Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

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 …

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: 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…

Latin Name: Schisandra chinensisSchisandra berries are used to support healthy liver function, and treatment of hepatitis, as well as stomach and intestinal inflammation, chronic diarrhea and dysentery. It is also good for night sweats and other...

Botanical Name: Syzygium aromaticum Utilized throughout the world's cuisines, this is one of the most commonly used spices. Cloves can be added to tea to liven it up. Caribbean jerk seasoning also takes advantage of the aromatic pungency of this spi…

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: Tilia europaea Some people apply linden directly to the skin for itchy skin, joint pain (rheumatism), and certain lower leg wounds (ulcus cruris) caused by poor blood circulation. Linden seems to reduce the amount of mucus produced an…

Latin Name: Cicorium intybus Common Names: Chicory Root Chicory is used for loss of appetite, upset stomach, constipation, liver and gallbladder disorders, and rapid heartbeat.When used as therapeutic herbs, cut Chicory Root is dried and ground int…

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…

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…