Botanical Herbs

Botanical Name: Rosa centifoliaOrigin: India May contain buds as pictured. Production: The rose has been appreciated for its beauty and aroma for centuries. Rose petals destined for distillation or drying, are picked every day and by hand on the first...

Botanical Name: Hibiscus sabdariffaOrigin: EgyptProduction: Hibiscus plants grow in most tropical areas of the world. It's known as flor de Jamaica in Mexico, sorrel in the Caribbean, and Roselle in many parts of the world. There are over 220 species...

Botanical Name: Sambucus nigraOrigin: BulgariaProduction: Elder is a flowering plant that is native to Europe, Northern Africa, and Western Asia. It produces large clusters of small, white flowers in the spring, followed by small blueish black (sometimes red) berries. Qualities: Elderberries...

Botanical Name: Chamomilla recutita syn. Matricaria chamomillaOrigin: EgyptProduction: Chamomile is an aromatic herbaceous plant with white, daisy-like flowers that are harvested when in bloom. Qualities: Chamomile has served as a gentle cure-all herb for centuries. It is often used to...

Botanical Name: Taraxacum officinaleCountry of Origin: ChinaProperties: Dandelion is an edible perennial herb with deeply cut leaves, yellow flowers, and has a thick taproot which is dark brown on the outside and white on the inside. It is native to most...

Botanical Name: Withania somniferaOrigin: IndiaProduction: Our Ashwagandha powder is made from the roots only. Belonging to the tomato family, Ashwagandha is a plump shrub with oval leaves and yellow flowers, bearing small red fruits. The herb is native to the dry regions of...

Botanical Name: Beta vulgarisOrigin: IndiaQualities: Beetroot and leaves have been used throughout history, both topically and internally, to enhance diet and treat ailments. The root, popularized by French chefs, is used in culinary preparations and admired for its sweet taste and bright...

Botanical Name: Rosa caninaOrigin: South AfricaProduction: Rosehips develop on wild rose bushes as the pink flower petals drop off in early summer and ripen throughout the summer months. The rose hip, also known as "hip berry", is actually the fruit of...

Botanical Name: Mentha x. piperitaOrigin: AlbaniaProduction: Peppermint is a flowering perennial that usually grows easily in moist soil and is commonly cultivated around the world for its many applications in food and medicine. It is best harvested just before flowering when...

Botanical Name: Urtica dioicaOrigin:  AlbaniaProduction: Nettle (aka stinging nettle) is a common botanical, native to Africa and western Asia. It has since become naturalized across the globe and can be found wild in many parts of the world. It grows in temperate...

Botanical Name: Withania somniferaOrigin: IndiaProduction: Our Ashwagandha, c/s is made from the roots only. Belonging to the tomato family, Ashwagandha is a plump shrub with oval leaves and yellow flowers, bearing small red fruits. The herb is native to the dry regions...

Botanical Name: Calendula officinalisOrigin: Egypt Production: Calendula, also known as Marigold, is an annual herb with bright orange or yellow flowers which are harvested and dried after full bloom in summer.Qualities: Calendula has been used for centuries to colour and spice...

Botanical Name: Rubus idaeusOrigin: Bulgaria Production: Raspberry leaves are gathered in the spring just before the plant flowers as they contain the highest antioxidant content. They are then dried and cut.Qualities: Raspberry leaf is a very pleasant tasting herbal remedy, similar to...

Botanical Name: Arthrospira platensis and Arthrospira maxima: Cultivated without the use of nitrogen-based fertilizers, fungicides, or pesticides.Certified free of BMAA bacteriaOrigin: ChinaProduction: This spirulina is sustainably grown and processed in GMP-certified facilities in provinces of Inner Mongolia, Yanchi Country, and...

Botanical Name: Verbascum thapsusOrigin: Albania / CroatiaProduction: Mullein is a leafy, fuzzy plant that grows in a rosette shape with a shoot emerging from the middle that produces small, densely grouped, yellow flowers. The flannel-like leaves are harvested in the second...

Botanical Name: Moringa oleiferaCountry of Origin: India Production: Moringa, also known as drumstick or horseradish tree, is a fast growing tree with light bark and open, drooping branches. In the spring, the tree produces yellowish-white, fragrant flowers. Native to India, it is...

