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Herb Descriptions

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

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Ashwagandha Root Beet Root Burdock Root Butterfly Pea Flowers Calendula Flowers Cornflowers Damiana Leaf Dandelion Leaf Ginkgo Leaf Ginger Root Gotu Kola Lavender Marshmallow Leaf Milk Thistle Mugwort Mullein Leaf Nettle Passionflower Peppermint Leaf Prickly Ash Bark Raspberry Leaf Rhodiola Roasted Cacao Nibs Rose Petals St. John’s Wort Strawberry Leaf Valerian Root

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

Roasted Cacao Nibs

Botanical Name: Theobroma cacao

Origin: Peru

Uses: Antioxidant support, uplifting tea blends, wellness tonics

Flavor: Rich, chocolatey, slightly bitter

Notes: Roasted cacao nibs are crushed cacao beans valued for their deep chocolate flavor and natural compounds.

Contains naturally occurring caffeine and theobromine.

Rhodiola

Botanical Name: Rhodiola rosea

Origin: China

Uses: Adaptogenic support, mental focus, stress resilience

Flavor: Slightly floral, earthy, mildly bitter

Notes: Traditionally used to help the body adapt to physical and emotional stress.

Use cautiously if sensitive to stimulating herbs.

Milk Thistle

Botanical Name: Silybum marianum

Origin: Mediterranean Region

Uses: Liver support, digestive wellness, antioxidant support

Notes: Traditionally used to support healthy liver function and overall wellness.

Consult a healthcare provider if pregnant or taking medications.

Beet Root

Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris

Origin: USA

Uses: Circulatory support, wellness tonics, nutrient-rich blends

Flavor: Sweet, earthy

Notes: Naturally rich in color and commonly used in herbal and wellness beverages.

May temporarily discolor urine or stool.

Prickly Ash Bark

Botanical Name: Zanthoxylum clava-herculis

Origin: USA

Uses: Traditional circulation support, warming herbal formulas

Flavor: Spicy,tingling, warming

Notes: Historically valued by herbalists for its stimulating qualities.

Not recommended during pregnancy.

Ginkgo Leaf

Botanical Name: Ginkgo biloba

Origin: China

Uses: Memory support, circulation support, cognitive wellness

Notes: One of the oldest living tree species and widely used in traditional herbal practices.

May interact with blood-thinning medications.

Mullein Leaf

Botanical Name: Verbascum thapsus

Origin: Croatia

Uses: Respiratory support, soothing herbal teas

Flavor: Mild, earthy, slightly sweet

Notes: Traditionally used to support healthy respiratory function.

Strain well before drinking to remove fine hairs.

Calendula Flowers

Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis

Origin: Egypt

Uses: Skin wellness, soothing tea blends, traditional herbal support

Flavor: Mildly floral, slightly peppery

Notes: Often called "Pot Marigold" and treasured for its vibrant golden petals.

Avoid if allergic to plants in the daisy family.

Butterfly Pea Flowers

Botanical Name: Clitoria ternatea

Origin: Thailand

Uses: Herbal teas, natural coloring, antioxidant support

Flavor: Mild, earthy, slightly woody

Notes: Famous for producing a vibrant blue tea that changes color when citrus is added.

No known precautions.

Valerian Root

Botanical Name: Valeriana officinalis

Origin: Europe, Asia

Uses: Relaxation support, bedtime blends, calming herbal teas

Flavor: Earthy, woody, pungent

Notes: Traditionally used to promote relaxation and support restful sleep. Valerian has a distinctive aroma that some describe as earthy or musky.

May cause drowsiness. Avoid combining with alcohol or sedative medications. Not recommended before driving or operating machinery.