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Basil Leaf (large)
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: R605An important ingredient in Thai and Vietnamese cuisines, Basil is now considered essential for tomato sauce and pesto. It is known for adding flavour to various meats, soups, stews, and sauces.
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Basil Leaf (small)
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Item Order #: R105An important ingredient in Thai and Vietnamese cuisines, Basil is now considered essential for tomato sauce and pesto. It is known for adding flavour to various meats, soups, stews, and sauces.
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Tarragon Leaf Cut (small)
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: R165With a flavour strong and sweet, Tarragon complements fowl, fish, dairy, and egg dishes. As one of the French Fines Herbs, it is an excellent compliment to Thyme, Rosemary, Sage, and Parsley.
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Mullein Leaf
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Item Order #: T5165Mullein is native to Europe and North Africa, but has been naturalized to fields and grassy meadows in most parts of the world. It is a member of the snapdragon family and is easily recognized by its tall yellow flowers.
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In India, Mullein was used to guard against evil spirits, while the Native Americans adopted Mullein for ceremonies, smoking, and medicine.
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Nettle Leaf (Loosepack)
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: T665Nettle is native to North America and Europe and can be found with ease in most abandoned fields and hedgerows. Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) is the most common species; deriving its name from its tiny stinging hairs, which don't sting once dried or boiled. Harvested in its young stage, good quality nettle should be light green - with a light vegetable flavour. Beyond being used as a nutritious food in many cultures and traditions, Nettle is one of the most important herbs in herbalism - and is used in a wide variety of ways. Learn More -
Bay Leaf Whole (small)
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: R106Bringing together other flavours, giving them depth, and adding richness is what Bay leaves do best. Add them to fish dishes, meats, vegetables, soups, stews, marinades, sauces, and even custards.
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Dandelion Leaf (Loosepack)
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Item Order #: T625Dandelion’s first use was recorded in China in the seventh century. In the eleventh century the Arabs promoted its use, and by the sixteenth century it was well established throughout Europe. It was introduced to North America by the early settlers where it now grows wild. Today, Dandelion greens are common in spring salads. The leaves also bear special properties and good flavouras an herbal tea.
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Blackberry Leaf Tea
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Item Order #: T5106Blackberry has been in use throughout the world for ages. The ancient Greeks and Romans used the leaves and roots for their medicinal properties both internally and topically and prized the fruit as a delicacy. In the New World, the same was true of our indigenous peoples.
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Blackberry leaf tea doesn't taste like blackberries at all, it tastes more like black tea thanks to the special fermentation process. The tea is flavourful, high in tannins, and contains no caffeine, which explains why it's often used as a tea substitute -
Rosemary Leaf
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: T176Rosemary has been associated since ancient times with remembrance, faithfulness, and love. It was first grown in England in the 14th century.
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An old English wives tale exists that this plant will only flourish in the garden of a household where the “mistress” is really the “master.”
Colonists brought Rosemary to the New World where it is now a renowned culinary herb and is taken as a great tea. -
Savory Leaf Summer
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: R163Popular in teas, herb butters, chicken soup, creamy soups, eggs, peas, snap beans, liver, fish, and quince chutney.
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Linden Leaf & Flower
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Item Order #: T5159The European Linden Tree has dark green leaves and fragrant, yellow-white blossoms which are collected from the tall, stately tree just after the spring bloom.
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The flowers (also known as lime blossoms) are great food for bees who may make up to twenty pounds of honey from a single tree. Linden tea has been a time honoured European folk remedy since the Middle Ages; let it draw you into many hours of relaxation. -
Comfrey Leaf (Loosepack)
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: T622Comfrey has a very long and rich history. No herb garden or apothecary shop of the past was considered well-stocked without it.
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Because it was considered such a valuable herb by settlers and explorers this herb has spread around the world. Originally native to Europe, Asia minor, Siberia, and Iran it is now naturalized to much of North America. -
Yarrow Leaf & Flower (Loosepack)
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: T694Yarrow has a history dating back as far as the battle of Troy, where it was used to treat injured soldiers and adopted the common name of 'soldier's woundwort'. The ancient Greeks gave yarrow the name "achillea" after Achilles, the legendary heroic warrior.
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This perennial herb grows about 3 feet tall and can be found in Europe, west Asia and North America. The white flowers usually form flat, daisy-like clusters up to a foot across and may be found in pastures, meadows and along roadsides, flowering from summer to autumn. Yarrow makes a very good medicinal tea with a slightly astringent taste.
With this bulk package you can create a vast array of home remedies including tinctures, capsules, poultices, salves and, of course, herbal tea. -
Tarragon Leaf Cut (large)
Designation: Absolutely Organic
Item Order #: R665With a flavour strong and sweet, Tarragon complements fowl, fish, dairy, and egg dishes. As one of the French Fines Herbs, it is an excellent compliment to Thyme, Rosemary, Sage, and Parsley.
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Plantain Leaf
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Item Order #: T172Plantain has an honoured medicinal history in its native Europe and has spread to all continents in the last few centuries. In fact, it was spread so rapidly by settlers that it was coined "White-man's footprint" by the North-American natives. The unattractive and tenacious Plantain is the scourge of gardeners, but is still highly respected around the world for its unique properties.
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