Prohibited Items

Last Updated: April 2, 2025

To maintain a safe, ethical, and legally compliant marketplace, these items are forbidden. Violations may result in listing removal, account suspension, or legal action.

1. ILLEGAL ITEMS & SERVICES

• Alcohol
• Tobacco products, smokeable products, e-cigarettes, and e-liquid
• Drugs & Drug Paraphernalia
  • Including cannabis, psychedelics, or items marketed for illegal drug use (e.g., “bongs for herbal rituals” must be clearly labeled as decorative)
• Medical drugs and regulated medical devices
• Hazardous Materials
  • Toxic herbs, lead-based paints, or unsafe ritual tools (e.g., knives without safety warnings).
• Hazardous or Illegal Plants, Herbs, Seeds and Soil
  • We prohibit certain plants, herbs, and seeds based on various laws and regulation that ban or restrict the sale of particular drug-like substances. Our list is not exhaustive and subject to change at any time. Always check your local, state and federal laws.
• Stolen Goods
  • Items reported as stolen or looted (e.g., artifacts from protected archaeological sites).
• Items making medical claims
• Hazardous Materials
  • Explosive( fireworks or sparklers). This includes explosion-based ceremonial items.

• • Any components intended to create explosions.
  • Flammable item
  • Spiritual incense or cleansing sprays in pressurized containers
  • Gases
  • Radioactive material
  • Toxic substance
  • Spiritual items containing heavy metals like mercury or lead
  • Lithium batteries 
  • Damaged or recalled spiritual devices with battery hazards.

2. RESTRICTED PLANTS, HERBS & SEEDS

Absolutely Prohibited

The following substances are banned entirely, regardless of intended use:

• Psychedelics/Entheogens:
  • Peyote (Lophophora williamsii)
  • Psilocybin mushrooms (fresh, dried, or spores)
  • Ayahuasca vine (Banisteriopsis caapi) or preparations
  • Iboga (Tabernanthe iboga)
• Opioid Derivatives:
  • Poppy seeds intended for opium extraction
  • Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) in ingestible forms (e.g., powders, capsules)
• Other Regulated Plants:
  • Coca leaves (Erythroxylum coca)
  • Khat (Catha edulis)
  • Ephedra (Ephedra sinica) for human consumption
• Controlled substances, such as narcotics, marijuana, cannabidiol (CBD), and steroids
• Plants or plant parts from which hallucinogenic substances (dimethyltryptamine (DMT), D-lysergic acid amide (LSA), opiates, etc) can be derived, such as:
  • Acacia confusa
  • Acacia maidenii (Maiden’s wattle)
  • Alicia anisopetala (Black ayahuasca)
  • Anadenanthera peregrina (Yopo)
  • Argyreia nervosa (Hawaiian baby woodrose)
  • Banisteriopsis caapi (Ayahuasca)
  • Diplopterys cabrerana (Chaliponga)
  • Mimosa hostilis/tenuiflora (Jurema/tepezcohuite)
  • Mitragyna speciosa (Kratom)
  • Peganum harmala (Harmine/harmaline/Syrian rue)
  • Poppy pods, unwashed seeds, and straw
  • Psychotria viridis (Chacruna leaves)
  • Salvia divinorum
• • Khat (Catha edulis)
  • Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa)
  • Hallucinogenic mushrooms, such as Psilocybin mushrooms, Amanita muscaria, fly agaric, and Amanita pantherina
  • Psychoactive cacti that produce mescaline or pellotine, such as:
    • Echinopsis lageniformis (Bolivian torch cactus)
    • Echinopsis pachanoi (San Pedro cactus)
    • Echinopsis peruviana (Peruvian torch cactus)
    • Lophophora diffusa (Peyote)
    • Lophophora williamsii (Peyote)
  • Any items, herbs, plants in any form presented as drug-like substances

 Hazardous Plant Materials

Some plant materials present an unreasonable risk of harm due to their toxic, caustic, or poisonous properties. All parts of these plants are prohibited from sale.

Examples of prohibited toxic plants include, but are not limited to:

• Certain nightshades, such as deadly nightshade, Datura stramonium (Jimson weed), and American black nightshade
• Certain hellebore, including white hellebore and green hellebore
• Jequirity beans/rosary peas
• Pong-pong seeds
• Mandrake
• Mayapple
• Wolfsbane
• Tabernanthe iboga (Ibogaine)
• Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
• Poison or water hemlock
• Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
• Castor bean or castor oil plant (Ricinus communis)

Invasive Species

At It’s All Sacred, we honor the Earth by protecting ecosystems from harm. Invasive species—plants, herbs, or seeds that disrupt local environments—are restricted to preserve biodiversity.

Your Responsibilities as a Vendor

• Research First:

  • Verify that your live plants/seeds are not prohibited anywhere in the US or in the buyer’s region.

  • Check USDA Plant Regulations or EU Invasive Species List for guidance.

