Elephants Head, Pedicularis groenlandica Tincture
Elephants Head, Pedicularis groenlandica Tincture
Fresh, Wild Harvested Elephants Head Tincture, Pedicularis groenlandica 65% pure grain alcohol and distilled water.1;2
1 oz Bottle
I wild harvest Elephants head each year in the alpine meadows of the Cascade mountains. I have several patches I rotate harvesting in and only take enough for a 1/2 gallon tincture. I cut the top 5 inches of aerial growth when the flowers are 75% open. I tincture right away to preserve the fresh constituents. I chop the aerial growth and macerate in 65% pure grain alcohol for 6 weeks, then strain and store in a cool dark cupboard.
Pedicularis has many medicinal uses, I prefer to use it for as skeletal muscle relaxant, it doesn't deaden all the pain, but it relaxes the muscles so you don't need to use narcotic pain relievers. Many use it to help with sleep, arthritic pain and tension and exhaustion caused by adrenal burn out and high physical labor. Here is a great Monograph written by the Herbalist 7Song, for more info https://7song.com/pedicularis-lousewort-monograph-pedicularis-as-a-skeletal-muscle-relaxant/
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