Our Pedicularis tincture is created from fresh wild harvested Betony (Pedicularis densiflora) herb and organic cane alcohol. A skeletal muscle relaxant and nervine herb, Pedicularis has an affinity for shoulder and neck tension and muscular jolts and twitches, as well as what is often referred to as “idiopathic” pain. Pedicularis can also be used to reduce anxiety and to improve sleep. It can be used for tension headaches, TMJ, teeth grinding, extremely tight or sore muscles and chronic muscle spasms.

Pedicularis densiflora is an abundant spring herb of the lower montane coniferous forests in far Northern California. Pedicularis species are very unique in that they are facultative hemi-parasitic plants. Presented with the opportunity, Pedicularis will connect underground with and parasitize specific plants in its community, favoring woody shrubs and tree species. This allows them to glean water and minerals from the more extensive root systems of shrub and tree hosts. But since it is a facultative and not obligate parasite, Pedicularis does not rely on a host and can also survive on its own through photosynthesis. We offer a small amount of this unique, fresh, potent forest medicine each year from the wild stands we frequent.