Anxiety
Bearberry recommended
Release and Relax Roll On
100% Organic
The Release and Relax Roll On is designed to help you unwind, let go, and relax. This formula provides a soothing sedative oil blend with essential oils specifically for calming nerves.
To use simply roll on. The best locations for application are the temples, behind the earlobes, neck, inside of wrists and arms, and the arch area of the foot.
Ingredients: Sweet Almond Oil with Essential Oils of Lavender, Myrtle, Spearmint, Clary Sage, Lemon, Frankincense, and Marjoram.
Anxiety Tincture
Ingredients: Organic Herbs including St. Johns Wort, Skullcap and passion flower. Extracted using distilled Ethyl Alcohol (40-60% by volume).
Adults take 20-30 drops of extract in a small amount of water or juice 3 times daily between meals.
Warnings
Shake well before using. Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take medications, please consult with your doctor before use.
Keep away from children. Consult your health care professional before use.
The information presented herein by Bearberry Essentials is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own healthcare provider.
Muscle Relaxing Infusion
$3.00 for 10 individual tea bags
Back pain is one of the most common reasons to see a doctor, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. In a large number of cases, back pain is caused by overly tense muscles, which can seize up or go through periods of painful spasms. Bearberry has blended a special therapeutic tea just for muscle tension and pain. Using Crampbark, the premier herbal antispasmodic Bearberry blended a tea of herbs used around the world to relax muscles. Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Motherwort, and Valerian are blended with Crampbark to achieve this special blend.
Not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner.
Caution is advised during use of barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and other sedative drugs, as valerian has the potential to increase the effects of some sedatives.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Information provided is based on historical and traditional use of herbs and is for educational purposes only
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Stress Buster
$3.00 for 10 individual tea bags
What a Day! In today’s world many of us find ourselves having too many of those “days” and come home stressed. This leads to poor sleep and another “What a day”. This Herbal tea combines Chamomile, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Peppermint, Sage and Skullcap into a stress busting formula to help you relax. It is just what you need after one of those Long Days.
Persons with allergies to other members of the Asteraceae family (such as feverfew, chamomile, calendula or Echinacea species) should exercise caution, as allergic cross-reactivity to Asteraceae plants is common.
Do not use if you are pregnant unless your healthcare professional has been consulted.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Information provided is based on historical and traditional use of herbs and is for educational purposes only
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
herbal infusions
Cabin Fever Cure (SAD)
$3.00 for 10 individual tea bags
Seasonal Affective Disorder or “Cabin Fever” as some call it can be a serious and lead to depression. If you're like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody. The remedy is exercise, as much sun as possible and a warm cup of tea. Based on Hundreds of years of Herbal tradition, this special blend of Ginkgo, Mellissa, Oat tops, Spearmint and St, John’s Wort lifts the mood and refreshes both mind and body.
Use in persons with coagulation disorders should be under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner.
Not to be used during phototherapy. May decrease the blood levels of certain orally administered drugs. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before taking with medications.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Information provided is based on historical and traditional use of herbs and is for educational purposes only
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
essential oils
Clary Sage Essential Oil
15 ml (1/2 Ounce)
30 ml (1 Ounce)
100% Pure Organic Clary Sage Essential Oil
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Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) is native to the Mediterranean and to Northern Africa. Clary Sage oil is known to have many benefits and the scent is often used in perfumes. However, it is capable of much more than just adding a pleasant aroma. The Clary Sage offers euphoric sensations, increasing joy, confidence, and even sexual drive while combating stress and depression.
Patchouli Essential Oil
100% Pure Organic Patchouli Essential Oil
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Often associated with the hippies and the 1960s, the fragrance of Patchouli Essential Oil is rich, earthy and grounding. The insecticidal and insect repellent properties of this oil have been known for many years, particularly as it was used in the protection of clothes and fabrics from insects. The medicinal attributes of Patchouli Essential Oil can be attributed to its properties as an antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicide, insecticide, sedative and tonic substance.
