Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

Botanical Name: Mohonia aquifolium The golden yellow root of Oregon grape is commonly substituted for goldenseal, as the two herbs have similar constituent properties. Oregon grape has been clinically shown to support certain skin irritation when us…

Botanical Name: Larrea tridentata Common Names: Creosate bush, greasewood As a medicinal herb, Indians of the Southwestern desert regions historically used the sap as a sunscreen as well as a blood cleanser. The dried herb, when brewed in tea 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…

Latin Name: Illicium verum Common Names: Anise Star Anise Star, which is also known as Chinese anise and Illicium verum, is an extremely popular spice for deserts and baking. Europeans use Anise Star in cakes, cookies, and sweet breads. In the Midd…

Latin Name: Nigella sativa Common Names: Black Cumin Seeds, Nigelia, Fennel Flower, Roman Coriander The seeds are used in cooking and teas. The seeds can be used as a tea by themselves, or added to coffee or tea for an evocative flavoring. The seed…

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...

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: Capsicum annum Common Names: Cayenne Peppers & African Birdseye Pepper Capsicum is used for various problems with digestion including upset stomach, intestinal gas, diarrhea, and cramps. It is also used for conditions of the heart…

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...