A helpful definition of an herbal tonic:
In herbal medicine, a herbal tonic (also tonic herbs, tonic herbalism) is used to help restore, tone and invigorate systems in the body or to promote general health and well-being. A herbal tonic is a solution or other preparation made from a specially selected assortment of plants known as herbs.
Favorite Book Resources:
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The Serviceberry/Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Making Plant Medicine by Richo Cech
Adaptogens Herbs for Strength, Stamina and Stress Relief by David Winston with Steven Maimes
Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal Herbs, A Beginner’s guide
Herbal Healing for Women by Rosemary Gladstar
The Healing Garden by Juliet Blankespoor
The Gift of Healing Herbs by Robin Rose Bennett
Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West by Michael Moore
Herbal Medicine, From The Heart of The Earth by Dr. Sharol Marie Tilgner.
Herbal Revolution by Kathi Langellier
Herbal Clinician V Energetics, Herbal Actions & Further Therapeuticsby Jesse Wolf Hardin & Kiva Rose Hardin, Editors.
The Essential Herbal for Natural Health by Holly Bellebuono
Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine by Emily Han & Rosalee de la Foret.
Favorite Herb Resources:
Oshala Farm: https://oshalafarm.com/
Methow Medicinal Herb Farm: https://www.methowmedicinalherbfarm.com/
Friends of the Trees Botanicals:
https://friendsofthetreesbotanicals.com/collections/dry?page=4
Donations of 3% of the profits from certain products purchased with wild-harvested plants in the formula are made bi-annually on July 2nd and December 22nd.
Donations go to:
IRRF (Indigenous Roots & Reparation Foundation)
https://www.indigenousrrf.org/
Refund Policy
All SALES are FINAL. This is due to the nature of our products. If you have any questions before you purchase please email: thelab@riversideapothecary.com and I will get back to you ASAP. I love to talk all things herbs and answer any questions you might have about the products on the website. Please, please reach out if you ever find yourself unhappy with a product and we’ll chat and make it right. Thanks for being here! xo