Herbs & Spices

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: Ocimum basilicumOrigin: EgyptProduction: The basil plant is native to India. It is a herb with silky green leaves and white blossoms that is part of the mint family. Qualities: Basil has a strong, sweet, aroma and flavor, sometimes...

Botanical Name: Silybum marianumOrigin: BulgariaProduction: 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: Milk...

Botanical Name: Camellia sinensisIngredients: green tea leavesCountry of Origin: ChinaProduction: Tea leaves are harvested in early spring and stored until late summer when fresh jasmine flowers are in bloom. The Jasmine flowers are picked early in the morning when they...

Botanical Name: Cichorium intybusOrigin: India / FranceProduction: 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,...

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuumOrigin: IndiaProduction: Crushed, dried red pepper flakes are most often produced from cayenne-type peppers, though sometimes a variety of peppers are used such as bell peppers, cayenne, jalapenos, chiltepin, and all forms of New Mexico chili.Qualities: Chili flakes...

Origin: SpainCut: Tea bag cut Production: 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...

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuumAwaiting certification - grown organicallyOrigin: USA / IsraelProduction: Paprika is made from dried and ground varieties of Capsicum annuum peppers, mostly bell and chili peppers. Qualities: Paprika is most commonly viewed as a culinary herb. The spiciness...

Magnesium Chloride is a chemical compound (MgCl2 ) which has been produced from seawater after the Sodium Chloride has been removed, and the water has evaporated.This product has been thoroughly tested for purity and is considered food grade.Origin: Japan / ChinaCommon use:...

Botanical Name: Ocimum tenuiflorumOrigin: India    Processed: Canada    Ingredients: 3 types of Holy Basil/Tulsi: Rama, Vana, and Krishna Tulsis.Storage:  store in a cool, dry, dark place in a well sealed container.Disclaimer: This product has been packaged in the same facility as...

Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomumOrigin: GuatemalaProduction: Cardamom is the fruit of a tropical plant and is one of the world's most expensive spices, after saffron and vanilla, because the production is very long and labor intensive. The tall plants flower for...

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: 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...

Origin: South AfricaProduction: Similar to the production of black or green teas, the leaves of the honeybush are harvested, cut and bruised (often with mechanical rollers), and then exposed to heat for several days to allow oxidation.Qualities: Honeybush, named after the smell of...

Botanical Name: LaminariaWild HarvestedOrigin: CanadaProduction: Sustainably hand-picked and sun-cured from the clean, cold waters of Canada's East coast.Qualities: Kombu is known for tenderizing proteins and supporting healthy digestion. It is also a great source of iron and iodine. Naturally Contains 312mg of sodium in 7g...

Botanical Name: Arthrospira platensis Ingredients:  100% Spirulina, pressed, no binder.  Non-GMO, Cultivated without the use of nitrogen-based fertilizers, fungicides, or pesticides.Production: Each tablet is 400mg.Country of Origin: ChinaProduction: This spirulina is sustainably grown and processed in GMP-certified facilities in provinces of Inner Mongolia, China. This area is known for...

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: Palmaria palmataOrigin: CanadaProduction: Wildcrafted, sun-dried, and sustainably hand-harvested from the icy, clean waters of the Bay of Fundy, Canada.Qualities: Dulse provides a wealth of minerals, vitamins, fiber, and protein. It is also rich in healthy fatty acids, trace minerals and antioxidants. Naturally...

Botanical Name: Allium cepaOrigin: IndiaQualities: Onions have certain antiseptic properties, and contain quercetin, allicin, allyl sulfide, vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidonic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid.Common Use: Onion can be added to broths, soups, stir-frys, and enriches the...

Botanical name: Cinnamomum verumOrigin: Sri Lanka / VietnamProduction: True cinnamon has several thin layers shaved from the inner bark of the tree, unlike the more common cassia cinnamon, which is thicker and curls from both sides inward. Qualities: True cinnamon,...

Ingredients: Calcium Bentonite clay, Pharmaceutical gradeCountry of Origin: USAProduction: Bentonite clay is formed from the weathering of volcanic ash, then carefully mined to keep out impurities out. The clay is subsequently kiln-dried, milled, and screened to size. Qualities: Calcium Bentonite clay...

