{"title":"Cross-sell — Immune","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"chaga-mushroom-extract","title":"Chaga Mushroom Extract","description":"\u003cp\u003eChaga (\u003cem\u003eInonotus obliquus\u003c\/em\u003e) grows slowly on birch trees in cold country. People in Russia and Siberia have used it for centuries, brewed dark and drunk daily. It will not grow in Alabama, so this is one of the few things we sell that we did not harvest ourselves. We buy it wild-harvested and do the extraction here on our farm in Opp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is chaga traditionally used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaga is used as an everyday tonic rather than for any one purpose. In the folk traditions it came from, it was taken as a long-running daily drink, often brewed like coffee and shared through the winter. People use it the same way now, a dose in the morning as part of a routine. The flavor is earthy and mild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is chaga double extracted?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaga holds two kinds of compounds and they do not come out in the same solvent. Beta-glucans pull into hot water. Betulinic acid and the other triterpenoids from the birch bark need alcohol. We run both, hot water first and then alcohol, and combine the two. A single extraction leaves half the mushroom in the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do I take chaga extract?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake well before use. Take 1 to 2 dropperfuls in water, up to three times a day. Chaga is traditionally taken steadily rather than now and then, so most people add it to a morning cup and leave it there. The earthy flavor sits well in coffee, which is how it gets used around here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild-harvested chaga (\u003cem\u003eInonotus obliquus\u003c\/em\u003e), double extracted in alcohol and hot water. Fruiting body and sclerotium. No fillers and no mycelium grown on grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere does your chaga come from?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaga needs birch and cold winters, neither of which we have in south Alabama. We buy it wild-harvested from clean birch stands in the northern United States and Canada, from suppliers we have used for years. The double extraction happens in Opp, in small batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIs chaga safe to take every day?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a long history of daily use in traditional practice. One thing worth knowing before you make a habit of it: chaga is high in oxalates. Anyone who has had kidney stones should talk with their doctor before taking it daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We make no medical claims. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayim Farm","offers":[{"title":"1oz","offer_id":39403308417198,"sku":"MF0014A","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2oz","offer_id":39403308449966,"sku":"MF0015A","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/9469\/8595\/files\/chaga-mushroom-extract-6481334.jpg?v=1785252006"},{"product_id":"sweet-gum-ball-extract","title":"Sweet Gum Ball Extract","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet gum trees grow all over the South. Most folks know them only for the spiky brown balls that drop every fall and make a mess of the yard. What almost nobody knows is that those same balls hold one of the richest natural sources of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shikimic-acid\"\u003eshikimic acid\u003c\/a\u003e in North America. The same compound the pharmaceutical industry extracts from star anise grows wild right here in Alabama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe harvest the green sweet gum balls by hand from our land in Opp, Alabama, then slow-extract them in small batches. The result is a full-spectrum, whole-plant tincture. You get shikimic acid plus the full range of the tree's natural compounds, the way Southern and Native American herbalists have used it for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet gum has a long history of traditional use in Southern and Native American herbal medicine. Shikimic acid has been studied for decades and is used as a starting compound in the pharmaceutical industry. Our extract is a whole-plant herbal tincture, not a drug. Traditionally used as part of a wellness routine, especially through the colder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 1 to 2 dropperfuls (30 to 60 drops) in water up to three times daily as part of a wellness routine. Shake well before use. New to herbal tinctures? Start with a lower dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen sweet gum ball (\u003cem\u003eLiquidambar styraciflua\u003c\/em\u003e) extract in alcohol and distilled water. Hand-harvested from our land in southern Alabama. We add nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-width page-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is shikimic acid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShikimic acid is a natural plant compound found in sweet gum trees, star anise, and a few other plants. It has been studied for years as a natural plant compound of interest in the pharmaceutical industry. We bottle it in whole-plant form, not as an isolated chemical. We make no medical claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as Tamiflu?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Tamiflu is a lab-made drug built from a modified form of shikimic acid. Our extract is a whole-plant herbal tincture. It is not a drug, and we do not mean it as a stand-in for one. We make no medical claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere are the sweet gum balls harvested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom our land and the woods around us in southern Alabama. We pick them green and by hand. We work in small batches. We do not buy from outside suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy green sweet gum balls instead of dried?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShikimic acid runs highest in the green, unripe seed pods. Dried brown balls have lower concentrations. We pick at the green stage to get the most out of each ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1 oz is a good starting point for anyone new to this tincture. The 2 oz is the better value for ongoing use, roughly 5 to 6 weeks at twice-daily dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these statements FDA-evaluated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We make no medical claims. