NEW for 2012

For the first time in 6 years of dedicated service to thousands of customers, we must adjust prices to reflect dramatic increased costs of raw materials, shipping, and time/labor to create the special formulas.

GLUTEN-FREE!

By Spring 2012, all our products will be GLUTEN-FREE. As of January, only the Solomon's Seal Tincture is available as gluten-free.

Is Solomon's Seal
a Miracle Cure
or Magic Bullet?

Read this short commentary
by Dr. C. Forrest McDowell

HEALTH ISSUE
and/or INJURY

HOW SOLOMON'S SEAL MAY HELP

WHAT PRODUCT(S)
TO USE

Tendons & Ligaments

Issues related to: inflammation from repetitive stress or injury, including stretched, tight, loose, atrophied, torn, & overused.

Who suffers:
Athletes, runners, gardeners, musicians, laborers, etc. very often have complaints related to muscles, tendons and ligaments, and related joints. Tendonitis is one such result.

Other people suffer from extensive texting and other repetitive motion injuries related to hands and fingers, including so-called "Mommy Thumb".

• Tightens or loosens (as needed) tendons, ligaments and connective tissues
• Harmonizes, feeds, and lubricates tendons, ligaments, attachments and muscles

Solomon's Seal has the ability to "read" the body's connective tissues. In doing so, its properties adjust the tissue accordingly, i.e. tightening a ligament or tendon if it is determined to be too loose, or loosening it if too tight.
If a tear is determined, it rallies the body to restore the tissue to optimal use.
If more moisture or fluid is needed for that tissue it attempts to increase the amount.

May also be used before resorting to surgery or as an accompaniment to any surgical procedures (i.e. Solomon's Seal may help prevent the need for surgery or it may hasten recovery after surgery)

USEFUL BLOG ARTICLES  (click title to link)

• Healing Texting, Thumb & Repititive Stress Injuries (RSI) with Solomon's Seal, Part 1
• Healing Texting, Thumb & Repititive Stress Injuries (RSI) with Solomon's Seal, Part 2
• Treating Dance Injuries of the Foot & Ankle with Solomon's Seal
• Treating "Mommy Thumb" (De Quervain's Tendonitis) with Solomon's Seal
• Joint Pain & Injury — How Solomon's Seal May Help
  

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Muscles

Issues related to:
Sprains, strains, over-exertion, tears

Who suffers:
Sore, strained, overused and aching muscles are commonplace, resulting from many types of activities

• Strengthens and harmonizes entire muscular/skeletal system
• Reduces inflammation of muscles and related tissues as a result of injury or strain

Solomon's Seal contains substances that help knit muscle tears by reducing inflammation. It strives to lubricate these tissues to help flush toxins. It is an excellent alternative to over-the-counter pain relievers and topical cremes that have alcohol bases, including balms of a "icy-hot" nature.

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• Treating Low Back, Sacral Pain & Sciatica with Solomon's Seal
• Treating Dance Injuries of the Foot & Ankle with Solomon's Seal

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Bursitis

Issues related to:
Bursitis is a very common condition, often caused by a blunt force trauma or overuse that inflames the bursae in joint areas.

Who suffers:
Athletes and active people
Office workers (elbows and hands)
Workers regularly on their knees
Anyone who may bang their elbow, knee, hip or shoulder

• Reduces inflammation at the affected joint location
• Restores and regulates appropriate amount of synovial fluid in the bursae

Solomon's Seal is very effective in all conditions of bursitis and tendonitis (such as Tennis Elbow and the like). Bursitis is often treated with over-the-counter pain relievers that can affect and irritate the gastrointestinal tract. Solomon's seal, taken as a tincture, salve and liniment is an excellent alternative with no side effects.

