Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

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…

Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris rubra Common Names: Red Garden Beet Beta vulgaris rubru has been claimed to have many helpful uses. Of course everyone knows beets are good to eat, they are actually the sweetest of all vegetables. Beet Root Powder is ri…

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.…

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: Inula helenium Excellent antiseptic expectorant. Cleansing and tonic to the mucous membranes and conditions where there is excessive mucous secretions. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The...

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: 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..…

Cumin Seed is probably best known as an ingredient used in a variety of Mexican and Indian recipes. Cumin is a good source of iron, can aid digestion, gas and bloating and has anti-carcinogenic properties