Indian Warrior Herb - Stalks & Buds (Pedicularis densiflora)

Indian Warrior Herb - Stalks & Buds (whole-herb value grade). This is the full aerial plant, a natural mix of flowering stalks and buds, our everyday value grade. Want the premium, hand-selected flower buds only, no stalk? See our separate Indian Warrior Flower Buds listing.

Pedicularis densiflora plant, is a loose leaf herb with naturally occurring compounds like phenylethanoid glycosides.

Traditionally used in Native American herbal practices, it has been traditionally enjoyed in the evening. The loose leaf form is ideal for teas, tinctures, or herbal blends

for those seeking natural wellness. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.

These statements have not been approved by the FDA to treat, cure and or diagnose any diseases

At a glance

• Full aerial plant of Pedicularis densiflora, stalks and buds mixed
• Our everyday value grade, priced below the buds-only listing
• Carries naturally occurring phenylethanoid glycosides
• Traditionally an evening herb in Native American practice
• Suits teas, tinctures and herbal blends
• Adults 21 and over

The plant. Pedicularis densiflora, Indian warrior, is a low red-flowered plant of the Californian and Pacific coastal ranges. It is hemiparasitic, meaning it grows partly off the roots of neighbouring shrubs rather than entirely on its own, which is why it is wild harvested rather than farmed and why supply moves with the season. The common name comes from the dense crimson flower spikes.

Stalks and buds, or buds only. This listing is the whole aerial plant as harvested, stalks and buds together. Stalk is woodier and less concentrated than bud, so a whole-herb grade is milder by weight and costs less. If you want the flower without the stalk, the hand-selected grade is our separate Indian Warrior Flower Buds listing. Neither is better; they are different grades at different prices.

Use methods.

• Tea: steep in hot water, covered, for a good fifteen minutes. The stalk needs longer than bud alone would.
• Tincture: the whole-herb grade suits a tincture well, since the stalk gives up its constituents to alcohol over a long soak.
• Herbal blend: it blends into evening tea mixes without dominating.
• Smoke blend: the dried herb is used this way as well.

Getting the most from the stalk. Woody material is slower to give anything up than flower. Break the stalks down before steeping, use hotter water, and give it longer than you would a soft leaf tea. For a tincture, a longer maceration does more than a stronger alcohol.

Cautions.

• Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medication
• Do not use with alcohol
• Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you
• For adults 21 and over; keep out of reach of children

Storage. Sealed, cool, dark and dry. Light fades the red in the flower heads and humidity softens the whole herb. A jar with a desiccant packet is best for a bulk bag.

Related products. The premium grade is Indian Warrior Flower Buds, and the concentrate is Indian Warrior Herb Extract Resin. Other evening botanicals are in Night Time Herbs & Extracts and Loose Leaf Botanicals.

Common questions

• What is the difference between this and the flower buds listing? This is the whole aerial plant, stalks and buds mixed. The other is hand-selected buds only, with no stalk.
• Is the value grade weaker? By weight, yes, because stalk is less concentrated than bud. It is priced accordingly.
• How long should I steep it? A good fifteen minutes, covered, and break the stalks down first.
• Is it wild harvested or farmed? Wild harvested. The plant is hemiparasitic and grows off the roots of neighbouring shrubs, which makes it impractical to farm.
• Can it go in a tincture? Yes, the whole-herb grade suits a long alcohol maceration well.

Disclaimer. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Indian warrior is a traditional botanical, and traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medication. Use at your own risk and keep out of reach of children. For adults 21 and over.