DEAR READERS
Herbal use is growing exponentially in the US and beyond. This use validates the Essential -DNA inscribed- relationship between our human family and its close relative, the natural world of plants.
Thousand of years of such recorded use, both in the planetary- wide oral traditions of the Indigenous People and later- date written documents, have proven the benefits and warned of the dangers inherent to it: indeed, judiscious and traditional use of botanicals continues supporting the well being and the transformational journey of millions, whilst their uphazard use is known to wound, maim and even take human life.
We therefore invite each and every one of you to:
Showing and standing in RESPECT toward our selves, the plant world and "Creator of all" carries us safely and mightily on the rushing waters of Life and our journey upon those.
FOLLOW DIRECTIONS on bottles or packages re dosage. Herbal usage is an area where "more is better" does not apply.
- Grow herbs as a matter of course. The relationship is extremely rewarding, informative and healing. Working with soil and plants is a great healing practice!
When buying herbs, select those that are LOCAL, ORGANIC and/ or BIODYNAMIC. All the folks involved in their growing bring deep love and consciousness to their work, the plants, and ultimately to you. In that way, less poisons are used, land and waterways are HONORED and PROTECTED and so are we all.
When buying WILDCRAFTED herbs, be sure to choose exclusively "ETHICALLY WILDCRAFTED" botanicals. Your choice and that of millions of herb users the world over can and does tip the scale in favor of HONORING THE GIFT OF NATURE versus that of EXTINCTION.
for your safety, confirm your "intuition" by reading on the subject in an excellent herbal.
Compare various sources and question the information gleaned.
In the field, take no chances with wild herbs you "think you know": your life and that of loved ones depend on it.
People from all over the world lose their lives every year from ingesting deadly plants they mistook for long-known and used nutritional ones ! Do not take any chances ! There is no way back from misidentifying and ingesting Western Hemlock , Digitalis and various lethal types of mushrooms!!!
- When under the care of a particular practitioner... honor your ongoing relationship by staying in touch as need be ; many people , anxious for "results", "skip" from one practitioner to another and ingest various herbs and supplements in a hodgepodge way. This may prove to be anti-productive and can possibly "set you back".
- BE PATIENT! Herbs are not "silver bullets"...Traditionally, it is known that herbs may work slowly . Like them, let yourself "be grown", gently and slowly...allow your trust and faith to develop.
- HAVE FUN! Connect with your heart and allow yourself to receive direct guidance and a "live link".
DISCLAIMER.
All the information, descriptions and products on our website and on our products labels, are intended as educational material only. These statements are not intended to treat, cure , prevent or diagnose any disease; they have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
We offer this traditional, cultural and historical context to enrich our readers' knowledge and expand your field of health choices and options.
We support and encourage you to seek the help of a licensed medical practitioner as the need arises.
"GARDEN OF EDEN APOTHECARY" does not take responsability for your use of the herbs or remedies listed.
TO THOSE TAKING PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS, WE RECOMMEND:
continue the protocol prescribed by your physician,
inform her/him of your interest and desire to include herbs and related items in your healing protocol, prior to introducing such items into your regimen.
Do not mix pharmaceutical drugs and Herbs unless advised to do so by a licensed medical practitioner. Such a mix can be detrimental !
should your physician be unresponsive to your request, consider the following: in response to the growing awareness and education/information available to people re. health options, and the challenging demands of today's health care , an increasing number of licensed health professionals, including many M.D.s, are educating themselves and willing to consider herbal use. Many people report being delightfully surprised at such a response from their physician .
keep seeking and trust that all your health needs can and will be met and honored.
- CODE FOR OUR PREPARATIONS-
Applicable to all products prepared by
GARDEN OF EDEN
i.e. "OUR CREATIONS", our
TINCTURES & GLYCERITES
& HERBAL BLENDS.
O indicates ORGANICALLY RAISED BOTANICALS
B.D. ,BIO DYNAMIC PLANTS
EW ,ETHICALLY WILDCRAFTED
L indicates a LOCAL SOURCE
F : FRESH PLANT
D: DRY PLANT MATERIAL
F.T. stands for FAIR TRADE
BDWGA: Bio-Dynamic White Grape alcohol
PVG: Pure vegetable glycerin
RO H2O: Reverse Osmosis water
H: Hydrosol
