Pau d Arco, aka Tabebuia Impetiginosa, is a towering deciduous tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. Pau d’Arco is used for its inner bark, referred to as “taheebo” or “lapacho. Pau d Arco bark has been employed for thousands of years in the traditional healing practices of native tribes throughout these regions, including…
Pennyroyal, aka Mentha Pulegium, is an herbaceous perennial in the mint family native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Pennyroyal is known for its intense aromatics and has a history of use since ancient Greece for its beneficial properties. Pennyroyal leaf can be used lightly as a flavoring agent in herbal teas and…
Chinese Peony, aka Paeonia Lactiflora, is a perennial herbaceous flowering shrub. The flowers are highly ornamental, and come in single and double varieties, in pinks, reds, coral, white and yellow shades that make for beautiful cut flowers. Peony Root can be decocted and infused as a tea to provide potential relief from menstrual cramps.
Peppermint, aka Mentha x Piperita, is a flowering perennial that is native to Europe and has since spread worldwide. Peppermint is a natural hybrid of spearmint and water mint. It is used for its healthful properties and has many applications in food. Peppermint Leaf is commonly steeped as a refreshing tea but is also popular…
Plaintain, aka Plantago Lanceolata, is an herbaceous perennial and member of the Plantaginaceae family. Native to temperate Eurasia, plantain has since spread across to the Americas and Australia. The young, spring leaves are consumed as an edible food and can be eaten in salads and added to soups. Plantain Leaf is wonderful to infuse into…
Plaintain, aka Plantago Lanceolata, is an herbaceous perennial and member of the Plantaginaceae family. Plantain has been used for centuries worldwide as an edible food and for its beneficial properties. Our plantain powder is ground from organically harvested plantain leaves. Nutritious and healthful, Plantain Leaf Powder can be used in culinary recipes, smoothies, and in…
Poke Root, aka Phytolacca Americana, has a long tradition of use in the American South; it is an important plant that is embedded into the region’s culture. Sometimes referred to as pokeweed or pokeroot, the plant is a perennial vine that grows in open pastures. Poke root is often dried and infused for use in…
Delicious, color-changing Purple Sweet Potato Powder is an all natural food dye that can be used in savory soups, snacks or hearty smoothie bowls. Add to cereal, porridge, yogurt, smoothies or use in baking! Adjust your beverage to an alkaline pH value (8+) with baking soda for example and your raw sweet potato drink will…
Queen of the Meadows, aka Meadowsweet, is believed to have various medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, diaphoretic diuretic, hemostatic, sanative, stomachic, and tonic. The active ingredients present in this medicinal plant are essential oils, flavonoids, phenolic glycosides, salicylic acid, and tannins. Meadowsweet was one of the three holiest medicinal herbs of the Druids. The…
Red Clover, aka Trifolium Pratense, is a member of the pea family with alternate, three lobed leaves and dark pink, densely packed flowers. Native to Europe, western Asia, and northwest Africa, Red Clover Flower is now naturalized worldwide and is often found in meadow spaces. Red Clover Blossoms make a lovely, nourishing addition to herbal…
Red Raspberry, aka Rubus Idaeus, has been a cherished plant for hundreds of years. Raspberry is an easily cultivated member of the Rose family. Raspberry Leaves are generally drunk as a delicious tea with a flavor that resembles black tea.
Red Sandalwood, aka Pterocarpus Soyauxii, is used for treating digestive tract problems, fluid retention, coughs, and for blood purification. This aromatic wood is used medicinally for its calming and mildly sedative effects. It s also used to ease indigestion, and is infcluded as part of the formulations to treat kidney and prostate issues. It s…
Reishi is known as the herb of immortality in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a potent immune booster. Reishi has been shown to possess broad spectrum immune modulating activity. Reishi Mushroom tea is thought to protect the liver and the cardiovascular system and potentially stabilize the nervous system s adaptogenic qualities. It may also stimulate…
Rhodiola Rosea is one of 90 rhodiola species and has been utilized for thousands of years throughout Europe and Asia. Due to its popularity worldwide, overharvesting of wild rhodiola populations has become a threat. The floral-scented, purple-hued Rhodiola Rosea Root is typically steeped as a tea, blended into herbal infusions, and tinctured.
Rhodiola root has been a prominent herb in Europe and Asia for its adaptogenic properties and has only recently become popular in North America. Occasionally referred to as stonecrop, wild Rhodiola rosea stands have been experiencing the results of overharvest from high consumer demand. Rhodiola powder is often tinctured and used for encapsulating.
Rhubarb, aka Rheum Palmatum, is used primarily for digestive complaints including constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, stomach pain, gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, and preparation for certain GI diagnostic procedures. Some people use Rhubarb so they have to strain less during bowel movements; this reduces pain from hemorrhoids or anal fissures. Rhubarb is sometimes applied to the skin to…