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Who grows your biodynamic and organic herbs?

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Most of the biodynamic and organic herbs used by True Botanica are grown locally by Wisconsin farmers. We are also building a network with other farmers in the U.S. to help expand our line of items grown from these high quality plants. Part of our mission is to support these farmers to help establish a strong socially responsible and healing farming impulse.
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How are your herbs grown, are they biodynamic or organic?

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All of the herbs we use at True Botanica are of the highest quality and are chosen based on the most appropriate form for each product. Whenever possible we try to use organic or even better biodynamic plant material that comes from US farmers. For our herbal tinctures, the vast majority are biodynamically and organically grown by local farmers (see question below) and are then prepared via our proprietary Pentas™ process.
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How do I know if an ingredient is organic or biodynamic?

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To determine if an ingredient or product is biodynamic, simply look for the Demeter logo or "Certified Demeter/Biodynamic" in the ingredient list. Organic products are typically labeled as such, and carry the name/ logo of one of the organic certifying agents. Additionally, organic ingredients are labeled as "certified organic" in the ingredient list, and also carry the name/logo of the third-party certifier. Click for more details
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How do I find organic and/or biodynamic wines?

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We carry a variety of organic and biodynamic wines AND beers in Vintage Cellar. When in the store, look for a green price tag. But be sure to check with the employees for recent arrivals or short-term specials, because not all organic products may be marked with a green tag.
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What's the difference between organic and biodynamic?

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Biodynamic is a term that predates organic, and applies to farms that adhere to the anthroposophical principles of Rudolph Steiner. Biodynamic farms share principles with organic farms in that they do not permit chemical or GM additives, but go further in taking into account factors such as the influence of the moon and planets.
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Are your herbs organic?

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Our herbs are either organic, ETHICALLY wildcrafted by hand-selected harvesters, or selectively imported. We first use certified organic herbs when available. (We will begin using certified organic goldenseal in the fall of 1999).Our herbs are never fumigated or irradiated.
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All of our herbs are organically grown. They are "wildcrafted" and are grown in their natural state without any pesticide spraying whatsoever. They are the purest, most natural, form of the herb you can buy.
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What is the difference between organic and biodynamic?

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Dr.Hauschka Skin Care uses plant ingredients that are grown biodynamically, organically or have been ethically wild-harvested. Biodynamics is a more comprehensive and holistic form of organic agriculture. Biodynamic agriculture pioneered the scientific use of crop rotation, composting, integrated soil, crop and pest management and animal husbandry during the early part of the 20th century. These agricultural practices were later popularized by the organic movement.
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The flaxseed is organic, are the herbs also organic?

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The fillings for my pillows are all organic. The flaxseeds are purchased from a Wholesaler of Natural Foods located in Marin County (just north of San Francisco). Their sources are from both inside the US and South America and are certified organic. The chamomile and about half of the lavender come from mountainroseherbs.com. The spearmint and the other half of the lavender is grown in my garden.
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How do biodynamic farming practices exceed the USDA's National Organic Standards?

No animal rendered product can be used in the field and/or for animal feed supplement, for example, bone, blood, hoof and horn meal are prohibited as fertilizers. No adulteration can be used to enhance yield and size of plants; for example no plant hormones, such as gibberillic acid are used.
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How do biodynamic agricultural practices differ from organic farming practices?

Both practices strive to improve the soil health. Organic methods do not differentiate between compost of varying materials. The biodynamic farmer mixes carefully portioned amounts of raw materials to form compost according to specified formulae. The biodynamic practitioner's intent is to produce compost in such a way as to lose as few nutritional elements as possible, while incorporating various dynamic practices. Those Biodynamic practices include Biodynamic preparations and herbal remedies.
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What is the difference between "wild-crafted" and organic herbs?

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Generally wild-crafted herbs are grown and harvested in their natural habitat, while organic herbs are grown under controlled situations. Here at Penn Herb, the majority of our herbs are wild-crafted. Our suppliers assure us that the botanicals are free of chemical pesticides and are not irradiated.
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Where do Certified Organic Herbs come from?

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To be Certified Organic, herbs have to be grown on a farm that has been inspected, and soil samples proved to be chemical free. These inspections continue every year, with random checks as well, for three years, during which the farm is considered "under conversion". Only when the final inspection has been passed are the growers able to use the term Certified Organic for their herbs.
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Do you use organic herbs?

