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Disclaimers

The information contained in this website is designed for informational purposes only. Information and statements regarding health related benefits of certain ingredients are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Do not use the information found within this website to self-diagnose any medical conditions or treat any health problems or diseases. Wild Meadow Apothecary hopes you find the information presented on our website useful, however, we strongly encourage you to seek advice from a health care practitioner before deciding any medical action based on the information contained in this website. If you have or suspect that you have a medical condition, please contact your health care provider immediately.

Herbal products are not a substitute for medical care, and it is recommended they should be used in conjunction with your health care practitioner. Please consult a health care practitioner should you have any concerns and before changing any medications or healing practices.

Each product description includes a complete list of ingredients and safety considerations, and those with sensitivities to any listed ingredient should not use the product.

If you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications, it is recommended that you consult with a health care practitioner before using herbs.

All statements and products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Herbal products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Side Effects, Toxicity, and Herb-Drug Interactions

Historical evidence and modern research indicate that the most commonly used herbs have an exceptional safety record. However, adverse events can occur after using any active substance, and it is, therefore, recommended that you inform your doctor of all herbal, dietary, and nutritional supplements that you are taking. Cases of adverse reactions that have occurred due to the use of an herb remains predominately with incorrect and indiscriminate use of herbs, herbal preparations that are of lesser quality, and allergic reactions to an herb.

• ♥ Many adverse reactions to supplements occur when a specific compound is isolated and is in large amounts in the supplement. Our herbal supplements use whole plant parts – leaf, flower, fruit, stem, and root – in order to obtain all the plant compounds that the plant gives. As phytochemicals rarely act alone, herb use addresses the body by utilizing the entire plant or plant part, as opposed to isolating only one desirable compound not in favor of the combining effects of the other compounds of the herb. As to say, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
• ♥ Most allergic reactions to herbs occur within the Asteraceae plant family. Asteraceae plant family, also called Compositae or the daisy, aster, or composite family, is the largest plant family with over 23,000 species composed of herbaceous plants, shrubs, and trees. They usually have a composite inflorescence, which appears to be a single flower but has a head that brings together several tiny flowers with a disk being the compact center composed of many tiny tubular disc florets that create the seeds (female) encircled by strap-like ray florets (male). Plants in this family include ragweed, tansies, sunflower, daisy, dandelion, chamomile, echinacea, calendula, yarrow, feverfew, goldenrod, and Jerusalem artichoke. It is your responsibility to fully recognize, acknowledge, and take into account any allergies and sensitivities that you have with any ingredient within any product being purchased and used. Each product description includes a complete list of ingredients, and their plant families, and those with allergies or sensitivities to any listed ingredient should not use the product. If you are allergic to plants in the Asteraceae, you should avoid Baby Salve, Cold & Flu Tea, Digestive Tea & Tincture, Dry & Itchy Salve, First Aid Salve, Headache Tea & Tincture, Night Owl Salve, and our Chamomile blend, Chamomile Salve, Tea, & Tincture, and our Mama Bear blend, Mama Bear Salve, Mama Bear Tea, & Tincture.
• ♥ Similarly, confirmed cases of herb and drug interactions are rare. It is your responsibility to fully disclose and take into account any medications you currently use, including other herbs and supplements, so that you can be offered informed advice and information regarding any interactions. Each product and herb description includes safety considerations and those with sensitivities or who could have possible medication interactions to any listed ingredient should not use the product. Any suggestion that the effect of any prescribed drug is being altered by simultaneous use of an herb should be reported directly to all health professionals involved. Your health care provider and pharmacist can help you stay away from unsafe interactions.
• ♥ Wild Meadow Apothecary, LLC does not suggest that clients ingest plant doses known to have toxic effects. The organs that are most vulnerable to any potent substances are the liver and kidneys, and it is important for you to divulge any previous history of disease in either of these organs so that we can provide you with information suitable to your circumstances. Each product and herb description includes any safety considerations for those who have or have had liver or kidney disease, with poor liver or kidney function, with current or previous alcohol abuse, or with chronic acetaminophen use, and that they could have possible adverse side-effects to any listed ingredient and should not use the product. This includes, but is not limited to, chaparral and CBD. Those who have or have had liver or kidney disease, with poor liver or kidney function, with current or previous alcohol abuse, or with chronic acetaminophen use should avoid Musculo-Skeletal Tincture and White Willow Tincture.
• ♥ Herbs should not be used in pregnancy or lactation without the advice of your doctor, and if you become pregnant you should stop taking herbs until advice is received from your doctor. Specifically, it is recommended that if you are pregnant, you avoid emmenogogue herbs. Each herb and product description includes any safety considerations for those who are pregnant and that they should not use the product because of any containing emmenogogue herbs. These types of herbs include, but are not limited to, feverfew, Lady's mantle, and black cohosh. If you are pregnant, you should avoid our Lioness and Headache blends containing these herbs. Mama Bear blend is recommended during pregnancy and lactation.
• ♥ It is recommended to stop taking herbs at least 48 hours before any surgical operation and in the event of being prescribed anticoagulants, anti-epileptic drugs, and digoxin, as will be directed by your doctor.
• ♥ Some herbs can interact with heart medications and blood thinners. When taking a blood thinner medication, evening primrose, garlic (we're talking medicinal amounts here), ginkgo biloba, danshen, and saw palmetto may raise your risk of bleeding. Ginseng and licorice may lower the effects of warfarin. Valerian root may increase the effectiveness of blood pressure medications. Hawthorn may interact with: digoxin; beta blockers, such as atenolol (Tenormin), nadolol (Corgard) or propranolol (Inderal LA, Innopran XL); calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem, nifedipine (Procardia) and verapamil (Calan SR, Verelan); and nitrates, such as nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitro-Dur, others) and isosorbide (Isordil, Bidil). St. John's wort is not suggested if you take: blood thinners; calcium channel blockers; digoxin; warfarin; statins, such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), lovastatin (Altoprev) and rosuvastatin (Crestor); and anti-rejection medicine, also called immunosuppressant medicine, such as cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune).
• ♥ If you have or had liver disease or liver damage, it is recommended that you consult with your doctor before using any herbs, supplements, or any active substance.