USEFUL BLOG ARTICLES  (click title to link)

• Treating Bursitis with Solomon's Seal
• Treating Bursitis of the Elbow with Solomon's Seal
• Treating Bursitis of the Knee with Solomon's Seal

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Bones

Issues related to:
broken or crazed bones, bone spurs, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, crackling sounds in joints, bone stress injuries, joint inflammation, damaged soft connective tissues, arthritis, among others

Who suffers:
Any active person or athlete
Those with arthritis and its symptoms
The elderly, especially women

• Helps calcify and strengthen bones and decalcify unhealthy deposits
• Joins and seals broken bones
• Speeds recovery after surgery in case of broken bones, tendon or ligament damage, soft connective tissues, etc
• Helps the body to reabsorb bone spurs by correcting imbalances in the tensions of the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The unnatural pressure creates bony overgrowth into joint spaces and surrounding tissues
• Use before resorting to surgery or as an accompaniment to any surgical procedures (i.e. Solomon's Seal can help to prevent the need for surgery or hasten recovery after surgery)

Solomon's Seal is known to have what is called a "plasticity, or regeneration, effect." This means that in "reading" the injury to bones, it strives to return them to "as new" condition. Arthritis sufferers have found excellent relief, as have athletes and those who experience bone injuries.

USEFUL BLOG ARTICLES  (click title to link)

• Solomon's Seal: Healing & Regenerative Effects on Injuries
• Solomon's Seal: Increased Healing Benefits with 7 Key Herbs

Cortesia Solomon's Seal Tincture - Formula #1:
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Cortesia Acute & Chronic Injury Salve*
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Joints

Issues related to:
joint pain, cracking joints, inflamed connective tissues, stiffness, etc.

Who suffers:
Any person with joint issues experienced by assertive activity and sports
Those engaged in work or recreational activities of repetitive motions
Those with normal wear and tear associated with aging
Those with obesity or weight issues
People with diseases such as diabetes, osteoarthritis, etc.

• Helps produce more, or higher quality, synovial fluid to create less friction or grinding in joints
• Lubricates and strengthens connective tissues around joints (tendons & ligaments)
• Reduces inflammation in joints and surrounding connective tissues
• Increases joint flexibility

Solomon's Seal is excellent for dealing with all types of joint issues. It reduces inflammation and strives to add lubrication and synovial fluid to the joint areas.

USEFUL BLOG ARTICLES  (click title to link)

• Treating Low Back, Sacral Pain & Sciatica with Solomon's Seal
• Treating Dance Injuries of the Foot & Ankle with Solomon's Seal
• I am Overweight: How Can Solomon's Seal Help My Knee Problems?
• Joint Pain & Injury — How Solomon's Seal May Help
  

Cortesia Acute & Chronic Injury Salve*
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Cortesia Quick Relief Liniment*
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Wounds & Bruises

Issues related to:
bruises, skin ulcerations, burns, sores, irritations, swelling, congealed blood, among others

• Speeds healing of bruises from blows and falls
• Helps remove congealed blood and draw out infected material and dirt
• Aids in healing wounds and hemorrhoids
• Heals skin ulcerations, light burns, sores, or skin irritations that casuse itching or stinging (such as poison ivy)
• Reduces inflammation in cases with swelling and edema (swelling due to excess fluids)

When Solomon's Seal is formulated with other healing herbs into a salve, a synergistic effect is created to speed healing. We call our salves "workhorses" because their usefulness for external injuries is broad and effective.

Cortesia Acute & Chronic Injury Salve*
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Cartilage

Issues related to:
damaged cartilage
needed restortion of synovial fluid in joints

Who suffers:
Athletes & sports enthusiasts
People injured on the job or in accidents
The elderly
People with weight issues
People with diseases such as diabetes & osteoarthritis

• Helps rebuild cartilage, especially in combination with Horsetail tincture
• Helps the cartilage to regenerate through the adjusting of the connective tissue tensions on the joint
• Use before resorting to surgery or as an accompaniment to any surgical procedures (i.e. Solomon's Seal can help to prevent the need for surgery or hasten recovery after surgery)

Perhaps the greatest benefit Solomon's Seal provides in joints is the regulation of necessary synovial fluid that buffers the joint bones rubbing against each other because of absent or damaged cartilage. Researchers are at odds as to whether cartilage can optimally regenerate itself. However, Solomon's Seal appears to aid somewhat in this proces. Many people have found improved comfort and mobility using our tinctures and formulas.

