Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

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…

Botanical Name: Crataegus laevigata Hawthorn leaf and flower, like Hawthorn berries, are antispasmodic, cardiac, diuretic, sedative, tonic and vasodilator. Like Hawthorn berries, Hawthorn leaf and flower has a hypotensive effect as well as acting as …

Latin Name: Uncaria tomentosa Common Names: Cat's Claw Bark Cat’s claw is most commonly used for improving symptoms of both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.May reduce pain and inflammation of rheumatism, arthritis and other types of..…

Latin Name: Symphytum officinale Common Names: Comfrey Root, Slippery Root Comfrey contains a special substance called allantoin, which is a cell proliferative. In other words, it makes cells grow faster. This is one of the reasons why comfrey-trea…

Botanical Name: Althaea officinalis Used for inflammation and irritation of membranes of gastrointestinal, bronchi and urinary tracts. Also used for dry coughs, dry sore throat, stomach ulcers, diarrhea, cystitis, and burning urine. Marshmallow root.…

Latin name: Sambucus canadensis Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antiviral, lowers fever. Commonly used for colds and flue, sinus infections and other respiratory issues. Can help alleviate allergy symptoms and boost the immune system. Used.…

Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris The herb thyme is a popular culinary herb used for flavoring a wide variety of dishes in several different cuisines from around the world. Thyme can also be useful for fevers, colds and flu, coughs, bronchitis, asthma …

Botanical Name: Hyssopus officinalis It has diaphoretic as well as nervine properties. Hyssop is used for digestive and intestinal problems including liver and gallbladder conditions. Other uses include urinary tract infection (UTI), poor circulatio…

Botanical Name: Artemisia absinthiumWormwood oil is also used for digestive disorders, to increase sexual desire, and to stimulate the imagination.Some people apply wormwood directly to the skin for healing wounds and insect bites. Wormwood oil is al…

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos uva ursiActions: Soothing, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and astringent to the urinary tract and bladder. Diuretic. Arbutin in Uva-Ursi leaves is metabolized to form glucuronate and sulfate esters that are excreted in t…