Herbs & Spices

Botanical Name: Carum carviOrigin: EgyptProduction: The caraway plant is similar in appearance to other members of the carrot family, with green, feathery leaves. The seeds (actually the fruits) are crescent shaped with small ridges. Qualities: Caraway has a warming, aromatic...

Botanical Name: Ceratonia siliquaOrigin: Portugal / USAProduction: Carob is a flowering evergreen shrub in the pea family. In autumn, the plant blooms small, spirally arranged flowers that are pollinated by wind and insects. The fruit produced is a long legume...

Botanical Name: Juniperus communisOrigin: BulgariaProduction: Juniper berries (which are not technically berries, but actually juicy, seed cones), grow on coniferous shrubs throughout the Northern hemisphere and are harvested in early autumn.Qualities: Herbal use of juniper berries include stress relief, anti-fungal...

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: Stevia rebaudianaOrigin: IndiaProduction: Powdered stevia leaf is produced from the dried foliage of an evergreen shrub related to the sunflower native to South America. In temperate regions, it can be grown as an annual or herbaceous perennial.Qualities: Stevia leaves have a gentle...

Ingredients: French Green Clay Country of Origin: France Production: Our French Green clay is quarry-mined from naturally occurring deposits in France and is entirely untreated, with a beautiful light green color and soft texture. Qualities: One of the most effective clays for drawing out...

Botanical name: Capsicum annuum Jalapeño Ingredients: Organic Paprika, Organic 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...

Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza uralensis or Glycyrrhiza glabraOrigin: India / PakistanProduction: 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....

Chemical Name: KHC4H4O6GMO-freeIngredients: Potassium BitartrateCountry of Origin: SpainProduction: Interestingly enough, cream of tartar is a by-product of the process of making wine. It's found in the sediment left behind in barrels after the wine has been fermented, then getting purified...

Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum graecumOrigin: IndiaQualities: Fenugreek powder has a pungent, bitter, and sweet taste, with a caramel-like aroma and flavor. In traditional herbalism, it has been used to support digestion and as a soothing topical application for inflamed skin....

Botanical Name: Medicago sativaOrigin: HungaryQualities: Alfalfa leaf is highly nutritious. It is known to detoxify the urinary tract, purify the blood and liver, and has been shown to lower cholesterol levels. It is high in chlorophyll, proteins, vitamins, and minerals,...

Ingredients: barley grass, oat grass, wheat grass, alfalfa grassOrigin: USAQualities: The fermentation of these organic grasses increases the bioavailability of their nutrients, amino acids, antioxidants, and minerals, and makes them easier for our bodies to assimilate. This blend provides a source...

Botanical Name: Prosopis pallidaOrigin: PeruProduction: Prosopis pallida is a spreading bush that bears spines, yellow flowers, and long pods filled with brown seeds. It is highly resilient and has the ability to survive harsh desert climates and to live for...

Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisumOrigin: EgyptProduction: Anise is a herbaceous annual plant that blooms with little white flowers and produces a small, oblong seed.Qualities: Anise is a member of the apiaceae family, related to caraway, carrots, cumin, dill, and fennel, and...

Botanical name: Zea maysOrigin: PeruQualities: Purple corn (maize morado in Spanish) belongs to the same species as yellow table corn but mutated to contain some of the deepest shades of purple found in nature known as "anthocyanins" which native South...

Botanical Name: Helianthus tuberosusOrigin: ChinaProduction: The root is washed and cut, then inulin is extracted, refined, evaporated, and crystallized.Qualities: Inulin is considered a prebiotic fiber. It is not actually absorbed in the stomach, but functions in the bowels where beneficial...

Botanical Name: Stevia rebaudianaOrigin: India / EgyptProduction: Powdered stevia leaf is produced from the dried foliage of an evergreen shrub related to the sunflower native to South America. In temperate regions, it can be grown as an annual or herbaceous...

