Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

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...

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...

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…

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: 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: 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 …

Botanical Name: Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort Herb Cut and Sifted has been said to enhance dreams when placed under your pillow at night. Mugwort is a great source of vitamin C, calcium and zinc and can help soothe menstrual cramps. It is also an excel…

Botanical Name: Quercus albaOak bark is used as a tea for diarrhea, colds, fever, and bronchitis; for stimulating appetite; and for improving digestion.Some people apply oak bark directly to the skin in a compress or add it to bath water for pain and…