Before there was a “certified organic” classification, natural herbs gathered in the wild. They were naturally free of herbicides, pesticides, detergents, and other harmful chemicals and thus are referred to as “wildcrafted.” Wildcrafted herbs and plants are not farmed or sprayed with any kind of pesticide whatsoever. The plants that are wild, native, and organic by their own nature retain the positive attributes of plants grown in their normal habitat.
“Certified organic” herbs and plants are grown on farms and produced according to standards which translate into no harmful pesticides, fertilizers, or GMO plants (genetically modified organisms) to enhance their growth. Before they even hit the shelves, certified organic products must pass strict criteria to earn the right to be labeled as such. These products may be healthy, yes, but because these ingredients are grown under ideal conditions and not necessarily in their natural habitat, they may not retain all the attributes of their wild-crafted counterpart.