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Herb Descriptions

Learn more about the herbs featured in our blends and their traditional uses.

Ashwagandha Root

Botanical Name: Withania somnifera

Origin: India

Uses: Adaptogen for stress support, cognitive health, relaxation, vitality

Flavor: Bitter, sweet, astringent

Energy: Warming, grounding

⚠ Not for use in pregnancy

Burdock Root

Botanical Name: Arctium lappa

Origin: USA

Uses: Skin health, digestion support, lymphatic support, circulation

Properties: Traditionally used as a gentle detox and digestive support herb

Cornflowers

Botanical Name: Centaurea cyanus

Origin: Croatia, Albania

Uses: Traditional wellness tonic, tea blends, visual beauty

Flavor: Subtle, lightly sweet

Damiana Leaf

Botanical Name: Turnera diffusa

Origin: Mexico

Uses: Mood support, relaxation, digestive support

No known precautions

Dandelion Leaf

Botanical Name: Taraxacum officinale

Origin: USA

Uses: Digestive support, cleansing herb, calming tea use

Ginger Root

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale

Origin: Peru, Nicaragua

Uses: Warming blends, digestive support, spicy herbal formulas

Flavor: Pungent, earthy, spicy

No known precautions

Gotu Kola

Botanical Name: Centella asiatica

Origin: India, Sri Lanka

Uses: Memory support, focus, traditional wellness support

Notes: Used in both Ayurveda and TCM, and traditionally valued as both a botanical and a food.

No known precautions

Lavender

Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia

Origin: France, Bulgaria

Uses: Relaxation, calming blends, aromatic support

Flavor: Sweet, floral, herbal

Notes: Loved for its relaxing aroma, though some people find the taste soapy in culinary use.

Marshmallow Leaf

Botanical Name: Althaea officinalis

Origin: USA

Uses: Soothing support for the respiratory, digestive, and urinary tracts

Notes: Traditionally used to moisten and soothe mucous membranes and also used externally as a poultice.

Take oral medications 1 hour before or several hours after use.

Mugwort

Botanical Name: Artemisia vulgaris

Origin: USA

Uses: Traditionally used in tea, folklore, and dreamwork practices

Notes: Long associated with protection, travelers, and vivid dreaming in folklore and herbal tradition.

Not for use in pregnancy

Nettle

Botanical Name: Urtica dioica

Origin: Italy, Albania, Bulgaria

Uses: Healthy urinary function, mild diuretic support, upper respiratory support

No known precautions

Passionflower

Botanical Name: Passiflora incarnata

Origin: Italy

Uses: Relaxation, calming the mind, stress support

Notes: Traditionally associated with peace, harmony, and soothing restless thoughts.

No known precautions

Peppermint Leaf

Botanical Name: Mentha x piperita

Origin: USA

Uses: Refreshing herbal blends, invigorating teas, flavor support

Flavor: Cool, minty, crisp

Notes: One of the most popular herbs in teas, valued for both aroma and traditional herbal use.

No known precautions

Raspberry Leaf

Botanical Name: Rubus idaeus

Origin: Albania, Bulgaria

Uses: Traditional women’s wellness support, menstrual comfort

Flavor: Similar to black tea, without caffeine

No known precautions

Rose Petals

Botanical Name: Rosa damascena

Origin: Morocco

Uses: Floral tea blends, aromatic support, delicate flavor

Flavor: Soft, floral, lightly sweet

No known precautions

St. John’s Wort

Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum

Origin: Chile

Uses: Healthy mood support, emotional balance

Notes: Historically regarded as a protective herb in folklore.

Avoid excessive sun exposure. May interact with certain oral medications. Not for use during phototherapy.

Strawberry Leaf

Botanical Name: Fragaria vesca

Origin: Albania

Uses: Traditional herbal support, astringent qualities

Notes: Valued for both its wellness properties and pleasant taste.

No known precautions