There's a New Buzz at the Oregon's Wild Harvest!
We have ten very active bee hives on
the farm, and hope to add ten more hives in the coming months. The
bees have been very busy working the hills and the mountains
surrounding the farm.
The location of the hives, being nestled in
the foothills like they are, has been an advantage in terms of
helping ensure that the honey the bees create is organic. When bees
can easily travel much further, venturing out to non-organic farms
for example, the result, of course, is non-organic honey. It is
actually very difficult to evaluate whether honey is truly organic or
not, but we believe the bees' location at OWH helps us to be about
as certain as we can be. We expect to have about 400 gallons of
organic honey this summer!
The other big buzz at Oregon's Wild
Harvest is the imminent certification of our being a biodynamic farm.
In June of 2009, the Demeter organization will provide OWH with its
coveted seal of certification. The biodynamic certification has been a
two-year process, and one which we believe has already made an amazing
difference in the already healthy and robust plants the farm has
produced. The biodynamic practices have resulted in stronger plants,
and more of them!
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April 2009
Aller-Aid with Quercetin 90ct.
Cinnamon, Organic 60ct.
Hawthorn, Organic 60ct.
Milk Thistle Dandelion 90ct.
Milk Thistle, Organic 90ct.
Nettle (Freeze-dried),
Organic 90ct.
Additional information>
May 2009
Aller-Aid with Quercetin 90ct.
Cordyceps (Freeze-dried),
Organic 60ct.
Green Tea, Organic 90ct.
Milk Thistle Dandelion,
Organic 1oz.
Milk Thistle Dandelion 90ct.
Nettle (Freeze-dried),
Organic 90ct.
Wormwood, Organic 90ct.
Additional information>
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Welcome to Our Newsletter!
April 2009
Welcome to The Herb Patch -- the official newsletter of Oregon's Wild
Harvest. This is the 9th publication of The Herb Patch.
If there's a topic you'd like to see us cover, please let us know. This
newsletter is for you, our customer. Drop us a line with a comment,
idea, or question at questions@owharvest.com.
To your good health,
Randy Buresh
Founder, Oregon's Wild Harvest |
For Your Health
A Holistic Approach to Allergies
Haaaaa-chooo! The nose knows. Spring has arrived. If you're finding
yourself sneezing multiple times a minute, with eyes watering, or a
chronically scratchy throat, you're not alone. According to the Academy
of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Allergic rhinitis affects 20% of
adults and 40% of children.
Allergic disease is the fifth leading
chronic disease among people of all ages, and the third most chronic
condition among children. A recent nation-wide survey discovered that
more than half (54.6%) of all U.S. citizens test positive to one or
more allergens (AAAI). Allergic rhinitis and asthma are the two leading
causes of absenteeism due to chronic illness, resulting in an average
of four days of work missed per year per affected employee.
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Biodynamic Farming at Oregon's Wild Harvest
For the past two years, Oregon's Wild
Harvest has been transitioning to becoming a certified biodynamic
farm. In June of 2009, the farm will be not only certified organic,
but certified biodynamic as well.
Biodynamic farming is founded on the
belief that the farm is an organism unto itself, and is capable of
meeting its own needs. The guiding principle is that the key to good
health-of people and of the planet-is total sustainability in
agriculture. Nutrient-rich soil is the foundation of this
sustainability and superlative quality plant material. It is not
possible to grow nutrient-rich produce from nutrient-deficient soil.
The nutrients, like everything else needed to sustain the plants,
come from the farm itself. The sustainability of the biodynamic farm
helps reduce the carbon footprint of the operation, with decreased
use of fossil fuels for shipping of elements typically used on other
farms.
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Herbs of the Month
Aller-Aid with Quercetin
 Quercetin is a flavonoid that is found in a wide variety of
vegetables and herbs such as tea, broccoli, red apples and onions.
Preliminary research suggests that Quercetin inhibits the production of histamines in the body. Studies show that the efficacy of Quercetin is boosted when combined with Vitamin C, which also modulates histamine levels.
N-acetyl Cysteine
(NAC) is a natural amino acid derivative, which has the ability to
break down mucous. It increases the levels of the antioxidant,
glutathione to help normal cell function and liver function. Quercetin,
Vitamin C and NAC all possess antioxidant activity. Many researchers
are beginning to make a correlation between allergies, inflammation and
antioxidant status.
Nettle is a well-known traditional remedy. In a
recent double-blind study using freeze-dried Nettle leaf, researchers found that the herb relieved allergy symptoms in over half of the participating patients.
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 Milk Thistle, Organic
Milk Thistle has been used and extensively studied as an aid to healthy
liver function. Silymarin, although well-known, is but one of many
liver supporting substances found in the seed of milk thistle. Many
clinical studies have demonstrated that milk thistle provides potent antioxidant protection, against free radicals and other toxins that normally enter into the liver and cause damage to the liver cells.
More details>Cinnamon, OrganicAlso known as "true cinnamon", this species originates from Sri
Lanka and contains considerably higher levels of key essential oils
than are present in Chinese Cinnamon (AKA Cassia). This premium organic
spice shares similar clinical properties as Cassia, without the safety
concerns, because it is naturally much lower in coumarins.  Essential
Oils in Cinnamon Species. Cinnamaldehyde is a constituent that has been
studied in both plant species, but is higher in the true cinnamon. A
2006 study implied that it may be the cinnamaldehyde that is
responsible for the activity of Cinnamon. Both cinnamaldehyde and
eugenol are responsible for cinnamon's potent antioxidant abilities.
Eugenol is the same constituent found in cloves that accounts for it
having the highest Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) of all
food-borne substances. Therefore, true cinnamon is a superior
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Remedies & Recipes Using Bulk Herbs
Spring Cleaning!
As the sun filters in through the
smudged windows into my house, I think about spring cleaning. Just
like our houses, our bodies could definitely do with some cleansing
as we emerge from months of semi-hibernation and prepare for a more
active time of the year. Here are some ideas of how to use bulk
herbs in home-made remedies that will knock out those cobwebs!
Oregon's Wild Harvest offers a great variety of
bulk herbs in ¼ lb and 1lb bags.
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What's New?
Maca
By Dr. Nick Friedman, ND, DC
It is often cited that Maca was eaten by Inca imperial warriors before
battles. Their legendary strength was allegedly imparted by the
preparatory consumption of copious amounts of Maca, fueling formidable
warriors. After a city was conquered, the women had to be protected
from the Inca warriors, as they became ambitiously virile from eating
such quantities of Maca. This is, of course, an appealing endorsement
for the masculine angle of Maca's recent marketing campaign.
More details>
 Our Maca Products
Organic Maca root, 90ct Capsules
Organic Maca root powder, .25lb and 1lb Bags
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