Herbs

  • Blood Oranges

    Moro, Tarocco and Sanguinello  Moro, Tarocco and Sanguinello are specific varieties of Sicilian blood oranges that grow in the Etna valley surrounding Mount Etna volcano. Their deep red flesh colour is the result of their adaptation to the valley’s unique temperature variations where they have developed a rich pigment, called anthocyanins.   A complex derived from these unique citruses, known as Red Orange Complex™, has been found in clinical trials to be exceptionally potent in antioxidants, helping to prevent free radical damage…

  • Black Seed 

    Also known as black cumin and black caraway, black seed plants are native to Western Asia and Eastern Europe and are harvested from plants that bear delicate, pale blue and white flowers.   It has been used for culinary purposes for thousands of years, in Egypt, Turkey and India, where it was also revered in Ayurvedic medicine.   Black seed was found in King Tutankhamun’s tomb – it is believed by some that…

  • Yellow Dock

    Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Western Asia, now widespread in North America. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to support liver and digestive health. The plant’s roots contain anthraquinones, which have laxative effects, and tannins, which are astringent. Indigenous peoples and early settlers used yellow…

  • Yarrow

    Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a flowering plant native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Its use dates back to ancient times, with Greek mythology attributing its discovery to Achilles, who used it to treat soldiers’ wounds. The plant has a long history of use in European, Native American, and Chinese traditional medicine. Yarrow contains…

  • Wormwood

    Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is a perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. It has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, parasites, and fevers. The ancient Egyptians and Greeks valued wormwood for its medicinal and spiritual properties. The plant contains thujone, a compound that can be…

  • Wild Yam

    Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa) is a perennial vine native to North America. Indigenous peoples used the root to treat various ailments, including menstrual cramps, inflammation, and digestive issues. Early settlers adopted its use, and wild yam became a common remedy for women’s health issues. The root contains diosgenin, a compound that can be converted into…

  • Wild Indigo

    Wild Indigo (Baptisia tinctoria), also known as yellow wild indigo, is a perennial plant native to North America. Indigenous peoples used the plant for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, treating infections and wounds. Early European settlers also valued wild indigo for its medicinal uses, and it became a popular remedy for infections and fever. The…

  • Wild Geranium

    Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum), also known as spotted geranium or cranesbill, is a perennial herb native to eastern North America. Indigenous peoples used the plant’s roots for their astringent properties, treating conditions such as diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and mouth sores. Early settlers adopted these uses, and wild geranium became a staple in traditional herbal medicine. The…

  • Wild Cherry

    Wild Cherry (Prunus serotina), also known as black cherry, is native to North America. Indigenous peoples used the bark to treat coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments. The bark contains prunasin, which has sedative and cough-suppressing properties. Early European settlers adopted its use, and wild cherry became a common ingredient in cough syrups and lozenges….

  • White Willow

    White Willow (Salix alba) is a tree native to Europe, Central Asia, and North America. Its use dates back to ancient civilizations, including the Sumerians and Egyptians, who utilized the bark for its medicinal properties. The Greek physician Hippocrates wrote about white willow’s pain-relieving effects in the 5th century BCE. The tree’s bark contains salicin,…