Passionflower has many uses and comes in many different varieties. The herb is mainly used for supporting anxiety and sleep but has a long list of other applications as well.
Camu-camu has the highest concentration of vitamin C out of any fruit in the world. It has up to 100 times the vitamin C content of oranges, 10 times the iron, 3 times the...
Guarana seeds contain double the caffeine as coffee. This Amazonian medicinal plant is a great addition to supplements and smoothies for its stimulating, antioxidant effects...
Milk thistle is renowned for its ability to improve the flow of milk in lactating females, and treat liver conditions of all kinds. It works by increasing the...
Cacao is the tree that gives us chocolate. The seed pods are high in the alkaloid theobromine, which is closely related to caffeine but varies slightly in its chemical structure.
Skullcap is one of the best nervines on earth. The Chinese variety still has these nervine qualities, but is the best species for its anti-allergic, and antinflammatory...
Buchu is an African medicinal plant species used mainly for urinary tract infections. It's aqueretic, which means it has the ability to improve blood flow to the...
Peppermints volatile oil contains a rich source of the characteristic menthol. this chemical is often used as a flavouring agent. It is also a great carminative, and...
Rehmannia is an important traditional Chinese medicinal herb for treating "heat" conditions. In western herbal medicine the conditions this herb is used for strike a similar resemblance...
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the entire world. Contrary to popular belief, its beautiful stimulating nature, and potent antioxidant profile make it a great health beverage...
Hawthorn berries and leaves are considered one of the best cardiotonic herbs on earth. They are used as a preventative for heart diseases of all different kinds...
Ginseng is a bit of a king amongst the herb world. It has a very long history of use, especially around China and Korea where it originated. It's used to promote longevity...
Fennel has over 100 common names due to its worldwide popularity. It is used medicinally for a range of actions that seem to focus on the digestive tract. The seeds are...
Rhubarb is a large leaved perennial common in northern climates. The stalks are used as a flavouring for their tart flavour, and the rhizome is used as medicine...
Hops are one of the main ingredients of beer. They provide a pleasant, bitter flavor to the brew. Medicinally hops are highly sedating and estrogenic...
Calendula is specific for the skin, possessing strong vulnerary and antinflammatory properties. It's also very useful internally for female menstrual disorders...
Berberis is the genus name for a group of species that contain the alkaloid known as berberine. This alkaloid is a potent antibacterial, which is especially useful for...
This useful plant is commonly applied to wounds to stop blood leakage, and is a strong bitter useful for liver, glallbladder, and digestive conditions...
