Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

Latin Name: Juglans nigra Common Names: Black Walnut Hull, Black Walnut Hulls Dried Juglans nigra may be taken in a capsule or used to create a tincture or liquid extract; however the taste is...

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,...

Botanical Name: Cnicus benedictus Common Names: Holy Thistle, Saint Benedict thistle, spotted thistle, bitter thistle, blessed cardus Blessed thistle herb, or cnicus benedictus, is one of the most...

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...

Antispasmodic; Uterine tonic. Can help relieve menstrual cramps, leg cramps and nausea and post-partum pain and cramps. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration...

Botanical Name: Aloysia triphylla Lemon Verbena Leaf, also known as Aloysia triphylla, has similar uses to mint and orange flowers. Like those natural herbs, Lemon Verbena is commonly used in many...

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...

Botanical Name: Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort Herb Cut and Sifted has been said to enhance dreams when placed under your pillow at night. Mugwort is a great source of vitamin C, calcium and zinc and...

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...

Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum Coriander is the seed of the herb most Americans know as cilantro. Nowadays, coriander is used as a flavoring agent in pharmaceuticals, alcohol (vermouth, bitters,...