Bulk Herbs, Spices, Teas & Medicinal Herbs

Olive trees are small evergreens native to the Mediterranean from which olives, olive oil and olive leaves are obtained. Olive fruit and leaf are cited in the Bible: "The fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine." Los olivos son...

The large, velvety leaves of the mullein plant make a soothing herbal tea. As an ingredient in salves and poultices, they have the same soothing effect on the skin. Directions To prepare as a tea, pour 8 oz. boiling water over 2 tsp. of herb. Cover and...

A perennial grass that is dimorphic, having a fertile stem in the spring which dies back and is replaced by a sterile stem in early summer. The fertile stem is brownish in color, shorter and unbranched. The sterile stem is green with whorls of...

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...

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...

Most familiar as a prepared condiment ("ballpark mustard"), Yellow Mustard Seed adds a spicy pungency during cooking. It is milder than brown mustard seed, though they can be used interchangably. Ground yellow mustard seed adds zippy flavor in...