Corn Silks are the strands of silky tassels that run the length of an ear of corn. Serving as a means of collecting the pollen that fertilizes each seed, Corn Silk isn t considered a food, but, it has a longstanding history in many traditional cultures.
Elymus repens, commonly known as couch grass, is a very common perennial species of grass native to most of Europe, Asia, the Arctic biome, and northwest Africa. Couch grass is used for constipation, cough, high blood pressure, kidney stones, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Cramp Bark comes from Viburnum Opulus, a deciduous shrub in the Adoxaceae family. The berries from Viburnum Opulus can be made into jam, but the bark is favored in traditional European herbalism for its strong potential to product wellness supporting properties. Cramp Bark is also reffered to as Guelder Rose, and can be decocted, infused,…
Devil s Claw Root, aka Harpagophytum Procumbens, is a member of the sesame family that s known for its hooked fruit that earned it its common name. Devil s Claw s tuberous roots have been used in African folk herbalism for centuries and has been traditionally employed for its potentially healthful properties. Some of the…
Our food-grade Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is a fine powder made from diatoms, a type of fossilized phytoplankton. Not only can you use it to nourish your hair, skin, and nails, rid your pets and home of critters, and keep your garden healthy, you can also use it in your beauty routine. Diatomaceous Earth is registered…
Dulse, aka Palmaria Palmata, is a red seaweed harvested in the cool waters of the North Atlantic coast. Dulse Leaf flakes are considered more mild in taste, and can be served up in rice dishes, stir fries, soups, stews, and broths. Dulse Leaf flakes can also be brewed as a salty, but nourishing tea.
Echinacea purpurea, aka purple coneflower, is a species of echinacea that has been used extensively by traditional herbalists and its popularity continues to grow. Echinacea herb is often combined with a variety of plants in botanical infusion blends. Echinacea leaf can also be steeped as echinacea tea, macerated in oils for topical applications, or tinctured.
Echinacea, aka Echinacea Angustifolia, is undoubtedly one of the most well-known herbs that appears throughout American folk herbalism. This perennial member of the sunflower family is one of nine species of echinacea native to North America. Our Echinacea Root can be steeped as a tea, tinctured, and infused into topical oils.
Elder, aka sambucus nigra, is a flowering perennial shrub with a long history of use ranging from its healthful properties to using the hollowed stems, resembling a pipe, for blowing up a fire. Sambucus nigra flowers are a pure diaphoretic and are most commonly infused as elder flower tea or included in herbal infusion blends….
Elder is a perennial shrub that s found growing along hedgerows, forest perimeters, and in gardens as an ornamental. Elderberries have an extensive history of use and folklore in traditional western practices. For centuries, elderberries have been used to make preserves, wines, cordials, herbal infusions, and elderberry syrup.
Elecampane Root, aka Inula helenium, is found growing throughout Europe, western Asia, and northwestern India. Elecampane root has been present in traditional European herbalism since the time of ancient Greece for its beneficial properties. The root can be infused, tinctured, added to herbal syrups, or used as a spice.
A relative of the more famous red ginseng, Eleuthero has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine since about 190 AD. It became a widely cultivated herb after its use as an adaptogen (an herb that helps the body adapt to stress) was discovered in the 1940 s. Eleuthero is regarded as an herbal remedy that…
Epimedium, aka Epimedium Grandiflorum, is a perennial, ivy-like, ground shrub that s native to China, Japan, and Korea. Epimedium is a member of the Berberidaceae family which includes barberry and Oregon grape root. Referred to as yin yang huo in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), epimedium leaf has been used for centuries for its beneficial properties….
Eucalyptus, aka Eucalyptus Globulus, is an evergreen tree native to Australia with leathery, aromatic, blue-green leaves. Eucalyptus is very fast-growing and can reach towering heights. Australian aborigines used eucalyptus leaf for its healthful properties for thousands of years. Eucalyptus leaves are typically prepared as a tea or tincture, but they can also be used in…