DO NOT INGEST IF PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING. Although mugwort is often encapsulated or used to prepare teas and tinctures, the herb is also compounded with other herbs and resins to produce ceremonial...

Star anise is an aromatic spice that is commonly used in cooking and herbal medicine. In addition to its culinary and medicinal properties, star anise also has spiritual properties that...

Lavender is incredibly versatile, lending delicate flavor to baked goods and teas, and aiding in relaxing and uplifting people with its calming aroma. Lavender has been used for centuries in healing,...

Calendula petals are the brightly colored, edible petals of the calendula plant, also known as pot marigold (Calendula officinalis). These petals have been used for their medicinal properties for centuries...

Dried chamomile is the dried flowers of the chamomile plant (Matricaria chamomilla or Chamaemelum nobile), which is a member of the daisy family. Chamomile is native to Europe, but it...

To the ancient Greeks, bay leaves, or bay laurel, represented great athletic and literary achievement and were either worn about the head in a wreath or presented in a ceremony...

These brightly colored blooms come from the Dog Rose, a species of climbing rose native to Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa. It is this species that is depicted in European...

The flowers were once used to produce yellow-green dye, while the leaves were used to insulate footwear and to make candle wicking. Because of the high mucilage content of the...

Jasmine flowers, which symbolize motherhood, are made into garlands or worn in the hair. The flowers are also tinctured to produce perfume and are added to tea blends. Because the...

White willow bark is an herbal supplement that has been used for centuries to alleviate pain and inflammation. It is derived from the bark of the white willow tree (Salix...

Lemongrass is a tall grass that is native to Southeast Asia and cultivated in other tropical zones. The leaves contain a high concentration of a compound called citral, which accounts for...

Nettle, also known as stinging nettle, is a perennial herb native to Europe, Africa, and North America. As the common name implies, the plant is armed with hair-like stingers that...