Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

Botanical Name: Zea mays Cornsilk, with the Latin name of Zea mays, is actually the female flower on a cob of corn. The tassel pollinates each piece of silk, resulting in a single kernel of corn being produced on the cob. While the corn kernels are u…

Botanical Name: Betula pubescens Common Names: White Birch, Canoe Birch, Paper Birch Like other natural herbs, the bark of the Betula pubenscens or birch tree has many uses. It is high in a compound called betulin, which has anti-inflammatory propert…

Latin Name: Tussilago farfara Common Names: Coltsfoot Leaf Despite serious safety concerns, people take coltsfoot for lung problems such as bronchitis, and asthma. They also take it for upper respiratory tract complaints including sore mouth and...

Latin name: Asparagus racemosus Shatavari is used for diminished sexual libido in women and deficient sexual fertility in men and women as well as poor appetite, dyspepsia and liver problems, especially during pregnancy. Shatavari can also increase..…

Botanical Name: Eleutherococcus senticosus Siberian Ginseng is an adaptogenic tonic that moderates harmful effects of physical and mental stress. It can enhance general health, as well as physical and mental vitality, energy, stamina and work...

Botanical Name: Stevia rebaudiana Stevia Leaf has been in the news in the last few years because it offers a naturally sweet taste with no calories, making it very useful for those trying to watch their weight as well as their sugar intake. Stevia is…

Botanical name:Acorus calamus Calamus is used for gastrointestinal problems, including inflammation of the stomach lining, ulcers, upset stomach, and loss of appetite. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. T…

Organic basil, rosemary, thyme, parsley, marjoram, lavender and tarragon