The Role of the Herbalist

We at Wild Meadow Apothecary believe that the herbalist's primary role is as an educator and partner, encouraging and supporting your goals for improved health and well-being. Herbalists are not medical doctors and do not claim to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical conditions or pathologies, nor prescribe medicine, nor in any way represent themselves as doing so. Rather, we focus on educating you, the client, on the healthful act of using herbs. Our intent is to help you achieve the highest state of health consistent with your own goals. Herbal "medicine" is in essence adaptive, and based on the belief that the human body is a resilient and intelligent system that is innately self-healing and that properly crafted herbal preparations and herbal practices, rooted deeply throughout all human history, assist and encourage the body in its effort to return to the individual’s homeostasis and healthful state.

Herbalist Rights and the Practice of the Apothecary

There is currently no licensing or certification for herbalists in any state that prevent the rights of anyone to use, dispense, or recommend herbs in the United States. We do not necessarily support the imposition of licensing for herbalism, but we support and promote herbalism as a viable profession rooted in ethics and freedom of practice. In the absence of licensing for the herbalist, the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States protects our freedom of speech to provide information to individuals related to general health and the healthful act of using herbs. However with this freedom, this is restricted by the necessity to avoid practicing medicine without a license. Medical practice is regulated on the state level, and only physicians and nurse practitioners can legally diagnose, prescribe, treat, or cure disease in Florida. In all aspects of our business, Wild Meadow Apothecary does not attempt to diagnose, prescribe, treat, or cure disease. In any regard, Wild Meadow Apothecary endorses using herbs in conjunction with your health care practitioner, with respect to multiple aspects, in addition to healthful habits, and to augment an individual's existing treatment. Wild Meadow Apothecary encourages scientific objectivity in assessing the existing evidence about herbs. Any information, with regard to the phytochemicals and the actions of herbs, contained herein has legitimacy, and have been referenced and cited for their traditional experience, scientific research, and clinical study, providing transparency of resources and evidence supporting the healthful act of using herbs.

