Red Roses, aka Rosa Damascena, are an alluring and delightful addition to potpourri mixes and herbal sachets. Dried rose petals can also be used in botanical tea blends, culinary infusions, and topical creations such as body sprays and floral baths. Red Roses have been used for centuries for their fragrance, folklore, and healthful properties.
Rosehips, aka Rosa Canina, are the fruits of the rose which appear in early summer and ripen into late autumn. When fresh, rosehips have a tart flavor and can be consumed as food. Dried rosehips can be infused into herbal syrups and steeped as a tea.
Rosemary, aka Rosmarinus Officinalis, is an aromatic, woody perennial bearing blue flowers and needlelike leaves. Native to the Mediterranean and naturalized worldwide, rosemary leaf is most recognized as a culinary spice. Rosmarinus officinalis was known historically for its healthful uses and folklore, especially as a memory aid. Dried rosemary leaves can be macerated as rosemary…
Safflower, aka Carthamus Tinctorius, is an herbaceous annual with bright yellow to orange flowers and a deep tap root. Safflowers have been used as a textile dye since ancient Egypt and are occasionally employed in cooking as an affordable substitute to saffron. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, safflower is called hong hua and employed for its…
Sage, aka Salvia Officinalis, is a low-growing evergreen shrub in the mint family that can be found worldwide. Sage has been a choice herb to flavor culinary dishes for centuries. Beyond its use as a kitchen seasoning, sage leaf was historically utilized in traditional European herbalism for its healthful properties. Sage leaves can be infused…
Sage, aka Salvia Officinalis, is a low-growing evergreen shrub in the mint family that can be found worldwide. Sage has been a choice herb to flavor culinary dishes for centuries. Beyond its use as a kitchen seasoning, sage leaf was historically utilized in traditional European herbalism for its healthful properties. Sage leaves can be infused…
Sarsaparilla, aka Smilax Ornata, is a perennial vine with sharp thorns and heart-shaped leaves. Once a primary ingredient in root beer, sarsaparilla root is still enjoyed in beverages today. Sarsaparilla was often employed for its beneficial properties by indigenous peoples of the area. Sarsaparilla root can be infused, made into syrup, or employed as a…
Sassafras, aka Sassafras Albidum, is a distinctive flavor once known as a major ingredient in root beer. Although no longer used commercially in beverages, Sassafras continues to be employed by herbalists for its beneficial properties and was traditionally used by indigenous people of eastern North America. Sometimes spelled sassafrass, the aromatic root bark can be…
Saw Palmetto, aka Serenoa Repens, is a small fan palm native to the southeastern United States. Also referred to as sabal, saw palmetto berries were once a food source for the Seminole people who also employed the dried reddish-black fruits for their wellness-supporting properties. The berries are considered energetically pungent, sweet, and warming. Saw palmetto…
Schisandra Berry, is made into various medicinal preparations for longevity and overall vitality. Schisandra chinensis enjoys millennia of traditional use for prolonging life, slowing the aging process, increasing energy, as a fatigue-fighter, and as a sexual tonic. Schisandra also possesses significant protective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Thus it helps to maintain healthy cells throughout the…
Scullcap, aka Scutellaria Lateriflora, is a hardy perennial found near marshes, meadows, and other wetland habitats. Like the environment it grows in, skullcap herb has been known to instill a sense of gentle calm. Historically, Scullcap has been used in traditional folk practices to promote well-being and relaxation during times of occasional distress. Scullcap makes…
Senna, aka Senna Alexandrina, is a shrubby plant with yellow flowers ripening into oblong, flat fruits and long, spreading branches. Senna Leaf and pod have a long history of use for their wellness properties and are often incorporated into herbal formulations, teas, and extracts. Senna leaves can also be used in topical applications and are…
Shatavari is a member of the Liliaceae family that grows throughout India and is a relative of the Western asparagus root. Translating to “hundred husbands”, Shatavari root has been used as a tonic for the female system in Ayurvedic practices for centuries. Our Shatavari powder has been ground from organic Asparagus racemosus roots. Shatavari root…
Shepherd s Purse, aka Capsella Bursa-Pastoris, is often recognized by its triangular, flat, purse-like fruits. Shepherd’s Purse is a small, herbaceous annual in the mustard family. Shepherd s Purse has been used for thousands of years with seeds even being found in a Neolithic settlement in Turkey. Native to eastern Europe and western Asia, Shepherd’s…
Slippery Elm, aka Ulmus Rubra, is a species of large, deciduous elm trees native to eastern North America. Slippery Elm Bark was traditionally utilized for its various healthful properties by Native Americans. Today, it is often infused as a tea and drunk for its mucilaginous properties.
Slippery Elm is a large, deciduous tree native to eastern North America, with bark known for its mucilaginous and nutritive properties. Our Slippery Elm Bark Powder is a large mesh size and is very fluffy. Slippery elm bark powder can be applied topically, infused into skin care products, extracted, or steeped as a mucilaginous drink.