Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum cassia Blume Common Names: Vietnamese Cinnamon This certified organic Vietnamese cinnamon comes from cassia trees. The flavor of Saigon cinnamon is often considered by Americans to be the quintessence of cinnamon; intense…

Latin Name: Withania somnifera Common Names: Ashwagandha root Powdered withania somnifera is a common form of these natural herbs, and may help reduce stress due to anxiety and fatigue. You may find that these herbs are helpful for memory improveme…

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 …

Latin Name: Plantago major L It is traditionally used for upper respiratory support, and is topically used for minor cuts, bruises, and stings. The leaves of plantain are quite edible, and are often cooked as greens or used raw in salads. Plantain is…

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…

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...

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..…