• • Transparent Listings:
    • Label shipments with scientific names (e.g., “Eucalyptus globulus” vs. “generic eucalyptus”).
    • Disclose risks: “This seed is native to South America—check local regulations before planting.”
  • Safe Shipping:
    • Use pest-free packaging (required for international orders).
    • Obtain phytosanitary certificates if shipping across borders.

Seller Responsibilities

• Research your country’s Controlled Substances Act and agricultural import laws.

• Disclose ingredients fully (e.g., “This herbal blend contains damiana, which is legal in the U.S. but restricted in [Country X]”).

• Buyer warnings: “Check your local laws before purchasing.”

3. HARM, HATE & EXPLOITATION

• Hate Symbols & Extremism
  • Nazi imagery, racist literature, or items promoting violence.
  • Exception: Historical/educational items (e.g., anti-racism books) must clarify context in descriptions.

• Live Animals
• Endangered, Threatened or At-Risk animal parts
  • These are defined or listed in the US Endangered Species Act or in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
• Cat and dog parts of pelts

We prohibit the sale of:

• Ivory from any animal source (including but not limited to elephant, walrus, narwhal, hippopotamus, and mammoth)

• Products containing ivory, regardless of age or origin (antique, fossilized, or “pre-ban” ivory)

• Bone or other materials from ivory-producing species when used as ivory substitutes

• This includes:
  • Whole tusks or ivory pieces
  • Carved or worked ivory items
  • Jewelry containing ivory components
  • Elk “ivory” teeth or other dental ivory
  • Woolly mammoth ivory (fossilized or otherwise)
• Human Remains
  • Bones, ashes, or other human-derived items
  • Exceptions: Teeth, nails, hair and non-consumable items made with breast-milk

Why we prohibit this:
These materials often come from threatened or endangered species, and their trade may violate international conservation laws (CITES) regardless of the item’s age. Even legally obtained ivory can fuel demand that endangers living animals.

Alternatives we encourage:

• • Plant-based alternatives (tagua nut, palm ivory)

• • Ethically sourced bone from non-threatened species (with documentation)

• • Stone, wood, or resin carvings

• • Vintage/recycled materials that don’t endanger wildlife

• Non-Consensual Items
  • Spells/rituals targeting specific individuals without their consent (e.g., “love spells for [name]”).

4. SPIRITUAL & CULTURAL GUIDELINES

• Cultural Appropriation
  • Items from closed traditions (e.g., Indigenous white sage bundles, Voodoo dolls) unless made by credentialed members of that culture.

• • Allowed with disclosure: “Inspired by” items (e.g., “This altar cloth features Celtic knotwork—I’m a practitioner of Irish descent”).
•  Guaranteed Outcomes
  • Medical claims: “Cures depression” → “May support emotional balance.”

• • Absolute spiritual promises: “100% success love spell” → “Ritual kit for attracting love.”
• Animal Cruelty
  • Endangered animal parts (e.g., ivory, tiger bones).

• • Allowed with proof: Ethically sourced feathers, bones (e.g., “Chicken bones from food waste”).

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

• Counterfeit or Plagiarized Items
  • Replica tarot decks, stolen spellbook PDFs, or unlicensed deity artwork.

• • Allowed: Original designs inspired by mythology (e.g., “Persephone illustration—my original art”).
• Celebrity Misuse
  • Items implying celebrity endorsement (e.g., “Taylor Swift’s favorite crystal”).

6. DIGITAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES

• Misleading Services
  • Fake psychic readings, AI-generated “channeled” messages.

• • Allowed: Genuine intuitive readings with clear disclaimers (“For entertainment only”).
• Resold Digital Files
  • Ebooks, spell templates, or courses purchased elsewhere and resold.

7.MULTI-LEVEL MARKETING (MLM) & NETWORK PRODUCTS

Strictly Forbidden:
To maintain the integrity of our handmade and intentional marketplace, we prohibit all products tied to multi-level marketing (MLM), affiliate networks, or resale programs. This includes but is not limited to:

• Essential Oils & Wellness Products:
  Young Living, doTERRA, Herbalife, Plexus, etc.
• Beauty/Cosmetics:
  Avon, Mary Kay, Younique, etc.
• Other MLM Goods:
  Amway, NuSkin, Rodan + Fields, Paparazzi Jewelry, etc.

Why We Prohibit These:

• Not Aligned with Our Values: It’s All Sacred celebrates independent creators, not corporate resale structures.

• Spiritual Misrepresentation: MLM products often make unverified health/energy claims (e.g., “This oil heals trauma”).

• Buyer Protection: Prevents predatory recruitment tactics in our community spaces.

6. ENFORCEMENT

• Reporting: Flag violations via [[email protected]] with evidence.

• Review: Moderators assess within 24–48 hours.

• Penalties:

• • 1st offense: Warning + listing removal.

• • 2nd offense: 30-day suspension with no refund on Membership fees

• • 3rd offense: Permanent ban with no refund on Membership fees.

Appeals: Contact [[email protected]] within 14 days.