Botanical Name: Symphytum officinaleCountry of Origin: CroatiaProduction: Comfrey is a perennial herb with large, rough leaves and whitish pink bell-shaped flowers. The turnip-like root is black and deep growing. Qualities: Comfrey root is said to have astringent, anti-inflammatory, demulcent and cell...

Botanical Name: Medicago sativaOrigin: USAQualities: Alfalfa leaf is highly nutritious. It is known to detoxify the urinary tract, purify the blood and liver, and has been shown to lower cholesterol levels. It is high in chlorophyll, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, especially...

Botanical Name: Origanum majoranaOrigin: EgyptProduction: Marjoram is a perennial herb that is indigenous to Cyprus and Southern Turkey. Just as the plant begins to flower, the tops are harvested and dried in the shade. Qualities: Marjoram has sweet pine and citrus flavors...

Botanical Name: Olea europaeaOrigin: Tunisia Qualities: It is said that in ancient Egypt, olive leaves were used in the embalming process, confirming the knowledge of their capacity to inhibit the growth of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. More recently, olive leaves have...

Ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid (C6H8O8)Food Grade, non-GMOOrigin: ChinaQualities: Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is a water-soluble nutrient that occurs naturally in many foods such as citrus fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, and leafy vegetables. Vitamin C is crucial in supporting overall...

Origin: USAOur Diatomaceous Earth (aka Fossil shell flour) comes from an extremely pure fresh water deposit of the diatom Aulacoseira from a deposit created in the Miocene epoch. Why is this diatom so special? Its shell is made of amorphous silica. Its shape...

Botanical Name: Astragalus membranaceusOrigin: ChinaProduction: Astragalus is an herbaceous perennial grown on sunny mountainsides for several years before being harvested, dried, and sliced/powdered. Qualities: While clinically proven data is lacking, astragalus is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for a...

Botanical name: Rhus CoriariaCountry of Origin: TurkeyQualities: Dried raw sumac spice is purplish-brown with a gritty texture and it tastes tart and acidic, but less so than lemon.As Sumac ranks high on the ORAC chart it is packed with antioxidants...

50 sheets per packageCountry of Origin: ChinaQualities: Nori is rich in carotenes, vitamin C and B12, and iodine.Common Use: Nori sheets are most commonly used as a wrap for sushi and onigiri, or as a garnish or flavouring in noodles and soups. It can...

Ingredients: organic Darjeeling tea leaf (Camellia sinensis) - Autumnal flushOrigin: IndiaAccording to the Tea Board of India - "Darjeeling Tea" can only refer to tea that has been cultivated, grown, produced, manufactured and processed in tea gardens of the West Bengal area...

Origin: South Africa / India    Processed: Canada    Ingredients: organic red rooibos, organic tulsi blend (Krishna, Rama, Vana), rose petalsStorage:  store in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container. Disclaimer: This product has been packaged in the same facility as peanuts,...

Botanical Names: Emblica officinalis,Terminalia bellirica, and Terminalia chebulaIngredients: Triphala is a Sanskrit word that means three fruits and is a composed of an equal parts blend of the dried and ground fruits of the Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki trees.Origin: IndiaQualities:...

Botanical Name: Malpighia glabraIngredients: pure organic acerola berry (no flow agents)Origin: BrazilProduction: Processed quickly after harvest by freeze-drying to preserve its nutrients and freshness.Qualities: Acerola, also known as acerola cherry, Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry, cereza, Florida sweet, or Manoa sweet,...

Origin: from all around the world    Processed: Canada   Ingredients: organic coriander, organic cinnamon chips, organic star anise, organic cardamom pods, organic allspice, organic cloves, ginger, organic black pepperStorage:  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.

, USP Grade*, Kosher, and GMO freeOrigin: IndiaProduction: Vegetable glycerin is the result of a sophisticated extraction method called hydrolysis, with the final product being referred to as vegetable glycerin. This system is based on the fats and oils of...

