Herb Library

We can't wait to introduce you to the world of herbs!

Take a trip around the world with us and build a deeper connection to plant-based health. Our herb library helps you explore how each herb grows, how they’ve supported humankind throughout history and more.

American Ginseng

American Ginseng

The oldest American Ginseng root ever recorded was 182 years old!8,16
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Artichoke

Artichoke

In traditional western herbalism, the leaf of the Artichoke is used, while the fresh flower head base is used in...
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Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is in the Nightshade family, same as Tomatoes, Potatoes, Peppers, and Eggplants.
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Astragalus

Huang Qi, the plant’s Chinese name, translates to “yellow leader.”4
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Black Elderberry

Black Elderberry

An old English adage says the summer doesn’t start until the Elder tree flowers and ends when the berry is...
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Catnip

Catnip

How does Catnip entice cats? The phytochemical nepetalactone reportedly has aphrodisiac qualities — and elicits pheromone activity involved in feline...
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Chamomile

Chamomile

From the Middle Ages to 1700s, "strewing herbs" including Chamomile were scattered on the floors of English homes for fragrance...
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Corydalis

Corydalis

The tuber has been used for over 1,000 years in traditional Chinese herbalism.4,6
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Dandelion

Dandelion

Dandelion flowers expand in the morning and during good weather, while closing up in the evening and rain.2,8,11
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Echinacea

Echinacea

Echinacea is on the United Plant Savers “At Risk” list to call attention to the vulnerability of wild populations of...
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Elder Flower

Elder flower

The Elder tree has a rich history of superstition, folklore and mysticism.3,6
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Eleuthero

Eleuthero

In ancient China, the common form of this herb was extracted in wine; today we use a slightly higher proof...
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Ginger

Ginger is one of the few herbs that is used in Traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese herbalism; but...
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Ginko

Ginkgo

Ginkgo is currently the only plant left in the botanical family Ginkgoaceae.5
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Holy Basil

Holy Basil

In Hindi, the other common name of “Tulsi” translates to “matchless,” as the herb is revered in Ayurveda.2
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Hops

Hops

The common name of Hops is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word hoppan, meaning “to climb.”8
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kava

Kava

Kava is used ceremonially, including welcoming receptions for dignitaries like the Queen of England and the Pope.
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Lavender

Lavender

Once the flowers and leaves are removed, the sticks can be bound and burned as incense.3
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Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm is a great companion plant for brassicas (like Broccoli, Cauliflower and Cabbage) in the garden.6
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maca

Maca

Maca is suspected to be an allelopathic plant (other plants will not grow nearby).3
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Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle is in the same family as Artichoke, and the bud and flower look very similar but are smaller...

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Myrrh

Myrrh

Myrrh is used for incense, perfume, and dessert flavoring as its resin is quite fragrant.6
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Oregano

Oregano

One of the volatile oils in Oregano, carvacrol, is also found in Thyme, another member of the Lamiaceae (mint family).3
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Passionflower

Passionflower

The tropical fruit, Passionfruit, is related to Passionflower but is a different species called Passiflora edulis.5
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Propolis

Propolis

Often referred to as bee glue, scrapings or secretions, it is made from a mixture of bee saliva, enzymes, beeswax,...
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Rhodiola

Rhodiola

Its botanical name R. rosea and other common name “Roseroot”, were named for the rose-like fragrance of the root.4,6
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St. John's Wort

St. John's Wort

A fun pastime for children, and also for species identification, is to hold the plant up to the sun to...
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Turmeric

Modern research and clinical studies began in India in the 1970s and it has become one of the most well-studied...
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Valerian plant

Valerian

Cats are attracted to Valerian just like catnip!
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