Medicinal Herbs - Hierbas Medicinales

The daisy-like feverfew was once believed to have been used to save the life of someone who had fallen from the Parthenon, the temp of the goddess Athena on the Acropolis in Athens, hence its scientific name Parthenium. Additional trials have shown...

Herbal remedies recommend using fresh leaves in a gargle to relieve a sore throat, sinusitis, and bronchitis. Also, eucalyptus oil vapor appears to act as a decongestant when inhaled. It is a popular home remedy for colds and bronchitis. It...

Bulk Cut & Sifted Damiana Leaf is sourced from its naive Mexico. The flowering shrub with aromatic leaves is native to Mexico, Central America and the American Southwest. The herb has a long history of use in making teas (especially lovers' teas),...

Chicory root is a hardy perennial best known for its association with coffee, producing a similar roasted beverage with no caffeine. A larger relative of the dandelion, chicory was in cultivation for thousands of years along the Nile River in Egypt, then...

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...

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...

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...

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. Use it in favorite ethnic recipes, or sprinkle it on at the table whenever a dish needs extra zip. Ingredients Organic Cayenne...

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,...