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sweet-gum-tree\"\u003eRead the full sweet gum tree story\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-is-shikimic-acid-and-where-does-it-come-from-naturally\"\u003elearn more about natural sources of shikimic acid\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayim Farm","offers":[{"title":"1oz","offer_id":29633775304803,"sku":"MF0023A","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2oz","offer_id":29633776844899,"sku":"MF0024A","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/9469\/8595\/files\/sweet-gum-ball-extract-8050113.png?v=1784920566"},{"product_id":"elderberry-syrup-kit","title":"Elderberry Syrup Kit, Farm-Direct DIY Wellness Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003eElderberry has been part of European folk practice for centuries and it is still one of the most-used traditional herbs in a home routine. Store-bought elderberry syrup runs expensive, usually carries more sugar than elderberry, and sits on a shelf for months before you buy it. Making it yourself takes about an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit has everything but the honey and the water. Instructions are in the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the elderberry syrup kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDried elderberries\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eSambucus nigra\u003c\/em\u003e), the base of the syrup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e), a long-standing partner to elderberry in home syrups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStar anise\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eIllicium verum\u003c\/em\u003e), whole pods, warm and a little licorice-sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole cloves\u003c\/strong\u003e, aromatic, a classic with elderberry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinnamon sticks\u003c\/strong\u003e for warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep-by-step instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e, in every kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou add raw honey, local if you can get it, and filtered water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do I make elderberry syrup?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut the whole contents of the bag in 3 cups of water. Bring it to a boil, drop it to a simmer, and leave it uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes until it reduces by about half. Cool it a little, mash the berries, strain through cheesecloth, then stir in 1 cup of raw honey. Keep it in a glass jar in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much syrup does one kit make?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne kit yields roughly 16 oz of finished elderberry syrup. At a tablespoon a day for an adult, that carries a family of four for several weeks. Traditional use is 1 tablespoon daily for adults and 1 teaspoon for children over 12 months. Never give honey, or anything containing honey, to a child under one year old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIs there anything I should know before I use it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few things. Echinacea comes from the same plant family as ragweed, daisies, and marigolds, so if those bother you, this kit is not for you. If you take medication that suppresses the immune system, talk with your provider before using it. Our star anise is \u003cem\u003eIllicium verum\u003c\/em\u003e, the culinary pod, and not Japanese star anise, which is a different plant and is not safe to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy make it yourself?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost and freshness. A commercial syrup is built to sit on a shelf, which means sugar and preservatives and a berry you cannot see. Made at home, you choose the honey, you skip the preservatives, and you know exactly how old it is because you made it Tuesday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCan I add other herbs to it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and people do. Rosehips and astragalus are the common traditional additions once you have the base down. If you want to work something else in, send us a note and we will tell you what we would do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere do the ingredients come from?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow elderberry on our farm in Opp, Alabama, and when our own harvest does not cover demand we buy from domestic growers we have used for years. Echinacea works the same way. We grow it here, but not in the quantity this kit takes, so the rest comes from growers we can name. Star anise, cloves, and cinnamon will not grow in Alabama, so we buy those whole and bag them here ourselves. We will not put anything in a kit that we would not use in our own kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We make no medical claims. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayim Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29633839104099,"sku":"MF0025A","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/9469\/8595\/files\/elderberry-syrup-kit-8312005.png?v=1771859828"},{"product_id":"red-reishi-mushroom-extract","title":"Red Reishi Mushroom Extract","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Reishi (\u003cem\u003eGanoderma lucidum\u003c\/em\u003e) has been called the mushroom of immortality in Chinese tradition for over two thousand years, which tells you more about how long people have valued it than about what it does. The mushroom we use is wild harvested, or it comes from growers we trust. We do the double extraction here in Opp, Alabama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere does your reishi come from?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur red reishi is wild harvested, and when we run short we buy from growers we know. We do not grow reishi here in Opp. What happens on our farm is the extraction, hot water first and then alcohol, in small batches. We would rather tell you exactly where the line between those two things falls than let a label blur it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is reishi traditionally used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReishi is treated as a tonic mushroom, taken steadily over long stretches rather than reached for in a moment. In the Chinese tradition it sits in the top rank of herbs, the ones taken daily by people who are not sick. It is bitter, it is woody, and it has been taken in the evening for a very long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is reishi double extracted?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReishi holds beta-glucans, which are water soluble, and triterpenoids including the ganoderic acids, which are not. Water alone will not pull the ganoderic acids out, and alcohol alone will not pull the beta-glucans. We run hot water first, then alcohol, and combine the two. A single extraction leaves half the mushroom behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do I take reishi extract?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake well. Take 1 to 2 dropperfuls of reishi extract in water, up to three times a day. Many people take it in the evening. It is a tonic by tradition, which means it is taken steadily over weeks rather than judged on a single dose. It is bitter, so most people put it in something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Reishi mushroom (\u003cem\u003eGanoderma lucidum\u003c\/em\u003e), double extracted in alcohol and hot water. Fruiting body. No fillers and no mycelium grown on grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFruiting body or mycelium?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruiting body, and it matters. A lot of mushroom products on the market are mycelium grown on grain, which means what you are buying is mostly grain starch with a little mushroom in it. We use the actual mushroom. If a label does not say fruiting body, there is usually a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We make no medical claims. