Alfalfa

Alfalfa, or Medicago sativa, is a purple flowering perennial and member of the legume family known for its nutritious qualities. Also referred to as lucerne, it has an extensive tradition of uses, including making nutritive tonics, enjoying as an herbal tea, and eating the sprouts in meals like salads and sandwiches. Alfalfa is rich in […]

Blessed Thistle

Blessed Thistle, or Cnicus benedictus, has long narrow leaves and is completely covered in fine hairs, with a characteristic, prickly yellow or purple flower. It has a long history of use in traditional European herbalism dating back to the Middle Ages, appreciated for its abilities as a digestive stimulant, as well as its anti-inflammatory and […]

Bitter Orange Peel

Bitter Orange, also known as Seville Orange or Sour Orange, is the fruit of the citrus tree Citrus x aurantium – an evergreen tree with long spines and aromatic flowers. Native to Southeast Asia, it is thought that Bitter Orange is likely a cross between the pomelo and the mandarin orange. The membranes and pulp […]

Angelica Root

Angelica plants grow up to 10 feet tall and have globe-like clusters of green or yellow flowers that blossom into small fruits. From the family Apiaceae, a subspecies that is cultivated for sweetly scented edible stems and roots, Angelica Root has a long history of use as a traditional medicine and culinary ingredient. It is […]