Herbs are some of the most powerful medicines know on earth, and are available without a prescription. These super medicines are one of nature's cures. As we move towards the millennium, people find themselves taking more responsibility for their own health. Herbs allow people to maintain and restore themselves to vibrant health, even in the face of serious or long-term illness. Herbs have been used to treat everything from arthritis to cancer, heart disease and obesity, asthma and ulcers. There have been an overwhelming number of satisfied users to discount the effectiveness of herbs.

Herbs have played a vital role in the development of humanity. References to herbal cures have been found in early hieroglyphic texts of the Egyptians and in the Vedas from India. Herbs contain many powerful ingredients that if used correctly can help the body to heal itself. Herbs are a wonderful natural alternative to many health issues.

An herb is any plant that can be used to season our food or for medicinal purposes. This includes trees, shrubs, flowers, vines and ferns. Regardless of their appearance, all herbs contain one or more active ingredient such as vitamins and minerals, enzymes and essential oils. Non-toxic by nature, herbs can be taken individually, or can be combined with other herbs. It is this non-toxic nature of herbs that make them safe and effective to use for a multitude of conditions.

Herbs are gentle remedies that have a mild, yet profound affect on the body. Unlike prescription medicines, which suppress symptoms, herbs work to restore balance to the body. Herbs work to tone the body's organs and glands, to supply the body with vitamins and nutrients and help the body to relieve itself of toxic accumulations. This makes the body strong and allows our natural internal healing processes to begin. They help us to ignite our own internal healing fires.

If you desire to utilize herbs for medicinal purposes, it is best to work with a qualified herbal practitioner. While herbs are in general safe and non-toxic, they are powerful remedies and should be treated as such. If you are currently on prescription medication, it is important that you consult with your primary health care physician before reducing or eliminating medications. I feel it is also important that you familiarize yourself with different herbal remedies and talk with your herbal practitioner so that a safe and effective program can be identified.

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Botanicals - Herbs

Our complete selection of Organic and Wildcrafted Dried Herbs & Compounds! Ministik's dried herbs originate from the best sources we can find. They are either certified organic, organically grown, or wildcrafted. They are never fumigated or irradiated, and they are never grown from genetically modified stock. Available in 227 gram (1/2 lb) & 454 gram (1 lb) packages. For bulk orders please email us for a quotation.

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Master Formulae

Spices

A selection of culinary herbs and spices to enhance your favorite recipes.

Potpourri

A selection of fragrant dried flowers and aromatic plant parts and fixatives to make your own potpourri. (More info & recipes)

Teas

A selection of herbal, green. black and Chinese teas.

Available in bags or loose pack.

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Tinctures and Extracts

Tincture (t): A cold extraction process using alcohol, vinegar & water. 40-60% alcohol. No refrigeration is needed. They have indefinite shelf life

Extracts (e): Herb medicinal properties are extracted using water with special low heat saturation process 6% alcohol - after opening refrigerate. Extracts in glycerine (e) (glyc): Are alcohol free.

Tincture/extract (TE): Processed as tincture, then an extract and then concentrated. 25-30 % alcohol . No refrigeration.

Aromatherapy Essential Oils

Aromatherapy is an aspect of herbal medicine that uses essential oils as a way to deliver the healing energy of plants into your body, mind, and spirit. Essential oils are distilled or expressed from plants. The powerful scents of natural essential oils can help you alter your mood and change your surroundings. Just as some odors can stimulate strong emotional and psychological reactions within us, other fragrances and odors can stimulate the immune system, the circulatory system and the nervous system in ways that can be measured and are of benefit.
 

Fragrant Oils

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FLORAL WATERS

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CARRIER & TOPICAL OILS

HAND MADE SOAP

Hand made soap made with 100% natural ingredients. A real treat for oneself. Designed to keep the skin soft and supple.
 

SOAP MAKING SUPPLIES

A selection of carrier & topical oils, melt & pour soap bases form natural sources and bar molds