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayim Farm","offers":[{"title":"1oz","offer_id":29634067923043,"sku":"MF0031A","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2oz","offer_id":29634067955811,"sku":"MF0032A","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/9469\/8595\/products\/IMG_4588-4-sw.JPG?v=1658145732"},{"product_id":"sinus-sniffle-tea","title":"Sniffle Season Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eA warm cup for the cold, damp, pollen-heavy stretches of the year. Herbs with a long history of traditional use for the head and the sinuses, blended and packed by hand at our farm in Opp, Alabama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in Sniffle Season Tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarshmallow Leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional soothing herb, mild and slightly sweet in the cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarrow Flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e An old field herb and a fixture of Western folk practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNettle Leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long reached for through pollen season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most-used herbs in Western herbalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeppermint Leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e Menthol, and the traditional herb for a clear head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHibiscus Calyx.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tart and deep red. It carries the cup and gives it its color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoringa Leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown on our own farm in Opp, Alabama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do I brew Sniffle Season Tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep 1 tablespoon in 8 oz of just-boiled water for 8 to 10 minutes, covered, so the volatile oils stay in the cup. Lean over it and breathe the steam while it sits, which is half of why you made it. Honey suits it. Drink 1 to 3 cups a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWas this tea called something else before?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is the same blend we sold as Sinus Support Tea. Same herbs, same small batches, same kitchen. We changed the name, not the recipe. If you have an older bag on the shelf, it is this tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA few things worth knowing before you brew it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarrow and echinacea both belong to the daisy family. If ragweed, chrysanthemums, or marigolds give you trouble, this blend may give you trouble too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNettle has a long traditional use as a diuretic. Ask your provider first if you take blood pressure or diuretic medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHibiscus can affect blood pressure. Same conversation if you are managing yours with medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEchinacea can interact with some prescription drugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription medication, talk to your healthcare provider before drinking this or any herbal tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the difference between this tea and Chest Tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/chest-tea\"\u003eChest Tea\u003c\/a\u003e is built around herbs traditionally used lower down, in the lungs and the chest. This one is built around herbs traditionally used higher up, in the head and the sinuses. Different jobs. Most people who keep one end up keeping both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDoes the blend ever change?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe blend in small batches and we do adjust the formula from time to time as we learn more and as what we can source changes. The list on this page is the current blend. The list printed on your bag is what is in your bag. If the two ever disagree, trust the bag and tell us so we can fix the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow many cups are in a package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly 10 to 15 cups, depending on how strong you brew it. You can get a second steep out of the leaves, a little milder, though most of the volatile oil comes out on the first pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere does this tea come from?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe blend and pack every bag by hand at our farm in Opp, Alabama. The moringa in it we grow ourselves. The rest of the herbs we buy from several suppliers and blend here. No fillers and no artificial flavoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow fast do you ship?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders that reach us before our mail pickup go out the same day. Anything after that ships the next business day. We pack and mail from the farm ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 2em 0 0.5em;\"\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetgrownalabama.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/9469\/8595\/files\/Sweet_Grownfinal.png?v=1778692922\" alt=\"Sweet Grown Alabama member farm, Mayim Farm\" style=\"max-width: 180px; height: auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555; margin-bottom: 2em;\"\u003eProud member of Sweet Grown Alabama\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We make no medical claims. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayim Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32291899277411,"sku":"MF0049A","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/9469\/8595\/files\/sniffle-season-tea-5342562.jpg?v=1785252006"},{"product_id":"sinus-support-capsules","title":"Sniffle Season Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree traditional herbs and a mineral clay, blended and hand-filled at our farm in Opp, Alabama. 60 capsules to a pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in Sniffle Season Capsules?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFenugreek.\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional herb used for centuries for clear breathing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThyme.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long used in herbal practice for the chest and the throat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOregon Grape Root.\u003c\/strong\u003e A source of berberine, and a traditional Western root.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBentonite Clay.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mineral clay with a long history of use in traditional preparations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capsule itself is a vegetarian capsule. We do not use gelatin shells here, so there is nothing from an animal in the pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do I take Sniffle Season Capsules?