Herbalism is protected as a viable profession and another modality of healthcare. Health freedom legislation is defined by an individual's freedom to choose and have access to a variety of practitioners and modalities of health care, provided by Section 456.41, Florida Statutes. The law states that individuals "be able to make informed choices for any type of health care they deem to be an effective option for treating human disease, pain, injury, deformity, or other physical or mental condition." The law also provides that individuals "be able to choose from all health care options, including the prevailing or conventional treatment methods as well as other treatments designed to complement or substitute for the prevailing or conventional treatment methods" and that "health care practitioners be able to offer complementary or alternative health care treatments with the same requirements, provisions, and liabilities as those associated with the prevailing or conventional treatment methods."

For more information about our philosophy in our herbal practice, please review our Philosophy:

Client Rights and Responsibilities

All client records, purchases, and communications are confidential. Wild Meadow Apothecary, LLC holds in strict confidence all information gathered and discussed with you, unless you specifically request otherwise. For any medical condition, you are advised to seek care from an appropriate medical practitioner. We support and encourage your right to consult any practitioner of your choice, especially in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Please consult a health care practitioner should you have any concerns and before changing any medications or healing practices. Herbal protocols and products are not substitutes for medical care, and it is recommended they should be used in conjunction with your health care practitioner. There is no implied or stated guarantee of success or effectiveness of any specific product, protocol treatment plan, or guidelines, and you are free to act upon or disregard the recommendations of Wild Meadow Apothecary, LLC as you so choose.

Legal Regulations of Herbs and Herbal Products

Good Manufacturing Practices.

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. Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) is the main piece of legislation regulating the manufacture of herbal products. The act provides the FDA with regulatory authority to protect consumers while still allowing them the desired access to a wide variety of affordable, high quality, safe, and beneficial herbs and herbal products. The act defines herbs and other botanicals as "dietary supplements." The legislation created two categories of dietary supplement ingredients, "grandfathered" ingredients and "new dietary ingredients." DSHEA grandfathered all dietary supplement ingredients marketed in the United States before October 15, 1994. There is no definitive list of grandfathered dietary ingredients and establishment of evidence that an ingredient has been on the market before DSHEA is sufficient for this clause. Herbs, in this instance, are recognized under this clause being grandfathered dietary ingredients because herbs have been continuously available and on the market to individuals since well before 1994.

The act further confirms that dietary supplements must comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), as authorized and guided by the FDA. These authorizations and guidelines are outlined by the FDA in Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Chapter I, Subchapter B, Part 111 titled Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packaging, Labeling, or Holding Operations for Dietary Supplements. 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 the manufacturing process. Wild Meadow Apothecary complies with the current good manufacturing practices. We provide herbal preparations that are transparent in the ingredients, species (identity), herb amounts, herb use, any safety considerations for each particular herb, and other integral features.

Alcohol-based tinctures.

Florida does not recognize herbal tinctures as alcoholic beverages. In 2013, the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (ABT) issued notices of noncompliance to Florida businesses, which alleged that herbal tinctures are alcoholic beverages and therefore subject to the state's alcoholic beverage laws. However, the ABT rescinded the notices because the state's law defines alcoholic beverages to exclude products that are "unfit for beverage purposes." Herbal tinctures are not suitable for beverage use and are recognized as exempt from ABT jurisdiction. Specifically, our alcohol-based tincture contains only 0.38 grams of pure ethanol per 1 mL dosage, the equivalency of a ripe banana or yeast bread.

Hemp products.

Compliant with § 581.217, Fla. Stat. (), our hemp extract has been tested by an independent third-party laboratory to ensure the total delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ-9 THC) 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 complete laboratory details about our potent hemp extract.

California Prop 65.

