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.
$3.99
Sage Leaves - Organic Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis Origin: Albania/Turkey Sold in 1 oz bags. The common garden Sage has been known and used for culinary and herbal purposes for centuries. The low-growing evergreen shrub is popular in nearly every European cuisine and is used variously to flavor various proteins, soups, puddings, cheeses and vegetables. Its unmistakable peppery flavor makes it popular for use in stuffing and other hardier dishes. Some say that Sage can be useful to help with menopause, memory function, stomach discomfort, and has antibacterial properties. PrecautionsIf consumption exceeds use as a spice then not for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. 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.
$3.99
Scullcap - Organic Botanical Name: Scutellaria lateriflora Origin: USA Sold in 1 oz bags. Skullcap is an herbaceous perennial mint with ridged leaves and tiny flowers that can range in color from purple and blue to pink and white. The two-lobed flowers resemble the military helmets worn by early European settlers, hence the herb's name. A hardy plant, it grows 1 to 4 feet (25 cm to 1 m) high, thriving in the woods and swamplands of eastern North America. Skullcap is a comforting herb. It is used to promote emotional well-being and relaxation during times of occasional distress. 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.
$4.50
Tansy Herb - Organic Botanical Name: Tanacetum vulgare Origin: USA Sold in 1 oz bags. A member of the Asteraceae family, Tanacetum vulgare has serrated, fern-like leaves and bright yellow, button-shaped flowers. Native to Europe and Asia, Tansy has a long history of use in traditional European herbalism for its beneficial properties. It has even been employed as a textile dye. Tansy herb can be used in infusions and washes for topical applications. Tansy is reported to have been growing in Charlemagne’s gardens as well as those of Benedictine monks. The herb was even worn in shoes in an attempt to repel pests and was employed as a strewing herb, tossed on household floors for its scent throughout the 15th century. Dried aerial portions of Tansy should be used for topical preparations. The dried herb can be made into infusions and washes for external use. PrecautionsNot for internal use. Not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. 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.
$3.50
Valerian Root - Organic Botanical Name: Valeriana officinalis Origin: USA Sold in 1 oz bags. Valeriana officinalis is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family and known for its general calming effects. Valerian has pleasant, sweet smelling flowers and pungently aromatic roots. Despite the strong odor, valerian root has been used since the times of ancient Greece and in traditional European folk practices. Commonly infused as Valerian tea, the roots can also be mixed into herbal tea blends or tinctured. Valerian promotes natural relaxation and helps in coping with stress.* PrecautionsCaution is advised during the use of barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and other sedative drugs, as valerian has the potential to increase the effects of some sedatives. 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.
$6.99
White Willow Bark - Organic Botanical Name: Salix alba Origin: Croatia/Bulgaria Sold in 1 oz bags. Native to North America, Northern Asia, and much of Africa, the Willow is a low-growing deciduous tree bearing long, green, tapering leaves and catkins in spring. Bark is stripped from young trees in the spring. Native American healers used Willow Bark long before Columbus or the Vikings landed. The conversion of Willow Bark to aspirin began in 1828 when German chemist Felix Hoffmann isolated the active ingredient and named it salicin. In 1899, the Bayer company began manufacturing and selling a modified form of the Willow Bark chemical acetylsalicylic acid, or aspirin. This first of the modern miracle medicines has been a mainstay in the treatment of joint pain ever since. White Willow (also called bai liu pi in Traditional Chinese Medicine) is a member of the Salicaceae family. PrecautionsDo not use if allergic to aspirin or other salicylate-containing drugs. Do not administer to children or adolescents with viral infections due to the possibility of Reye's syndrome. 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.
$3.99
Witch Hazel Root - Organic Botanical Name: Hamamelis virginiana Origin: USA Sold in 1 oz bags. Native to eastern North America, Hamamelis virginiana is a small deciduous tree with smooth, grey bark and golden-yellow, threadlike flowers that bloom in the fall. Native Americans have traditionally used Witch Hazel for centuries, boiling the bark as a decoction. Our Witch Hazel Root can be prepared as a tea or astringent extract and can also be used in tincturing and body care products. Witch hazel is easy to recognize in the woods in autumn because as other trees are losing their leaves, Witch Hazel is covered with threadlike, golden-yellow flowers. Both the bark and the leaves are used in herbal medicine. 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.
$3.99
Yarrow Flowers - Organic Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium Origin: Hungary/Bulgaria/USA Sold in 1 oz bags. Yarrow is an herbaceous perennial with featherlike leaves and clusters of tiny, fragrant white to pink flowers. It can be found cultivated in gardens and along fields, mountains, and roadsides as a common weed. Achillea millefolium has a long history of use for its healthful properties in traditional Western herbalism. Dried Yarrow Leaf and Yarrow Flower are combined for use in skin care creations and herbal tea blends. Our organic Yarrow Leaf and flower can also be used in tincturing. PrecautionsNot for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. Persons with allergies to other members of the Asteraceae family should exercise caution with yarrow, as allergic cross-reactivity is common in Asteraceae plants. Processed in a facility that also produces tree nuts. Tree nut fragments may be occasionally present. 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.
$4.99
The Raven's Cauldron's Collection of herbs sold by the ounce.
Herbs are used, around the world, in teas, tinctures, poultices, medicines, cooking, and a wealth of other things.
*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.
