Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

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, expectorant, drying, and cough-suppressing effects.In foods …

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 respiratory tract complaints including sore mouth and...

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…

Latin name: Asparagus racemosus Shatavari is used for diminished sexual libido in women and deficient sexual fertility in men and women as well as poor appetite, dyspepsia and liver problems, especially during pregnancy. Shatavari can also increase..…

Anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic and analgesic. Promotes appetite and digestion. Metabolic cleanser/detoxifier of blood, lymph, pancreas, liver and kidneys.Used for arthritis and rheumatic problems, tendonitis, lower back pain, poor appetite and slow…

Latin Name: Gentiana lutea Common Names: Gentian Root Gentian is used for digestion problems such as loss of appetite, fullness, intestinal gas, heartburn, and vomiting. Gentian can also be applied to the skin for treating wounds *These statements ha…

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 …

Botanical Name: Stevia rebaudiana Stevia Leaf has been in the news in the last few years because it offers a naturally sweet taste with no calories, making it very useful for those trying to watch their weight as well as their sugar intake. Stevia is…