Botanical Herbs

Botanical Name: Rosa centifolia  -  may contain some rose buds as pictured.Origin: IndiaIngredients: Rose petalsDescription: Hand-harvested in the early morning hours when their natural oils are at their peak, these beautifully fragrant rose petals are sourced from Rosa centifolia blooms...

Botanical Name: Hibiscus sabdariffa Country of Origin: EgyptIngredients: hibiscus flowersDescription: Hibiscus is a vibrant flowering plant prized for its deep red color and tangy flavor. Known by different names around the world—such as flor de Jamaica in Mexico, sorrel in...

Botanical Name: Sambucus nigraIngredients: elderberriesOrigin: AlbaniaProduction: 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:...

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: 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: Withania somnifera Origin: IndiaProduction: Our cut and sifted Ashwagandha is made exclusively from the roots of the plant. A member of the nightshade family (which also includes tomatoes), Ashwagandha is a hardy shrub with oval leaves, yellow flowers,...

Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris Origin: Egypt / IndiaQualities: Beetroot has long been appreciated in traditional cuisines for its vibrant red color and naturally sweet, earthy flavor. The root is commonly used in culinary applications and is known for its rich...

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: 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: Mentha x. piperitaOrigin: ItalyProduction: 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: Withania somnifera Origin: IndiaProduction: Our cut and sifted Ashwagandha is made exclusively from the roots of the plant. A member of the nightshade family (which also includes tomatoes), Ashwagandha is a hardy shrub with oval leaves, yellow flowers,...

Country of Origin: EgyptBright and golden, Calendula Flowers (Calendula officinalis) have been cherished for centuries for their gentle healing properties and vibrant color. These sun-kissed petals are known for their natural anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and skin-soothing benefits, making them a favorite in...

Botanical Name: Rubus idaeusOrigin: Bulgaria /AlbaniaProduction: 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...

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: ItalyProduction: 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 year. Qualities:...

Botanical Name: Moringa oleifera Country of Origin: IndiaDescription: Moringa, also known as the drumstick or horseradish tree, is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant plant with light-colored bark and delicate, drooping branches. In spring, it produces fragrant, yellowish-white blossoms. Native to India, moringa...

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: Lepidium meyenii Ingredient: Maca root powder (also known as Peruvian Ginseng) Country of Origin: PeruDescription: Maca is a root vegetable in the radish family that has been cultivated in the high Andes of Peru for over 2,000 years....

Botanical Name: Althaea officinalisOrigin: ItalyProduction: 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, the...

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: AlbaniaProduction: 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: Melissa officinalisOrigin: ItalyProduction: 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: 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: 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 diffusaIngredients: damianaCountry 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...

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...

Botanical Name: Schisandra chinensis Country of Origin: ChinaDescription: Schisandra berries, known as "wu-wei-zi" or "five-flavor fruit," are prized for their complex combination of sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and pungent taste notes. Native to parts of Northern China, Russia, and Korea,...

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...

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: 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: 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: 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...

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...

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: 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: 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: Hypericum perforatumOrigin: ItalyProduction: 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: 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: 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...

Note: Sizes of chunks/pieces may vary.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...

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: 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: 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: Avena sativaIngredients: oatstrawOrigin: BulgariaProduction: Oatstraw is an edible grass that has been cultivated since prehistoric times for its edible, ripened seed (oat groat). It is best harvested when the seed is mature but should still retain green in the...

Botanical Name: Lepidium meyeniiIngredient: Gelatinized Maca Root PowderOrigin: PeruDescription: Maca root, also known as Peruvian ginseng, is a hardy root vegetable from the high-altitude Andes of Peru, where it has been cultivated for centuries by Indigenous communities. This powder is...

Botanical Name: Centella asiaticaOrigin: India Production: Gotu Kola is a frost tender, flowering perennial that is native to wetlands in Asia. The above ground parts are harvested manually after the three month maturation period.Qualities: Gotu kola is used for its botanical...

Botanical Name: Vitex agnus castusCountry of Origin: Albania / MoroccoProduction: The chaste tree is a butterfly attracting small shrub with purple flowers that is native to the Mediterranean. The unripe berries are harvested year round, as ripe berries tend to...