The raw plant is very toxic (though in any given year there are normally only 3 or fewer deaths reported worldwide). All but a minute amount of toxins are removed during making of the home remedy (and the same is true for the patented medicine version and the supplement version). I have complete instructions on making the home remedy posted here at CureZone and on my own website, as well as at many other internet locations.
OPC's price includes shipping anywhere in the world, btw.
I am with you - nature is the best place to find remedies, if you can. Many though are just not available in your own backyard, so to speak.