California Proposition 65 is a piece of legislation approved by ballot initiative by California voters in November 1986. Also known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, the original purpose of the law was to prevent the dumping of toxic chemicals in waterways. This statute states that "no person in the course of doing business shall knowingly and intentionally expose any individual to a chemical known to the state (California) to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity without first giving a clear and reasonable warning." Prop 65 also requires businesses to notify Californians about the presence of these chemicals in their products if the chemicals exceed certain levels. The law specifically requires that the level of a listed substance be significantly lower than the level at which any harm has been documented. At the time the voters implemented Prop 65, the list of known or suspected carcinogenic (cancer-causing) and reproductive toxins identified by the State of California numbered about three dozen. Today, however, this list, which is updated annually by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), contains more than 900 substances. While the list of offending chemicals is extensive, the majority are understandable, however, some are naturally-occurring substances. An example is lead.

Herbs and herbal dietary supplements have been unnecessarily regulated by this law (as well as other plant-based and whole plant products which include fruits and vegetables). For herbs and herbal products, Prop 65 commonly refers to lead levels. Lead is an element widely found in all parts of our environment, the air, soil, and water, and it is the result of geologic deposits. Lead generally occurs in a range of 15 to 40 parts per million (ppm). It is found in varying degrees across the globe, and contamination and excessive amounts of lead come from human activities, including the use of fossil fuels, past use of leaded gasoline, some types of industrial facilities, past use of lead-based paint in homes, ceramics, pipes and plumbing materials, gasoline, batteries, ammunition, and cosmetics. Very little, if any, lead in the soil is actually absorbed by plants. This does not mean herbs and herbal products, or anything else that grows from the dirt, is dangerous. In fact, trees and plants growing in the ground can actually help the excessive, polluted amounts of lead in the soil.

Although Wild Meadow is a Florida-based company, we adhere to this state-specific law that applies only to California for the compliance of our customers in California. While all of our products meet or exceed federal and international safety standards, Prop 65 requires that many kinds of consumer goods sold in California and to Californians, including herbs and other dietary supplements, must contain a label with language similar to the following: Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. We include the warning label on our products shipped to California to remain fully compliant with this law. In California, this label is typically found on electrical components (especially wiring), luggage, flashlights, jewelry, and glassware, and it is even found on fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts. This warning is also required to be posted in a conspicuous place at hotels, restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, medical facilities, retail stores, and other public places. Companies that prove that heavy metals are "naturally occurring" do not need to warn for exposures to those naturally occurring levels.

Although the intent of the required warning label is to protect consumers, it does little to inform them and only causes alarm fatigue. The law requires the addition of this label, even though it says nothing about the actual safety of the product itself or what, if any, harmful substance is present and in what amount. In addition, the "safe harbor" of acceptable levels for certain substances set forth in Proposition 65 are often significantly lower than federal or international standards. Not only are these levels nearly impossible to detect with routine testing, but their inclusion is usually the result of Earth's natural processes, specifically in regard to organic and wildcrafted herbs (and, further, any plant-based or whole plant products – including fruits, vegetables, and nuts). The intention of the law is to ensure public safety, but the way it is currently implemented undermines consumer confidence and intelligence, and it provides no actual knowledge in whether a product actually contains carcinogenic and reproductive toxins, notably organic and wildcrafted herbs. Wild Meadow products are made from dried whole herbs grown in organic and natural conditions. We have safety controls with the assistance of third-party laboratories that test our herbs. All of our herbs test well within the internationally accepted safety standards for dietary supplements. Wild Meadow does not intentionally add any lead to any of its products. To the best of our knowledge, Wild Meadow Apothecary, LLC products do not contain chemicals/substances covered by Proposition 65. Our ingredients are described in our product descriptions. All of our organic and wildcrafted ingredients are plant-based and contain their naturally-occurring compounds. Any compounds from organic or wild soil are naturally-occurring. Herbs growing in organic and wild soil are grown in a way to preserve the value of dirt. 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. 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. Wildcrafting preserves the wild environment, un-polluted and undisturbed.