Botanical Name: Asparagus racemosusOrigin: IndiaProduction: Asparagus racemosus is a species of asparagus that is common in Sri Lanka, Nepal, India, and the Himalayas. The plant has an adventitious root system of tuberous roots and about 100 per plant. Qualities: Shatavari...

Botanical Name: Tilia europaeaOrigin: BulgariaProduction: Linden is a species of deciduous tree that is native to Europe and North America. The tree is noted for its longevity, sometimes living for nearly 1000 years. It produces tiny aromatic flowers that attract bees.Qualities:...

Botanical name: Pouteria lucumaOrigin: PeruProduction: Lucuma is an evergreen tree that is native to the Andean valleys and commonly grown in Peru, Ecuador, and Chile. The large round fruit turns yellow when it is mature and is usually harvested annually...

Botanical Name: Galium aparineOrigin: Croatia /BulgariaProduction: Cleavers are annuals with straggling stems which grow along the ground and over other plants, easily recognized by the clinging leaves and sticky seeds that attach themselves. All parts of the plant are used in...

Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgareOrigin: Egypt / IndiaProduction: Fennel is a flowering perennial herb that belongs to the carrot family. It is indigenous to the Mediterranean but has become naturalized all over the world.Qualities: Fennel is prized as a flavourful, aromatic...

Botanical name: Lycium barbarum Ingredients: pure powdered goji berry juice, 20% maltodextrin as a flow agentOrigin: China Production: Goji berries grow on deciduous, woody, perennial plants that are native to Asia. Fully ripened, bright red goji berries are juiced and then freeze...

Botanical name: Lepidium meyeniiIngredients: black, red, and white maca root powder (2:2:1 ratio)Origin: Peru (blended in Canada)Production: Field-fresh maca roots are sanitized, dried, and powdered, yet never heated above 100F/40C, preserving all enzymes and nutrients at peak levels.Qualities: Maca is...

Botanical name: Camellia sinensis Country of Origin: ChinaLeaf size: Tea bag cut Production: the process to create oolong tea is complicated and each step requires a lot of experience and skill. Fresh tea leaves are left to wither in the sun,...

Botanical Name: Schinus terebinthifoliusOrigin: MadagascarProduction: Pink peppercorns are not really related to peppercorns, but came to have this name because of their visual resemblance and because they also have a peppery flavor. They are actually related to cashews and mangoes....

Botanical Name: Piper nigrumOrigin: India / Sri LankaProduction: White peppercorns are from the same plant as black and green peppercorns, but they are hulled so that just the inner fruit remains. In order to expose the fruit, they are soaked in...

50 sheets per packageCountry of Origin: ChinaQualities: Nori is rich in carotenes, vitamin C and B12, and iodine.Common Use: Nori sheets are most commonly used as a wrap for sushi and onigiri, or as a garnish or flavouring in noodles and soups. It can...

Botanical Name: Humulus lupulusOrigin: PolandProduction: The hop plant is a robust, climbing, herbaceous perennial that is trained to grow along trestles. The cone and grain of the hops flower is harvested in the summer and dried. Qualities: Hops flowers are most...

Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium L.Country of Origin: Bulgaria Production: Yarrow is a flowering perennial native to temperate climates in North America, Europe, and Asia. It has feather-like leaves and clusters of tiny white flowers that bloom in the summer. Qualities: Yarrow has...

Country of Origin: ChinaIngredients: Organic green tea, Organic roasted brown rice​A warming, comforting Chinese green tea complimented by roasted, popped brown rice. Low in caffeine and packed full of antioxidants, genmaicha makes a perfect sipping tea to have throughout the day as opposed to...

Ingredients: Siberian ginseng, astragalus,  ashwagandha, red, black, and yellow maca (OM Triple maca blend)Origin: various parts of the world    Processed: CanadaQualities: Adaptogens are botanicals that are said to balance the body's hormonal response to stress and to help reduce anxiety, fatigue,...

Botanical Name: Ilex paraguariensisCountry of Origin: BrazilProduction: Yerba Mate (we offer either cut & sift or tea blend cut) 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...