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Certified Organic Country of Origin: Thailand Arrowroot is an excellent base for cream sauces, clear glazes, puddings or blanc-mange and it doesn't lose its thickening ability in the presence of acid, like flour does. This quality makes it an excellent choice for thickening acidic fruits. It is easily digested, nourishing diet for convalescents, especially in bowel complaints, as it has demulcent properties. In the proportion of a tablespoonful to a pint of water or milk, it should be prepared by being first made into a smooth paste with a little cold milk or water, and then carefully stirred while the boiling milk is added. Lemon-juice, sugar, wine, or aromatics may be added. If thick, it will cool into a jelly that usually suits weaning infants better than other farinaceous foods. |
Country of Origin: Croatia As a tea, Blue Violet leaves are used as a blood purifier. They are very effective in healing and give prompt relief in internal ulcers. They are also helpful for tumors, boils, abscesses, pimples, swollen glands, and malignant growths. It is a successful remedy for coughs, colds, sores, sore throats, ulcers, bronchitis. It is very effective for whooping cough. It also relieves head congestion and headaches associated with colds and pressure from the sinuses. The leaves and flowers have both antiseptic and expectorant properties. Besides taking Blue Violet as a tea for colds it may be used as a throat gargle and placed in cough syrups and cough drops. |
Certified Organic & Kosher Country of Origin: Egypt Also known as Gold-bloom, Marigold, Marybud and Pot Marigold. Calendula is used primarily to treat problems of the skin including such problems as chapped or dry skin, eczema, helping reduce the burn and inflammation with sunburn and even prevent problems with peeling later, varicose veins, bedsores, and wounds that are healing slowly. It is also used for problems with inflammation of the gums or a gargle for a sore throat. In addition, Calendula flowers are commonly used in the treatment of liver disorders and are thought to induce perspiration in case of fever, for it’s stimulant and diaphoretic properties. Anti-inflammatory, antiviral, immunostimulant. Calendula heals wounds as well as internal and external ulcers. Antiseptic, and improves blood flow to the affected area. Blood purifier. Also for stomach ailments and jaundice. Antifungal agent. |
Chamomile is one of the oldest garden herbs, whose reputation as a medicinal plant shows little signs of abatement. Considered a universal remedy by the ancient Egyptians, Chamomile continues to be used today to battle illness, promote calm and relieve anxiety at bedtime. As a tisane (herbal tea), it is naturally caffeine-free. The finest varieties of Chamomile, of which our tea is great example, continue to come from Egypt. If you have yet to try it, you'll be pleasantly surprised by its superior flavor. |
Certified Organic & Kosher Country of Origin: China Also known as Ju Hua. Chrysanthemum tea has adenine, choline, vitamins A, B, amino acids, glycosides, volatile oil and more. Widely used because of its pungent efficacy in relieving toothache and in promoting a free flow of saliva. A blood purifier used in treating infections, arthritis, cancer and skin eruptions. Also used to counteract pneumonia, headaches and dizziness. It is a nerve energizer, detoxifier and blood vessel softener in Chinese medicine to maintain healthy cholesterol level, normal blood pressure, improve blood flow. Used to "sharpen the vision and hearing, calm the nerves and clear the brain", it remains one of the most important supplementary food items and longevity elixir in China. It is an ideal beverage for cold and flu season, and for general health. Chrysanthemums contains |
Certified Organic & Kosher Country of Origin: Indonesia 3% oil. Used mainly as a spice, however also beneficial in treating colds, coughing, wheezing, to warm the digestion, ease flatulence, vomiting and to ease menstrual cramps, heart, lower back and abdominal pains. An anticatarrhal, parasiticide, rubefacient and stimulant. One of the best tasting and least expensive herbs you can add to your routine to aid digestion. Some very interesting recent research suggests that cinnamon may help diabetics control their blood sugar. Cinnamon also is antibacterial so it helps to stop infection and beats back intestinal bugs. Cinnamon has been used as a medicine and spice for over 5,000 years. Early Egyptians used it in their embalming mixtures |