• If you’re a resident of California, tell your Senators and House Representatives that the FDA already has a handle on regulating your herbs and dietary supplements and that Prop 65 is more harmful than helpful. Find your legislators on the California State Legislation Directory.
  Sample letter or email to your California legislator:

  The Honorable (first name) (last name)
  (Address)
  (City, State, Zip code)
  
  
  Dear (Representative/Senator/Congressman or Congresswoman) (Last name):
  
  My name is (your first and last name) and I am a (family member/service provider/advocate/community member) who resides in your district. I strongly oppose Proposition 65 legislation, also called the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act. The original purpose of the law was to prevent the dumping of toxic chemicals in waterways. Prop 65 also requires businesses to notify Californians about the presence of these chemicals in their products if the chemicals exceed certain levels. The law specifically requires that the level of a listed substance be significantly lower than the level at which any harm has been documented. At the time the voters implemented Prop 65 in 1986, the list of known or suspected carcinogenic (cancer-causing) and reproductive toxins identified by the State of California numbered about three dozen. Today, however, this list, which is updated annually by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), contains more than 900 substances. While the list of offending chemicals is extensive, the majority are understandable, however, some are naturally-occurring substances, including those found in dirt (specifically natural geologic deposits of lead). Prop 65 requires that many kinds of consumer goods sold in California and to Californians, including herbs and other dietary supplements, must contain a warning label. The law has resulted in this label being found in hotels, restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, medical facilities, retail stores, and other public places to constantly remind the presumed unsuspecting consumer. It has been unnecessarily required on herbs, herbal supplements, and even on fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
  
  Herbs and herbal dietary supplements have been unnecessarily regulated by this law. For herbs and herbal products, Prop 65 commonly refers to lead levels. This does not mean herbs and herbal products, or anything else that grows from the dirt, is dangerous. Lead is an element widely found in all parts of our environment, the air, soil, and water, and it is the result of geologic deposits. Lead generally occurs in a range of 15 to 40 parts per million (ppm). Very little, if any, lead in the soil is actually absorbed by plants. In fact, trees and plants growing in the ground can actually help the excessive, polluted amounts of lead in the soil. Organic and wildcrafted herbs contain their naturally-occurring compounds are safe and should be exempt from Prop 65 legislation. Any compounds from organic or wild soil are and should be considered naturally-occurring. Further, any plant-based or whole plant products, including fruits and vegetables, should be exempt from Prop 65 legislation.
  
  Although the intent of the required warning label is to protect consumers, it does little to inform them. The law requires the addition of this label, even though it says nothing about the actual safety of the product itself or what, if any, harmful substance is present and in what amount. In addition, the "safe harbor" of acceptable levels for certain substances set forth in Proposition 65 are often significantly lower than federal or international standards. Not only are these levels nearly impossible to detect with routine testing, but their inclusion is usually the result of Earth's natural processes, specifically in regard to organic and wildcrafted herbs (and, further, any plant-based or whole plant products – including fruits and vegetables). The intention of the law is to ensure public safety, but the way it is currently implemented undermines consumer confidence and intelligence, and it provides no actual knowledge in whether a product actually contains carcinogenic and reproductive toxins, notably organic and wildcrafted herbs (and, further, any plant-based or whole plant products – including fruits and vegetables). Because enforcement of Prop 65 is conducted via civil litigation, the law, as written, triggers frivolous lawsuits that are difficult, if not impossible, to defend against. It places the burden of proof relating to the safety of any product on the business who is forced to demonstrate that a warning label is not necessary. The plaintiff need only show there wasn't a warning label, as opposed to the plaintiff presenting evidence of toxic levels. The burden of proof is on the defendant, a reversal of the "presumption of innocence" principle that is otherwise rooted in the U.S. justice system. The law allows private citizens with citizen prosecutors to sue and collect penalties from any business violating the law forcing monetary settlements out of California businesses and those who sell to Californians. The majority of settlement money collected from businesses that have violated this law has been used to pay attorney's fees. From 2000 to 2020, businesses paid more than $370 million in settlements, with almost 75% going to attorneys, and the majority of settlements going to a small group of perpetual litigants who continuously seek out litigation against businesses for obvious monetary gain as opposed to public safety. The Los Angeles Times in an article called "You see the warnings everywhere. But does Prop. 65 really protect you?" published on July 23, 2020 cited one particular for-profit company "Safe Products for Californians", which is run by man and his ex-wife attorney, who received almost $700,000 in legal fees from over 100 lawsuits, in which he was her only client.
  
