Herbs and Spices from The Herb Depot at wholesale prices

The nutmeg tree is a large evergreen native to the Moluccas (the Spice Islands) and is now cultivated in the West Indies. It produces two spices — mace and nutmeg. Nutmeg is the seed kernel inside the fruit and mace is the lacy covering (aril) on the kernel.
The Arabs were the exclusive importers of the […]

Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha), gum powder, India. Myrrh trees produce a fragrant, pale yellow to brown resin that seeps out of splits in the bark and hardens into reddish-brown globules called ‘tears’, about the size of a walnut. We offer you Myrrh powder. Myrrh’s odor is pleasant, but the taste is bitter and acrid. Myrrh trees […]

Mustard (Sinapis alba), ground seed, yellow, Canada. Mustard becomes pungent when the crushed seeds are mixed with cold water to activate the appropriate enzymes. Boiling water, applied to dormant enzymes kills them, vinegar inhibits them, and both create a weak aroma but bitter taste. Mustard seed is used to treat colds, stomach problems, abscesses, rheumatism, […]

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca), leaf, c/s, USA, a/k/a Lion’s tail and heartwort. Ancient Greeks and Romans used motherwort for both physical and emotion problems of the heart–palpitations and depression. In ancient China it was reputed to promote longevity. Contemporary herbalists recommend motherwort as a tranquilizer and for heart palpitations and delayed or suppressed menstruation. Takes the […]

Marjoram (Origanum marjorana), cut and sifted, Egypt, a/k/a Sweet Marjoram. Marjoram supposedly acts on the nervous system and is said to help overly erotic persons. It is a mild external antiseptic and is excellent in bath herb mixtures. It is used to stimulate the sense of touch, is a relaxant, helps relieve pain by its […]