Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

Latin Name: Pimpinella anisum Common Names: Jamaica pepper, Kurundu, Myrtle pepper, pimenta, newspice You can use Anise Seed in sweet or savory dishes. The licorice flavor imparted by these seeds make a wonderful addition to cookies, fruit pies,...

Botanical name: Theobroma cacao Cacao beans and nibs contain a number of constituents with proven health benefits, but many of these constituents are destroyed or lessened when processed. Health practitioners recommend that anyone interested in eatin…

Botanical Name: Mentha pulegium Pennyroyal is also used to control muscle spasm, cause sweating, and increase urine production.Some people use it as a stimulant and to counteract weakness.Pennyroyal is applied to the skin to kill germs, keep insects.…

Botanical Name: Allium cepa Added to food liberally in all its forms either chopped, diced, whole, etc. Can be used in teas, and is very rarely found encapsulated. Onions and soy are used as a vegan alternative to chicken soup for colds. *These...

Botanical Name: Capsicum annum Widely used in cooking. Most often compounded as a cream for external use, rarely brewed into a tea for internal use. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information prov…

Botanical Name: Theobroma cacao Cacao beans and nibs contain a number of constituents with proven health benefits, but many of these constituents are destroyed or lessened when processed. Health practitioners recommend that anyone interested in eatin…

Botanical Name: Nasturtium officinaleWatercress is used to treat coughs, bronchitis, and flu. It can also improve appetite and digestion and enhance sexual arousal. Some people apply watercress directly to the skin for arthritis, eczema, and warts.In…

Latin Name: Capsicum annuumPaprika is used as an ingredient in a broad variety of dishes throughout the world. Paprika is principally used to season and color rices, stews, and soups, such as goulash, and in the preparation of sausages as an ingredie…

Latin Name: Apium graveolens Celery is used to treat joint pain (rheumatism), arthritis, and gout, as well as indigestion, loss of appetite and exhaustion.It is thought that the chemicals in celery act to cause sleepiness, increase urine to decrease.…