Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum Coriander is the seed of the herb most Americans know as cilantro. Nowadays, coriander is used as a flavoring agent in pharmaceuticals, alcohol (vermouth, bitters,...

Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum morifolium Chrysanthemum Flowers are not only beautiful to look at, but when cut, dried and ground, may have therapeutic benefits as a bulk herb. Chrysanthemum is used...

Botanical name: Eschscholzia californica California poppy is used for trouble sleeping (insomnia), aches, nervous agitation, bed-wetting in children, and diseases of the bladder and liver. It is...

Latin Name: Rhamnus frangula Common Names: Buckthorn Bark Buckthorn contains an ingredient called anthraquinone.  Buckthorn is used as a health tonic and was traditionally used as a "blood...

Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum Common Names: Bastard cardamom, cardamon, Malabar cardamom Cardamom is commonly used to enhance the flavor of coffee and tea. The spice may also help as an...

Latin Name: Angelica archangelica Common Names: Angelica Root Cut and sifted angelica root and angelica root powder are largely used in the grocery trade, as well as for medicine, and are a popular...

Botanical Name: Betula pubescens Common Names: White Birch, Canoe Birch, Paper Birch Like other natural herbs, the bark of the Betula pubenscens or birch tree has many uses. It is high in a compound...

Botanical Name: Prunus serotinaWild Cherry Bark is often used for colds, coughs, bronchitis, whopping cough and other lung problems. It is also used in cough syrups because of its sedative,...

Botanical Name: Eleutherococcus senticosus Siberian Ginseng is an adaptogenic tonic that moderates harmful effects of physical and mental stress. It can enhance general health, as well as physical...

Latin Name: Tussilago farfara Common Names: Coltsfoot Leaf Despite serious safety concerns, people take coltsfoot for lung problems such as bronchitis, and asthma. They also take it for upper...