ORGANIC FARMING

Eclectic Institute is a leader in organic farming practices, utilizing crop rotation, mulching, animal and beneficial insect allies such as birds, butterflies and bees, and composting. The rich volcanic soil and high rainfall makes rural Oregon an ideal location for growing herbs. Our crops include echinacea, black cohosh, elecampane, calendula, lemon balm, chamomile, feverfew, angelica, kale, and beets.

WILDCRAFTING

The highest quality plants are often found growing in their natural, or “wild” habitat. Eclectic sustainably wildcrafts with proper respect for the plants to ensure that future generations may continue to grow. Wildcrafted plants include St. John’s wort, stinging nettles, uva ursi, and elderberries.

FREEZE-DRYING

Freeze-drying preserves in the gentlest possible way by removing only the water, leaving all the nutrients, vitamins, and phytochemicals in the same balance as found in nature.

LLOYD’S COLD STILL

Eclectic uses unique cold distillation processes to create our alcohol-free extracts. Our glycerite line is the same strength as our standard extract line and uses no heat. Our Lloyd still was developed by the renowned pharmacist John Uri Lloyd - and is the same as the Lloyd still that can be found on display at the Smithsonian museum.

BEGINNINGS

Our founder was a pharmacist who grew interested in naturopathic medicine after seeing patients returning for repeat prescriptions and wondering when they were going to get well. After graduating from the national college of naturopathic medicine, Ed Alstat started the company within the school’s clinic dispensary. With this auspicious beginning, the company’s primary focus has always been on people’s health and wellness.