Kosher Country of Origin: Hungary The flowers are the part used in modern herbal medicine and are considered to have tonic, stimulant and emmenagogue properties, with action similar to that of Blessed Thistle. Used as a tonic in loss of appetite, dyspepsia, and intermittent diseases. Valuable also in the forming stage of febrile and inflammatory affections. Colds may be broken up with it, and it acts well in menstrual suppression from cold. |
Certified Organic & Kosher Country of Origin: USA Echinacea is known as Purple Coneflower and Snake Root. Most commonly known as an immune stimulator, echinacea is believed ward off infections by strengthening the body’s immune system. As such, it may provide relief from a range of respiratory issues such as sinusitis, cold, virus and hay fever. Echinacea also boasts mild antibiotic properties that may be effective in guarding against staph and strep infections. In addition, echinacea purpurea is an antibacterial agent often used in traditional treatments of skin conditions such as eczema, acne and burns. Promotes the production of white blood cells. Used for all acute inflammatory conditions. It increases bodily erysipelas, septicaemia, cancer, syphilis and other impurities of the blood. It has also useful properties as an aphrodisiac. |
Wildcrafted Country of Origin: Bulgaria Probably the most common use of elderberry is to treat colds. It has aperient, diuretic and emetic properties, and the inspissated juice of the berries has been used as an alterative in rheumatism and syphilis, also as a laxative. It promotes all fluid secretions and natural evacuations. Traditional herbalists consider it a "wonderful blood purifier |
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Clove Buds Whole - Syzygium aromaticum |
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Cleavers - Galium Aparine |
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Certified Organic & Kosher Country of Origin: Bulgaria Cleavers is used both internally and externally. The plant contains organic acids, flavonoids, tannins, fatty acids, glycoside asperuloside, gallotannic acid and citric acid. It is an alterative, anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic, aperient, astringent, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, tonic and vulnerary. It is often taken to treat skin problems such as seborrhoea, eczema and psoriasis, and as a general detoxifying agent in serious illnesses such as cancer. Many people have used cleavers to aid in the passage of stones and gravel from the kidneys and bladder and urinary problems. It has a mild laxative effect and stimulates the lymphatic system. Some find it helpful as an aid to losing weight. The plant contains the valuable constituent asperuloside, a substance that stimulates the uterus and affects blood vessels. |
Emetic cathartic expectorant and emmenagogue, and of great value in atonic dyspepsia, asthma, bronchitis and croup. (The taste is so nauseating, that it may cause expectorant action.) Of value in pulmonary consumption, nervous irritation and helpful in lowering high pulse, and in heart disease and weakness and palpitation of heart of great use. For ringworm apply the fluid extract. Also good for torpid liver, scrofula, dysentery. It is applied to fungoid growths, ulcers fleshy excrescences, cancerous affections and as an escharotic. Sanguinaria root is chiefly used as an expectorant for chronic bronchitis and as a local application in chronic eczema, specially when secondary to varicose ulcers. In toxic doses, it causes burning in the stomach, intense thirst, vomiting, faintness vertigo, intense prostration with dimness of eyesight. The root has long been used by the American Indians as a dye for their bodies and clothes and has been used successfully by American and French dyers. Safety Info: Not to be used during pregnancy. May cause nausea and vomiting. Do not exceed recommended dosage. |
Bloodroot - Sanguinaria canadensis |
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Apple Pieces- Pyrus malus |
Arrowroot - Maranta arundinacea |
Blue Violet Leaves - Viola odorata |
Calendula Petals - Calendula officinalis |
Chamomile - Matricaria recutita |
Chrysanthemum - Chrysanthemum morifolium |
Cinnamon - Cinnamomum cassia |
