Herb Gallery
Borage (Borago officinalis)
Borage (Borago officinalis) is an easily self-seeding herb with delicate blue star-shaped flowers and many valuable assets from stem to stern (and seed). The lightly cucumberish tasting flowers are a decorative and edible contribution to fresh salads, or can be frozen in ice cubes and served in a refreshing... (Read More)
Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Calendula, (Calendula officinalis) is an herb long used for hastening the healing of wounds while fighting infection. According to eclectic herbal journals, “Where calendula is, no pus will form.” Along with its wound-healing and antiseptic properties, this sunny, versatile little herb is also used... (Read More)
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is approved by the German Commission E as a standard medicinal tea, and infused in oils for wounds. Pretty, daisy-like Chamomile has a cheery disposition and a soothing character. The calming flower is often used in relaxing herb pillows, as the scent is soothing,... (Read More)
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Licensed in Europe and China as a standard medicinal herb, Fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare) has long been used to ease gastrointestinal problems, and in galactagogue preparations (those taken by breastfeeding mamas to help increase breast milk supply). The adorable cluster of flowers atop long stalks... (Read More)
Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale)
Huddling under a lush tropical flower, knobby Ginger Root is the ugly duckling of herbs. But as the centerpiece of a grandma’s famous gingerbread, or the prickling kick in ginger beer, Ginger Root shines. And as with many natural herbs, Ginger also has been shown to have remarkable non-culinary qualities.... (Read More)
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lavender (Lavandula officinalis), with its fragrant stalks and pretty pods of calmingly intoxicating purple flowers, is one of nature’s most beloved herbs. In the world of medicinal and aromatherapy herbs Lavender’s virtues abound. The root word of Lavandula is the Latin word lavare, which means,... (Read More)
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Lemon Balm is licensed in Germany as a sleep aid and is often recommended for tenseness, restlessness and irritability. That’s good news for anyone who enjoys Lemon Balm’s light and fragrant demeanor, whether used externally in soaps or lotions or infused in ice cream or steeped into a tea! Lemon... (Read More)
Marshmallow Root (Althea officinalis)
Ooey, yes, gooey, sure, but otherwise nothing like the sweet white puffball you roast on a stick while camping. Marshmallow Root has been approved and indicated for coating and soothing of gastrointestinal irritations by the German Standard License, the British Herbal Compendium and Germany's Commission... (Read More)
Oats (Avena sativa)
The humble Oat is an amazing powerhouse of herbal goodness. In addition to Oats’ heart healthy attributes, they can also help breastfeeding mamas with milk making, and are the main ingredient in most lactation cookies. Yum! Nourishing Oats have an optimum balance of protein, essential fatty acids,... (Read More)
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a tasty addition to foods and drink, in part because it has long and documented history of helping to relieve indigestion, gas and gastrointestinal discomfort. The dried leaves are often combined with other carminative herbs to help ease digestion, reduce nausea and help... (Read More)
Red Raspberry Leaf (Rubus Idaeus)
Red Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus) is a nourishing source of vitamins and minerals beneficial for pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, and postpartum. It also contains an alkaloid called fragarine, which is attributed to helping allow the uterus to contract more powerfully and effectively during... (Read More)
Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Sage’s culinary uses are well known, from pizza to stuffing. But this spectacular spice, whose Latin name salvia means “to heal,” has been recommended for complaints from head to toe. Recent scientific study has affirmed that Sage contains oils responsible for its antiseptic and antiviral properties,... (Read More)
St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)
St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is most often thought of as a mood-elevating herb, but it is also used topically as an anti-inflammatory, wound healing herb. The red hypericin, when properly infused in oil, makes St. John’s Wort a useful external herb as well, particularly to help the pain... (Read More)
Stinging Nettles (Urtica dioica)
Stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) are forest herbs rich in vitamins A, C, iron, potassium, manganese, and calcium. The young plants are harvested to eat steamed, boiled for their rich broth, or dried for herbal tea. The “sting” from nettles is not from thorns, but from fine hair-like filaments... (Read More)
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is also known as Soldier’s Woundwort , Bloodwort and Staunchweed because of its natural capacity for stopping the flow of blood. It is said that Yarrow was used to pack the wound on Achilles’ heel during the Trojan War. Yarrow’s stems, leaves and flowers are high in... (Read More)