Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

Botanical Name: Allium sativum Garlic has antiseptic and disinfectant properties.Garlic powder is also handy to have on hand for a variety of recipes. The powder form is especially useful in making dips and salad dressings, because the Garlic flavor …

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: Origanum majorana Tea made from the leaves or flowers is used for runny nose and colds in infants and toddlers, dry and irritating coughs, swollen nose and throat, and ear pain. Marjoram is also sometimes used to to treat menopause...

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…

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: 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: 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...