  (Include any personal story. Tell your representative why the issue is important to you and how it affects you, your family member, and your community.)
  
  
  Sincerely,
  (sign name)
  (print name)
  (Street address)
  (City, State, Zip code)

• If you live in a different state, communicate your concerns about Prop 65 to your Congressman. Find your Senator. Find your House Representative by state and district on the House of Representatives Directory.
  Sample letter or email to your legislator:

  The Honorable (first name) (last name)
  (Address)
  (City, State, Zip code)
  
  
  Dear (Representative/Senator/Congressman or Congresswoman) (Last name):
  
  My name is (your first and last name) and I am a (family member/service provider/advocate/community member) who resides in your district. I am aware of California’s Proposition 65 legislation, also called the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act. The original purpose of the law was to prevent the dumping of toxic chemicals in waterways. The statute states that "no person in the course of doing business shall knowingly and intentionally expose any individual to a chemical known to the state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity without first giving a clear and reasonable warning." Prop 65 also requires businesses to notify Californians about the presence of these chemicals in their products if the chemicals exceed certain levels. The law specifically requires that the level of a listed substance be significantly lower than the level at which any harm has been documented. At the time the voters implemented Prop 65 in 1986, the list of known or suspected carcinogenic (cancer-causing) and reproductive toxins identified by the State of California numbered about three dozen. Today, however, this list, which is updated annually by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), contains more than 900 substances. While the list of offending chemicals is extensive, the majority are understandable, however, some are naturally-occurring substances, including those found in dirt (specifically natural geologic deposits of lead). Prop 65 requires that many kinds of consumer goods sold in California and to Californians, including herbs and other dietary supplements, must contain a label with language similar to the following: Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. The law has resulted in this label being found in hotels, restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, medical facilities, retail stores, and other public places to constantly remind the presumed unsuspecting consumer. It has been unnecessarily required on herbs, herbal supplements, and even on fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
  
  I strongly oppose any House Bill that would implement this in my state. The law in California has been twisted to restrict businesses and undermine consumers. Herbs and herbal dietary supplements have been unnecessarily regulated by this law. For herbs and herbal products, Prop 65 commonly refers to lead levels. This does not mean herbs and herbal products, or anything else that grows from the dirt, is dangerous. Lead is an element widely found in all parts of our environment, the air, soil, and water, and it is the result of geologic deposits. Lead generally occurs in a range of 15 to 40 parts per million (ppm). Very little, if any, lead in the soil is actually absorbed by plants. In fact, trees and plants growing in the ground can actually help the excessive, polluted amounts of lead in the soil. Organic and wildcrafted herbs contain their naturally-occurring compounds are safe and should be exempt from Prop 65 legislation. Any compounds from organic or wild soil are and should be considered naturally-occurring. Further, any plant-based or whole plant products, including fruits and vegetables, should be exempt from Prop 65 legislation.
  
