honest energy to this plant. It’s a medicine of the open fields, a reminder that profound support can come from the gentle persistence of nature—a quiet bloom offering strength when we need it most. the most humble places. Each blossom is collected with care and gratitude, knowing it carries the breath of the earth and the stories of our ancestors. Benefits Support Detoxification: Encourages the body's natural cleansing processes, supporting the lymphatic and cardiovascular systems in releasing what is no longer needed. Cardiovascular Health: Nurtures healthy circulation and helps maintain the integrity of blood vessels, contributing to overall heart vitality. Menopausal Support: Valued for generations as a companion for women, especially through the transitions of menopause. May ease moments of imbalance and restore a sense of inner calm. Preparation Instructions Take 30–60 drops (about 1–2 dropperfuls) in a small amount of water or juice, two to three times daily, or as advised by your healthcare provider. Shake well before use. Let each serving be a gentle reminder of your connection to land and lineage. Ingredients Wild-harvested Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) Organic Cane Alcohol Spring Water Tags detoxification, cardiovascular health, menopausal support

Motherwort Tincture 1 oz Common Name: MotherwortLatin Name: Leonurus cardiaca We wild-harvest our ingredients deep within the "third coast" of the Great Lakes, where the pristine moisture and vibrant soil energy create the most potent medicines—a secret the Anishinaabe have known and respected for generations. This profound connection to the living land is why our traditional remedies carry such exceptional strength and healing power. Motherwort stands tall in the forgotten places—patches of earth where wild things still thrive. Its jagged leaves and clusters of pink blossoms seem to pulse with a strength that is both fierce and nurturing. When I’m near this plant, I feel the steady, grounding presence of Mother Earth herself—a gentle but unwavering embrace. Harvesting Motherwort is a practice of gratitude, a quiet acknowledgment of its offering of courage during restless times. Benefits Motherwort is often called the "lion-hearted" ally, offering solace and resilience when the emotional world becomes tangled or the heart feels weary. Heart Health: Traditionally used to calm and support a steady heartbeat, especially in moments of stress or heightened emotion. It whispers a reminder to the heart to trust its own rhythm. Emotional Balance: Helps gently quiet internal storms, supporting the spirit in finding equilibrium and clarity. Stress Relief: Encourages the nervous system to unwind from daily pressures, restoring a sense of peace and comforting your whole being. Preparation Instructions Take 30–60 drops (about 1–2 dropperfuls) in a small amount of water or juice, 2–3 times daily, or as advised by your healthcare provider. Shake well before use. Notice how your body responds; sometimes the medicine speaks without words. Ingredients Wild-harvested Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) Organic Cane Alcohol Spring Water Tags heart health, emotional balance, stress relief