Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

Makes a beautiful deep blue tea for lifting the mood and relaxing the soul.  

Latin Name: Juglans nigra Common Names: Black Walnut Hull, Black Walnut Hulls Dried Juglans nigra may be taken in a capsule or used to create a tincture or liquid extract; however the taste is quite bitter. It has long been important in Russian fol…

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…

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 to treat chest pain, high blood pressure, type 2...

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

Latin Name: Eupatorium perfoliatum Common Names: Boneset Herb English folklore notes that the leaves can be burned to get rid of wasps and flies.Boneset is used to reduce fever, increase urine output, cause vomiting, and treat constipation.Boneset is…

Latin Name: Caulophyllum thalictroides Common Names: Blue Cohosh Root This natural herb (which is really a root) is primarily used for its diuretic properties. Traditionally combined with goldenseal.Precautions: Blue Cohosh is a useful herb that sh…

Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis Common Names: Sweet Laurel, Bay Laurel, Indian Bay The Bay Leaf has a long history of cultural, culinary and medicinal uses in many cultures. Highly prized in ancient Greece and Rome, the Bay Leaf was considered a symbo…