Herbs & Spices

Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomumOrigin: GuatemalaProduction: Cardamom is the fruit of a tropical plant and is one of the world's most expensive spices, after saffron and vanilla, because the production is very long and labor intensive. The tall plants flower for...

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuumOrigin: India/ChinaProduction: Crushed, dried red pepper flakes are most often produced from cayenne-type peppers, though sometimes a variety of peppers are used such as bell peppers, cayenne, jalapenos, chiltepin, and all forms of New Mexico chili.Qualities: Chili...

Botanical Name: Syzygium aromaticumOrigin: Sri LankaProduction: The clove tree is an evergreen with large leaves and small flowers grouped in clusters. The flower buds turn from pale blue to bright red when they are ready for harvest.Qualities: The essential oil eugenol is what gives...

Botanical Name: Maranta arundinaceaCertifier: *NOPOrigin: IndiaArrowroot powder (aka arrowroot flour and arrowroot starch) is an easily digestible starch derived from the tropical tuber of the arrowroot plant. Manufacturing involves mechanical mashing of the rootstock into a pulp, separating the starch from its...

Botanical Name: Manihot esculenta Origin: Thailand Production: This powder is the starch of the cassava roots, extracted during flour production.Tapioca is a one of the purest forms of food starch and is a by-product of manioc flour production from cassava roots...

Botanical Name: illicium verumOrigin: VietnamProduction: Star anise is the star-shaped (usually eight-pointed) fruit of Illicium verum, an evergreen tree that is native to Northeastern Vietnam and Southwestern China. Qualities: Also known as star anise seed, Chinese anise, Indian anise, or...

Botanical name: Chlorella vulgarisOrigin: ChinaProduction: Our organic Chlorella powder is produced from chlorella grown within the Ordos Desert, in a mostly rural subdivision of Inner Mongolia, China. It is cultivated with natural sunlight and clean mineralized water in large, enclosed outdoor pools. This...

Botanical Name: Ocimum tenuiflorumOrigin: India    Processed: Canada    Ingredients: 3 types of Holy Basil/Tulsi: Rama, Vana, and Krishna Tulsis.Storage:  store in a cool, dry, dark place in a well sealed container. Disclaimer: This product has been packaged in the same facility...

Ingredients: organic coriander, organic fennel seed, organic cumin, organic cinnamon, organic cardamom, ginger, organic black pepper, organic cloveOrigin: various parts of the world    Processed: Canada Qualities: Garam masala is staple spice blend in Indian cuisine, as prominent as curry but much...

Magnesium Chloride is a chemical compound (MgCl2 ). Our flakes have been produced from seawater, after the Sodium Chloride has been removed, and the water has evaporated.This product has been thoroughly tested for purity.Origin: Japan Common use: In the culinary world,...

Botanical Name: Allium cepaOrigin: India / EgyptQualities: Onions have certain antiseptic properties, and contain quercetin, allicin, allyl sulfide, vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidonic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid.Common Use: Onion powder can be added to broths, soups,...

Botanical Name: Moringa oleiferaCountry of Origin: IndiaProduction: Moringa, also known as drumstick or horseradish tree, is a fast growing tree with light bark and open, drooping branches. In the spring, the tree produces yellowish-white, fragrant flowers. Native to India, it is...

Botanical Name: Apis mellificaOrigin: SpainProduction: This organic, raw bee pollen was collected from Cistus blossoms (aka Rock Rose). Beekeepers then ethically harvest the pollen by gently removing it from the hives without harming the bees or disturbing their routine. The pollen is carefully...

Origin: from all around the world    Processed: Canada   Ingredients: organic coriander, organic cinnamon chips, organic star anise, organic cardamom pods, organic allspice, organic cloves, organic ginger, organic black pepperStorage:  store in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container.Disclaimer: This product has been packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and other potential allergens.

Botanical Name: Rosa caninaOrigin: South AfricaProduction: Rosehips develop on wild rose bushes as the pink flower petals drop off in early summer and ripen throughout the summer months. The rose hip, also known as "hip berry", is actually the fruit of...

Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis Ingredients: Organic black tea, natural bergamot flavor  Country of Origin: Sri LankaStorage: store in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container. Disclaimer: this product has been packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat,...

Botanical Name: Arctium lappaOrigin: ChinaProduction: The plant of the burdock root is a biennial that blooms bright pink/red/purple thistle-like flowers on long stalks. The plant is native to Europe and Asia but has now been naturalized in North America and...

Botanical Name: Palmaria palmataOrigin: CanadaProduction: Wildcrafted, sun-dried, and sustainably hand-harvested from the icy, clean waters of the Bay of Fundy, Canada.Qualities: Dulse provides a wealth of minerals, vitamins, fiber, and protein. It is also rich in healthy fatty acids, trace...

Botanical Name: Lentinula edodesOrigin: China   Storage:  store in a cool, dry, dark place in a well sealed container. Disclaimer: This product has been packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and other potential allergens.

Botanical Name: Plantago ovataCountry of Origin: IndiaProduction: Plantago ovata is an annual herb that grows numerous small white flowers with seeds enclosed in capsules that open at maturity. Psyllium husks are the coats of the psyllium seed. Qualities: The milled...

Botanical Name: Rubus idaeusOrigin: Bulgaria / AlbaniaProduction: Raspberry leaves are gathered in the spring just before the plant flowers as they contain the highest antioxidant content. They are then dried and cut.Qualities: Raspberry leaf is a very pleasant tasting herbal remedy,...

Botanical Name: Camellia sinensisIngredients: green tea leavesCountry of Origin: ChinaProduction: Tea leaves are harvested in early spring and stored until late summer when fresh jasmine flowers are in bloom. The Jasmine flowers are picked early in the morning when they...

Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativumCountry of Origin: IndiaProduction: Coriander, also known as cilantro, is an annual herb native to Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. The seed is actually the small, globular fruit of the plant. Qualities: The coriander seed has a...

Origin: USAOur Diatomaceous Earth (aka Fossil shell flour) comes from an extremely pure fresh water deposit of the diatom Aulacoseira from a deposit created in the Miocene epoch. Why is this diatom so special? Its shell is made of amorphous silica. Its shape...

Botanical Name: Taraxacum officinaleCountry of Origin: Albania / ChinaProduction: Dandelion is an edible perennial herb with deeply cut leaves, yellow flowers, and a thick taproot which is dark brown on the outside and white on the inside. It is native to...

Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativumCountry of Origin: IndiaProduction: Coriander, also known as cilantro, is an annual herb native to Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. The seed is actually the small, globular fruit of the plant.Qualities: The coriander seed has a variety of culinary and medicinal...

Ingredients: organic turmeric root, organic true cinnamon, organic black peppercorn, organic ginger root, organic fennel seed, organic cassia cinnamon, organic cloves, organic steviaOrigin: CanadaQualities: Each ingredient in this comforting tea blend has its own beneficial properties. Turmeric Root: considered a...

Botanical Name: Myristica fragransOrigin: Sri LankaProduction: Nutmeg isn't truly a nut, it is the pit of a fruit that is similar to an apricot. The tree can be harvested seven to nine years after it is planted, and it is in...

Botanical name: Vanilla planifoliaOrigin: MadagascarQuantity: about 3-5 beans/ 14g pack Disclaimer: This product has been packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and other potential allergens.

Botanical Name: Althaea officinalisOrigin: PolandProduction: Marshmallow is a flowering perennial with fuzzy, soft leaves and white, sometimes purple flowers. All parts of the plant are edible. The mucilage-rich roots are harvested in late fall, before the ground freezes.Qualities: Throughout history, the...

Botanical Name: Petroselinum crispumOrigin: Egypt / TunisiaProduction: Parsley is a bright green, flowering plant that is native to the Mediterranean and that has been naturalized all over the world. Qualities: Parsley is considered to be a herb, spice, and a...

Botanical name: Cinnamomum verum/Cinnamomum zeylanicumOrigin: Sri LankaProduction: True cinnamon has several thin layers shaved from the inner bark of the tree, unlike the more common cassia cinnamon, which is thicker and curls from both sides inward. Qualities: True cinnamon, also...

