Organic Herbal Multivitamin

After extensive research, I developed and keep on improving this Organic Herbal Multivitamin which contains balanced nutrition that tops any multivitamin you can buy on the market. This multivitamin is a formula of ground herbs which contain bioavailable, whole-food vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients that are easily recognized and metabolized by the body. Mix it into your daily smoothie, sprinkle on salad, add with your spices into your savory dishes and you can be sure your family is getting the daily benefits.

In the batch of 2021, I added Astragalus root and Hawthorn leaf and flower. I ground it more finely and sifted it 3 times, so it is more “powdery” than last year’s batch. I’ve changed a bit the ratios of the herbs in 2022, but not by much. I’ve increased the ratio of Vitamin C-rich herbs and antivirals. Overall I think this batch is better, it tastes more pleasant too!

This year, 2023, I got a freeze drier, which preserves so much more nutriernts than dehydrator and increase the shelflife! I have changed the formula and added freeze-dried herbs, leafy greens and edible weeds as well. I will leave the ingredient list of the 2022 batch below for comparison. FYI, due to aditing more of the berries, seeds and roots, it didnt turn out green as previouse years.

INGRÉDIENTS of 2023 batch:

Rosehips, Stinging Nettle (Leaf, Root, and Seeds), Hawthorn (berries, leaf and flower)**, Alfalfa leaf*, Dandelion (Leaf and Root)**, Milk thistle seeds ***, Chard*, Kale* Collard*, Beet leaf*, Horsetail*, Turmeric***, Purslane*, Lamb’s Quarters*, Ashwagandha***, Astragalus***, Chervil*, Licorice***. Orgenano*, Rosemary*, Burdock root*.

(* – Grown Organically in my Garden;   ** – Locally Wildcrafted by me;   *** – Certified Organic, purchased)

INGRÉDIENTS of 2022 batch (out of stock):

Alfalfa Leaf* | Horsetail* | Stinging Nettle* (Leaf, Root, and Seeds), | Rosehips*** | Dandelion (Leaf and Root)** | Hawthorn (Berries, Leaf, and flower*) | Spring Spruce tips | Yellow Dock Seeds** | Milk Thistle Seeds*** | Heal All (Prunella Vulgaris)** | Ground Turmeric*** | Astragalus root*** | Licorice root*** |

PACKAGING:

7oz   and  3.5oz  mylar bags.

SHELF LIFE and storage: 10 years unopened and properly stored. Use within 2 years after opening. Store in a dry dark cool cupboard. No need to refrigirate.

This combination of herbs consists of 21 tonic herbs that are full of vitamins and minerals your body needs… also additional things like carbohydrates, proteins, micronutrients, and essential fatty acids. I made this blend so that I have a quick and easy remedy that can support the balance and health of the brain, liver, heart, kidneys, digestion, and immune system in one shot!

You can use it in many ways. Mix it in water or juice, add it to smoothies or hide it in applesauce. Naturally, it does alter the flavor of whatever you add it to, so if you really don’t care for the flavor, you could always lower the dose until you get used to the taste or add tiny amounts to a few different things. For example, I would add a little bit in the smoothie, then dust some on a salad, soup, or stew. Add it into your baking (bread, pancakes…) So, throughout the day it adds up to the correct dose, and your body constantly receives trace amounts of it.

Another idea if you have to convince your kids to eat it is to make an Herbal Candy (for my recipe click HERE).

I recommend taking 0.5-3 teaspoons of the Herbal Multivitamin daily.  Use with caution during pregnancy or nursing.

Recommended dose:

kids 2-6 y.o. – 0.5 to 1 tsp a day;
kids 6-12 y.o. – 1.5 tsp a day;
adult dose – 1-3 tsp a day.

Milla’s Morning Smoothie

2 bananas
1 small carrot
1/2 of a small cucumber
1 cup of fresh or frozen fruit and berries (any combination of blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, seaberries, currants, etc.)
1 cup of leafy greens (spinach, kale, arugula, lettuce, sprouts, microgreens, bok choy, collard greens, edible weeds, etc. )
1/2 cup of cauliflower, broccoli, and/or cabbage (optional)
1/4 of lemon with peel
1-2 Tablespoons of the Organic Herbal Multivitamin Drink Mix
1/2 teaspoon of fresh Ginger
a pinch of ground Cinnamon
1 quart of water or fresh juice (add more or less water for desired consistency)

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Serve fresh or if there is any smoothie left in the blender I pour the leftovers in an ice-cube tray and then “re-use” it in the next smoothie. You can also fill up popsicle molds and pop them into the freezer to have a “smoothie pop” later.   They are getting more servings of veggies, leafy greens, fruit, berries, and herbs that way. This makes you, as a parent, feel good knowing children are getting the nutrition they need to grow and develop.

