Herbs & Spices

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: 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: 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: Coriandrum sativumOrigin: Egypt Storage: 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, and other potential allergens.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Manihot esculenta Origin: Thailand Tapioca is a one of the purest forms of food starch and is a by-product of manioc flour production from cassava roots (aka yucca or manioc), the tubers of a woody shrub native to...

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: 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...

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 in...

Origin: India / US Size "00" capsules hold approximately 735 mg of powder, less if you are filling with granules or homemade powders. Ingredients: Our vegetable capsules consist of only two ingredients: HPMC and purified water. HPMC -- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose -- is derived...

Origin: Canada. Harvested in an area of Northern Alberta far away from any commercial farming or industries producing or utilizing chemicals.Production: Wooden frames are removed from the hive before the wax is cut off and so no bees are harmed. Honey is then filtered out...

Ingredients: organic turmeric, organic coriander,  cumin,  ginger, organic cinnamon, organic black pepper, organic fenugreek, organic cayenne, organic mustard, organic cardamomCountry of Origin: Made in Canada.Qualities: Blending the deep, earthy flavours of cumin and mustard, with the zing of ginger and...

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: Plantago ovataCountry of Origin: IndiaProduction: Plantago ovata is an annual herb that grows numerous small white flowers with seeds enclosed in capsules that open at maturity. Psyllium husks are the coats of the psyllium seed. Qualities: The milled...

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: 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: 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: 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...

Ingredients: organic alcohol (derived from cane sugar), organic Bourbon vanilla beans, and water.Country of Origin: manufactured in the USA, sourced from MadagascarProduction: there are three main types of vanilla beans: Bourbon-Madagascar, Mexican and Tahitian. Bourbon-Madagascar vanilla is a thin pod...

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: 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: 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...

Ingredients: organic oregano, organic marjoram, organic thyme, organic basil, organic rosemary, organic sageOrigin: various parts of the world    Processed: CanadaQualities: This spice blend is a zesty addition to a wide variety of recipes. The essential basil, oregano, and thyme blend...

Botanical Name: Capsicum AnnuumCountry of Origin: USAProduction: Ancho chile is the dried version of the poblano chile pepper which originates from the state of Puebla in Mexico, and is one of the most commonly used dried chiles in Mexican cuisine....

Botanical Name: Rhodiola crenulataOrigin: ChinaProduction: Rhodiola is a perennial flowering plant with yellowish green flowers which grows in cold conditions. Popularity of this herbal supplement has led to overharvesting in the wild in recent years and thus widespread efforts have been put into setting...

Botanical Name: Piper nigrumOrigin: Sri LankaProduction: Black peppercorns are produced by picking the pepper berries when they are half ripe and then leaving them to ferment and dry, which causes them to shrivel and become dark in color.Qualities: The pungent...

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...

Botanical Name: Brassica nigra Origin: IndiaProduction: Brassica nigra is technically a black mustard plant with large stalked leaves that are in the same family as arugula, horseradish, watercress, and wasabi. Annually, it blooms flowers with four yellow petals that later...

Botanical Name: Centella asiaticaCertifier: *NOPOrigin:  Sri Lanka / India / MadagascarProduction: 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...

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: Vitellaria paradoxa Ingredients: 100% unrefined, natural shea butter Non-GMO, cultivated without the use of nitrogen-based fertilizers, fungicides, or pesticides. Country of Origin: Burkina Faso / NigeriaProduction: Unrefined shea butter is solely handcrafted - extracted and prepared without the use of any chemicals or preservatives -...

Botanical Name: Avena sativaOrigin: USAProduction: 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: Aloysia citriodora Origin: Portugal Production: Lemon verbena is a flowering plant native to western South America, though it now grows in many parts of the world. It is a perennial shrub that is harvested when the leaves are at...

Botanical Name: Brassica albaOrigin: IndiaProduction: The yellow mustard seeds come from the white mustard plant. The yellow flowers produce seed pods that contain around 12 seeds, which are harvested just before the pods become ripe and burst. Qualities: Mustard seeds have...

Botanical Name: Piper nigrumOrigin: Vietnam Production: Black peppercorns are produced by picking the pepper berries when they are half ripe and then leaving them to ferment and dry, which causes them to shrivel and become dark in color.Qualities: The pungent spiciness of...

Botanical Name: Vitex agnus castusCountry of Origin: 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 fall immediately to the ground...

Botanical Name: Triticum aestivumCountry of Origin: USAProduction: Young wheatgrass sprouts are carefully harvested at the peak of their nutritional potency, then cold-pressed into juice, which is dried by air-stream at very low temperatures.Qualities: Wheatgrass has long established itself as a superb health food, and for...

Botanical Name: Salvia officinalisOrigin: AlbaniaProduction: Sage is a perennial, evergreen shrub, that is a part of the mint family and is native to the Mediterranean. Rubbed sage is different from ground sage in that it is made by rubbing dried whole sage...

Botanical name: Capsicum annuum Jalapeño Ingredients: Organic Paprika, Cumin, Organic Cayenne, Organic Garlic, Organic OnionCountry of Origin: Various for the spices, but blended in-house in British Columbia. Common Use: Traditionally used for spicing meat or chilis, this gentle chili powder has only a hint...

Botanical Name: Brassica albaOrigin: India Production: The yellow mustard seeds come from the white mustard plant. The yellow flowers produce seed pods that contain around 12 seeds, which are harvested just before the pods become ripe and burst. Qualities: Mustard seed...

Origin: AustriaProduction: Chives are a common perennial plant, closely related to garlic, shallots, leeks, and scallions.Qualities: Chives offer a mild onion flavor and can be used interchangeably in recipes that call for onions. The dried rings have a more mellow...

Botanical Name: Urtica dioicaOrigin: Albania Production: Nettle is a common botanical native to Africa and western Asia. Over time it has become naturalized across the globe and it can now be found growing wild in many parts of the world. It...

Botanical Name: Ulmus rubraOrigin: USAProduction: Ulmus rubra is a species of elm that is native to North America. The inner bark of the slippery elm tree is the part that is used in a variety of traditional medicines. Qualities: The...

Botanical Name: Pimenta dioica/officinalisOrigin: MexicoProduction: Allspice (aka Jamaican pepper, clove pepper, pimienta, or new spice) is the dried fruit of the Pimenta dioica plant. The fruits are picked when green and unripe and are traditionally dried in the sun. Once...