Cedarwood Essential Oil
Cedrus atlantica
This Frankincense Oil is Oranic, QAI and Kosher Certified
1 ounces (30 ml)
.5 ounce (15 ml)
Cedarwood is a pyramid-shaped majestic evergreen tree, which grows up to 131 ft. high. The wood itself is hard and strongly aromatic because of the essential oil it contains, which is obtained by steam distillation. Originating in the Atlas Mountains in North Africa, linen chests were frequently crafted from Cedar. The ancient Egyptians prized the oil, mostly for embalming purposes, but also for cosmetics and perfumery, and Solomon's Temple was built with Cedar Wood. Today, closet liners and accessories are frequently crafted from Cedar, and the oil is currently used in commercial soaps, cosmetics and perfumes, especially men's colognes.
The components found in cedarwood oil include cedrine, cedrol, and thujopsene. These may have the following properties:antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, diuretic, insecticidal
and antifungal. Cedarwood Essential oil is excellent for the anxiety issues, the skin, and insomnia.
Origin: Morocco
Processing Method: Steam Distilled
Description / Color / Consistency: A thin, golden yellow to orange or brown liquid.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: A middle note of strong aroma, Cedarwood Atlas Oil has a woody, sweet, scent that is sharper than Virginian Cedarwood, and slightly reminiscent of mothballs.
Blends With: Rosewood, Bergamot, Cypress, Cassia, Jasmine, Juniper, Neroli, Labdanum, Frankincense, Clary Sage, Vetiver, Rosemary, Ylang-ylang.
Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
Storage: It is recommended that oils packaged in metal containers (for safe shipping), be transferred into dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.
All New Bearberry Essential essential oils are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individuals who are pregnant, under a physicians care or with existing medical conditions should not use this product without consulting with their health care provider.
Lemon Essential Oil
15 ml (1/2 Ounce)
30 ml (1 Ounce)
100% Pure Organic Lemon Essential Oil
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The health benefits of Lemon oil can be attributed to its stimulating, calming, carminative, anti-infection, astringent, detoxifying, antiseptic, disinfectant, sleep inducing, and antifungal properties.
Lavender Essential Oil
15 ml (1/2 Ounce)
30 ml (1 Ounce)
100% Pure Organic Lavender Essential Oil
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Lavender (lavandula angustifolia) is the most versatile of all essential oils but is most commonly known for its relaxing effects on the body. The benefits of Lavender essential oil include its ability to eliminate nervous tension, relieve pain, disinfect the scalp and skin, enhance blood circulation, and treat respiratory problems.
Vanilla Essential Oil
Frankincense Essential Oil
This Frankincense Oil is QAI Certified and Kosher Certified
1 ounces (30 ml)
.5 Ounce (15 ml)
Frankincense originates from a small scraggly but hardy tree indigenous to the Middle East, which is small with abundant pinnacle leaves and white or pale pink flowers. The resin begins as a fragrant sticky milky-white liquid that flows from the trunk of the tree when cut. The dried tears are collected, and the resin is then distilled, producing the precious oil. The resin is known as olibanum, derived from the Arabic al-lubÄn or 'that which results from milking', referring to the milky sap. It is used as incense, and has been traded for 5,000 years. Widely used in ancient Egypt, it was one of the ingredients used in the holy oil described in the Talmud. Frankincense was brought back to Europe by Frankish Crusaders (Frank-incense), and the oil is still highly prized today in the medicinal and perfumery industries.
Plant Part: Resin
Origin: India
Processing Method: Steam Distilled
Description / Color / Consistency: A thin, colorless to pale yellow liquid.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: A base note with a medium aroma, Frankincense Essential Oil has a warm and spicy, woody odour that is haunting.
Blends With: Basil, Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon Bark, Clary Sage, Coriander, Geranium, Ginger, Myrrh and Vanilla.
Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
Storage: It is recommended that oils packaged in metal containers (for safe shipping), be transferred into dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.
All New Bearberry Essential essential oils are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individuals who are pregnant, under a physicians care or with existing medical conditions should not use this product without consulting with their health care provider.
Vetiver Essential Oil
Certified Organic
1 ounces (30 ml)
.5 ounce (15 ml)
Vetiver Essential Oil is distilled from the roots of a grass used in India and Sri Lanka for the creation of woven matting. It is used in and aromatherapy and massage therapy, in skin-care products, and as a base note in perfumery. The word vetiver comes from the Tamil word that means 'hatcheted up', a description of the way in which the roots are collected. This essential oil has a wonderful effect on the mind and body and is useful to dispel irritability, anger and hysteria, while having a balancing effect on the hormonal system and is a great boon for the skin.