Make your own Organic herbal multivitamin drink mix using my recipe – HERE

About some of the ingredients:

Most herbs in this mix are Trophorestorative (Licorice, Milk Thistle, Dandelion, Hawthorn, Horsetail, and Nettle seeds). Trophorestorative herbs bring balance to a particular organ or system in a person whether that function is excess or deficient. A true trophorestorative can’t harm or produce side effects. You should be able to consume it for long periods, safely. Many herbs are nutritive, but only some herbs are trophorestorative. They are their own kind. They can restore the physical function of a failing organ or system.

Rosehips (Rosa spp.)- Rose Hips are the dried fruit of roses that contain very high levels of bioavailable vitamin C, and are full of properties that help to support healthy circulation and a strong immune system. It is the most beneficial and pleasant when taken in tea form.

Alfalfa leaf (Medicago sativa) – “Father of All Herbs” is called and rightfully so! The Alfalfa plant raises minerals deep in the earth that aren’t accessible for most other plants since it sends its roots 20-30 ft down! Alfalfa is extraordinarily rich in nutrients, minerals, and vitamins that play big roles in the health, development, and strength of our bones. Alfalfa contains digestive enzymes and eight essential amino acids of the protein and high chlorophyll content. Extremely rich source of Beta-Carotene, Minerals, Trace Elements, and Vitamins A, B-1, B-6, B-12, C, D, E, K, Biotin, Folic Acid, Niacin, and Pantothenic Acid. Minerals are Calcium, copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc.
Main benefits: Cleansing the blood. It alkalizes the body and detoxifies the body, especially the liver. Helps remove heavy metals from the body, helps alleviate allergies, aids in blood clotting, and promotes healthy digestion. Can ease morning sickness, and stimulate a healthy appetite. Is helpful in reversing tooth decay and remineralizing teeth, a great source of Vitamin K so it helps improve the baby’s Vitamin K levels at birth if the mom drinks during pregnancy. Help lower blood cholesterol (by impeding intestinal absorption) without affecting heart-healthy HDL cholesterol. Supports the pituitary gland, Supportive during nursing. contains an antifungal agent. Anti-inflammatory.

Stinging Nettle leaf (Urtica dioica) – is an herb with an extraordinary amount of benefits! It is a rich source of calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, and beta-carotene, along with vitamins A, C, D, and B complex, all in a form that is easy for the body to use. Stinging nettle contains natural antihistamines and anti-inflammatories Its medicinal uses are: allergies, Asthma, Bed Wetting/incontinence, Female Hormones, Fibromyalgia, Kidney, Libido, and Nutrition.

Stinging Nettle Root (Urtica dioica) is traditionally used to treat a range of conditions but is most commonly associated with relieving the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland. Nettle root is sometimes used to treat urinary tract infections and also to treat pain in the muscles and joints. Potent antioxidant – the Nettle Root contains phenolic compounds that promote antioxidant activity against free radicals. It is also a reliable diuretic that encourages the excretion of uric acid while simultaneously discouraging nighttime bathroom urges, making it remarkable for bladder, adrenals, kidney, and prostate health. Nettle root is very rich in vitamins and minerals and the leaf contains an antihistamine.

Stinging Nettle seeds (Urtica dioica) Nettle seeds are adaptogens. They help with the general stress response, they strengthen the adrenals, and they’re loaded with minerals and trace elements. As most of the hype around adaptogens has centered on exotic plants from far away lands it’s particularly nice to have such a great example growing abundantly in the states. I am convinced that the medicines we NEED MOST are the ones that are most abundant near where we live and in my experience, many of them are aggressively invasive!  Useful for chronic exhaustion, adrenal fatigue, and burnout, nettle seeds have also been used to aid kidney function in both people and animals with degenerative conditions. David Winston writes – ‘I discovered Nettle Seed could be used as a kidney trophorestorative (nutritive restorative)’ – literally food for the kidneys.
Nettle Seed increases kidney glomerular function and reduces serum creatinine levels. Many herbalists have seen significant benefits from using Nettle Seed tincture in patients with glomerulonephritis, chronic nephritis with degeneration, and to protect the kidneys from nephrotoxic medications.’ As the endocrine glands work together to maintain a subtle balance in the body, often a medicine that affects one of them will have a knock-on effect throughout the entire system. So nettle seeds can help harmonize the whole of the endocrine system, though their primary action is to balance the adrenals.

“Back in the 1800s, dishonest horse peddlers in Germany, Hungary, and Ireland (and probably other places) used to give 1-2 handsful of nettle seed a day to horses for about 2 weeks before they took them to market. This gave the horses shiny pelts and a youthful appearance and brought a handsome price. The youthfulness, of course, disappeared once the animals got to their new homes – no nettle seed.
A German doc, working at a home for the aged, heard about this in the mid-1900s, and thought, hmmm, interesting, “Nurse! 1-2 tablespoons of dried nettle seed a day to all our inmates please.” And his patients got interested in life again, got the energy to do things, and some of them even got some fire back into their libido.
Ever since I read about that German doc, I’ve to use nettle seeds for run-down, overly tired, burned-out, or just bone-weary people – folks who would do things if they just had the energy for it.”

