Hands-On Approach
Hands-On Approach
We're a hands-on, in-house kind of company.
We take an up-close and personal approach to making herbal supplements. This gives us maximum control over the supplement-making process every step of the way. In fact, we bottle everything we sell, allowing us to keep our eyes (noses and hands) on the content of every product — from plant to bottle.
We use herbs harvested at peak potency.
All herbs are handled promptly, processed either into extracts or carefully dried under optimum conditions.
We process everything in accordance with the meticulous USDA Certified Organic and Demeter Certified Biodynamic® standards.
Laboratory testing takes place during all stages of processing to ensure purity and safety, every step of the way.
If we can't grow it, we responsibly source from trusted suppliers.
Growing and consuming non-GMO, certified organic and biodynamic herbal medicine makes sense on so many levels. It’s better for your body and the planet.
We strive to grow all our “raw” plant materials ourselves. However, that’s easier said than done, as many medicinal plants will only grow and thrive in their native environment. So, what we can’t grow in Oregon, we responsibly source from trusted organic suppliers and wild-crafters from all around the world.
Ancient practices with modern science.
Our team of skilled formulators use their extensive knowledge of the art and science of herbalism to develop the safest and most effective herbal products. The therapeutic activity of each herb is extensively researched, and sometimes combined with complimentary ingredients for maximum benefit.
In partnership with local naturopaths and universities, we study, test and experiment to create products featuring health-related claims that are scientifically validated.
Our partners in the lab.
We’ve enjoyed working with academic institutions in our community, such as National University of Natural Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University and Santa Clara University, on specified scientific studies and research. Expanding and sharing our technical knowledge about the medicinal properties of herbs with the science community is an important part of our mission.
The Passiflora Project
Dr. Siegward Elsas at Oregon Health & Science University’s Epilepsy Center conducted a study to test the safety and effectiveness of using Passionflower extract. Dr. Elsas collaborated with our research department; Oregon's Wild Harvest donated organic Passionflower extract and provided manufacturing expertise to assist in his project. The work has been published in the following journal:
Phytomedicine. 2010 Apr 9.
Passiflora incarnata L. (Passionflower) extracts elicit GABA currents in hippocampal neurons in vitro, and show anxiogenic and anticonvulsant
effects in vivo, varying with extraction method.
Elsas SM, Rossi DJ, Raber J, White G, Seeley CA, Gregory WL, Mohr C, Pfankuch T, Soumyanath A.
Using Molecular Phylogenetics to Authenticate the Active Fungal Ingredient used in Herbal Supplements
Oregon’s Wild Harvest research team, in partnership with a University of Santa Clara Biology student, designed a molecular phylogenetic analysis for species authentication of a commonly used fungal supplement using PCR methodologies. Our preliminary data suggests a successful and cost-effective method for DNA-based species authentication that could be used in the herbal supplement industry for other fungal and plant species that are difficult to identify.
Three Common Herbs Effective in Boosting Key Lymphocytes
In 2006, Oregon’s Wild Harvest participated in a study, The Effect of Echinacea purpurea, Astragalus membranaceus, and Glycyrrhiza glabra on Immune Cell Activation and Proliferation in Humans.
