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Native to southern and western Europe, Milk Thistle has made itself at home in North America and can be easily spotted with its prickly, glossy green leaves and reddish purple thistle-like flowers. The seed coat has the highest silymarian content - the active ingredient for which Milk Thistle is known.

Once Milk Thistle reaches maturity, it develops seed clusters which are scattered by the wind. For this tea, the seeds are harvested once ripe, but before they can blow away, then ground to make a delicious tea.

Many herbalists consider it beneficial to add a little bit of Peppermint to this tea.

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Moringa is popularly known as the ‘drumstick tree’ as its pods resembles drumsticks. It can be found in foothills of the Himalayas in northwestern part of Indias. It has been described as one of the most nutritious crops available. Lemongrass is popular in Asian kitchen. It has subtle citrus flavour commonly used in teas, soups and curries. This herbal combination creates a tea that will soothe your spirit after a long work day. Learn More

Motherwort is one of the staples of Chinese herbalism and was used amoung the ancient Greeks and Romans. The Romans brought it to the British Isles where it was common as a home remedy in the English herb garden until the fifteenth century. It found its way to North America where it is now appreciated for its virtues and cultivated from Nova Scotia to Montana.
This herb is a member of the mint family and has a pungent but aromatic scent and blends well with peppermint.

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Mullein 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.

In India, Mullein was used to guard against evil spirits, while the Native Americans adopted Mullein for ceremonies, smoking, and medicine.

Today, the plant is used for teas, extracts, poultices and salves.

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Mullein is native to Europe, Asia Minor and North Africa but has become naturalized in clearings, 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.

In India, Mullein was used to guard against evil spirits, while the American Natives adopted Mullein for ceremonies, smoking and medicine.

Today the plant is used for teas, extracts, poultices and salves.

With this bulk package you can create a vast array of home remedies including tinctures, capsules, poultices, salves and, of course, herbal tea.

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Milder than the brown variety, yellow Mustard has a tangy flavour that grows after being moistened. Use in hamburgers, pickling, cabbage and beets. Use as a starter for Indian style stir-frys.

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Milder than the brown variety, yellow Mustard has a tangy flavour that grows after being moistened. Use in hamburgers, pickling, cabbage and beets. Use as a starter for Indian style stir-frys.

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Nettle 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

Nettle 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

The word “Ginseng” is derived from a Chinese term meaning “man root,” since its branched roots are often thought to resemble the human figure. Commonly known as the “root of life,” North American Ginseng is a legendary herb first utilized by the Native Americans. Once discovered by settlers in the 17th century, North American Ginseng was soon exported worldwide.

Today, Ginseng has become a staple in today’s herbal medicine chest and is revered for its various properties, and mild, earthy taste.

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A necessity for perfect gingerbread, Nutmeg is found in most European and Middle-Eastern cooking styles. Caribean food often uses Nutmeg in volume because its bitter qualities counteract sweet ingredients.

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To use whole Nutmeg in cooking, simply grate as needed. Add flavour and texture to puddings, eggnog, fruit dishes, squash, liqueurs, and baked goods. Grating outer portions of the nutmeg yield more flavour.

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Oats is an annual grass, easily distinguished from wheat or barley by its loose, flowering head and the papery covering of the grain. This plant is widely distributed throughout the world and is generally cultivated for its seeds.

The tops of this praire grass have been harvested before maturity, when the seeds are still in the milky white stage. When harvested this way, Oatstraw’s properties vary from the ripened grain and make for an excellent tea.

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Onions make the perfect foundation for meats, poultry, soups, salads, and stews. Dried Onions release flavour more rapidly than freshly chopped Onions when added to a wet or oily recipe.

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