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I am often asked what supplements my family and I use regularly. I have to admit, I am not a daily pill-taker. But I do recognize the value of herbs. I continually teach that no vitamin, mineral, herb or supplement can make up for a bad diet. The sum total of what we put into our mouths nutritionally will either be for our benefit or detriment. If you are eating sweets and treats, foods made with white sugar and white flour, fried foods and foods laden with artificial chemicals, the supplements you take will unlikely tip the nutritional scale to the building health side. Rather than digress into a nutrition discussion, I’d like to share with you some of Western Botanicals products that I and my family use and some uses of these products that you may not be aware of.

CTR Ointment (Complete Tissue Repair) – this ointment should be in every home. Classically used for cuts, wounds, and burns (anytime the skin is broken). Apply it liberally – don’t wash the old ointment off to cleanse the wound (after you’ve cleaned it initially, of course) but just keep adding more ointment. Many women use CTR as a beauty cream and apply it to their face each evening. Many women have remarked how this ointment helps to lessen the appearance of irritating crows feet around the corner of the eyes and mouth.

Herbal Throat Spray – This is our Herbal Cough Syrup in a spray bottle. Used to soothe the redness and burning of a hoarse or sore throat. This can be used several times per hour. Our Herbal Throat Spray is also used by singers during practice and just before performance to sharpen and clarify the voice.

Herbal Tooth Powder- While some people use this instead of or with their toothpaste (moisten your brush with a little toothpaste or not, then dip it into the powder and brush your teeth and gums as you normally would), the great virtue of this product is in supporting your gums. Use to tighten and strengthen teeth and gums as well as for symptoms associated with gum disease.

Herbal Mouthwash – This concentrated tincture is added to a little water to give you a refreshing mouthwash that will also assist in the healing of canker sores, mouth and gum sores, gingivitis and many other dental and gum problems.

Herbal Eyewash – Used with a full eyecup of pure water, a few drops of our Herbal Eyewash may assist to clean and disinfect your eyes. Use for pink-eye or clogged tear ducts. Some use this to strengthen their vision and to combat glaucoma.

Herbal Eardrops – A few drops in each ear may soothe earaches. Also may be used for dry, itchy ear canals. Not just for children, but anyone with ear canal issues. This oil will also help to soften hardened earwax.

Melissa Combination – Did you know that Melissa is a flower, also known as Lemon Balm? This soothing ointment seems to have an affinity for helping with cold sores (herpes simplex outbreaks). Apply at the first sign and expect a very quick recovery.

Happy Colon – Many of our customers have discovered our non-cayenne alternative to Colon Cleanse™. This herbal supplement may help tone and strengthen the bowels while keeping them regular.

Essiac Tea – This classic herbal combination was first used to assist in cancer recovery, but we have found it to be a very gentle yet effective immune strengthener and liver detoxifier. How healthy is your liver? Look in the mirror. Your skin will show you. Acne, blemishes, rashes are all indications that the liver needs to be cleansed.

Allergy Relief Formula – This product is used by many allergy sufferers to relieve the runny nose and itchy eyes associated with seasonal allergies. This product will not make you drowsy like so many over-the-counter allergy medications.

Sweet Dreams – We originally designed this syrup for children who have trouble falling asleep, but it was soon discovered by adults with sleep concerns. Useful for both those who struggle getting to sleep as well as those who wake up and can’t go back to sleep. The herbs in this formula help to relax and calm the mind allowing you to drift off to sleep, without the morning side effects of many pharmaceutical sleeping aids.

Anti-Parasite Formula – Intestinal parasites are not just an issue of third world countries. They are alive and well right here in the USA. While we do ship our Anti-Parasite Formula all over the world to Christian missionaries and world travelers, its powerful, yet gentle cleansing action is claimed by many to works quicker and more effectively than many of the powerful and toxic anti-parasite drugs.


Getting healthy is not a matter of finding the right herb or therapy to your life. It requires a change in philosophy. I wish it were as easy as adding a couple of key vitamins or minerals or even herbs to your diet and your health and vitality would blossom. The reality, however, is that in order to truly radiate health, you must embrace a life of healthy practices. And sadly this may require some discipline. Eating healthy foods (at least most of the time), going to bed earlier and getting enough sleep. Exercising daily, drinking enough pure water and avoiding harmful and toxic foods. Being healthy means overcoming addictions. I find that those who try to avoid taking drugs and seek out first natural alternatives are generally healthier than those who chase their symptoms with drugs. Seeking health through lifestyle practices supported with herbal supplements and therapies will help you avoid the pitfalls of toxic exposures that come from drug use, processed foods and impure beverages such as tap water, soda and stimulants.

It is our hope at Western Botanicals that you view health from a natural wholistic point of view. Eat whole foods, supplement with whole herbs. Be good and choose the right.

Disclaimer: Natural health treatments are not designed to replace competent medical diagnosis and care. We strongly urge everyone to seek proper medical attention and treatment. Just as there is an appropriate time to use natural healthcare, there are times when medical diagnosis and medical treatment are necessary. Please consult your healthcare practitioner to insure you receive the proper care.

The greatest benefit of herbal and natural healthcare is its ability to get you well and keep you healthy so that you can avoid the emergency crisis medical intervention that can become necessary. It makes more sense to eat right, exercise, not smoke and manage stress, thus avoiding heart disease, than to deal with the chest pain and heart disease.

~ Dr. Kyle D. Christensen D.C. ~