eclectic herb
Our Mission
From field to spirit, we bring the wild to you—herbs at their freshest with practices that honor people and planet alike.
our origin story
Historical Timeline
1982
Founded in Portland, Oregon
Born in naturopathic college clinic, on naturopathic and botanical roots.
1984
Pioneers in Organic Farming
Our original herb farm was first to be certified organic by Oregon Tilth.
1990's
Innovators in Preservation
Introduced freeze-drying to herbal medicine, keeping herbs whole, pure, and powerful.
2000's
Supporting Naturopathic Education
Dr. Alstat donates 10% of profits to NCNM, is inducted into the Naturopathic Hall of Fame
today
Woman-owned Legacy
Now proudly woman-owned, carrying forward a mission of sustainability.
Freeze-Dried Herbs
At Eclectic Herb, we pioneered freeze-drying because we wanted herbs to stay as close to fresh as possible. Unlike heat drying, which strips away delicate compounds, freeze-drying gently removes only water — leaving behind the plant’s full spectrum of color, aroma, enzymes, and vitality.
The result? Herbs that are whole, pure, and alive, just as they were in the field. Every capsule, powder, or extract carries the living essence of the plant — preserved at its peak, ready to share its gifts with you.
The plants were our first teachers, and they remain our wisest guides
Chris Alstat, Owner and CEO
our legacy products
Product Timeline
1982
Vitabiotic
Our flagship immune blend, formulated by 4 naturopathic doctors based on their teacher's immune formula
1980's
Extracts
We were the first company to use both organic and grain free alcohol as our naturopathic founder was ehad of his time on gluten sensitivies
1990's
Freeze-dried Capsules
Introduced freeze-drying to herbal medicine, keeping herbs whole, pure, and powerful.
2000's
Alcohol-free Glycerites
Created two replica Lloyd extractors to create incredibly potent alcohol-free glycerites without the use of heat
2010's
Powders
The purest herbal supplements, freeze-dried herbs with no additives or fillers
Meet Our Favorite Products
