Loose Herbs, Roots and Spices

Latin Name: Urtica dioica Nettles are used extensively in the treatment of seasonal allergies, especially hay fever. It is also very high in chlorophyll and is a good source of iron as well as many other vitamins and minerals. Also typically applied…

Latin Name: Avena sativa

Botanical Name: Arctium lappa Burdock is cultivated for food in Japan where it is called gobo. The root is consumed as an everyday vegetable, similar to a carrot. Native Americans were known to use the whole plant as food, boiling the root in maple s…

Latin Name: Sambucus nigra Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral. Can shorten the severity of duration of colds and flu. Used to treat coughs, laryngitis, hay fever, sinus congestion and inflammation. *These statements have not been evaluated b…

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale Ginger Root is a great spice to keep on hand in your kitchen, because it can be used in both sweet as well as savory dishes with excellent results. Ginger is a carminative, expectorant and sialagogue. It should not…

Botanical Name: Verbascum thapsus Mullein leaf is a soothing expectorant good for treating inflammation of respiratory and urinary passages, dry coughs, and hoarseness. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. …

Botanical Name: Hibiscus sabdariffa The Journal of the Science of Food Agriculture in Taiwan reported that hibiscus tea made from the hibiscus flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa) may help control cholesterol, and thereby reduce the risk of heart disease...

Botanical Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum It is originally from India and is used in Ayurvedic medicine as an “adaptogen” to counter life’s stresses and anxieties. It is also used to treat upset stomach, flu, headaches, bronchitis, diabete…

Latin Name: Achillea millefolium Yarrow is excellent for inducing sweat and lowering fevers (taken in hot water); colds and flu. It is also good for passive bleeding and excessive menstrual flow, as well as varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Yarrow also…