Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum)

Considered a sacred plant, holy basil or tulsi, is a small shrub native to South [...]

The Art Of Tea Rituals And Hygge

“No matter where you are in the world, you are at home when tea is [...]

Orange Pekoe Black Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Orange Pekoe is not an orange-flavoured tea, but rather a grade of black tea composed [...]

Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis)

This tea has been consumed for centuries in South Africa. Also named ‘red bush’, it [...]

Quandong (Santalum acuminatum)

Quandong or “native peach” is a fruit from the Australian bush originally used by our [...]

Wattleseed (Acacia aneuro)

Wattleseed has been used in Indigenous Australian diets for over 40,000 years. Also known as [...]

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)

A flowering plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. The small, pink coloured flowers [...]

Honeybush (Cyclopia intermedia)

Honeybush, so named as the flowers smell of honey, has been used in traditional medicine [...]

Schisandra Berries (Schisandra chinensis)

Schisandra berries are found on a fruit bearing vine native to China and Russia. They [...]

Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis)

Yerba Mate, or ‘tea of the gods’, is native to South America. Known to possess [...]

Triphala (Emblica officinalis)

Triphala is an Ayurvedic herbal mixture composed of three fruits (Indian gooseberry, Bibhitaki, Haritaki), traditionally [...]

Star Anise (Illicium verum)

Star Anise is a spice made from the fruit of the Chinese evergreen tree. It’s [...]

Spearmint (Mentha spicata)

Spearmint is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is known for its [...]

Rose (Rosa centifolia)

Roses are one of the world’s most revered flowers, providing a multitude of healing benefits. [...]

Rhubarb Root (Rheum officinale)

Rhubarb is native to Asia and one of the most commonly used medicinal plants in [...]

Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus)

Raspberry leaf are the leaves from the raspberry plant and have been used in traditional [...]

Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

Peppermint is an aromatic herb from the mint family that has been used as a [...]

Lemon Myrtle Leaf (Myrtus communis)

Lemon Myrtle is an Australian native shrub used in bush medicine by Indigenous Australians for [...]

Mesquite (Prosopis)

The mesquite tree is native to South America and the United States. The trees pods [...]

Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)

Marshmallow root is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa and has been used for thousands [...]

Maca (Lepidium meyenii)

Maca is a cruciferous vegetable native to Peru and looks similar to a parsnip or [...]

Linden Flower (Tilia)

Linden flower is native to Europe and Western Asia. Due to their calmative effect, they [...]

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)

Lemongrass is a tall, perennial grass native to India and tropical regions of Asia. While [...]

Lemon Verbena (Verbena officinalis)

Lemon verbena is a highly aromatic shrub native to South America. The leaves and flowering [...]

Lemon Peel (Citrus limonum)

Lemon is a common citrus fruit, alongside grapefruits, limes, and oranges. It was first introduced [...]

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

Lavender is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean, the Middle East and India, and [...]

Jasmine Flower (Jasminum officinale)

The Jasmine flower is one of the most widely used medicinal plants due to its [...]

Hawthorn Berries (Crataegeus monogyna)

Hawthorn berries are nutrient rich tiny fruits that grow on trees and shrubs, and are [...]

Goji Berries (Lycium barbarum)

Goji berries are native to the northwest region of China and have been used in [...]

Goat’s Rue (Galega officinalis)

Goat’s rue is a plant that belongs to the pea family, and is native to [...]

Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare)

Fennel plants are green and white, with feathery leaves and yellow flowers. Both the crunchy [...]

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)

Eucalyptus is a tall evergreen tree native to Australia and has been used by indigenous [...]

Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon)

Cranberry is an evergreen shrub that produces sharp and sour tasting berries that grows in [...]

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)

Cardamom is a spice found in the form of a small pod with black seeds [...]

Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

Calendula is derived from the marigold flower and is found throughout Europe and southern Asia. [...]

Burdock Root (Arctium lappa)

Burdock Root is a vegetable native to China and Europe and has been used for [...]

Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)

Bergamot is a citrus fruit originating from Southern Italy. The tree produces a small, green [...]

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Yarrow is a perennial herb native to the northern hemisphere, its use dating back to [...]

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Turmeric is a perennial herb originating from the ginger family and is native to India. [...]

Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra)

Slippery elm is a tree that originated in North America. Native Americans would peel its [...]

Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)

Siberian ginseng is a herbaceous shrub native to Asia, used for thousands of years as [...]

Sheep Sorrel (Rumex acetosella)

Sheep sorrel is an edible leafy green that was considered by early herbalists to be [...]

Rose Hip (Rosa canina)

Also called the ”fruit of the rose‘, rose hips are the the round, seed-filled bulbs [...]

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

Passion flower is a climbing vine with white and purple flowers, known for its calming [...]

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)

Stinging nettle is a plant with pointed leaves and white to yellowish flowers. Ancient Egyptians [...]

Liquorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Liquorice root is a respected herb that has multiple applications and a long history of [...]

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Lemon balm is a member of the mint family. The leaves of this plant are [...]

Juniper Berries (Juniperus communis)

The juniper tree is an evergreen shrub that grows in many parts of the world, [...]

Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Green tea is considered to have originated in China dating back to 2737 BC. Today [...]

Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)

Echinacea is indigenous to North America and has been used as a medicinal herb for [...]

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)

Gotu Kola is a member of the parsley family and has no taste or smell. [...]

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Ginger has a long and widespread history of health-related benefits, since ancient times. Ginger has an [...]

Elderberries (Sambucus nigra)

The elder plant and its berry fruit has been used for thousands of years for [...]

Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale)

Dandelion root’s medicinal history dates back over 2,500 years to ancient China as a digestive [...]

Couch Grass (Elymus repens)

Couch grass is a perennial grass and diuretic herb native to Europe and Asia. Prescribed [...]

Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum)

Cloves are the dried buds of flowers from the evergreen tree Syzygium aromaticum which grows [...]

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)

Cinnamon is derived from the bark of the evergreen laurel tree and has a long [...]

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

Chamomile is a small white wildflower native to Europe, India, and Asia. The medicinal usage [...]

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

The ashwagandha plant is a small shrub with yellow flowers native to India and Southeast [...]

Amla Berry (Emblica officinalis)

The Amla berry is used in traditional Indian and Chinese medicine and is known for [...]

Buchu (Agathosma betulina)

Buchu is a flowering shrub native to South Africa. Used for centuries to treat urinary [...]