Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

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 appetizer, digestive stimulant, expectorant and stomach…

Botanical Name: Alchemilla vulgaris Lady's Mantle herb possesses potent astringent effects. Lady's mantle has been used topically and internally, as a treatment for wounds, gastrointestinal complaints, and female ailments. Its tannin content appears…

Latin Name: Ascophyllum nodosum Powdered kelp can be easily included in practically every dish. You may sprinkle it on entrees, soups, salads, and it makes a marvelous drink in the form of a “green smoothie”. Also adds well in teas and in…

Latin Name: Spirea ulmaria Meadowsweet's high content of aspirin-like compounds (salicylic aldehyde and methyl salicylate) makes it an excellent analgesic and antirheumatic without the side effects of aspirin. It is aromatic, anti-inflammatory,...

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 also used to promote relaxation. *These statements ha…

Antispasmodic; Uterine tonic. Can help relieve menstrual cramps, leg cramps and nausea and post-partum pain and cramps. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information provided is intended for education…

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 flavoring for confectionery and liqueurs. The...

Botanical Name: Aloysia triphylla Lemon Verbena Leaf, also known as Aloysia triphylla, has similar uses to mint and orange flowers. Like those natural herbs, Lemon Verbena is commonly used in many different culinary dishes. Lemon verbena is also used…

Latin Name: Cimicifuga racemosa Common Names: Black cohosh root Historically, the root of the cimicifuga racemosa plant was used by North American Indians for addressing women's disorders, such as cramps. It is also among the natural herbs that were …