Acacia Flowers - Blackberry Leaf

Black Cohosh - Chaste Berry

Chervil - Curry

Damiana - Fennel

Fenugreek - Hops

Horehound - Lobelia

Maca - Orris Root

Osha Root - Red Clover

Rehmannia - Siberian Ginseng

Slippery Elm - White Willow

Wild Cherry - Yellowdock

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Herbs & Spices Rehmannia to Siberian Ginseng

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Information and Warnings *   indicates herbs & spices with culinary & medicinal uses  NP indicates not for use during pregnancy or while nursing  **EX  external use only  #  may be harmful if used incorrectly.

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 Herbs pictures do not necessarily depict product, many are simply pictures of the plant.

Due to extreme weather conditions throught the world, many of the quality herbs we carry are unavailable

Rose Hips (Rosa canina) Very high Vitamin C content. Good for all kinds of stress. Helps boost the immune function of the body. (cut/sifted) 1 oz 1.60 1/4lb 4.60 1/2lb 7.10 1 lb 8.90

* Rosemary (Rosemary officinalis) A favorite culinary herb. Fights bacteria, relaxes the stomach, stimulates circulation. Helps prevent liver toxicity, has anticancer and antitumer properties. Excellent for colds, coughs & stress. Try our Saltless Blend for Meat (whole) 1 oz 1.60 1/4lb 3.10 1/2lb 5.40 1 lb 6.50

Rose Petals, red (Rosa centifolia) Beautiful & fragrant. Have played a part in cuisine for centuries in teas, jelly & salads. For baths & potpourri. 1 oz 2.60 1/4lb 3.90 1/2lb 7.00 1 lb 13.00

NP Rue (Ruta graveolens) also known as Herb-of-grace. because of its bitter taste it is seldom used as a culinary herb today. (cut/sifted) 1/4lb 16.50 1/2lb 31.40 1 lb 48.90

*NP Sage, rubbed (Salvia officinalis) Where would homemade sausage be without this one? With poultry & veal & great with cheese. Stimulates the central nervous system and digestive tract. Has an estrogenic effect on the body. Reduces hot flashes. and other estrogen deficiency symptoms. 1 oz 1.50 1/4lb 4.90 1/2lb 7.10 1 lb 9.90

Sage, white (Salvia apina) also known as Sacred sage. Native Americans had many uses; leaves for flavoring in cooking; as a remedy for colds. A tea, decreases sweating, salivation, and mucous secretions in the sinuses, throat, and lungs. Cold tea is a good stomach tonic, lukewarm tea is good for treating sore throats. Considered sacred by many NA to make smudge sticks It is said to cleanse away any evil spirits. Today tribes use it for smudging as part of purification ceremonies. (loose & bundles)   1/4lb 13.00 1/2lb 20.00 1 lb 30.00

NP Sandalwood, Red (Pterocarpus santalinus) Use it as is and tuck it in the corner of a drawer or make your own oils, candles etc. (cut/sifted)

NP Sandalwood, yellow (Pterocarpus santalinus) Use it as is and tuck it in the corner of a drawer or make your own oils, candles etc. (cut/sifted)

NP Sarsaparilla (Smilax aristolochioefolia) Brought from New World to Spain in 1563, was heralded as a cure-all. Anti-inflammatory and cleansing properties, helpful with variety of skin problems. Has progesterogenic actions which also makes it beneficial for premenstrual problems, debility & depression. (cut/sifted)

# Sassafras Root bark (Sassafras albidium) Effective as a blood purifier. Helpful with arthritic and rheumatic complaints. (cut/sifted)

* Savory, summer (Satureja montana) Has been said to be 'comforting' in salads. This aromatic herb is excellent in chilled vegetable juices. Brings out the flavor of beans. Aids digestion & can be used as a gargle. Crushed leaves relieve bee stings. Try our Saltless Blend for Fish (cut/sifted) 1 oz 1.50 1/4lb 4.90 1/2lb 7.10 1 lb 11.90

Scullcap (Scutellaria laterifolia) Relaxes nervous tension. Helps with alcohol & drug withdrawal. With chamomile & passion flower, a great sleep aid. Try Pow Wow Dreams Tea (cut/sifted) 1 oz 2.30 1/4lb 7.40 1/2lb 11.10 1 lb 17.90

* Sea Salt (Sodium chloride) A good source of trace minerals. Course or fine fine 2oz 1.00 1/4lb 1.75 1/2lb 3.50 1 lb 5.90

Sea Salt, Celtic () 1 oz 1/4lb 1/2lb 1 lb

#NP Senna (Cassia augustifolia) cut & sifted A splendid laxative (cut/sifted) 1 oz 1.30 1/4lb 4.30 1/2lb 6.10 1 lb 6.90

Sesame Seeds (Sesamum indicum) One of the plants found in King Tut's tomb. Mainly uses as a flavoring. Try Saltless Blend for Vegetables 1 oz 1.20 1/4lb 2.90 1/2lb 5.10 1 lb 8.00

NP Sheep Sorrel (Rumex acetosella) Infuse as a tea to aid treatment of kidney and liver ailments. Apply to mouth ulcers, boils and wounds. One of the ingredients in Essiac. (powder) 1 oz 2.40 1/4lb 6.70 1/2lb 9.10 1 lb 16.90

How to Steep Herbs Generally, it is best not to boil the herbs.  Bring water to a boil and remove it from the heat, then add the herbs to water for steeping.  Stir and cover.  It is best, when possible, not to use a tea ball.  Allowing the herbs to circulate freely in the water maximizes the potency of the water infusion.  Strain out the herbs after steeping

Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) Not a true ginseng, many of the same uses. Increases stamina and ability to cope with stress. Favorably affects the heart, circulation, nerves & lungs. (cut/sifted) 1 oz. 1.75 1/4lb 5.20 1/2lb 7.50 1 lb 9.40

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