Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

Botanical Name: Commiphora molmol Myrrh Powder is astringent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and vulnerary. It is a stimulant to blood circulation and a warming digestive bitter and stomachic. It's stimulating, antiseptic, and expectorant and is also …

Latin Name: Galium aparine Common Names: Cleaver's herb Cleavers may be used safely in a wide range of problems where the lymphatic system is involved. These include swollen glands (lymphadenitis) anywhere in the body, especially in tonsillitis 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…

Makes a beautiful deep blue tea for lifting the mood and relaxing the soul.  

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, nor should it be used if you have abdominal pain or..…

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 of aspirin. It is aromatic, anti-inflammatory,...

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...

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 useful natural herbs in the botanical apothecary.A.…

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 quite bitter. It has long been important in Russian fol…

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, and gin), frozen dairy desserts, candy, baked good…

Latin Name: Dioscorea villosaWild Yam is used for relief of nervous system irritation, abdominal cramps, menstrual cramps, after-pains of labor, and nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug.…