Desert Tortoise Botanicals was founded in 2005, in Tucson, AZ in order to provide access to local medicinal herbal preparations. Each of our products are carefully handcrafted from ethically wildcrafted and organically grown herbs.
Featured Herbal Products
Estafiate Oil
Also known as Western Mugwort. Locally wildharvested. Used topically for a variety of muscle/tendon/ligament conditions. Calms and relaxes Gall Bladder and Liver area tension (ribs, sides of body). Apply and cover with a warm, moist cloth for added benefit when feelings of cold are present.
Sonoran Spring Tea
Seasonal blend of local herbs intended to harmonize with the change of elements present in the Spring season.
Healing Skin Salve
Gentle yet powerful salve made from desert plants. Great for dry, red, itchy and painful skin conditions.
Prickly Pear Juice Concentrate
Prickly pear is rich in electrolytes, vitamins and minerals. It is known to be antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
Combine with our Holiday Tea for a delicious drink!