Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

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.…

Botanical Name: Alpinia officinarum Common Names: Galanga, Gargaut, Colic RootAdded to aloe to reduce its harsh laxative effect. The chopped root can be added to culinary dishes and the powdered herb is more convenient for making tinctures, but shoul…

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: Collinsonia canadensisStone root is used to treat urinary tract problems including bladder pain and swelling (inflammation), stones in the kidney and elsewhere in the urinary tract, and excess uric acid in the urine. It is also used to...

Botanical Name: Rumex acetosellaSheep Sorrel is an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent. It is also good for those with vitamin deficiencies. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information provided…

Dill seed, Yellow Mustard seed, Coriander, Bay leaf, Cinnamon, Chili Pepper flakes, Allspice, Ginger, Black Pepper, Cloves

If you are ready to try your hand at cooking some delicious Asian dishes, you will want to have some Chinese 5 Spice on hand in your kitchen. A mixture used throughout China and parts of southeast Asia to season meats, poultry, and pan fried foods. D…