F.A.Q.

YES! Organic farming promotes ecological balance, conserves biodiversity, and allows plants to thrive in a naturally wild way that is environmentally-friendly. Organic farming methods often involve more labor through soil building, natural fertilizers, crop rotation, careful harvesting, assimilation of the local environment, and composting. The pesticides that are allowed for organic production are typically not man-made or synthetic, but tend to have natural substances like soaps, lime sulfur, and hydrogen peroxide as ingredients. Our herbs are not fumigated nor chemical killing agents used. Our organic hemp is grown 100% pesticide-free.

When organic herbs are not available, we opt for ethically wild-harvested herbs while ensuring the plant populations have only undergone sustainable harvesting. Wildcrafting, or wild harvesting, is the practice of harvesting plants from their natural habitats, while taking care to leave enough of the plant to ensure sustainability and to protect endangered species. The wild, non-cultivated plants are naturally organic and non-GMO, but are not "certified" because they are not under the control of growers but of the wild. Wild harvesters must provide a three-year history of the areas harvested to demonstrate non-interference with wild crops in accordance with The Organic Food Production Act of 1990.

Through a process known as bioaccumulation, all plants absorb nutrients and matter through root uptake. Conventional, non-organic agricultural methods require large amounts of synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, which are directly sprayed on the plants or injected into the ground. This practice is more harmful on the environment by destroying billions of life forms that could be found in a handful of soil, stripping the land of the essential building blocks of life. There is no way to wash away the chemicals that have been absorbed by the plants through bioaccumulation.

When organic herbs are not available, we opt for ethically wild-harvested herbs while ensuring the plant populations have only undergone sustainable harvesting. Wildcrafting, or wild harvesting, is the practice of harvesting plants from their natural habitats, while taking care to leave enough of the plant to ensure sustainability and to protect endangered species. The wild, non-cultivated plants are naturally organic and non-GMO, but are not "certified" because they are not under the control of growers but of the wild. Wild harvesters must provide a three-year history of the areas harvested to demonstrate non-interference with wild crops in accordance with The Organic Food Production Act of 1990.

YES! Everything is plant-based. No ingredients come from animal sources, and we do not test on animals nor contribute to the testing of animals. All ingredients are organic, earth-derived, and biodegradable and do not present a danger to land, animals, or aquatic organisms when washed off or disposed.

YES! All ingredients are non-GMO (not genetically modified). Most herbs and spices are not in danger of industrial genetic modification, however, we opt for certified organic and wildcrafted herbs that are grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, GMO seed stock, or irradiation. The use of genetic engineering, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs), is prohibited in organic products. All ingredients are organic and wildcrafted, and therefore, are non-GMO.

Genetically modified organisms are plants, animals, or microorganisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated through genetic engineering. GMO foods have only existed in groceries since the late 1990s. Genetic engineering is an experimental practice, so the full impact of manipulating DNA and growing these plants is unknown, but the rise of new plants, more resilient pests, and diseases have been reported. Conventional farms not using organic methods may use genetically modified seeds that are engineered to be pest-resistant and easily grown in poor soil. Corn, cattle, and dogs have been selectively bred over generations to have certain traits that are currently desirable.

There is no scientific consensus on GMO safety. Most claims that genetically modified foods are safe were conducted by the biotechnology companies or associates that develop and profit from GMOs, despite explicit conflicts of interest. No epidemiological studies in humans have been carried out to confirm safety associated with GMO food consumption, and claims that genetically modified foods are safe for human health based on the experience in the US population have no scientific basis. Without thorough testing, the long-term safety of genetically modified food is questionable.

As with food safety, there is no scientific consensus regarding the environmental risks associated with GMOs. There have been several international agreements that show a widespread global recognition of risks posed by genetically modified foods and crops, including the Cartagena Protocol, which seeks to protect biological diversity and protect against damage from genetically modified crops and food, and the UN’s Codex Alimentarius, which develops guidelines for the assessment of genetically modified foods and crops. Fair trade requirements and humane animal treatment are also at risk with the use of genetic engineering to crops and animals bred for consumption. There are fears that GMO crops can harm non-target species, such as insects, birds, bats, and animals that forage from these conventional farms. The USA is the largest producer of GMO crops, and as of January 2022, the FDA mandated a GMO labeling policy requiring GMOs be labeled as "bioengineered."

