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 [...]