Origin: Indonesia
Processing Method: Steam distilled
Description / Color / Consistency: Has a medium consistency, and is a brown to reddish brown liquid.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: A base note with a strong aroma, has an earthy, woody scent characteristic of oils derived from roots, with a rich note that is popular in products designed for men.
Blends With: Cedarwood, Chamomile, Frankincense, Ginger, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Vanilla, and Ylang-ylang.
Cautions: Dilute before use; May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
All New Bearberry Essential essential oils are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individuals who are pregnant, under a physicians care or with existing medical conditions should not use this product without consulting with their health care provider.
Bergamot Essential Oil
Citrus bergamia
This Organic Oil is NOP Certified. The National Organic Program develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards for organic agricultural products. The QAI also accredits the certifying agents (foreign and domestic) who inspect organic production and handling operations to certify that they meet USDA standards.
Kosher Certified
1 ounces (30 ml)
.5 ounce (15 ml)
The Bergamot tree can grow up to four meters high, with star-shaped flowers, and smooth leaves, bearing citrus fruit resembling a cross between an orange and a grapefruit but in a pear-shape. The fruit ripens from green to yellow. The Bergamot tree can grow up to four meters high, with star-shaped flowers, and smooth leaves, bearing citrus fruit resembling a cross between an orange and a grapefruit, but in a pear shape. The fruit ripens from green to yellow. The name Bergamot is derived from the city Bergamo in Lombardy where the oil was first sold.
Origin: Italy
Processing Method: Cold Pressed
Description / Color / Consistency: A thin, light yellowish green to yellowish brown liquid.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: The aroma is basically citrus, yet fruity and sweet with a warm spicy floral quality, and is reminiscent of Neroli, giving a middle note of medium strength.
Blends With: Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Mandarin, Nutmeg, Orange, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ylang-ylang.
Cautions: Organic Bergamot Essential Oil has phototoxic properties and exposure to the sun must be avoided after application to the skin. Due to the presence of bergaptene in this oil, please consult a physician prior to using it. Dilute well before use; May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
All Bearberry Essential essential oils are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individuals who are pregnant, under a physicians care or with existing medical conditions should not use this product without consulting with their health care provider.
tinctures
herbs
Hops
Humulus lupulus
Also known as Common Hop
History: Hops is close relative to the Marijuana plant, providing many of the some medicinal benefits. Native Americans knew of the medicinal value and used Hops as a sedative; however, many European rulers did not condone its use as it had a melancholy effect on people . Another common , though more recent, use of Hops is in making Beer.
Modern Uses: improve appetite and digestion, insomnia, nervousness, stress relief,
The Commission E approved the internal use of hops for mood disturbances such as restlessness and anxiety as well as sleep disturbances.
The British Herbal Compendium indicated its use for excitability, restlessness, disorders of sleep, and lack of appetite. ESCOP indicates its use for tenseness, restlessness, and difficulty in falling asleep. The German Standard License for hops tea infusion indicates its use for disturbed states such as restlessness and disorders of sleep.
Active Ingredients: lupulin, bitters, tannin, sesquiterpene Humulene, Lupamaric acid, Humulone, Lupamaric acid, Lupulinic acid.
Actions: tonic, nervine, diuretic and anodyne properties sedative and soporific effects stomachic
Complementary Herbs: Valerian, Passion Flower
Passion Flower
Passiflora incarnate
Also known as Apricot Vine, Maypop, Passion Vine, Purple Passionflower, and Wild Passionflower
History: Passion Flower is native to the Americas and grows in throughout the southeastern United States. Early American explorers named the flower after the passion of Christ, claiming that the unique flowers displayed signs of Christ’s crucifixion. The plant has small, berry-like fruit called granadilla or water lemons, which were used by Native Americans as a food source. In fact, Captain John Smith recorded in 1612 that natives farmed Passion Flower for its fruit. Passionflower is also a powerful medicinal herb. The Houma, Cherokee and other Native American tribes used Passion Flower to reduce inflammation and correct liver problems. The plant was also used, and is still used, as a sedative to calm nerves.
Modern Uses: fever, insomnia, gastrointestinal (GI) upset, anxiety, nervousness, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and relieving symptoms related to narcotic drug withdrawal, seizures, hysteria, asthma, symptoms of menopause, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, and pain relief.
The Commission E approved the internal use of passionflower for nervous restlessness.