YES! All ingredients are Kosher. All herbs are Kosher and are grown naturally with organic or wild harvested practices and follows the dietary laws of Judaism, being plant-based substances that contain neither dairy nor meat. Our alcohol-based tinctures are made with grain-free potato vodka, vinegar-based tinctures are made with Kosher apple cider vinegar, and oil-based tinctures are made with virgin organic hemp seed oil. Our CBD products, derived from organic hemp, are made with hemp extract that is extracted using clean, supercritical CO₂ extraction. This type of extraction method is considered the gold standard in the hemp industry because it produces a superior hemp extract, and is inherently Kosher and the pressurization does not alter its state. Our salves are made with organic plant-based oils and waxes.

YES! Everything is plant-based. No ingredients come from animal sources. Our ingredients nor our products are tested on animals. We do not test on animals nor contribute to the testing of animals. All ingredients are organic, earth-derived, and biodegradable and do not present a danger to land, animals, or aquatic organisms when washed off or disposed. All packaging and shipping materials are recyclable.

We strive to be! All packaging and shipping materials are made from sustainable materials and they are reusable and recyclable. In every aspect of our small business, whether packing tape, product labels, or shipping options, we hold to high standards of environmentally-friendly practices echoing the intrinsic appreciation of nature held within our herbal business. Shipping and packaging materials are made from post-consumer waste material (PCW). The more recycled and post-consumer waste material used, the less from trees, energy, and water being used to manufacture more materials. Recycled and post-consumer waste materials saves natural resources and encourages our economic market to propel towards more sustainable efforts, recycling, and using recycled materials.

• Glass bottles and jars can be repurposed or recycled.
• Tea bags and brewed out herbs can be composted. All components of our tea bags including zippers and valves are made from plants and are fully biodegradable and compostable. They break down into healthy compost leaving no micro-plastics. In composting conditions, tea bags will compost in 12 months.
• Our labels can be recycled. They are paper-based, uncoated, not waterproof, and easy to remove. They are made from 100% post-consumer waste material (PCW).
• Our tincture packaging boxes can be recycled. They are made from 90% post-consumer waste content (PCW) material.
• Our herbal preparations are in large size quantities. Tinctures give 120 doses. Teas can brew 100 cups. Salves are 2 ounces. Soaps are 5 ounce bars.
• We use minimal and sustainable product packaging to create less waste.
Please reuse, recycle, or compost all our shipping materials!
• Our shipping boxes can be repurposed or recycled. They are made from 95% post-consumer waste (PCW). All shipments are packed using plastic-free, paper-based materials that are 100% paper-based, reusable, and naturally biodegradable.
• Packages are sealed with packing tape that is 100% plant-derived and naturally biodegradable.
• Our shipping labels can be recycled. They are paper-based, uncoated, not waterproof, and easy to remove. They are made from 100% post-consumer waste material (PCW).

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YES! We follow the current good manufacturing practices according to Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) and the Code of Federal Regulations. In the United States, herbs and herbal products are regulated as dietary supplements, which includes, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and amino acids. Herbal products are regulated under the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for dietary supplements by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in addition to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) having jurisdiction over some areas of the herbal practice.

GMPs address all aspects of the manufacturing process, including: positive identification and assurance of purity, tracking and traceability of herbal products to source ingredients, comprehensive documentation, training of personnel, quality and consistency of herbal preparations, labeling requirements, and proper hygiene for manufacturing process.

