Category: Organic & Wild Herbs

Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea), organic, herb, premium grade, cut and sifted, Australia, a/k/a purple coneflower. Echinacea increases bodily resistance to infection and is used for boils, erysipelas (a superficial infection of the skin), septicaemia (blood poisoning), syphilis and other impurities of the blood, its action being antiseptic. It has also useful properties as a strong […]

Dandelion (Taraxacum dens-leonis), leaf, cut and sifted, China, a/k/a Swine’s Snout, Priest’s Crown, Lion’s Tooth and Telltime. Dandelion is so widely despised as a weed, it’s sometimes difficult to see this plant for what it really is–a nutritiour healing herb with a medicinal reputation dating back more than 1,000 years. Dandelion may help treat PMS, […]

Angelica (Angelica archangelica), root, cut and sifted, organic, Europe, a/k/a Wild celery, or as dang-gui, dang-qui and dong-quai in China. European Angelica has been viewed as a magical herb for more than 1,000 years. European peasants made angelica leaf necklaces to protect their children from illness and witchcraft. Angelica was reputed to be the only […]

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), organic, c/s, leaf/flower, Argentina. Calming, antiviral and antiseptic this beautiful and fragrant member of the mint family is one of nature’s best nervine herbs. Both its leaves and flowers contain volatile oils, tannins and bitters that have a definite relaxing, antispasmodic effect on the stomach and nervous system. It is excellent […]

Ginger (Zingiber officinale), root, cut and sifted, organic, USA. Ancient Indians used their native ginger in cooking, to preserve food and to treat digestive problems. They also considered it a physical and spiritual cleanser. Chinese physicians prescribed it to treat arthritis and kidney problems. Chinese women still drink ginger tea for menstrual cramps, morning sickness, […]