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 2 capsules daily with water and food. A pouch holds 60 capsules, which is a 30 day supply at that dose. Some people pair them with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sinus-sniffle-tea\"\u003eSniffle Season Tea\u003c\/a\u003e and run both through the seasons when they want them. Pay attention to how you feel and adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWas this called something else before?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. These were sold as Sinus Support Capsules. Same four ingredients, same hand-filling, same farm. We changed the name, not what is in the pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCapsules or tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are two different blends, not the same one in two forms. The tea is marshmallow leaf, yarrow, nettle, echinacea, peppermint, hibiscus, and our own moringa, and the steam coming off the cup is a real part of what it is for. The capsules are fenugreek, thyme, oregon grape root, and bentonite clay, and they go with you to a job site or a truck where there is no kettle. Plenty of people keep both and use them at different hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere are they made?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe fill every capsule by hand on our farm in Opp, Alabama. No contract manufacturers and no mystery ingredients. We have been growing and processing medicinal plants here since 2011. The herbs in this blend we buy from suppliers and fill here, so this is a made-at-our-farm product rather than a grown-on-our-farm one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow fast do you ship?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders that reach us before our mail pickup go out the same day. Anything after that ships the next business day. We pack and mail from the farm ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions? Email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@mayimfarm.com\"\u003einfo@mayimfarm.com\u003c\/a\u003e. We read every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We make no medical claims. 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We do the double extraction here in Opp, Alabama, in small batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere does your turkey tail come from?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur turkey tail is wild harvested, and when we run short we buy from growers we know. Turkey tail does grow in the hardwood around us, so some of what we run has never been far from here, but we are not going to tell you every bottle came off a log we walked to. What happens on our farm in Opp is the extraction, hot water first and then alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is turkey tail traditionally used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurkey tail is taken as a tonic mushroom, steadily and over long stretches, the way tonic mushrooms have always been taken. It has been drunk as a tea in East Asian tradition for centuries. It is also one of the most heavily studied mushrooms in the world, which is a statement about the research, not a claim about you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is turkey tail double extracted?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beta-glucans in turkey tail are water soluble and the triterpenoids are not. Hot water alone gets you half the mushroom, alcohol alone gets you the other half, and a lot of products on the shelf only ever run one. We run both, hot water first and then alcohol, and combine them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do I take turkey tail extract?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake well. Take 1 to 2 dropperfuls of turkey tail extract in water, up to three times a day. It is traditionally taken every day over weeks and months rather than in a burst, so steadiness matters more than dose. The flavor is mild and woody and it goes into coffee without complaint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurkey tail mushroom (\u003cem\u003eTrametes versicolor\u003c\/em\u003e), double extracted in alcohol and distilled water. Fruiting body only. No fillers and no mycelium grown on grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFruiting body or mycelium?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruiting body, and it matters. A lot of mushroom products on the market are mycelium grown on grain, which means what you are buying is mostly grain starch with a little mushroom in it. We use the actual mushroom. If a label does not say fruiting body, there is usually a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt twice daily, a 1 oz bottle runs about 2 to 3 weeks. 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The flavor is pleasant enough to take straight, or add to warm water or herbal tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's In It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar anise (\u003cem\u003eIllicium verum\u003c\/em\u003e) extracted in alcohol and distilled water. No additives, no fillers. Available in 1 oz (in stock) and 2 oz (currently out of stock).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-width page-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this compare to your Sweet Gum Ball Extract?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are rich in shikimic acid. Sweet gum is our farm-grown, wild-harvested Alabama source. Star anise is the classic botanical source used worldwide. The profiles are similar; the flavors are different. Some people rotate between both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as Tamiflu?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Tamiflu is a pharmaceutical drug synthesized from chemically modified shikimic acid. Our extract is a whole-plant herbal tincture, not a drug, not a Tamiflu equivalent. We make no medical claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs star anise safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, culinary star anise (\u003cem\u003eIllicium verum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a food-safe spice with a long history of use in cooking and traditional herbal medicine. Note: Japanese star anise (\u003cem\u003eIllicium anisatum\u003c\/em\u003e) is toxic. Our product is culinary star anise, not the Japanese variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these statements FDA-evaluated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We make no medical claims. 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Honey suits it if you want to round it further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRead this before you drink it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blend contains tulsi, also called holy basil. Tulsi is traditionally avoided during pregnancy and by people trying to conceive, and it is worth asking your own provider about if you are on medication. If you are avoiding tulsi, this is not the tea for you. Echinacea belongs to the daisy family, so if ragweed or marigolds bother you, it can too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere does Echinacea Tulsi Tea come from?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not one we formulate ourselves. We source the blend and pack it by hand here in Opp, Alabama. Caffeine free. No fillers and no artificial flavoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We make no medical claims. 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