Summary: Calamus root, commonly known as sweet flag, has been used by various cultures since biblical times. In the Orient, and in ancient Egypt, the rhizome was thought to be a powerful aphrodisiac, while the Turk’s carried the aromatic rhizome to thwart infectious disease. The Sanskrit Kalamas, the Roman calamus and the Greek Kalamos all […]
Abortifacient, Alterative, Anti-bacterial, Anti-cancerous, Antiseptic, Appetizer, Aromatic, Astringent, Calcium, Carminative, Cholagogue, Deobstruent, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Discutient, Diuretic, Education, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Errhine, Febrifuge, Herbal Descriptions, Insecticide, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Narcotic, Nutrients, Parasiticide, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Sialagogue, Silicon, Single Herbs, Sternutatory, Stimulant, Stomachic, Styptic, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vulnerary, Zinc
Bayberry Root Bark
Summary: This evergreen shrub is found in various habitats ranging from New England to Delaware and Maryland in the United States. However, the plant can be successfully cultivated as far north as southern Connecticut and Long Island on the U.S. east coast. It also grows in Bermuda and the Caribbean. Its waxy fruits are a […]
Abortifacient, Anti-cancerous, Antiseptic, Appetizer, Aromatic, Astringent, Calcium, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Education, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Narcotic, Nutrients, Parasiticide, Potassium, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Bay Leaf
Summary: Bay leaf is the aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis), a plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is commonly used as a flavoring agent in a variety of cuisines around the world. The leaves are typically added whole to soups, stews, sauces, and braised dishes, then removed before serving due […]
Abortifacient, Anodyne, Anti-parasitic, Anti-spasmodic, Antiseptic, Calcium, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Education, Expectorant, Galactogogue, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Pectoral, Phosphorus, Potassium, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Zinc
Anise Seed
Summary: Anise botanically belongs to the Apiaceae family in the genus Pimpinella and known scientifically as Pimpinella anisum. This little-known anise plant is native to Middle-East and Mediterranean region; probably originated on the fertile plains of the Nile delta in Egypt. Anise is a perennial herbal plant that normally grows up to a height of […]
Abortifacient, Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-viral, Antibiotic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Calcium, Cathartic, Cell Proliferant, Cholagogue, Decoagulant, Demulcent, Depurative, Education, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Essential Amino Acids, Herbal Descriptions, Insecticide, Iron, Laxative, Magnesium, Nutrients, Phosphorus, Potassium, Purgative, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vermifuge, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Vulnerary
Aloe Vera Leaf
Summary: There are more than 300 species of the aloe plant, but Aloe barbadensis (aka aloe vera) is the best known and is prized in the health and beauty worlds for its healing properties. The spiky succulent plant grows naturally in dry, tropical climates in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the southern and western parts of […]






