Herbalists Without Borders is a 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit & NGO Organization
Herbalists Without Borders is 100% volunteer operated - so donations go directly where needed most!
Herbalists Without Borders is 100% volunteer operated - so donations go directly where needed most!
Current Relief Packages Going Out To: Free People's Clinics throughout the US and along the border.
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HWB is a small, grassroots nonprofit that relies on community support and donations to help us achieve our goals and to support community herbalism and holistic wellness disaster relief in communities. Providing funding is a direct way to support HWB projects, but we also welcome donations of herbal first aid supplies, extracts, dried herbs, and more to help us get down to the ground green medicine to the people.
Email our office for more information on shipping donation of herbal goods. |
Support Herbal Aid!Businesses: Do you have any overstock, dents, or dings? Donations are tax-deductible and go towards our herbal free clinics & herbal relief efforts! |
Please ship HWB donations to:
Herbalists Without Borders 1223 West Main Street, #266 Sun Prairie, WI 53590 |
Herbalists Note: Products follow GMP in labeling, please. Products should be marked/labeled clearly and neatly with botanical name, common name, date, part used, source (ie: my yard or xxxx company), fresh or dried, lot number if applicable, menstruum type & % (brandy, vodka, grain alcohol, glycerine, etc. + % menstruum), and ratio (1:2, 1:5). Please know that if any herbs come in that are not able to be identified clearly or are questionable - we may not be able to use them. Questions? Email officehwb@gmail.com. Thank you! We are unable to accept opened/half used tinctures/extracts, capsules or supplements, as we have no way to ensure sanitation or check for contamination - nor are they appropriate to distribute in free clinics. We do accept properly labeled stock bottles. Thank you for understanding that those we serve deserve good quality, safe products.
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Supplies List for General Herbal Kits + Specific Needs and Herbal First Aid Response Kits
Any items welcome, those in the categories most often requested listed below:
General Needs for Shipments to Free People's Clinics and for Disaster Relief:
This list changes often based on needs and what donations have come in - check back soon!
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Bulk Dry Herbs Needed:
Ashwagandha Root - root or powder - Withania somnifera Astragalus root - Astragalus membranaceous Bitter Melon - Momordica charantia Black Cohosh - Actaea racemosa Burdock Root - Arctium lappa California Poppy- Eschscholzia californica Catnip – Nepeta cataria (always a need) Chamomile – Matricaria recutita Corydalis - powder (YAN HU SUO) (great need) Dandelion Root - Taraxacum officinalis radix Dried elderflower - Sambucus nigra Hawthorn - Crataegus, leaf & berry Holy Basil – Ocimum sp. (always a need) Ginger Root (always a need) Lemongrass - Cymbopogon citratus Lemon Verbena - Aloysia citriodora Licorice Root - Glycyrrhiza glabra (always a need) Linden flower - Tilia cordata (always a need) Marshmallow root - Althaea officinalis (dried root or powder) Motherwort - Leonurus cardiaca Oat Straw, Tops - Avena sativa Passionflower - Passiflora incarnata Peppermint - Mentha piperita Plantain - Plantago major Red Clover - Trifolium pratense Red Raspberry leaf - Rubus idaeus Rosehips - Rosa spp Skullcap - Scutellaria (always a GREAT need) Slippery elm -Ulmus rubra (always a need) Wood betony – Stachys officinalis Herbs indigenous to Northern Mexico. Agastache mexicana (Toronjil morado, Mexican giant hyssop ) Hibiscus (roselle, hibiscus sabdariffa, jamaica) Montanoa tomentosa (zoapatle) Lippia graveolens (mexican oregano, orégano cimmaron) Hintonia latiflora Salvia hispanica (chia) Yerba santa Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) Equisteum (horsetail) Yerba mansa (Anemopsis californica) Etcetera... Topical: sore muscle rub, salves, balms, burn care, painful joints, etc. Clinic Supplies: Bottles & Jars 1 & 2 oz dropper bottles (new or sanitized with no labels) 1, 2 & 4 oz tins (new or sanitized with no labels) lip balm tubes & pots small squeeze bottles small spray bottles 8, 16, 32 oz stock bottles paper bags, new Medic Kits: nalgene bottles of all sizes, tweezers, homeopathic support, arnica, yarrow powder, etc. Bags & Strainers: bags to hold loose tea & dried herb blends (4-8 oz), tea strainers, reusable muslin bags, biodegradable empty tea bags General Supplies: beeswax butters (shea, cocoa, etc.) carrier oils (olive, avocado, coconut) food grade vegetable glycerin by the gallon Small soap bars (unscented), hand sanitizer, unscented wipes Bandages, gauze, medical tape Smoke rated face masks, virus face masks ace bandages (for poultices) dose cups, eye cups |
Salves:
muscle rub, foot rub, antibacterial, antifungal, general first aid Infused Oils: Calendula, St. John's Wort, Arnica Capsules: -Oregon grape root -Adaptogens -Nervine blends -Digestive Support -Constipation, Stomach Upset Tinctures (alcohol & glycerites welcome);
1-2 oz small individually bottled and labeled tinctures are easiest to use. We also accept stock bottles. Alcohol-free or low alcohol extracts are wonderful for working with people battling addiction and those on other medications. We are always in great need of glycerites or low alcohol extracts. Simples: Angelica dahurica (glycerite) Dong Quai - Angelica sinensis (glycerite) Ashwagandha - Withania somnifera Astragalus - Astragalus membranaceous Bacopa - Bacopa monnieri (glycerite) California poppy - Eschscholzia californica (glycerite) Catnip - Nepeta cataria (glycerite) Chaste Tree Berry - Vitex Corydalis - Yan hu suo Root Gotu Kola - Centella asiatica (glycerite) Hops - Humulus lupulus Japanese knotweed - Fallopia japonica Kava - Piper methysticum Licorice- Glycyrrhiza glabra Milky Oats, Oat Straw - Avena sp Motherwort - Leonurus cardiaca Passionflower - Passiflora incarnata Skullcap tincture - Scutellaria sp (need glycerite - we use a significant amount per month!) Solomon's Seal - Polygonatum biflorum Valerian - Valeriana officinalis Wild Yam - Discorea villosa Formulas:all blends are welcome, with our greatest need usually being Menopause support Muscle spasm, joint pain, general pain relief Stress/Anxiety/Nervine blend Vinegar Tonics & Syrups: Immune Support, Cough/Cold, Mineral Building, Nourishment/Replenishing Essential Oils or Hydrosols; Oral health: clove, spearmint, peppermint Hydrosols; lavender, melissa, calendula, chamomile, helichrysum Misc Other Items Always on the Needs List: Cough Drops (all natural) Rescue Remedy Mullein Ear Oil Arnica Gel Electrolyte packets Child Friendly: bootie balm, rescue remedy, child cough syrups, child chest rubs, etc. Tea Bags–singles; such as Traditional Medicinal, Alvita,etc. Throat Coat, • Nettles • Kava Stress Relief • Cup of Calm • Stress Relief • Nighty Night • Breathe Easy • Chamomile • Gypsy Cold Care. Calming teas, nutritive, immune boosting, disinfectant teas, urinary tract, eye wash such as chamomile, etc. |
What We Usually Need Most By Clinic Type:
FIRES: upper respiratory support, eye wash herb bags, immune support, masks, throat sprays, sinus rinse, nervines, inhaler sticks
HURRICANES: nervines, respiratory support, antifungal support, salves, masks (mold clean up), immune support
EARTHQUAKES: nervines, salves, calming extracts
FLOODS: nervines, respiratory support, antifungal support, salves, masks, immune support
REFUGEES: antifungal, upper respiratory support, salves, skin support (scabies, rashes, blisters), nervines
VETERANS: calming, anti-anxiety, nerve pain, joint pain, anti-inflammatories, blood sugar support
CHILDREN: digestive health, calming, cough/cold, nutrition, diaper rash, salves
UNHOMED: salves, chest rubs, antifungal support, immune support, nervines, small cough syrup bottles, non-breakable containers, small sizes
RURAL OUTREACH: blood sugar support, nervines, cough/cold, immune support, digestive support
HURRICANES: nervines, respiratory support, antifungal support, salves, masks (mold clean up), immune support
EARTHQUAKES: nervines, salves, calming extracts
FLOODS: nervines, respiratory support, antifungal support, salves, masks, immune support
