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A small branched shrub found mainly in moors, humus-rich soil and open woods from lowlands to mountains, Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) bears small blue-black, many-seeded berries. Also commonly known as whortleberry, Bilberry has been a source of fresh...
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$6.79
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Burdock (Arcitum lappa) is a native to Europe and Asia, and if allowed, can grow in almost any uncultivated space. It was used by India's traditional Ayurvedics and by the early Chinese for its very valuable health properties. In addition to its healthful...
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$4.34
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Native to Eurasia and first used by ancient Egyptians, Chamomile (Matricia chamomilla) has daisy-like flowers and a long and storied history as a gentle, soothing herb. In traditional German herbalism, Chamomile was so popular it was called alles zutrut,...
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$6.35
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The practice of drinking Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) was brought to Japan by monks returning from their studies at the great Zen monasterries of 12th century China. For them, tea functioned as an aid to meditation, as a health aid, and as a tool to...
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$5.05
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Known for their tangy, refreshing taste, Cranberries (Vaccium oxycocoos) were supposedly part of the first Thanksgiving in 1621, but did not become a national tradition until after the Civil War. A small evergreen shrub, which grows in mountain forests...
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$7.32
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Often brewed as a coffee sub-substitute, the roots of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) can also be used as an ingredient in root beer. The cleaned, raw roots can also be sliced into salads or cooked and added to other vegetables. The taproot is white...
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$8.48
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A perennial plant native to the United States, Echinacea ( Echinacea angustifolia) was used as a remedy by the Plains Indians more than any other plant. Also known as purple coneflower or black simpson, Echinacea has been used extensively for its many...
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$8.09
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A perennial plant native to the United States, Echinacea ( Echinacea angustifolia) was used as a remedy by the Plains Indians more than any other plant. Also known as purple coneflower or black simpson, Echinacea has been used extensively for its many...
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$8.57
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Originating in the Mediterranean region and Asia, Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-graecum) is one of the oldest herbs known. Its seeds were highly praised for their beneficial uses in ancient Egypt and India and later among the Greeks and Romans. The seeds...
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$6.06
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No herb was more revered by American Indians than the versatile Golden Seal (Hydrastis canadensis). Once flourishing in the moist, rich woodlands of the Northeast, they called it "yellow root" and used the brilliant golden juice extracted from its roots...
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$9.95
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Hawthorn (Crataegus Oxycantha) is a small thorny tree or shrub that produces brilliant red clusters of berries. Native to the Mediterranean region including north Africa and all of Europe and central Asia, Hawthorne can now be found in many areas of North...
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$5.45
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Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is among the oldest of all plants, having dominated the plant world for 100 million years. In ancient times, it was a giant fern-like tree. The twenty species surviving today are miniature versions of their ancestors. Horsetail...
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$5.22
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Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a perennial herb indigenous to Greece, Italy, Spain, Syria, Iraq and southern China. The root penetrates deeply into the ground and is the part of the herb that contains an abundance of valuable properties. The word Licorice...
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$5.83
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Native to the Mediterranean region, Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) is indigenous to both western and central Europe and is now found in the United States. An annual or biennial herb growing up to 10 feet tall, Milk Thistle has a large bright purple flowering...
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$5.45
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One of Asia's most revered tonic herbs, Panax Ginseng has been used for over 3000 years and has, at times, been more prized than gold. Its reputation was so great that it was reserved solely for the use of the Emperor and his household. He would sometimes...
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$9.29
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Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a universally-loved and widely used flavoring found in medicines, toothpaste, candies, liqueurs, and other products. Interest in mints dates from the first century A.D., when it was first recorded by the Roman naturalist...
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$5.83
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St. John's Wort (Hypercium perforatum) has been used for more than 20,000 years. The leaves and flowers of St. John's Wort contain special glands that release a red oil when pinched. Recommended in the first century by the naturalist Pliny, and the physician...
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$5.43
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Used for beneficial properties at the time of Hippocrates in the 4th and 5th centuries B.C., Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is native to England, Europe and the United States. Valerian derives its name from the Latin valere, "to be strong" referring...
