Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

Latin Name: Nepeta cataria Common Names: Catnip Leaf Catnip is used for insomnia, anxiety, headaches, cold and other upper respiratory infections; including the flu; and gastrointestinal (GI) upset.While humans may find dried Nepeta cataria leaves …

Rooibos has a red tint to it when dry, and because of this it is sometimes known as red tea, redbush tea, or South African red tea. The leaves turn red when they are oxidized, which is part of the process that goes into making this delicious tea...

Botanical Name: Citrus limon Organic Lemon Peel, while not tasty on its own, is frequently used more often in medicinal preparations than you previously thought. Lemon Peel contains a great amount of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, ascorbic acid and…

Latin Name: Galium aparine Common Names: Cleaver's herb Cleavers may be used safely in a wide range of problems where the lymphatic system is involved. These include swollen glands (lymphadenitis) anywhere in the body, especially in tonsillitis and..…

Botanical Name: Capsicum annum Common Names: Cayenne Peppers & African Birdseye Pepper Capsicum is used for various problems with digestion including upset stomach, intestinal gas, diarrhea, and cramps. It is also used for conditions of the heart…

Botanical Name: Senna alexandrina This dried herb may help to increase peristaltic movements of the colon and is commonly used as a purgative. It should not be used if you are pregnant or nursing, nor should it be used if you have abdominal pain or..…

Latin Name: Spirea ulmaria Meadowsweet's high content of aspirin-like compounds (salicylic aldehyde and methyl salicylate) makes it an excellent analgesic and antirheumatic without the side effects of aspirin. It is aromatic, anti-inflammatory,...

Botanical Name: Cnicus benedictus Common Names: Holy Thistle, Saint Benedict thistle, spotted thistle, bitter thistle, blessed cardus Blessed thistle herb, or cnicus benedictus, is one of the most useful natural herbs in the botanical apothecary.A.…

Botanical Name: Aloysia triphylla Lemon Verbena Leaf, also known as Aloysia triphylla, has similar uses to mint and orange flowers. Like those natural herbs, Lemon Verbena is commonly used in many different culinary dishes. Lemon verbena is also used…