YES! Our botanicals are analyzed, measured, and tested for identity, microbial, chemical, and physical contaminants. Ingredients undergo a microbial test for any threatening food borne pathogens to ensure health and safety. The specifications for microbial contaminants found in herbal material adheres to the American Herbal Products Association’s (AHPA) guidelines. For pesticide and herbicide residues, heavy metals, and sulfites, skip lot testing is done of our suppliers. This is based on risk factors such as country of origin, history with vendor, previous test results from vendor, and qualifying a new vendor. Ingredients undergo a heavy metal test. Heavy metals (lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium), while sometimes naturally occurring, can be harmful in significant amounts. Ingredients undergo a sulfite testing. We will not approve or accept any herb that contains detectable levels of sulfites. These tests are done by an independent third-party laboratory.

Compliant with § 581.217, Fla. Stat. (2022), our hemp extract has been tested by an independent third-party laboratory to ensure the total delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol concentration does not exceed 0.3% and our laboratory results are available to provide transparency and assurance of our quality hemp extract. Each batch of hemp extract is tested by an independent third-party laboratory to further ensure: (1) the hemp extract has the highest concentration of CBD, terpenes, flavonoids, and alternative cannabinoids; (2) is entirely free of contaminants, and; (3) full compliance with federal and state regulations. View our certificates of analysis for more details about our potent hemp extract.

YES! The wax used in salves is an organic palm-based wax that is sustainably sourced. Palm-based ingredients are in a lot of products, but the impact of unsustainable production practices can be devastating to the rain forest ecosystem. The solution is not to boycott palm-based products completely. Boycotting it completely could cause issue some other place in the world or some other commodity's resources. The solution is to improve and support sustainable palm production practices because palm is incredibly high-yielding plant and many places rely on palm production for economic growth.

We accept any U.S.-issued and most internationally-issued magstripe or chip cards bearing a Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, or UnionPay logo. We accept mobile wallets, such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Afterpay. We also accept Etsy payments through our Etsy, however, sales, discounts, and prices reflected on this website will not be available on our Etsy Shop.

Because of the nature of our business, all purchases made are final and no returns are made. If you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact us immediately so that we can make things right.

Please review your cart carefully for order accuracy prior to submitting your order. If you need to make any changes or if you wish to request a cancellation of your order, please contact us as soon as possible after the order has been submitted to us. Please note that there are no guarantees that a request for cancellation of an order is possible once the order has been submitted. We strive to provide quick processing and shipping, therefore, if an order has been placed and needs to be cancelled, please contact us immediately. Because of the nature of our business, if the order has already been shipped, all purchases made are final and there are no returns made. If you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact us immediately so that we can make things right. If you need assistance with an order that has been submitted on our website, please call us immediately.

Taxes are 6.5%, which is based on the local Volusia County sales tax, 0.5%, and the state sales tax, 6%. Taxes are not applied to herbs and herbal supplements, but are applied to body care products, like soap.

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Shipping charges for your order will be calculated and displayed at checkout. You can also estimate your shipping costs in your Shopping Cart before checkout. The shipping rates are based on the total weight of the item(s) purchased and the destination. There is no additional surcharge for Saturday delivery. For more information about USPS Priority Mail, visit the USPS website here.

Free Shipping: For purchases $100.00 or more, shipping is free.

Once an order has been made, an order confirmation email will be sent. Orders are confirmed and processed Monday through Saturday, excluding major holidays, within 24 hours of purchase and then shipped via United States Postal Service (USPS) Priority Mail and delivered within 1 to 3 days, Monday through Saturday. Orders placed on Sunday will be processed within 24 hours of the next business day. If an order requires communication or confirmation from a customer, order processing resumes after the communication is received, whether by email or phone. A shipping update with tracking information will be emailed to you when the order enters the USPS system and has been shipped out from our apothecary.

Once an order has been made, an order confirmation email will be sent. A shipping update with tracking information will be emailed to you when the order enters the USPS system and has been shipped out from our apothecary. Tracking in real-time can be done in My Account My Orders or through the USPS website here.

No, we do not ship internationally.

