Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

Latin name: Valeriana officinalisValerian root is used to reduce stress, anxiety, nervousness, agitation, and irritability. Especially recommended in nervous conditions associated with enfeebled cerebral circulation. Facilitates and enhances quality …

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 …

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…

Irish Moss is a species of red algaewhich grows abundantly along the rocky parts of the Atlanticcoast of Europe and North America. In its fresh condition this protistis soft and cartilaginous, varying in color from a greenish-yellow, through red, to …

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,…

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: Verbena hastataIt is said to be useful in intermittent fevers, ulcers, ophthalmia, pleurisy, etc., and to be a good galactogogue. It is still used as a febrifuge in autumn fevers.As a poultice it is good in headache, earneuralgia, rheumat…

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…

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...