Botanical name: Lepidium meyeniiIngredient: maca root powder - also known as Peruvian GinsengOrigin: PeruRaw maca is not heated above 103F/45C, preserving all enzymes and nutrients at peak levels. Raw maca may cause slight indigestion in about 5% of people. If you have a sensitive...

Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza uralensis or Glycyrrhiza glabraOrigin: China Production: The licorice plant is a herbaceous perennial legume that grows best in well-drained soils in full sun. The root system consists of one main, deep taproot with several horizontal roots branching out. The roots are harvested after...

Botanical Name: Althaea officinalisOrigin: PolandProduction: Marshmallow is a flowering perennial with fuzzy, soft leaves and white, sometimes purple flowers. All parts of the plant are edible. The mucilage-rich roots are harvested in late fall, before the ground freezes.Qualities: Throughout history,...

Origin: SpainProduction: The peel of the ripe fruit is removed and then dried and cut. It is believed that the sweet orange originates in China and now is cultivated in virtually every country across the globe with most of the...

Botanical Name: Silybum marianumOrigin: PolandProduction: Milk thistle has red/purple flowers and shiny green leaves. Seeds are harvested by removing flower heads in the late spring or early summer at the end of the growing season, drying, and then removing seeds.Qualities:...

Botanical Name: Cichorium intybusOrigin: India Production: Chicory is a herbaceous plant of the dandelion family with bright blue flowers and a strong, deep taproot which is harvested, sanitized, and roasted. Qualities: Chicory root contains a high concentration of inulin, which is...

Botanical Name: Turnera diffusaCountry of Origin: MexicoProduction: Damiana is a small, aromatic, subtropical shrub that has serrated leaves and little bright yellow flowers. It is native to southern Texas and Latin America. Qualities: The use of Damiana for medicinal purposes...

Botanical name: Nigella sativaOrigin: EgyptProduction: Nigella is an annual blooming herbaceous plant with pale bluish flowers, that is native to southwest Asia. The fruit is full of numerous seeds which are harvested and used as a spice.Qualities: Also known as...

Botanical Name: Melissa officinalisOrigin: AlbaniaProduction: Lemon balm is a perennial, native to the Mediterranean, with heart-shaped leaves that bloom small white flowers in the summer. The leaves are harvested and dried for culinary and herbal use.Qualities: Lemon balm has been used...

Botanical Name: Lavandula IntermediaOrigin: FranceProduction: Lavandin flowers are a bit larger and more purple in color than lavender, with a sweet aroma and slightly camphorous undertones. Lavandin is also known as French lavender as it was originally developed for the French...

Botanical Name: Schisandra chinensisCountry of Origin: ChinaProduction: Schisandra is native to Northern China, Russia, and parts of Korea. Aside from its medicinal applications, it is also grown as an ornamental vine due to its ability to grow upwards and display...

Botanical name: Chlorella vulgarisOrigin: ChinaProduction: Our organic Chlorella powder is produced from chlorella grown within the Ordos Desert, in a mostly rural subdivision of Inner Mongolia, China. It is cultivated with natural sunlight and clean mineralized water in large, enclosed outdoor pools. This...

Botanical Name: Curcuma longa Origin: IndiaProduction: Turmeric fingers are dried and cut.  Qualities: Also known as Indian saffron, or the "Spice of Life", turmeric is the rhizome of an herbaceous perennial plant native to India, and in the same family as ginger. Turmeric is considered a...

Ingredients: organic Chaga dual extract powder, organic reishi dual extract powder, organic cordyceps extract powder, organic Coriolus extract powder, organic lion's mane extract powder, organic maitake extract powderOrigin: China    Processed: CanadaProduction: All mushroom have been cultivated in greenhouses with natural...

Botanical Name: Taraxacum officinaleCountry of Origin: ChinaProduction: Dandelion is an edible perennial herb with deeply cut leaves, yellow flowers, and a thick taproot which is dark brown on the outside and white on the inside. It is native to most of...

Origin: SpainQualities: Lemon peel and orange peel are popularly used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to stimulate the appetite by releasing gastric juices to promote digestion and provide vitamin C to the body.Common Use: The uses for lemon peel are seemingly endless. Commonly...

