Artichoke is one of the world s oldest vegetables, with its uses as a food and medicinal herb dating back to the 4th century B.C. The ancient Greeks and Romans considered artichokes a noble vegetable only to be consumed by the nobility and rich. Artichoke is used to stimulate the flow of bile from the…
Ashwagandha Root is a vital treasure in Ayurvedic medicine, used for arthritis, anxiety, insomnia, timors, tuberculosis, asthma, a skin condition marked by white patchiness (leukoderma,) bronchitis, bachache, fibromyalgia, menstrual problems, huccups, and chronic liver disease. Ashwagandha is also used as an adaptogen to help the body cope with daily stress, and as a general tonic….
Astragalus Root has a rich history of use in Asian cultures. This herbaceous perennial is a member of the pea family and is native to China, Mongolia, and North Korea. Historically considered a Qi tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it s often blended into herbal formulas. Our Astragalus Root Powder is ground from organically cultivated…
Astragalus Membranaceus is a perrenial in the Fabaceae family that s native to Mongolia, North Korea, and China. Traditionally, Astragalus Root was used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a Qi tonic, and was also often found in classical herbal formulas. The dried Astragalus Root can be decocted in tea, tinctured, or simmered into soups, stews,…
Basil is most notoriously known as a seasoning in Italian food, but there are many varities and hybrids of Basil that are cultivated worldwide. Sweet basil, or common basil, has a sweet and acrid flavor that imparts savory and herbaceous notes in pasta, soups, sauces, and stews. Basil Leaf can be infused into herbal tea…
Bayberry Bark comes from Morella Cerifera, which is a large evergreen shrub native to southern North America, Central America, as well as the Caribbean. Bayberry Bark has been traditionally used for its potentially beneficial healing properties. It was later brought into common practice in American folk herbalism. Bayberry Bark can be extracted, infused, and added…
Referred to as the European blueberry, Bilberry is a shrubby, perennial native to the British Isles, as well as Europe in general. Bilberry has small edible blue fruits and noticably astringent leaves. Vaccinium Myrtillus leaf was actually employed in traditional European medicine for wellness support. A diverse herb, Bilberry Leaves can be used in external…
The Birch Tree, or betula lenta, is most commonly found in northern climates with a history of use extending all the way back to prehistoric times. Birch Bark is largely regarded for its potentially potent healthful and beneficial properties. The bark from the Birch Tree can be turned into a tincture, infused as a tea,…
Black Cohosh, aka Actaea Racemosa, is a pungent perennial that comes from the buttercup family. Black Cohosh grows in shaded woodland habitats in areas spanning central and eastern North America. Black Cohosh Root was traditionally used for its potentially healthful benefits by the Native Americans living throughout the plant s indigeneous areas. This root is…
Bladderwrack, aka Fucus Vesiculosus, is a type of brown seaweed that s harvested from cool waters along the Atlantic Ocean. It s distinguished by its air-filled bladders that keep it floating. This seaweed has an unusually high natural iodine content that many enjoy for its nutritious value. Bladderwrack can easily be added to soups, stocks,…
Blessed Thistle, aka Cnicus Benedictus, is an annual from the Asteraceae family. With a long history of use in traditional European herbalism, Blessed Thistle has been in use since the Middle Ages. It has a bitter flavor, and is commonly used in cordials and extracts.
Blue Cohosh is also known as Caulophyllum thalictroides, blue ginseng, papoose root, yellow ginseng, blueberry root, and beech drops. Blue Cohosh has been used to stimulate menstrual flow, to induce labor, and for rheumatism, cramps, and epilepsy. Blue Cohosh is considered to be one of the best herbs to bring on menstruation, and is one…
Borage has a long history of use in traditional herbal practices and has a deep-rooted presence in folkloric history. In ancient Rome, legends state that borage was consumed to instill courage, banish sorrow, and bring joy. This prolific botanical with bright blue, star-shaped flowers, and hairy stems and leaves is used today most commonly for…
Bupleurum, aka Bupleurum Chinense, is a member of the Apiaceae family and is also referred to as Chai Hu in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Native to East Asia, Bupleurum has umbels of yellow flowers and sickle-shaped leaves. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it s employed for its potentially beneficial properties, and in moving qi (energy) throughout your…
Cascara Sagrada, aka Frangula Purshiana, is a large shrub that has a long history of use by indigeneous tribes for its potentially beneficial properties. The bark from this shrub that s native to Northwestern North America is bitter and often made into an extract or drunk as a tea. It s also said that this…