Origin: India / US Size "00" capsules hold approximately 735 mg of powder, less if you are filling with granules or homemade powders. Ingredients: Our vegetable capsules consist of only two ingredients: HPMC and purified water. HPMC -- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose -- is derived...

Botanical Name: Calendula officinalisOrigin: EgyptProduction: Calendula, also known as Marigold, is an annual herb with bright orange or yellow flowers which are harvested and dried after full bloom in summer.Qualities: Calendula has been used for centuries to colour and spice...

Botanical Name: Cichorium intybusOrigin: IndiaProduction: Chicory is a herbaceous plant of the dandelion family with bright blue flowers and a strong, deep taproot which is harvested, sanitized, and roasted. Qualities: Chicory root contains a high concentration of inulin, which is...

Botanical Name: Silybum marianumOrigin: PolandProduction: Milk thistle has red/purple flowers and shiny green leaves. Seeds are harvested by removing flower heads in the late spring or early summer at the end of the growing season, drying, and then removing seeds.Qualities: Milk thistle has been...

Botanical name: Chlorella vulgarisIngredients: 100% Chlorella, pressed, no binder. Cultivated without the use of nitrogen-based fertilizers, fungicides, or pesticides.. Country of Origin: ChinaProduction: Production: Our Chlorella tablets are produced from chlorella grown within the Ordos Desert, in a mostly rural subdivision of Inner Mongolia, China. It...

Botanical name: Inonotus obliquus Origin: Canada   Production: Our chaga pieces are harvested with sustainable practices in the wild and remote forests of Eastern Canada. This means that care is taken not to damage or puncture the bark of the birch trees which...

Botanical Name: Allium cepaOrigin: China / IndiaQualities: Onions have certain antiseptic properties, and contain quercetin, allicin, allyl sulfide, vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidonic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid.Common Use: Onion can be added to broths, soups,...

Botanical Name: Vitellaria paradoxa Ingredients: 100% unrefined, natural shea butter Non-GMO, cultivated without the use of nitrogen-based fertilizers, fungicides, or pesticides. Country of Origin: Burkina Faso / NigeriaProduction: Unrefined shea butter is solely handcrafted - extracted and prepared without the use of any chemicals or preservatives -...

Botanical Name: Withania somniferaOrigin: IndiaProduction: Our Ashwagandha, c/s is made from the roots only. Belonging to the tomato family, Ashwagandha is a plump shrub with oval leaves and yellow flowers, bearing small red fruits. The herb is native to the dry regions...

Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomumOrigin: GuatemalaProduction: Cardamom is the fruit of a tropical plant and is one of the world's most expensive spices, after saffron and vanilla, because the production is very long and labor intensive.The tall plants flower for eight or nine months of...

Botanical Name: Piper nigrumOrigin: Vietnam / Sri LankaProduction: Black peppercorns are produced by picking the pepper berries when they are half ripe and then leaving them to ferment and dry, which causes them to shrivel and become dark in color.Qualities: The...

Botanical Name: Allium sativumOrigin: China / EgyptProduction: Garlic is a close relative to the onion, shallot, leek, and chive. It is native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran but is now grown all over the world. The plant sends up hollow leaves from the underground bulb. The...

Origin: South AfricaProduction: Similar to the production of black or green teas, the leaves of the honeybush are harvested, cut and bruised (often with mechanical rollers), and then exposed to heat for several days to allow oxidation.Qualities: Honeybush, named after the smell of...

Botanical Name: Mentha spicataOrigin: EgyptProduction: Spearmint is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows well in almost all temperate climates. Leaves are harvested just before flowers open. Qualities: Spearmint has a sweeter, more delicate flavour than that of peppermint which is...

Ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid (C6H8O8)Food Grade, non-GMOOrigin: ChinaQualities: Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is a water-soluble nutrient that occurs naturally in many foods such as citrus fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, and leafy vegetables. Vitamin C is crucial in supporting overall well-being, promoting a...

Origin: SpainProduction: The peel of the ripe fruit is removed and then dried and cut. It is believed that the sweet orange originates in China and now is cultivated in virtually every country across the globe with most of the current...