Dandelion leaf (Taraxacum officinale) contains a huge array of beneficial nutrients. It offers beta-carotene, thiamin, riboflavin, calcium, iron, zinc, and magnesium. They have more potassium than bananas and more vitamin A than carrots. A rich source of antioxidants that support cardiovascular health, liver,  kidneys, and digestive health.

Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) Dandelion root contains bitter principles that have a tonic effect on the liver and digestive system. It is a gentle laxative and a natural diuretic that is rich in natural potassium and many other vitamins and minerals. Properties: Bitter, Cholagogue, Depurative, Diuretic, Stomachic, Tonic. Medicinal Uses: Acne, Alcoholism, Bladder Infection (UTI), Bronchitis, Bruises/sprains, Cholesterol, Colds, Culinary/Kitchen, Detoxification, Diabetes, Digestion, Hypertension, Liver, Longevity, Osteoporosis, Pregnancy/Childbirth, Spring Tonics.

Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) Hawthorn is an indisputable cardioprotective. The particular combination of flavonoids in Hawthorn seems to be especially protective of the heart. And what’s good for the heart – is good for the brain! Herbal Actions: Cardiotonic, cardioprotective, antioxidant, collagen stabilizing, mildly astringent, hypotensive, antiarrhythmic, diuretic, hypotensive, anti-ischemic, positively-inotropic, antioxidant.

According to the edited Modern Herbal, by Maude Grieve, it was used as an astringent for sore throats, and the diuretic quality was employed in kidney disease. The diuretic quality also helps reduce blood pressure, and additionally, kidney and heart health is very connected via the control of fluid and electrolytes.

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) – The primary use of horsetail is as a diuretic. Gently stimulating increased urinary flow, horsetail helps “flush” infectious bacteria out of the bladder without altering the body’s balance of electrolytes. Horsetail contains high amounts of silica and is one of the highest plant sources known for this bone-strengthening mineral.

Milk Thistle seeds (Silybum marianum) This herb is traditionally used for liver detoxification and support. Milk thistle can help to regenerate liver cells and provides vital nutrients for the liver in helping it to expel toxins and metabolic waste. Milk thistle is trophorestorative to the liver. It also helps to produce bile, which assists in supporting digestion. Milk thistle acts in a similar fashion to detoxify other synthetic chemicals that find their way into our bodies, from acetaminophen and alcohol to heavy metals and radiation. Milk thistle was approved in 1986 as a treatment for liver disease and it is widely used to treat alcoholic hepatitis, alcoholic fatty liver, cirrhosis, liver poisoning, and viral hepatitis. Milk thistle also supports the pituitary gland.

Astragalus root (Astragalus membranaceus) “It is in great repute as a tonic, pectoral, and diuretic medicine, the disease for which it is prescribed, therefore, are almost numberless.” – G. A. Stuart, Chinese Materia Medica, 1911. Herbal Actions: Adaptogen, antibacterial, antiviral, diuretic, immunomodulating, antioxidant, a vasodilator. Constituents: Saponins, polysaccharides, triterpenoids, isoflavones, glycosides. Taste: Sweet, warm, woody.
Medicinal Use: Tonifying and stimulating, astragalus is often affectionately called the “young person’s ginseng.” In his book Healing Lyme, S.Buhner makes the powerful suggestion of using astragalus regularly to prevent Lyme disease. But he warns against use by anyone suffering from late-stage Lyme disease, as it could provoke an autoimmune response to an undesirable level. Astragalus can be beneficial to us in regulating the metabolism of dietary sugars, and thus can be helpful to those with diabetes. Recent Chinese studies have shown that astragalus may also benefit cholesterol levels, improve cardiovascular function, and lessen symptoms of severe heart disease.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)  Protects the liver from incoming toxins through its remarkable anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has a particular affinity for the liver and is therefore used in most detoxification programs. Like milk thistle, it may soften stools. Turmeric has been shown to increase the production of bile by over 100 percent, making it a powerful aid to toxin excretion.

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a potent synergist and considered a powerful medicinal if taken in regular doses on daily basis, therefore I’ve added only a very small amount, enough to amplify the other herbs. Licorice was found extremely effective for many pancreatic disorders – it supports all glandular functions and is widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). According to research, licorice is “fortified with anti-inflammatory compounds that work to reduce the pain and swelling associated with pancreatic conditions like pancreatitis.” This herb was used before the time of Hippocrates, prescribed by early physicians in cases of dropsy and diabetes, to prevent thirst. This herb is another glandular food and cleanser, being a trophorestorative, emollient, demulcent, pectoral, and laxative. Licorice root has 6-8 percent glycyrrhizin; a sweet white crystalline powder, consisting of the calcium and potassium salts of glycyrrhizic acid, sugar, starch, gum, protein, fat, resin, asparagine, etc. All of the glands can be cleansed and nourished with this herb. Do not use it for more than 7-10 days in a row or use it in very low doses. In my multivitamin it is at a very low dose, it plays a synergistic role in enhancing the actions of the other herbs.