Bulk Herbs and Teas Collection

Licorice Root - Organic Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra Origin: Egypt/Uzbekistan/South Africa  Sold in 1 oz bags. Glycyrrhiza glabra is an herbaceous legume that is native to the Middle East, southern Europe, and India. Licorice, sometimes spelled liquorice, is a favorite ingredient to sweeten herbal tea blends and is often used as a flavoring agent in candy. Licorice root has been an important herb in Eastern and Western traditions of herbalism for thousands of years. The root can be decocted as Licorice tea and infused as Licorice extract. Licorice Root is one of the most widely used herbs worldwide and is the single most used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine today. It was used by the Egyptians as a flavoring for a drink called Mai-sus, and large quantities were found in the tomb of King Tut for his trip into the afterlife. Pliny the Elder recommended it to clear the voice and alleviate thirst and hunger.  In a recent survey of Western medical herbalists, Licorice ranked as the 10th most important herb used in clinical practice. An astonishing number of Chinese herbal formulas (over 5,000) use Licorice to sweeten teas and to "harmonize" contrasting herbs. PrecautionsNot for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. Not for use in persons with hypertension, liver disorders, edema, severe kidney insufficiency, low blood potassium, or heart disease. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.

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Milk Thistle Seed - Organic Botanical Name: Silybum marianum Origin: Croatia/Bulgaria Sold in 1 oz bags.  Silybum marianum is an annual in the Asteraceae family that grows three to seven feet tall with lettuce-like leaves and spikey, purple flowers. The plant has been used for centuries as a food and for its healthful properties. Milk Thistle Seed has a long tradition of use in western herbalism and is typically decocted as Milk Thistle tea. It can also be powdered for tinctures or encapsulated. Milk Thistle has been revered for thousands of years as an effective herb. However, early on all parts of the plant were used for a variety of purposes. The leaves were extensively utilized and often eaten as a vegetable. Milk Thistle supports the liver's natural detoxification process.* PrecautionsMilk thistle may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae (Ragweed) plant family. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. *This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.

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Muira Puama Bark - Organic Botanical Name: Croton echioides Origin:  Brazil Sold in 1 oz bags. Muira Puama is energetically warming and has a reputation for its relaxing qualities and as a tonic herb to help support the functioning of the reproductive system. Muira Puama Bark is typically prepared as a tincture. It can also be decocted as Muira Puama tea or applied topically. Muira Puama is an understory tree in the Amazonian rain forest. Growing 15 feet (5 meters) high, it bears white flowers with an intense scent of jasmine. The bark and root are employed in the traditional herbal practices of the jungle.  Take the tincture with a small amount of warm water to which you have added a little lemon juice. This assists absorption of the beneficial tannins. Another convenient form is a capsule.  PrecautionsNo known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. *This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.

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Mullein Leaf - Organic Botanical Name: Verbascum thapsus Origin: Chili Sold in 1 oz bags.  Mullein Leaf, or scientifically referred to as Verbascum Thapsus, is a wildflower native to much of Europe and Asia which can grow almost anywhere. Because of its thick, soft leaves, it is also called Grandmother's Flannel and Our Lady's Flannel. Mullein herb can be macerated into Mullein extract, brewed as Mullein Leaf tea, or made into syrup. The silvery green leaves and bright yellow flowers of Mullein have been utilized for thousands of years in herbal traditions. This gentle herb has been used extensively in European and North American folk medicine and thus has a plethora of folk tales associated with it. Some believe Mullein provides protection and courage. PrecautionsSmall hairs on mullein leaf may cause mechanical irritation in the mouth and throat if not filtered out of extracts prior to consumption. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.

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  Nettle Leaf - Organic Botanical Name: Urtica dioica Origin:  Italy/Croatia/Bulgaria/Albania Sold in 1 oz bags. Urtica dioica thrives in damp climates and wet soils. Native to Europe, Nettles have extended their reach around the world. The entire plant including the leaves, seeds, stalk, and roots, have a long history of use from food to textile fibers. The roots have traditionally been used in European folk practices as an ingredient in male care blends and a tonic herb for the urinary tract. Stinging Nettle Leaf can be drunk alone as an infusion or combined with nettle root to make a holistic nettle tea. Nettle Leaf has a prickly reputation - it is known as stinging nettle because the plant has bristly hairs called trichomes. Yet, the leaves lose their sting when dried or cooked, and you're left with a nutrient-packed plant.* Nettle has been used worldwide for centuries in a variety of countries and cultures. It has been eaten as a wild food plant, applied topically to the skin, and drunk as an herbal tea. It was used extensively for its fibers and was woven into cloth. Nettle fibers were considered to be high quality and comparable to flax or hemp in Northern Europe. Nettle supports healthy urinary function and has mild diuretic action and helps to maintain upper respiratory health.* PrecautionsNo known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. *This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.  

