Medicinal Herbs - Hierbas Medicinales

Calamus is a perennial wetland plant found growing in marshes and muddy stream banks throughout most of Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. It served as the basis for the original calamine lotion and is used primarily to ease skin...

Burdock root is a popular folk remedy, and the fresh root is also a tasty vegetable. Burdock roots are very fibrous, resulting in soft, stringy, cotton-like material when cut. This innermost part of the root and contains the same constituents as the more...

Cynara scolymus is a species of thistle largely cultivated for its edible flower buds called artichokes. However, this prickly plant has benefits beyond a food source. Artichoke leaf was regarded for its healthful properties in...

Senna is native to tropical Africa and cultivated in Egypt, the Sudan and elsewhere. People in northern Africa and southwestern Asia have used senna to support healthy bowel function for centuries. Safety Guideline: Not for use during pregnancy...

Cascara sagrada is a stimulant laxative. It works by causing muscle contractions in the intestines. These muscle contractions help move stool through the bowels. The bark contains chemicals called anthraquinones that give it its color and its...

This "pizza spice" is full of flavor and aroma--a strong personality, but one that partners well with other seasonings, too. It's indispensable in Italian and other Mediterranean cooking as well as Mexican fare. Ingredients Organic Oregano...

A versatile seasoning, marjoram adds delightful aroma and minty, sweet taste to dressings, soups, butters and sauces. It's a key ingredient in several classic spice blends--like fines herbs and bouquet garnish. Un condimento versátil, la mejorana...

Whole Fenugreek Seeds are used both whole and ground to season a wide variety of ethnic cuisines. Whole seeds are often kept for toasting and grinding right before use to get maximum flavor and aroma. Fenugreek seeds are also commonly used to...

Fenugreek seeds are rich in protein and in some cultures both the leaves and seeds are consumed as a food. As a seasoning, the seeds are used whole or ground in a variety of ethnic cuisines. Las semillas de alholva son ricas en proteínas y en...

This colorful, ground chili pepper will turn up the heat and color in your cooking. Organic Ground Cayenne has a 35,000 HU rating. Try it in our Mexican Street Corn Salad, Spicy White Bean Hummus and Crab Cakes with Cayenne and Black Pepper. Add it to...

Sweet Basil Leaf is organically cultivated and used in many favorite dishes from all over the world. It's a culinary herb from the mint family (Lamiaceæ) that delivers a sweet yet minty kick, making it perfect for vegetables, salad dressings,...