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Shop Browse All Products Capsules + Powders Herbal Extracts Kids Herbs Vitamins + Specialty Mushrooms Topical Our Farm Process Our Story Welcome AboutCont Our Products ProductsCont Farm FarmCont Process Process Cont History History Cont Lifestyle Lifestyle Cont Welcome Blog Events FAQs Contact Us Shop Browse All Products Capsules + Powders Herbal Extracts Kids Herbs Vitamins + Specialty Mushrooms Topical Our Farm Process Our Story Welcome AboutCont Our Products ProductsCont Farm FarmCont Process Process Cont History History Cont Lifestyle Lifestyle Cont Welcome Blog Events FAQs Contact Us 25% off summer sale Use code: “summer” WHAT SETS ECLECTIC APART FROM OTHERS? WE START AND END WITH WHOLE, RAW HERBS. We start by growing herbs on our 90 acre certified organic farm, and then use freeze-drying to remove only the water. The end product is the whole herb in its original form still raw, intact, viable, and retaining the benefits of the fresh herb just as Mother Nature intended. We don't believe in harsher forms of processing such as air or spray drying, chemical extraction, or standardized extracts which alter whole herbs, potentially excluding or destroying active constituents. OUR PRODUCTS All of our products are formulated by a naturopath physician. We are... VEGAN • GLUTEN-FREE • GMO-FREE • ORGANIC • KOSHER • MADE IN THE USA SHOP ONLINE OUR FARM Nestled at the base of Mt. hood in the pristine Oregon countryside, our family owned 90 acre certified organic farm is a leader in organic farming practices, utilizing crop rotation, mulching, composting, beneficial animal and insect allies, as well the naturally occurring rich volcanic soil. is devoted to researching and saving endangered herbs, and dedicates resources to growing many varieties of rare plants. View fullsize see the farm our process At , everything starts with fresh, whole herbs. By combining ancient herbal lore with modern technology, our supplements have the best of both worlds. From growing, to freeze-drying, to packaging, we do everything ourselves. We freeze-dry our ingredients to preserve, in the gentlest possible way, all nutrients, vitamins, and phytochemicals in the same balance as found in nature. pioneered the fresh freeze-drying of raw herbs. Unlike other companies, we own our own freeze-driers and have over 30 years experience, making us a leader in the industry. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROCESS OUR HERITAGE Our founder Dr. Edward Alstat is a pharmacist, naturopathic physician, and farmer. Eclectic institute was founded during his time at the national college of naturopathic medicine. history of eclectic institute ECLECTIC LIFESTYLE Recipes, stories, and herbal wisdom from the naturopathic community READ MORE Eclectic Lifestyle Blog - Recipes, uses, and stories from our team of naturopaths developers The Alstat Free Clinic - Supporting Communities in Need During these challenging times, is redoubling our efforts to support community health all across the country. Recently, naturopath and acupuncturist Les Moore sat down to talk about some of the ways that he is using Eclectic donations to help thousands of people in upstate New York. Read More → A Message to Customers regarding COVID-19 Our thoughts are with everyone affected by recent events, and we wish you all good health and safety during these unprecedented circumstances. We want to thank you for turning to our company and products for support during this time, and our dedicated and wonderful staff are working very hard to continue to supply you with essential items. In order to best protect them, we have implemented new protocols in order to maintain a safe and healthy working environment. This includes increased sanitation protocols, social distancing measures, and expanded sick leave policies. Read More → CALLING ASPIRING HERBALISTS: BUDDING HERBALIST INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2020 Read More → Meet Chris Alstat, ’s New President As a naturopath, businesswoman, and mother, Chris Alstat draws from a variety of experiences to serve in her new role as president of . We sat down with her to learn more about her background and her visions for the future of the company. Read More → Homemade Liqueurs: a gorgeous gift for the holidays With the holiday season now upon us, many of us are racking our brains to come up with the perfect gifts for our loved ones. If you’re like me, you want your gifts to be somewhat unique, useful, and above all, something that will bring them joy. You know what checks off all of those boxes? Homemade herbal liqueurs! Read More → Kava: an up-close look at the source of this beloved plant We have some good news for you kava lovers out there: for a limited time only, we’re offering 50% off on all our kava capsules! Kava imports have been in very short supply in recent years due to a massive category 5 cyclone by the name of Pam that ripped through the Pacific Islands in March of 2015, devastating Vanuatu and taking out nearly a third of its kava crops (1). According to World Bank, Pam was the largest cyclone in recorded history to ever make landfall in the Pacific (2). Entire villages were swept away, infrastructure destroyed, and the economy left in shambles. Read More → Aronia: the Antioxidant Queen Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple decades, you’ve probably heard that berries are incredible for your health. And what makes them so great is their heavy load of antioxidants. Antioxidants play a crucial role in the body: they donate electrons to stabilize free radicals. Ideally, we want as many free radicals countered by antioxidants as possible. When these two things are out of balance -- specifically, when there are more free radicals than the antioxidants can handle -- the body undergoes what is called oxidative stress, which causes damage to tissues throughout the body. Among the berries, aronia, also known as chokeberries, stand out as antioxidant superstars. They have an ORAC value of 16,062 μ mol TE/100g, higher than that of elderberries, blueberries, blackberries, currants, red raspberries, strawberries, and cranberries. Read More → Sandy Herb Camp: a back-to-nature summer camp for kids Following two successful runs of our Sandy Herb Camp, a nature-based summer camp for kids, we are now gearing up for round 3! This annual 5-day camp is organized and run by Eclectic’s owner, Chris Alstat, and her long-time friend Heather Sullivan. Both were inspired by making herbal crafts and remedies with their own children, and noticing the sense of wonder and joy it brings them to make magic out of plants. They share a goal of instilling interest in the world of healing plants in children, so that they may grow up with a heightened sense of respect and love for nature, as well as the confidence to take health and well-being into their own hands. Read More → Nettles: your springtime ally Oh nettles, what would I do without you? You support me through tough times every spring, you make my pestos a little more wild and interesting, and you give my body loads of protein, calcium, iron, and countless other nutrients. In my book, you truly are the hero of spring. Read More → Eclectic's New Internship Program: What it is and why it matters With summer just around the corner, Eclectic is busy preparing to launch its first-ever internship program! It will be a unique program that combines hands-on experience on the medicinal herb farm with classroom learning on a wide range of topics. With it, we hope to provide a strong platform for beginning herbalists to dive into the world of holistic health. Read More → Interested in eclectic and naturopathic research? Click here for eclectic medical publications and literature updates. Back to Top Visit Eclectic Pro for Wholesale and Professional Orders 12960 SE Ten Eyck Rd. Sandy, OR 97055 Phone: 800-332-4372 • Fax: 888-665-4372 customerservice@eclecticherb.com © 2016...