REFUGEES: antifungal, upper respiratory support, salves, skin support (scabies, rashes, blisters), nervines
VETERANS: calming, anti-anxiety, nerve pain, joint pain, anti-inflammatories, blood sugar support
CHILDREN: digestive health, calming, cough/cold, nutrition, diaper rash, salves
UNHOMED: salves, chest rubs, antifungal support, immune support, nervines, small cough syrup bottles, non-breakable containers, small sizes
RURAL OUTREACH: blood sugar support, nervines, cough/cold, immune support, digestive support
We Always Need Funds to Ship Boxes!
We need funds to ship boxes regularly! A large flat rate box is almost $19 per box to ship, so any donations earmarked for our shipping fund are so helpful. Thank you!
Why ship to our Wisconsin headquarters?
Often right after a disaster, people are scrambling to get supplies and volunteers coordinated, trying to find out what they need and when. Many groups responding to disasters will post an address to ship to and then they will get 1,000 of A, 250 of B, and 0 of C. They not only have to intake, sort, verify safe/labels and organize - they also need to figure out what they have so they can make or assemble kits of what they need - all while they are scrambling to respond and get to the people that need them most. Once it dies down, they often have a LOT of leftovers and no time or funds to ship them to someone else - not to mention storage of all of the extras was not likely optimal (dry, climate controlled) during the response. Also, often by the time donations are collected, packed, and shipped from donors, the response is winding down. We want to be ready in advance, so we can mobilize support to local chapters and members quickly. We also have many Chapters hosting frequent free clinics and getting donation into one central place where we can work to fairly divide to reach the most people and clinics is also great! We can also ship to clinics monthly or on a regular schedule so they don't have to manage a lot of inventory and we can adapt and send what is needed seasonally.
So, at HWB we work to intake supplies here. We inventory, sort, and store in climate controlled location. We prep most needed items here, we can ship immediately as soon as there is a disaster or a clinic. We also ship what is needed, and extras are kept for the next disaster or free clinic or need. In addition to shipping for disasters we also support and empower local people to continue working in their communities long after aid organizations have gone. In Puerto Rico, for example, locals are still hosting free people's clinics, a year and a half after Maria. We also support free people's clinics in many other areas.
So, at HWB we work to intake supplies here. We inventory, sort, and store in climate controlled location. We prep most needed items here, we can ship immediately as soon as there is a disaster or a clinic. We also ship what is needed, and extras are kept for the next disaster or free clinic or need. In addition to shipping for disasters we also support and empower local people to continue working in their communities long after aid organizations have gone. In Puerto Rico, for example, locals are still hosting free people's clinics, a year and a half after Maria. We also support free people's clinics in many other areas.
Amazon Wish List:
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If you prefer, go to our Amazon wishlist and purchase items to help:
General needs for street medics, mobile clinics, etc. https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/193AIQYYANXE7?&sort=default If you have any extra supplies after an herbal class or are clearing and organizing your apothecary, please contact us! We always need supplies for disaster relief and free clinics! |
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Are you a business looking to donate supplies or become a corporate sponsor? Make a tax-deductible donation today!
Contact Denise Cusack, Executive Director at officehwb@gmail.com or 608.561.1437.
Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.
~Ryunosuke Satoro
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