Botanical Name: Phyllanthus emblicaOrigin: IndiaProduction: Amla fruit is the small, yellow, edible fruit of the deciduous Phyllanthus emblica tree. In autumn, the fruit ripens and is harvested by hand. Qualities: Amla fruit is also known as Indian gooseberry or amalaki....

Botanical Name: Astragalus membranaceusOrigin: ChinaProduction: Astragalus is an herbaceous perennial grown on sunny mountainsides for several years before being harvested, dried, and sliced or powdered.Qualities: Astragalus is widely used in Chinese medicine for a variety of ailments and functions. It...

Botanical Name: Mentha spicataOrigin: EgyptProduction: Spearmint is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows well in almost all temperate climates. Leaves are harvested just before flowers open. Qualities: Spearmint has a sweeter, more delicate flavour than that of peppermint which is...

Botanical Name: Valeriana wallichiiCountry of Origin: PakistanProduction: Valerian is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It grows in moist, temperate, wooded climates and blooms sweetly scented pink or white flowers in the summertime. Qualities: Valerian root is a popular...

Botanical Name: Echinacea purpureaOrigin: ItalyProduction: Echinacea purpurea is a flowering plant in the sunflower family that is native to North America. The plant blooms cone-shaped yellow and purple blossoms throughout the spring and summer.Qualities: Echinacea is one of the most...

Botanical Name: Eleutherococcus senticosusOrigin: ChinaProduction: Siberian ginseng is the root of a woodland plant and a relative to the more commonly known red ginseng. It is native to Eastern Asia, China, Japan, and Russia and tolerates a variety of soils...

Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatumOrigin: KosovoProduction: St. John's wort is a plant that grows naturally throughout North America, Africa, and Europe. It usually blooms on or near June 24th, the day celebrated as the birthdate of John the Baptist, hence its name.Qualities:...

Botanical Name: Spirulina platensis, Arthrospira platensis Ingredients: Pure C-Phycocyanin. No fillers, binders, or flow agents have been added. Food grade.  Color Value of E25.0.Country of Origin: ChinaProduction: Spirulina cell walls are broken, phycocyanin separated with centrifuge extraction, filtered, and dried. Qualities: The name "phycocyanin" is derived...

Botanical Name: Avena sativaOrigin: USAProduction: Oat is an edible grass that has been cultivated since prehistoric times for its edible, ripened seed (oat groat). Oat tops are obtained by drying and threshing the whole plant, including the dried oat tops.Oat...

Botanical name: Inonotus obliquus Origin: Canada   Production: Our chaga pieces are harvested with sustainable practices in the wild and remote forests of Eastern Canada. This means that care is taken not to damage or puncture the bark of the birch trees which...

Botanical name: Rosa caninaOrigin: AlbaniaProduction: Rose hips develop on wild rose bushes as the pink flower petals drop off in early summer, and they ripen throughout the summer months. The rose hip, also known as "hip berry", is actually the fruit...

Botanical Name: Equisetum arvenseOrigin: Bulgaria Production: Horsetail is a flowerless, vascular plant that reproduces through spores rather than seeds. It is considered to be a living fossil and has changed very little, other than in size, in millions of years. Its...

Botanical Name: Ginkgo bilobaOrigin: ChinaProduction: Ginkgo is native to China and has been found in fossils dating its existence back over 270 million years. The unique fan-shaped leaves are harvested in the fall.Qualities: The beautiful leaf of the ginkgo tree...

Botanical Name: Euterpe OleraceaIngredients: freeze-dried acai berry powder. Acai ( pronounced ah-sigh-ee), is also known as Acai Palm or Amazon Acai.Origin: BrazilProduction: Acai palms are a species of palm tree that are mostly native to Brazil and Trinidad. The fruit, commonly...

Botanical Name: Myrciaria dubiaOrigin: PeruProduction: Camu Camu is grown on low growing trees alongside rivers in the Amazon, producing red, cherry-like fruits that are antioxidant and nutrient-rich. The shrub can survive submerged in water for up to five months. The...

Botanical name: Lepidium meyeniiIngredient: Maca root, gelatinized powder - also known as Peruvian GinsengOrigin: PeruProduction: This maca powder is gelatinized, meaning the dried root is boiled down to eliminate the starch and increase digestibility. The cooked pulp is then dried and powdered, resulting in a concentrate...