Our Approach
It All Started
In A Garden
Martha Benedict, L.Ac., ND, our founder, began cooking herbs for her patients and family. As herbal popularity exploded, it was an opportunity for Martha to award her clients’ with her specialized formulations.
She incorporated various traditions of herbalism, including Western, Ayurvedic and Chinese. The ancient time-tested method of extracting medicinal components of herbs was the foundation of Martha’s process.
Since then, our process remains authentic to her high-quality, small-batch extraction processes.
With a strong foundation in East Asian Medicine, we offer an array of formulas with uniquely harmonizing elements. Adapted to modern life, our formulas are complex. They are designed to balance energy while providing nourishment for health.
Along with the highest-quality herb sources, each batch is made with love.
Our products are manufactured and tested in a USFDA registered facility.
Our fluid extracts use organic gluten-free alcohol, vegetable glycerin, or organic olive, jojoba, and vitamin E oils.
Our Process
Our Sources
Although some of our organic and wildcrafted herbs are harvested in local gardens, we are proud supporters of reputable herb distributors for which we feel provide the utmost quality and testing. Most of our Asian medicinal herbs are sourced through Springwind Herbs.
In conjunction with Springwind, we are members of the Lilium Initiative, a collaborative non-profit effort to develop sustainable farming practices for high quality Asian medicinal herbs in North America.
All of the Western herbs we source are certified organic, locally grown, or ethically wildcrafted. Our two main distributors for organic western herbs are Mountain Rose Herbs and Starwest Botanicals.