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Oregano is known as wild marjoram and is also native to the Mediterranean. It has a sharp, peppery flavor and is more pungent than marjoram. Use oregano with tomatoes, Greek salads, on top of feta cheese and olives. Traditionally, oregano can be used in...

Organic peppermint leaf brings a bright, cooling flavor to teas, baking, and culinary dishes. Carefully dried and grown without synthetic pesticides, this aromatic herb delivers the classic peppermint taste you expect. Perfect for infusions, recipes, or homemade wellness blends. Stock a pantry staple that's...

Hyssop is used for digestive and intestinal problems including liver and gallbladder conditions, intestinal pain, intestinal gas, colic, and loss of appetite. It is also used for respiratory problems including coughs, the common cold, respiratory infections, sore throat, and asthma.

It contains many chemicals that act on messengers in the brain that regulate mood. People most commonly use St. John's wort for depression and mood disorders. There is some strong scientific evidence that it is effective for mild to moderate depression.

Chervil is native to Eastern Europe and tastes somewhat like licorice. It is a delicate herbed should be used only at the end of cooking as a finishing herb. Chervil is used in Bearnaise sauce, sprinkled on poached eggs, carrots and fish.

Shepherd's purse, is a flowering plant in the mustard family. Shepherd's purse is used for heart and circulatory problems including mild heart failure, low blood pressure, and nervous heart complaints. It is also used for headache, vomiting blood, blood in the urine, diarrhea, and...

Parsley has been used around the Mediterranean since at least the 2nd Century. It has a mild subtle taste and dries well. Parsley goes well with poultry, beef, rice, legumes, vegetables and rice.

Strawberry leaves, like other leaves and herbs, can be used to make a healing tea to treat diarrhea, aid in digestion, combat nausea, and settle an upset stomach. One cup of strawberry leaf tea contains enough tannins to ease symptoms.

Known since ancient times, it is being reputed to have properties that promote health and well being. Its flavor is peppery, warm and pine like. Crush dried rosemary gently in the palms of your hands to release flavor. It goes especially well with lamb...

Native to the Mediterranean, marjoram has a mild thyme like flavor. While it is similar to oregano, it is milder and sweeter. Often used in Greek and French cuisines and is part of the Herbs de Provence blend. Marjoram can be used to garnish...

Dandelion roots are anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti fungal. Dandelion leaves are antioxidant, antacid, and an excellent source of potassium and vitamin K. Please consult your Naturopath, Homeopath or Physician before consuming.

Motherwort is used for heart conditions, including heart failure, irregular heartbeat, fast heartbeat, and heart symptoms due to anxiety. It is also used for the absence of menstrual periods, intestinal gas (flatulence), and over-active thyroid (hyperthyroidism)

The herb also contains tannins that have astringent effects, helping to shrink and tighten mucous membranes in the body. In turn, that helps reduce inflammation and fight infection. Today, uva ursi is sometimes used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) and cystitis (bladder inflammation).

Walnut leaves can be used in teas, tinctures, hair rinses and yes, they can even be composted. Walnut leaves are especially useful in natural healing because they have both anti-bacterial and anti-parasitic properties.

Goldenseal is praised for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s often taken to prevent or treat upper respiratory tract infections and the common cold. Galloways golden seal powder is also used to treat skin disorders, lack of appetite, heavy or painful periods, sinus infections,...