  Although the intent of the required warning label is to protect consumers, it does little to inform them. The law requires the addition of this label, even though it says nothing about the actual safety of the product itself or what, if any, harmful substance is present and in what amount. In addition, the "safe harbor" of acceptable levels for certain substances set forth in Proposition 65 are often significantly lower than federal or international standards. Not only are these levels nearly impossible to detect with routine testing, but their inclusion is usually the result of Earth's natural processes, specifically in regard to organic and wildcrafted herbs (and, further, any plant-based or whole plant products – including fruits and vegetables). The intention of the law is to ensure public safety, but the way it is currently implemented undermines consumer confidence and intelligence, and it provides no actual knowledge in whether a product actually contains carcinogenic and reproductive toxins, notably organic and wildcrafted herbs (and, further, any plant-based or whole plant products – including fruits and vegetables). Because enforcement of Prop 65 is conducted via civil litigation, the law, as written, triggers frivolous lawsuits that are difficult, if not impossible, to defend against. It places the burden of proof relating to the safety of any product on the business who is forced to demonstrate that a warning label is not necessary. The plaintiff need only show there wasn't a warning label, as opposed to the plaintiff presenting evidence of toxic levels. The burden of proof is on the defendant, a reversal of the "presumption of innocence" principle that is otherwise rooted in the U.S. justice system. The law allows private citizens with citizen prosecutors to sue and collect penalties from any business violating the law forcing monetary settlements out of California businesses and those who sell to Californians. The majority of settlement money collected from businesses that have violated this law has been used to pay attorney's fees. From 2000 to 2020, businesses paid more than $370 million in settlements, with almost 75% going to attorneys, and the majority of settlements going to a small group of perpetual litigants who continuously seek out litigation against businesses for obvious monetary gain as opposed to public safety. The Los Angeles Times in an article called "You see the warnings everywhere. But does Prop. 65 really protect you?" published on July 23, 2020 cited one particular for-profit company "Safe Products for Californians", which is run by man and his ex-wife attorney, who received almost $700,000 in legal fees from over 100 lawsuits, in which he was her only client.
  
  (Include any personal story. Tell your representative why the issue is important to you and how it affects you, your family member, and your community.)
  
  
  Sincerely,
  (sign name)
  (print name)
  (Street address)
  (City, State, Zip code)

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Herbal products and supplements are not subject to taxation but body care products are, such as Soap. Taxes are based on the State of Florida and Volusia County sales tax rate of 6.5%.

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If you use this site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password, and you agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. Wild Meadow Apothecary, LLC and its associates reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders in their sole discretion. 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. For any request you might have regarding the erasure of your account and all associated personal data, please contact us.

Third Party Websites

Users may find content on our website that link to websites of third parties. A link does not imply an endorsement of a website. Although we may link to another website, it does not mean we have control or share responsibility for the content and security of that website.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Wild Meadow Apothecary is a limited liability company located in the State of Florida. By visiting WildMeadowApothecary.com, you agree that the laws of the State of Florida, United States of America, without regard to principles of conflict of laws, will govern these Terms and Conditions, and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and Wild Meadow Apothecary, LLC or its associates.

Any dispute relating in any way to your visit to our website or to products you purchase through Wild Meadow Apothecary, LLC shall be submitted to confidential arbitration in the State of Florida, United States, except that, to the extent you have in any manner violated or threatened to violate Wild Meadow Apothecary's intellectual property rights, Wild Meadow Apothecary, LLC may seek injunctive or other appropriate relief in any state or federal court in Florida, and you consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in such courts. Arbitration shall be conducted under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration award shall be binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Our Other Policies

Wild Meadow Apothecary is 100% committed to upholding your privacy. Please review our Privacy Policy and Shop Policy, which also govern your visit and use of our website, to understand our practices.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Wild Meadow Apothecary, LLC harmless from and against all damages, losses, and expenses of any kind, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising out of or related to:

(1) your breach of any of these Terms, including any additional terms and conditions incorporated herein;
(2) any user content you post or otherwise contribute;
(3) any activity in which you engage on or through the Wild Meadow Apothecary website; and
(4) your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.

Acceptance of Terms, Consent, and Waiver of Liability

The United States does not at this time license Herbalists. Wild Meadow Apothecary, LLC and its associates are not medical doctors or nurse practitioners and do not claim to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical conditions or pathologies, nor prescribe medicine, nor in any way represent herself as so doing. For any medical condition, you are advised to seek care from an appropriate medical practitioner. Whether you chose to engage a medical practitioner or not for your care is your right and Wild Meadow Apothecary assumes no responsibility for your decision in this matter.

As a consumer and user of this website and the services provided by Wild Meadow Apothecary, LLC, you agree to the following:

Last updated: 1/18/2024