Certified Organic & Kosher Country of Origin: Indonesia Intensely aromatic and richly flavored, cloves have been a major player in the spice world since ancient times. Actually dried flower buds, you'll often find cloves in seasoning blends alongside cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. For nausea emesis, flatulence, languid indigestion and dyspepsia, and used chiefly to assist the action of other medicines. As a local irritant it stimulates peristalsis. It is a strong germicide, a powerful antiseptic, a feeble local anaesthetic applied to decayed teeth, and has been used with success as a stimulating expectorant in phthisis and bronchial troubles. Fresh infusion of Cloves contains astringent matter as well as volatile oil. The infusion and Clove water are good vehicles for alkalies and aromatics. |
Cornflower Petals - Centaurea cyanus |
Dandilion Leaves - Taraxacum officinale |
Echinacea - Purpurea - Echinacea purpurea |
Elder Berries - Sambucus nigra |
Certified Organic & Kosher Country of Origin: Egypt A seed-like fruit, anise seed delivers a warm, sweet, licorice-like flavor to sweet and savory dishes alike. Try it in everything from fruit pies, cookies, and cakes to slaws, liquors, and meat dishes. It's potent, so start with just a pinch! Carminative, stimulant, diuretic. Star Anise is so named from the stellate form of its fruit. It is often chewed in small quantities after each meal to promote digestion and sweeten the breath. The fruit is used in the East as a remedy for colic and rheumatism, and in China for seasoning dishes, especially sweets. The Japanese plant the tree in their temples and on tombs; and use the pounded bark as incense. |
Anise Star Whole - Pimpinela anisum |
Elder Flowers - Sambucus nigra |
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Damiana Leaf - Turnera diffusa var. aphrodisiaca |
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Astragalus Root - Astragalus membranaceus |
Astragalus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Its main use has been to boost the body's immune system. But it also has been used to treat other conditions, including heart disease.Astragalus is also called huang qi or milk vetch. It comes from a type of bean or legume. While there are multiple species of astragalus, most astragalus supplements contain Astragalus membranaceus. The herb is said to offer multiple health benefits for multiple conditions Astragalus is a natural dietary supplement that's used for various health conditions. For instance, it's used to treat the common cold, upper respiratory infections, fibromyalgia, and diabetes. Some proponents of astragalus use it for its heart benefits. They claim it may protect against heart disease. It's also used to help improve overall weakness. Proponents also say astragalus stimulates the spleen, liver, lungs, circulatory, and urinary system. It's also used to treat arthritis, asthma, and nervous conditions as well as to lower blood sugar and blood pressure. So you should avoid using astragalus if you are taking immune-suppressing drugs. Pregnant or nursing women should not use astragalus root. If you have an immune system disease such as multiple sclerosis, lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE), rheumatoid arthritis, or another condition known as an "autoimmune disease," you should not use astragalus root. |
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Arnica Flowers - Arnica montana |
Basil - Ocimum basilicum |
Chili Powder |
Dong Quai - Angelica sinensis |
Eyebright - Euphrasia officinalis |
Country of Origin: Turkey Great hot or cold. Used both for flavoring and health benefits. The chief dietetic value of apples lies in the malic and tartaric acids. Slightly laxative, and is beneficial in cases of habitual constipation. The juice of apples, without sugar, will often reduce acidity of the stomach; it becomes changed into alkaline carbonates, and thus corrects sour fermentation. A refreshing and agreeable drink for patients with fever. The Apple also acts as an excellent dentifrice, being a food that is not only cleansing to the teeth on account of its juices, but just hard enough to mechanically push back the gums so that the borders are cleared of deposits. |
Certified Kosher Country of Origin: Poland Also known as Mountain Tobacco and Leopard's Bane. It is in the same family as the sunflower. Its flowers are used in oils, creams, infusions and tinctures. Arnica is generally used to help relieve muscle pain and bruising. The tincture is used for external application to sprains, bruises, and wounds, and as a paint for chilblains when the skin is unbroken. Applied to the scalp it will make the hair grow. It is seldom used internally, because of its irritant effect on the stomach. Its action is stimulant and diuretic, and it is chiefly used in low fevers and paralytie affections. CAUTION: Great care must be exercised though, as some people are particularly sensitive to the plant and many severe cases of poisoning have resulted from its use, especially if taken internally. |