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Tissue Repair

Issues related to:
All injuries that involve torn, damaged or inflamed tissues of the muscular-skeletal system
Connective tissues (tendons, ligaments, etc.)
Gastrointestinal issues & inflammation
Lung issues
Caritilage damage

Who suffers:
Athletes & sports enthusiasts
Musicians, gardeners, laborers, dancers, etc.
Those suffering from conditions related to aging & disease, such as arthritis
People on medications

• Produces a "plastic response" through its inherent ability to help injured or diseased tissues return to their original state and quality
• Supports reestablishment of tissue balance to correct old injuries and prevent new injuries
• Should new injuries occur, they will heal much faster if Solomon's Seal is present in the body tissues
• Is a valuable connective tissue anti-inflammatory and can help moderate symptoms caused by arthritis

Solomon's Seal is especially effective in regenerating tissue damage. It also strives to regulate moisture and lubrication of tissues to enhance and hasten healing. It promotes the secretion of synovial fluids to joint areas.

Solomon's Seal is constantly "reading" the body to determine how to help it heal itself. This "regeneration response" is what makes this herb so effective. Whether used alone, or in combination with other herbs to create a synergistic healing effect (as in the use of a tincture formula or salve), Solomon's Seal is an invaluable, potential alternative to costly prescription medications, surgery or radical treatments.

Cortesia Solomon's Seal Tincture - Formula #3:
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Female issues

Issues related to:
menstrual cramps & PMS, excessive bleeding, nervousness & tension, hot flashes and menopausal discomfort, urinary tract infections, bladder irritation, vaginitis, pelvic weakness, etc.

• Assists in easing many female issues such as leucorrhea (vaginal discharge), vaginitis
• pelvic weakness, prolapse
• painful menstruation & menstrual cramps (PMS)
• menopausal discomfort and hot flashes
• urinary tract infections and bladder irritation
• incontinence
• uterine or ovarian congestion

Historically, Solomon's Seal has long been used for women's issues. It is known to tune vaginal and uterine/ovarian systems, regulate necessary fluids to tissues, monitor and regulate blood flow, and lower blood pressure, as necessary.

It helps relieve symtoms of menstrual cramps and discomfort, and aids to restore suppresed menses. Overall, Solomon's Seal has a cooling and calming effect on nerves, tension, and the like.

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Stomach &
Gastrointestinal

Issues related to:
damaged tissues & walls, inflammation, irritation, ulceration, indigestion, heartburn, intestinal inflammation, chronic dysentery and diarrhea

Who suffers:
People on medications
Anyone with dietary issues associated with reactions to foods
Those regularly using over-the-counter pain relievers (NSAIDs)
People with ulcers
Travelers affected by viruses & bacteria in food, water, etc.

• The allantoin in Solomon's Seal acts as an anti-inflammatory that is good for inflammations of the stomach and bowels
• Soothes irritated or damaged tissues and reduces general inflammation.
• The mucilaginous qualities help to soothe and ease gastric irritation while feeding healthy bacteria in the intestines

When ingested as an herbal infusion (a tea, either hot or cold), Solomon's Seal has unique, quick-acting benefits. As a demulcent with strong mucilaginous (gelatinous) qualities, Solomon’s Seal tea is soothing and protective to the mucous membranes and other irritated or inflamed internal tissues of the body, especially the lungs, pancreatic system, and the gastrointestinal tract.

Solomon’s Seal is an excellent anti-inflammatory. It contains allantoin, which is important in the reduction of inflammation. The tea can be useful in lessening the severity of gastrointestinal conditions, including ulceration, indigestion, heartburn, irritated or inflamed digestive tract, and diarrhea, all of which can be caused in part by inflammation. It is beneficial for the entire digestive tract.

Solomon’s Seal is a mild diuretic and detoxifier. There is no question that tea makes you pee more, though not excessively so. It promotes the formation of urine by the kidney and may aid in flushing the body of toxins and excess water, and breaking down fat.

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• Solomon's Seal Tea: Healing Benefits

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About Tea Preparation

It is important to prepare your tea correctly. The Internet widely gives improper dosage amounts of 1 tsp per cup — this is not correct, and may cause a headache and upset stomach!
Use only 1/2 tsp per 6-10 ounces of water, hot or cold.

Our tea has no fillers and no caffeine. A hot cup of tea is mild, slightly nutty & sweet.

Optimal benefits of our tea are actually obtained when created as a cold drink sipped throughout the day.