Botanical Name: Melissa officinalisOrigin: BulgariaProduction: 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...

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: Zea Mays  (which is always GMO free) Origin: Austria  Cornstarch (aka corn flour) is a carbohydrate extracted from the endosperm of corn via a process called wet milling. It is subsequently modified depending on its many different applications. Qualities: Cornstarch is comprised of long chains...

Botanical Name: Ilex paraguariensisCountry of Origin: BrazilProduction: Yerba Mate belongs to the Aquifoliaceae family, which is originally from the subtropical regions of South America, but is also present in the southern region of Brazil, and in the northern regions of Argentina and Paraguay. Our mate is grown...

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: Vanilla planifoliaOrigin: MadagascarQuantity: about 3 beans / 14g packDisclaimer: This product has been packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and other potential allergens.

Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativumCountry of Origin: IndiaProduction: Coriander, also known as cilantro, is an annual herb native to Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. The seed is actually the small, globular fruit of the plant.Qualities: The coriander seed has a variety of culinary and...

Botanical Name: Petroselinum crispumOrigin: EgyptProduction: Parsley is a bright green, flowering plant that is native to the Mediterranean and that has been naturalized all over the world. Qualities: Parsley is considered to be a herb, spice, and a vegetable, and it...

Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomumOrigin: GuatemalaProduction: Cardamom is the fruit of a tropical plant and is one of the world's most expensive spices, after saffron and vanilla, because the production is very long and labor intensive.The tall plants flower for eight or nine months of...

Botanical Name: Anethum graveolensOrigin: Egypt / TunisiaProduction: Dill is an annual herb that looks similar to fennel. Its seeds and leaves are edible and used for flavoring food.Qualities: Dill has a long history of use in herbal medicine and in...

Botanical name: Ascophyllum nodosumOrigin: CanadaQualities: Kelp is an underwater plant with a deep green colour and high nutritional content. Kelp powder is a great source of iodine, a trace mineral that aids in healthy thyroid function. Common Use: Kelp has...

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: 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: Cuminum cyminumCountry of Origin: IndiaProduction: Cumin is a flowering plant, related to parsley, that is native to the eastern Mediterranean and South Asia. The small fruit of the plant contains a single seed, which has eight ridges with oil canals....

Botanical Name: Apis mellificaCertification: EU organic*Origin: SpainProduction: This raw bee pollen was collected from Cistus blossoms (aka Rock Rose). Beekeepers then ethically harvest the pollen by gently removing it from the hives without harming the bees or disturbing their routine. The pollen is carefully...

Botanical Name: Allium sativumOrigin: Egypt / ChinaProduction: Garlic is a close relative to the onion, shallot, leek, and chive. It is native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran but is now grown all over the world. The plant sends up hollow leaves from the underground bulb. The bulb is...

Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis Ingredients: Bergamot infused black tea leaves Country of Origin: Sri LankaStorage: store in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container. Disclaimer: this product has been packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy,...

Botanical Name: Echinacea purpureaOrigin: USAProduction: 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: 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...

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: Coriandrum sativumCountry of Origin: Egypt / TurkeyProduction: Coriander, also known as cilantro, is an annual herb native to Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. The seed is actually the small, globular fruit of the plant. Qualities: The coriander seed has...

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: Maranta arundinaceaOrigin: IndiaArrowroot powder (aka arrowroot flour and arrowroot starch) is an easily digestible starch derived from the tropical tuber of the arrowroot plant. Manufacturing involves mechanical mashing of the rootstock into a pulp, separating the starch from its fibrous...

Botanical Name: Allium cepaOrigin: CHINAQualities: Onions have certain antiseptic properties, and contain quercetin, allicin, allyl sulfide, vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidonic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid.Common Use: Onion can be added to broths, soups, stir-frys, and enriches the...

Botanical Name: Myristica fragransOrigin: Sri LankaProduction: Nutmeg isn't truly a nut, it is the pit of a fruit that is similar to an apricot. The tree can be harvested seven to nine years after it is planted, and it is...