Certified Organic & Kosher Country of Origin: Egypt Sweet basil is the name for the common cooking basil, though there are several kinds of basil, sweet basil is the most common in culinary use. It is used to improve appetite and gently combat fatigue. Basil is a carminative and disinfectant. It has also been used as an aphrodisiac, and for melancholy and depression. The fresh picked leaves make a stimulating and refreshing tea. |
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Cardamom Seed - Elettaria cardamomum |
Wildcrafted - Country of Origin: USA |
Certified Organic & Kosher |
Country of Origin: Guatemala Carminative, stimulant, aromatic, but rarely used alone; chiefly useful as an adjuvant or corrective. The seeds are helpful in indigestion, flatulence and kills the bacteria responsible for bad breath, giving a grateful but not fiery warmth. It has decongestant properties that make it useful in colds and congestion as well. Cardamom is also found in many aphrodisiac formulas in Asia. When chewed singly in the mouth the flavor is not unpleasant, and they are said to be good for colic and disorders of the head. In flavoring they are commonly combined with oils of Orange, Cinnamon, Cloves, and Caraway. |
Cumin Seeds - Cuminum cyminum |
Certified Organic & Kosher Country of Origin: Egypt |
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Certified Organic & Kosher Country of Origin: Turkey Stimulant, antispasmodic, carminative. The older herbalists esteemed Cumin superior in comforting carminative qualities to Fennel or Caraway. Formerly Cumin had considerable repute as a corrective for the flatulency of languid digestion and as a remedy for colic and dyspetic headache. Bruised and applied externally in the form of a plaster, it was recommended as a cure for stitches and pains in the side caused by the sluggish congestion of indolent parts, and it has been compounded with other drugs to form a stimulating liniment. |
Wildcrafted & Kosher Country of Origin: Mexico Damiana is a flowering shrub with aromatic leaves. A native of Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean, it has long been used to make lover's tea. Mild purgative, diuretic, tonic, acting directly on the reproductive organs, a stimulant, It has been hailed as an aphrodisiac since ancient times. Other folk uses include asthma, bronchitis, neurosis, and various sexual disorders. It has also been promoted as a euphoria-inducing substance at various times. It is known as a strengthening tonic for the nervous and hormonal systems. An alkaloid in Damiana acts like the male hormone testosterone. Increased levels of testosterone are associated with increased sex drive in both men and women. Small amounts of this herb may relieve anxiety and create a general sense of well-being. |
Certified Organic & Kosher Country of Origin: Bulgaria Also known as blowball, cankerwort, dent de lion, lion's tooth, priest's crown, pu gong ying, puffball, swine snout, white endive, wild endive. Diuretic, tonic and slightly aperient, a general stimulant to the system and is chiefly used in kidney and liver disorders. Because of its diuretic properties dandelion can also be used to lower blood pressure. It is used in atonic dyspepsia, and as a mild laxative in habitual constipation. It has a good effect in increasing the appetite and promoting digestion, relief from scurvy, scrofula, acne, eczema, psoriasis, gout and rheumatoid arthritis. Warning: Contraindicated in blockage of the bile ducts, acute gallbladder inflammation, and intestinal blockage. Do not use dandelion if you have kidney disease or diabetes. |
Country of Origin: China Dong Quai, also known as female ginseng, is native to China where it has traditionally been used as a tonic for the female organs. In traditional Chinese medicine, only ginseng is more esteemed. It is effective for female disorders such as menstrual disturbances due to its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiseptic, bactericidal and vasodilative effects. The herb is also used to regulate menstrual cycles, relieve menstrual cramps and alleviate symptoms related to PMS. For menopausal women it addresses symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings. is considered diuretic and strongly antibacterial. Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antispasmodic activity have been confirmed in experiments. Dong quai strengthens the immune system by increasing production of white blood cells, assisting the liver in ridding the body of toxins. |