Lungs

Issues related to:
fluid build-up & excessive mucous
dry cough
bronchitis
smoker's cough

Who suffers:
People with bronchitis
Those with the after-effects of pneumonia
Chronic smokers
People with colds or sinus infections

• Assists in expelling excessive fluids and mucous in lungs & throat
• Adds necessary moisture to dry coughs
• Assists in drying up sinus cavaties
• Gives relief to congestion and discomforts of colds & flus

Solomon's Seal is considered an expectorant. It has been used for centuries to treat pulmonary consumption, tuberculosis, bleeding of the lungs, dry cough (helping to produce and expel phlegm from the lungs) and generally to encourage the secretion of body fluids.

Especially useful for coughs & congestion, Solomon's Seal is "mucilaginous" — it can lubricate and soothe the throat and help loosen mucous in the lungs

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Heart

Issues related to:
heart health
high blood pressure

• Useful as a cardio-tonic with the potential for lowering high blood pressure
• Has a gentle regulating effect on the heart muscle
• Research at the U.S. National Institute of Health is presently determining effectiveness in heart health
• It is important to increase water intake when taking Solomon's Seal

Solomon’s Seal is known to have a mild regulating effect on the heart muscle because it contains small, safe amounts of the substance convallarin, a cardio glycoside. It can be safely used as a mild heart tonic, but if you are pregnant, have low blood pressure, or are on heart medication, it is not recommended that you use Solomon’s Seal without consulting your doctor.

Note: Customers have reported to us that they have been able to successfully stop or lessen the dosage of certain heart medications as a result of taking Solomon's Seal. We are not medical doctors or scientists and encourage consultation with a respected health professional for guidance

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Pain & Tension

Issues related to:
deep stress & tension
pain associated with injuries pain associated with joints & muscular/skeletal systems
discomfort from arthritis & rheumatism
pain associated with women's issues
headaches & migraines
inflammation of body tissues & systems

Who suffers:
Anyone with injuries or diseases
Women with urinary or menstrual issues
People with inflammation of body tissues & systems associated with injuries, aging, or diseases

• Calms, soothes and releases deep stress and tension assoicated with injuries
• Provides relief from the inflammation and pain of arthritis
• Regulates circulation problems in the body due to tension and stress
• Relieves discomfort associated with joints, tissues, muscles, headaches, burns, etc.
• Gives relief to women's issues

The calming and soothing effect of Solomon's Seal allows the body and mind to begin and continue any necessary healing. When mixed with the herb Agrimony, as a tincture, a synergistic effect is created that empowers the ability of both herbs to provide pain and tension relief.

As a tea, Solomon's Seal is cooling to mind and body. The mild, slightly nutty and sweet taste is very relaxing, and makes an excellent dessert tea.

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• 10 Surefire Ways to Increase Pain and Reduce Healing
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• How Flower Essences Enhance Physical and Emotional Healing

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Multiple Injuries

Issues related to:
chronic or long-standing injuries that heal slowly
multiple injuries associated with musicles, joints, bones, ligaments and/or tendons, & cartilage

• Lubricates, tightens or loosens (as needed) tendons, ligaments, attachments and joints damaged by repetitive stress, injury, or inflammation
• Rebuilds damaged cartilage and connective tissue
• Helps bones to set strongly and well
• Useful for symptoms of arthritis in hands, knees, ankles, shoulder's, neck, etc.
• Excellent for old injuries such as whiplash, strains, sports injuries, etc.
• May aid in straightening the spine or misaligned joints restricted in their movement
• Helpful in osteoporosis and bone recalcification
• Strengthens entire muscular-skeletal system
• Hastens post-surgery recovery, or may prevent surgery!

We have combined Solomon's Seal with 5 herbs used in several of our formulated tinctures. The result is a highly synergistic effect for healing and pain relief. The higher dosage amount of this all-in-one formula aids in the deep healing of complex or chronic injuries and discomforts. We often recommend its use in conjunction with straight Solomon's Seal, or one of the other formulated tinctures.

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• Solomon's Seal: Increasing Healing Benefits with 7 Key Herbs

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BEST-SELLING PRODUCT Because of required higher dosage, the 2 oz bottle size is best