Herbs & Spices

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.Origin: Japan Common use: In the culinary world, it is most commonly used as a coagulant in...

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: Cymbopogon citratusOrigin: Egypt / Sri LankaProduction: Lemongrass is an ornamental, perennial, tropical grass that is native to South and Southeast Asia. Qualities: Lemongrass has a bright and fresh lemony and almost rosy aroma and is an important ingredient in...

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicumIngredients: BasilOrigin: 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,...

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:  Cyclopia spp 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...

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: Capsicum annuumAwaiting certification - grown organicallyOrigin: ChinaProduction: 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 depends on the...

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: 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...

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum cassiaOrigin: Vietnam Production: Cinnamon (cassia) is widely cultivated in tropical or subtropical areas throughout Asia. Once harvested, the bark curls up into quills when left to dry.Qualities: Cinnamon has had many medicinal and culinary uses throughout history. It is believed to support the...

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: 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: 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: Ilex paraguariensisCountry of Origin: BrazilIngredients: Yerba mateProduction: 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...

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: 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...

Ingredients: Calcium Bentonite clayCountry 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 is a very fine, odorless, and...

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: Allium cepaOrigin: India / 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,...

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...

Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativumIngredients: coriander seedsCountry 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...

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: Petroselinum crispumIngredients: parsleyOrigin: 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...

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: 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: 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: 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: Cinnamomum verumOrigin: Sri Lanka Production: 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, also known...

Botanical Name: Anethum graveolensOrigin: Tunisia / EgyptProduction: 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...

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: 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:  Camellia sinensisOrigin: Japan Quality: Sencha is the most popular kind of ryoku-cha (Japanese green tea). Unlike matcha, this type of green tea is made by infusing green tea leaves in hot water after they are processedStorage: store in a...

Botanical Name: Maranta arundinaceaOrigin: IndiaIngredients: arrowroot powderArrowroot 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...

Botanical Name: Allium sativumOrigin: Egypt / ChinaIngredients: minced garlicProduction: 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...

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: 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: Cuminum cyminumCountry of Origin: IndiaIngredients: cumin seedsProduction: 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...

Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativumCountry of Origin: Bulgaria / 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...

Botanical Name: Camellia sinensisCountry of Origin: IndiaProduction: The mastery of making black tea has been refined over the centuries and involves leaving the leaves to wither in the open, following with a "crush, tear, curl" procedure wherein the leaves are...

Botanical name: Chlorella vulgarisIngredients: 100% Chlorella, pressed, no binder. Cultivated without the use of nitrogen-based fertilizers, fungicides, or pesticides.. Country of Origin: ChinaProduction: Production: Our Chlorella tablets are produced from chlorella grown within the Ordos Desert, in a mostly rural subdivision of Inner Mongolia, China. It...

Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum graecumCountry of Origin: IndiaProduction: Fenugreek is an annual plant that is cultivated worldwide as a semi arid crop. Its seeds and leaves are used in many South Asian dishes. Qualities: In traditional medicine, fenugreek is thought...

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: Syzygium aromaticumOrigin: Sri LankaProduction: The clove tree is an evergreen with large leaves and small flowers grouped in clusters. The flower buds turn from pale blue to bright red when they are ready for harvest. Qualities: The essential...

Botanical Name: Camellia sinensisVariety: Tonganagaon estate, a small tea garden located near the Namdapha National Park, one of the richest areas of biodiversity in all of India.Origin: India, Assam regionProduction: The mastery of making black tea has been refined over the...

Botanical Name: Plantago ovata Country of Origin: IndiaDescription: Psyllium husk is derived from the outer layer of the seeds of Plantago ovata, a plant native to India that produces small white flowers. The husk is collected after harvesting the seeds...