Wildcrafted Country of Origin: Bulgaria Employed in mixing medicines and chiefly as a vehicle for eye and skin lotions. It is mildly astringent and a gentle stimulant. The flowers were used by our forefathers in bronchial and pulmonary affections, and in scarlet fever, measles and other eruptive diseases. Elder Flower Tea, cold, was also considered almost as good for inflammation of the eyes as the distilled Elder Flower Water. . They are used in skin salves and ointments and to make a soothing gargle. A popular winter tea is made using equal parts of elder flowers, peppermint and yarrow flowers. |
Wildcrafted Country of Origin: Bulgaria Eyebright stimulates the liver to remove toxins from the body. It has been used internally and externally to treat eye infections and afflictions, such as pink-eye. The herb strengthens the eye, and helps to repair damage. Beyond your vision, eyebright can be used for a few other purposes. For example, eyebright infusions can be taken for allergies, sinus infections, coughs, and nasal inflammation. It can also be used to help settle the stomach. If your skin is irritated, a compress of eyebright can help to soothe it. For more serious problems such as eczema, eyebright can provide relief and promote healing. The dried herb is an ingredient in British Herbal Tobacco, which is smoked most usefully for chronic bronchial colds. |
Catnip Nepeta cataria |
Coriander - Coriandrum sativum |
Comfrey - Symphytum officinale |
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Certified Organic & Kosher Country of Origin: Egypt Also known as Cilantro. Stimulant, aromatic and carminative. The powdered fruit, fluid extract and oil are chiefly used medicinally as flavoring to disguise the taste of active purgatives and correct their griping tendencies. Coriander been long valued in Ayurvedic medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties and has recently been studied for its cholesterol-lowering and effects and use in type 2 diabetes. When added to the diet along with other natural immune system boosters like garlic, omega-3 fatty acids from cold-water fish, or seed and nut oils, chronic infections can be eliminated. Many health disorders, like Alzheimer's, diabetes, and fibromyalgia have been linked to high levels of heavy metals such as mercury and aluminum in the body. There are both scientific studies, and anecdotal evidence to support coriander's reputation as a powerful depurative. |
Certified Organic Country of Origin: USA Demulcent, mildly astringent and expectorant. As the plant abounds in mucilage, it is frequently given whenever a mucilaginous medicine is required and has been used like Marshmallow for intestinal troubles. It is very similar in its emollient action to Marshmallow, but in many cases is even preferred to it and is an ingredient in a large number of herbal preparations. It forms a gentle remedy in cases of diarrhoea and dysentery. For its demulcent action it has long been employed domestically in lung troubles and also for quinsy and whooping-cough. The root is more effectual than the leaves and is the part usually used in cases of coughs. Comfrey roots, together with Chichory and Dandelion roots, are used to make a well-known vegetation 'Coffee,' that tastes practically the same as ordinary coffee, with none of its injurious effects. |
Certified Organic & Kosher Country of Origin: USA Also known as Catmint and Catnep this member of the mint family makes a pleasant herbal tea that is soothing to the tummy and is often used with children. Carminative, tonic, diaphoretic, refrigerant and slightly emmenagogue, specially antispasmodic, and mildly stimulating. Catnip teas have long been used in traditional herbal medicine to quell digestive disturbances, and help stimulate menstruation. A hot cup of catnip tea is excellent for colds, flu, or the infectious diseases of childhood (eg measles), because of its action in inducing sleep and producing perspiration without increasing the heat of the system. |
Potential health perk: Relieves achy joints. Research shows that capsaicin, found in chili peppers, has an anti-inflammatory effect, which may help ease arthritic swelling and pain. Hot way to dish it: Sprinkle a few shakes of chili powder and salt on baked French fries. |
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