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Nettle Root - Organic Botanical Name: Urtica dioica Origin:  USA/Bulgaria Sold in 1 oz bags. Urtica dioica thrives in damp climates and wet soils. Native to Europe, Nettles have extended their reach around the world. The entire plant including the leaves, seeds, stalk, and roots, have a long history of use from food to textile fibers. The roots have traditionally been used in European folk practices as an ingredient in male care blends and a tonic herb for the urinary tract. Stinging Nettle Root can be drunk alone as an infusion or combined with nettle leaf to make a holistic nettle tea. Nettle has been used worldwide for centuries in a variety of countries and cultures. It has been eaten as a wild food plant, applied topically to the skin, and drunk as an herbal tea. It was used extensively for its fibers and was woven into cloth. Nettle fibers were considered to be high quality and comparable to flax or hemp in Northern Europe. Nettle supports healthy urinary function and has mild diuretic action and helps to maintain upper respiratory health.* PrecautionsNo known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. *This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.  

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Orris Root - Organic Botanical Name: Iris germanica Origin: Morocco Sold in 1 oz bags.  Native to the Mediterranean, Iris germanica is a rhizomatous member of the iris family with showy, dark purple flowers and sword-like leaves. Orris Root has a pleasant scent that is reminiscent of violets and has a long history of use in perfumery. Typical preparations of the fragrant roots include herbal sachets and potpourris. Additionally, Orris Root can be tinctured or used to flavor syrups. Dried Orris Root smells like violets. It is used primarily as a fixative in perfumes to enhance other aromas. Powdered Orris Root lends a pleasant scent to freshly laundered linens and to potpourri. It also can be used as a stabilizer in cosmetics. PrecautionsNo known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.

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Queen Of The Meadow - Organic Botanical Name: Filipendula ulmaria Origin: Bulgaria Sold in 1 oz bags.  Filipendula ulmaria is a perennial herb in the rose family. Native to Europe and western Asia, Queen of the Meadow, also known as Meadowsweet, is now naturalized throughout North America. The herb likes to grow in damp meadows and has white, closely-clustered flowers that are known for their sweet, aromatic scent. Historically, the plant was strewn on floors to give rooms a pleasant aroma.  Certain cultures have taken the root of the plant and burned it, using the ashes as a salty flavoring for foods. Queen of the Meadow herb was employed in traditional European medicine and was typically used to flavor wines, meads, and vinegars. The herb can be steeped as meadowsweet tea or made into a liquid extract. PrecautionsUse in persons with sensitivity to aspirin or other salicylate-containing drugs is cautioned. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.

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Raspberry Leaf- Organic Botanical Name: Rubus idaeus Origin: Albania/Croatia/Bulgaria Sold in 1 oz bags Raspberry Leaves are generally drunk as a delicious Raspberry Leaf tea, with a flavor that resembles black tea. Raspberry Leaf is also popular in herbal infusion blends for both its taste and healthful qualities. Raspberry leaves are among the most pleasant tasting of all the herbal remedies, with a taste much like black tea, without the caffeine. Raspberries were said to have been discovered by the Olympian gods themselves while searching for berries on Mount Ida.  By Medieval times it had a great many uses, including the juices which were used in paintings and illuminated manuscripts.  Some believe that Raspberry Leaf helps with love and protection. Precautions No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.

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Red Clover Blossoms - Organic Botanical Name: Trifolium pratense Origin: Albania/Croati Sold in 1 oz bags Red Clover can be a common sight around meadows, parks, and fields during late spring. A low growing, short-lived perennial in the pea family, Trifolium pratense has three lobed leaves and dark pink, densely packed flower heads. Red Clover herb is a blend of the aerial portions of the plant, perfect for tincturing and brewing a cup of red clover tea. Druids believed that it could offer protection, while Medieval Christians believed that the three lobed leaves were associated with the trinity and the four lobed leaves as a symbol of the cross. Red Clover belongs to the pea family. PrecautionsNo known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.

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  Rose Buds and Petals - Organic Botanical Name: Rosa centifolia Origin:Egypt/Pakistan Sold in 1 oz bags.  Often invoking the heart, our Organic Rose Buds and Leaves are an alluring and delightful addition to potpourri mixes and herbal sachets. Dried Rose Petals can also be used in botanical tea blends, culinary infusions, and topical creations such as body sprays and floral baths. Roses have been used for centuries for their fragrance, folklore, and healthful properties. PrecautionsNo known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.

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Rosemary Leaves - Organic Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis Origin: Italy/Tunisia Sold as 1 oz bags.  Rosemary is an aromatic, woody perennial bearing blue flowers and needlelike leaves. Native to the Mediterranean and naturalized worldwide, Rosemary Leaf is most recognized as a culinary spice. Rosmarinus officinalis was known historically for its healthful uses and folklore, especially as a memory aid. Dried Rosemary Leaves can be macerated as Rosemary extract, infused into oils and vinegars, and incorporated into herbal tea blends. Rosemary adds a delightful flavor to cuisine all across the world. The younger leaves are preferred for a sweeter flavor, standing up well to cooking, even at high temperatures. The smell of Rosemary is piney and fresh; familiar but also distinctive. It is baked into breads and crackers, and is classically used as a rub for pork and lamb. Rosemary Leaves are often used in herbal medicine for their beneficial properties, including supporting overall cognitive health.* PrecautionsNo known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. *This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.

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