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$6.63
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Authorized Vendor for Burdock Root Tea. Burdock (Arctium lappa) is a native to Europe and Asia, and if allowed, can grow in almost any uncultivated space. It was used by India's traditional Ayurvedics and by the early Chinese for its very valuable health...
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$3.10
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Authorized Vendor for Catnip Tea. It would be hard to guess how long cats have known about catnip (Nepeta cataria) but people have appreciated it for at least 2000 years. The plant was familiar to early Roman cooks and physicians and has long been a part...
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$3.90
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Authorized Vendor for Chinese Green Tea. The practice of drinking Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) was brought to Japan by monks returning from their studies at the great Zen monostaries of 12th century China. For them, tea functioned as an aid to meditation,...
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$4.23
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Authorized Vendor for Dandelion Root Tea. Often brewed as a coffee sub-substitute, the roots of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) can also be used as an ingredient in root beer. The cleaned, raw roots can also be sliced into salads or cooked and added...
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$4.94
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Authorized Vendor for Fennel Seed Tea. A member of the carrot family, Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a native of Italy and one of the most ancient of cultivated plants. The Roman colonization of Italy spread the early use of the plant, especially for...
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$3.36
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Authorized Vendor for Fenugreek Seed Tea. Originating in the Mediterranean region and Asia, Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-graecum) is one of the oldest herbs known. Its seeds were highly praised for their beneficial uses in ancient Egypt and India and...
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$3.49
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Authorized Vendor for Ginger Root Tea. Ginger (Zingiber offinale) is a tropical perennial that grows from an aromatic, tuberous rhizome that is knotty shaped and buff colored. The name Ginger is derived from the Sanscrit "gringa" or horn and "vera" meaning...
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$3.13
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Authorized Vendor for Milk Thistle Tea. Native to the Mediterranean region, Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) is indigenous to both western and central Europe and is now found in the United States. An annual or biennial herb growing up to 10 feet tall,...
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$3.77
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Authorized Vendor for Nettle Leaf Tea. A perennial with separate male and female plants. Nettle (Urtica dioica) grows up to 4 feet tall and has toothed, pointed leaves that sting when touched. The sting causes a burning sensation. This is because each...
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$2.59
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Authorized Vendor for Parsley Tea. Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is best known as a plate garnish whose use is not only decorative, but also works as an after-dinner breath "mint" to reduce mouth odor. This is due to Chlorophyll, abundant in fresh parsley,...
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$4.20
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Authorized Vendor for Red Clover Tea. In Shakespearean times, Red Clover(Trifolium pratense) was known as "Honey Stalks" because it was so liked by bees. Red Clover is one of the world's oldest agricultural crops, cultivated since prehistoric times, and...
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$3.50
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Authorized Vendor for Red Raspberry Leaf Tea. Native to England and a member of the Rose family, Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) shrubs grow wild along road sides and in thickets throughout many parts of the world. . . The ancient Greeks, Chinese, Ayurvedics...
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$3.47
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Authorized Vendor for Sage Tea. To the ancients, including the Arabians, Sage (Salvia officinalis) was associated with longevity and was highly prized. The genus name ferives from the Latin for "salvation". In early Dutch trading days, the Chinese preferred...
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$2.77
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Authorized Vendor for Senna Leaf Tea. Senna (Cassia angustifolia) is a small, peelable-bark shrub that grows in the upper Nile regions of Africa and the Arabian peninsula. Senna was used over 3500 years ago by ancient Egyptian physicians. According to...
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$3.40
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Authorized Vendor for Spearmint Leaf Tea. Spearmint (Mentha spicata)is one of the most common edible plants of the mint family. Spearmint is often used in cold drinks and juleps and to impart a delicate aroma to fruit salads, meats, new potatoes, peas,...
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$4.20
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Authorized Vendor for Valerian Root Tea. Used for beneficial properties at the time of Hippocrates in the 4th and 5th centuries B.C., Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is native to England, Europe and the United States. Valerian derives its name from the...
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$3.90
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