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No, we use what is called Wild Crafted herbs. Herbs that are not sprayed or irradiated. Organic is great, but supplies are costly and not always plentiful.
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No, for several reasons. The term organic is rather misleading in many cases. People tend to think of organic as being free of herbicides, pesticides, and other dangerous chemicals. Does an organic label really mean that the herb is free of these dangerous chemicals? Not necessarily. The biggest problem with this is that most organic farms irrigate with their crops with surface water. This water starts as rain and snow in the mountains, ands travels down past towns, cities, farms, freeways, etc.
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Does it matter if the herbs I take are organic?

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As an herbalist concerned about our environment, I strongly recommend that herbal consumers choose certified organically grown herbs. First, choosing organically cultivated herbs helps lessen over-harvesting of herbs in the wild. For example, Echinacea and Goldenseal, among other herbs, are facing extinction unless we start cultivating these plants. Second, certified organic farmers make sure they have crops year after year by not compromising their land for short-term gain.
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Where can I get the herbs ?

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Most quality herbal stores have them, at a reasonable price. And you can find my recommended herbal stores I am always using in my ebook. Don't worry. Please send me an email to mercury21@intergate.com and I will send you the download link page.
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What is Biodynamic Viticulture?

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Biodynamic viticulture is a system of managing a farm’s natural resources including certified organic growing practices to produce the highest quality fruit possible. Its goal is to create an individually unique ecosystem which is as self-sufficient as possible with respect to the cycle of substances it requires.
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What is a biodynamic wine?

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This is an 'ultra-organic' wine. A bio-dynamic vineyard works with the rhythms of the earth in accordance with the cycles of the moon. Domaine Leroy and Leflaive in Burgundy, Coul?e de Serrant in the Loire, and Chapoutier in the Rh?ne all practice biodynamic viticulture.
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HOW MUCH HAIR GROWS EACH YEAR?

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Different hair and different hair colors will grow at a different rate. In general at the rate of one inch per month hair will grow about one foot per year. At about 100,000 hairs per head, this would average well over 100,000 feet per year. The average life span of a single hair is about 4 years and it will grow at various rates depending on many factors including a normal resting stage calculated to be about 5 15% of total hair at any one time.
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Are there hormones in the herbs?

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No. Some herbs contain phyto-oestrogens (plant-steroids), but these are not the same as human hormones. Sometimes we may use a homeopathic called progesteronum to encourage the body to produce more progesterone, but this is only done on a case by case scenario if necessary. Your therapist will communicate with you and let you know if they feel this is appropriate. Because it is a homeopathic preparation this is thousands of times less concentrated than any synthetic medication you would take.
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What is biodynamic? cultivation?

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Biodynamic? and organic farming methods are similar to one another in that they both work to enhance the soil and cultivate plants that are free of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Biodynamic? cultivation, however, goes a step further-beyond organic. Homeopathic preparations are used to enhance the vitality of the plants. Each plant is harvested by hand at its peak, according to the season, time of day, and position of the planets in the universe.
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What is organic?

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Organic food production is based on a system of farming that maintains and replenishes soil fertility without the use of toxic pesticides and fertilizers. Organic foods are minimally processed without artificial ingredients, preservatives, or irradiation to maintain the integrity of the food. Conventional agricultural methods can cause water contamination.
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Our kitchen is organic right down to the fresh spices and oils. For example, we use only Rosie brand chicken, and non-farmed fish. We use only the highest quality ingredients because we have a serious grudge against pesticides and hormones and inhumane treatment of animals. Plus, it tastes a lot better. We even use earth-friendly cleaning and paper products and donate all our produce scraps to be turned into organic compost.
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Although ‘organic’ foods may be preferred for many of the same reasons that vegan foods are (animal welfare, environmental quality, and health), a food is usually considered vegan regardless of whether or not it is organic.
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Organic refers not only to the food itself, but also to how it is produced and processed. Organic food production is based on a system of farming that mimics natural ecosystems and maintains and replenishes the fertility and nutrients of the soil. Organic Production integrates cultural, biological and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance and conserve biodiversity.
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Organic is the way plants and/or foods are grown and processed. Organic refers to strict standards that ensure no synthetic chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, sewage sludge, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are used; and that animal welfare and the environment is respected. Click for more details
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