The British Herbal Compendium indicates its use for sleep disorders, restlessness, nervous stress, and anxiety. Other uses include neuralgia and nervous tachycardia (Bradley, 1992). The German Standard License for passionflower tea indicates its use for nervous restlessness, mild disorders of sleeplessness, and gastrointestinal disorders of nervous origin. It is frequently used in combination with valerian and other sedative plants. ESCOP indicates its use for tenseness, restlessness, and irritability with difficulty in falling asleep.
Active Ingredients: Passiflorine
Actions: Sedative, hypnotic, anti-spasmodic, nervine,, anodyne
Complementary Herbs: Valerian, Hops, Jamaican Dogwood
Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
Also known as Sweet Balm, Balm Mint, Bee Balm, and Blue Balm
History: Lemon Balm is a perennial herb from the mint family. The leaves, which release a minty-lemony aroma when touched, have been used as a flavoring for food, as well as, a remedy for cuts, fevers, heart conditions, and depression for over 2,000 years. In fact, it was so highly regarded in the middle ages that Emperor Charlemagne required it to be planted in the gardens of all Christian Monasteries. Today it is used as a calming herb to reduce anxiety.
Modern Uses: The Commission E approved the internal use of lemon balm for nervous sleeping disorders and functional gastrointestinal complaints.
ESCOP lists its internal use for tenseness, restlessness, irritability, and symptomatic treatment of digestive disorders, such as minor spasms; externally, for herpes labialis (cold sores). The German Standard License for lemon balm tea approves it for nervous disorders of sleep and of the gastrointestinal tract, and to stimulate the appetite.
Active Ingredients: rosmarinic acid, caffeic acids, chlorogenic acid, metrilic acid, tannins, luteolin
Actions: anodyne, antibacterial, antihistamine, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, calmative, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue, lactogogue, nervine, sedative, stomachic, sudorific
Complementary Herbs: Hops, Chamomile, Meadowsweet, Lavender, Lime Blossom
Lavender Flower
Lavandulae spp.
Also Known as Common Lavender, English Lavender, French Lavender, Garden Lavender, Spanish Lavender, Spike Lavender, True Lavender
History: Lavender is well-known for its aromatic qualities. In fact, It was originally used by the Egyptians as a perfume. Later the Romans used Lavender oil and flowers to scent their baths. In more modern times, lavender water was used to recover from being faint, head pains, and for easing tension. Today, Lavender continues to be a popular sent and its flowers are often used in soaps.
Modern Uses: Lavender is used for Internally for Mood disturbances such as restlessness or insomnia, functional abdominal complaints (nervous stomach irritations, Roehmheld syndrome, meteorism, nervous intestinal discomfort). Externally lavender is used in bath therapies for the treatment of functional circulatory disorders.
California Poppy
Eschscholzia californica
Also known as Poppy California, Yellow Poppy
History: The California Poppy is a bright orange and yellow colored wild flower native to the California coast. The flower was widely used by the local Native Americans as a medicinal plant. Indians would use the flower as a sedative, painkiller, and a remedy for insomnia, sores, and ulcers.
Modern Use: Today it is recognized for its use for insomnia, anxiety and stress relief.
Holy Basil Leaf
Ocimum tenuiflorum (Rama)
Ocimum sanctum (Krishna),
Ocimum gratissimum (Vana)
Also known as Green Holy Basil, Hot Basil, Indian Basil, Kala Tulsi, Kemangen, Krishna Tulasi, Krishna Tulsi, Manjari, Ocimum sanctum, Ocimum tenuiflorum, Rama Tulsi, Red Holy Basil, Sacred Basil, Sacred Purple Basil, Shyama Tulsi, Sri Tulasi, Suvasa Tulasi, Tulasi, Tulsi, Tulsi Patra.
History: Considered a Sacred plant in India, old world medicinal practices such as in Ayurveda, Greek, Roman, and Siddha used Holy Basil to counteract stress and anxiety. It is considered an adaptogen since it does not affect mood but instead affect functions of the body.
Modern Use: Tulsi stimulates the immune system, reduces mucous in the lungs and nasal passages, warms the body and induces sweating, and has the added benefit of antimicrobial properties, making it a very effective ally in times of cool, damp sickness. Its diaphoretic properties are sought especially in cases of malarial fever in the form of a root decoction. Tulsi, as many diaphoretics, is also used commonly as a response to skin disease and itch. It helps here by reducing histamine activity. It is similarly beneficial in soothing asthmatic reactions.