Although our shipments are carefully and securely packaged and shipped, accidents can happen. We are not liable for any products damaged during shipping. USPS Priority Mail is insured. If you received your order damaged, please file a claim with USPS, as soon as possible. Save all packaging materials, the USPS Priority Mail tracking number, your Wild Meadow Apothecary receipt to show proof of value, and damaged goods before filing a claim. If your item is damaged, you should file a claim immediately but not later than 60 days from the date of mailing.

To file online, log in to or create a USPS.com account. Your claim case will be associated with your account. You will be able to save your claim to finish later if you cannot complete the form in one session. Once you have filed a claim, you can see it in your Claim History. Keep all your evidence documents until the claim is resolved.

If you filed a claim, please contact us so that we are aware of any issue, can file any necessary claim ourselves, and so that we can make things right with you.

Although our shipments are carefully and securely shipped, accidents can happen. We are not liable for any products lost during shipping. USPS Priority Mail is insured. If you never received your order after shipping confirmation, please file a claim with USPS, as soon as possible. Save the USPS Priority Mail tracking number and your Wild Meadow Apothecary receipt to show proof of value before filing a claim. When your mail item is lost, you should file a claim no later than 60 days from the date of mailing.

To file online, log in to or create a USPS.com account. Your claim case will be associated with your account. You will be able to save your claim to finish later if you cannot complete the form in one session. Once you have filed a claim, you can see it in your Claim History. Keep all your evidence documents until the claim is resolved.

If you filed a claim, please contact us so that we are aware of any issue, can file any necessary claim ourselves, and so that we can make things right with you.

If the order hasn't been shipped yet and the address needs to be updated, please contact us as soon as possible. You are responsible for providing a correct shipping address. We make every attempt to validate the shipping address provided at checkout to ensure it is recognized as a valid address by the USPS. If we cannot validate the address, we will try to contact you to provide an updated address. If we cannot update the address, the order will be cancelled and refunded. We will not be held responsible if you provide the wrong shipping address and we cannot recover the package.

Creating an account only requires your name, email, and a password that you will keep confidential to ensure privacy. When making a purchase from an account, we limit the collection of information to that which is relevant to our cause and purpose. Creating an account does not sign you up for any mailing list, however, you are able to if you want and control your subscription in My Account Newsletter Subscriptions. We limit the outgoing of email to that which is relevant to our cause and purpose. Only communications required for the operation of your account, like resetting a password, are sent. Only communications required for making orders, like order and shipping information, are sent.

• • Account Dashboard. The My Account Dashboard allows you to have complete customization to your account – track order statuses in real-time, update your billing and shipping address, manage your newsletter subscriptions, and track your reviews.
• • Quick Checkout. You are able to save your address and checkout quickly.
• • Subscriptions. You are able to subscribe to products and get discounts on your regular items.
• • Reviews. Share your thoughts about your herb purchases. Assign a one- to five-star rating and write a review.
• • Order status. Keep track of your current order in real-time ~ when it processes, ships, and delivers.
• • Purchase History. If you've placed an order, you can check on the order dates and order numbers for items you've purchased in the past, as well as any taxes, if any, that you paid for sales tax reporting purposes.

No, you do not need an account to make a purchase. Accounts help checkout quicker, track purchases, make reviews, subscribe to regular items for discounts, and compile wishlists. Wild Meadow is committed to upholding your privacy. At Wild Meadow Apothecary, we provide complete transparency and allow you to have complete control of your account and all personal information. You have the right to modify all the personal information in your My Account page. At your discretion, accounts and all associated personal data can be completely erased. We do this to allow you complete control over your account. For information regarding accounts and information we collect, please view our Privacy Policy.

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Because, Wild Meadow is committed to upholding your right to privacy, we provide complete transparency and allow you to have complete control of your account and all personal information. You have the right to modify all the personal information in your My Account page. You do not need to save an address or payment method to have a customer account. At your discretion, accounts and all associated personal data can be completely erased. We do this to allow you complete control over your account. For information regarding accounts and information we collect, please view our Privacy Policy. To request an account cancellation and complete data erasure, please contact us.