Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

Latin name: Curcuma longa You probably know turmeric as the main spice in curry. It has a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butters, and cheeses.Turmeric is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and...

Latin Name: Symphytum officinale Common Names: Comfrey Leaf Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is sometimes used on the skin to treat wounds and reduce inflammation from sprains and broken bones. Comfrey roots and leaves contain allantoin, a substance …

Botanical Name: Equisetum arvense Horsetail was used traditionally to stop bleeding, heal ulcers and wounds, and treat tuberculosis and kidney problems. It has had other uses during the ages including as an ingredient in shampoos, skincare products,…

Dandelion leaf is a highly nutritious bitter herb. Modern naturopathic physicians use dandelion to detoxify the liver and reduce the side effects of prescription medications. Studies have shown that dandelion stimulates bile flow and has a mild diure…

Latin name: Curcuma longa You probably know turmeric as the main spice in curry. It has a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butters, and cheeses.Turmeric is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and...

Botanical Name: Mentha spicata Spearmint is used for digestive disorders including gas, indigestion, nausea, upper gastrointestinal tract spasms, bile duct and gallbladder swelling (inflammation), and gallstones.It is also used for sore throat, colds…

Latin Name: Eucalyptus globulus Common Names: Eucalyptus LeafEucalyptus oil acts on nerve receptors in the mucosa of the nose and sinuses in a way that causes release of mucus. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug...

Latin Name: Hypericum perforatum St. John's Wort is a nerve tonic, an antidepressant, and a mild sedative. It is sometimes used to treat trauma, soreness, inflammation, nerve injury, wounds, or bruises. It is also useful for nervous debility, anxiety…

Botanical Name: Tabebuia avellanedae Pau d'arco is used to treat a wide range of infections. These include viral respiratory infections such as the common cold and the flu. Pau d'arco is also applied directly to the skin for Candida yeast infections…