Perhaps its most common use, tulsi is fantastic for soothing the nervous system. Because of its high flavonoid content, it is beneficial as a healing agent to bodies that have undergone chronic stress. In animal studies, these anti-stress effects manifest as balancing cortisol levels and normalizing the size of the adrenal glands. As a stress tonic,
Warning:
Holy Basil Leaf, Rama & Krishna (Ocimum tenuiflorum/Ocimum sanctum): Holy Basil may modify glucose regulation.
Holy Basil Leaf, Vana (Ocimum gratissimum): Not to be used during pregnancy.
Vervain
Verbena officinalis
Also known as Blue Vervain, Common Verbena, Common Vervain, Enchanter's Plant, European Vervain, Herb of Grace, Herb of the Cross, Pigeon's Grass, Pigeonweed, Simpler's Joy, Turkey Grass
History: There is nothing overwhelmingly unique about the appearance of Vervain. However, the plant has been used for centuries as a medicinal herb and was even used as ritual plant in Roman temples and homes and as an ingredient in charms, spells, and potions. Over the years Vervain has been used as a remedy for snake and insect bites, diarrhea, bleeding colds, fevers, and skin disorders.
Medicinal actions: Parasympathomimetic, anti-spasmodic, mild analgesic, nervous system tonic, bitter, emmenagogue.
Medicinal use: A digestive tonic that increases secretion of saliva, HCl, pancreatic enzymes, increased bile secretion and gall bladder contractility, and increased intestinal motility. Verbena is a mild choleretic and hepatic stimulant. It is useful in irritated, depressed states. It will tone and strengthen the whole nervous system while relaxing any tension or stress. It can be used to ease depression and melancholia, especially when this follows illness such as influenza.
Valarian Root
Valeriana officinalis
$3.94 per Ounce
History: Valerian Root has been used medicinally for over 2000 years in both Europe and Asia as a sedative and cure for insomnia. Pedanius Dioscorides, a Greek physician, described the healing abilities of the root as early as 40 AD; while Hippocrates, the Greek physician who is known as the father of modern medicine, prescribed Valerian Root to Alexander the Great. Valerian Root eventually came to North American as a transplant and has since been used by many Native American Indian tribes. The Blackfoot Indians used Valerian to treat stomach problems, and the Hompson Indians of western Canada used it to treat cuts and wounds.
Modern Use: The Commission E approved the internal use of valerian for restlessness and sleeping disorders based on nervous conditions. Valerian has been reported to relieve pain, reduce spasms, and stimulate appetite.
The World Health Organization notes the following uses for valerian that are supported by clinical data: mild sedative and sleep-promoting agent, often used as a milder alternative or a possible substitute for stronger synthetic sedatives, e.g., benzodiazepines, in the treatment of states of nervous excitation and anxiety-induced sleep disturbances.
Uses: relief of tension, insomnia, cramps, depression
Active Ingredients: valerianic acid, isovlerianic acid borneol, pinene, camphene, volatile alkaloids
Actions: sedative, hypnotic, anti-spasmodic, hypotensive, carminative, aromatic, nervine
Complementary Herbs: Skullcap, Passion Flower, Hops, Cramp Bark
Lime Leaf & Flower
Also known as Linden leaf and flower
$3.50 per ounce
The Linden tree is found in both Europe and North America. There are many folktales concerning linden across Europe. One of the most radical is of Celtic origin that states that if you sit under the linden tree you will be cured of epilepsy. In Roman and German folklore, the linden tree is seen as the "tree of lovers", and Polish folklore tells that the wood is good protection against both the evil eye and lightning. Linden blossom have been used to make a variety of items including herbal teas and a base for perfumes, as well as being known for producing tiny aromatic flowers that attract many bees that in turn produce a wonderful honey.
Linden leaf and flower has a calming effect on the body and has been used for colds, stuffy nose, sore throat, breathing problems (bronchitis), headaches, fever, and to make it easier to bring up phlegm by coughing (as an expectorant). It is also used for rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure, excessive bleeding (hemorrhage), nervous tension, trouble sleeping (insomnia), problems with bladder control (incontinence), and muscle spasms. Linden leaf is also used to cause sweating and increase urine production.