Author: Mystique

Botanical name: Echinacea purpurea

Other name: urple Cone Flower, Black Sampson, Black Susans, Fleur à Hérisson, Hedgehog, Igelkopfwurzel, Indian Head, Kansas Snakeroot, Red Sunflower, Rock-Up-Hat, Roter Sonnenhut, Rudbeckie Pourpre, Scurvy Root, Snakeroot

Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as purple coneflower, earns its name from the distinctive seed cone and vibrant purple flower petals. Among the nine echinacea species in North America, Echinacea purpurea stands out as one of the most frequently cultivated. Our organic Echinacea purpurea root lends itself well to tincturing, integration into skincare formulations, and decoction for crafting echinacea tea.

Medicinal Uses:

• Dietary supplement for the common cold and other infections
• Stimulate the immune system
• Fight infection
• Wounds and skin problems

Botanical name: Stigma maydis

Other name: Barbe de Maïs, Blé d’Inde, Cheveux de Maïs, Indian Corn, Maidis Stigma, Maïs Violet, Maize Silk, Purple Corn, Seda de Maíz, Soie de Maïs, Stigma Maydis, Yu Mi Xiu, Zea, Zea mays

Corn silk refers to the lengthy, thread-like strands of plant material that develop beneath the husk of a freshly harvested ear of corn. While these shiny, thin fibers play a crucial role in the pollination and growth of corn, they also find application in traditional herbal medicine practices.

Medicinal Uses:

• Bladder infections
• Inflammation of the urinary system
• Inflammation of the prostate
• Kidney stones
• Bedwetting

Botanical name: Syzygium aromaticum

Other name: ding xiang, laung, clavo, clou de girofle, chiodo di garofanoa, qurnafl, and nelke

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) is a tropical evergreen tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family, known for its small reddish-brown flower buds used as a spice. Integral to the earliest spice trade, cloves are thought to be native to the Moluccas, also known as the Spice Islands, in Indonesia.

Medicinal Uses:

• Contain important nutrients
• High in antioxidants
• Lowering blood sugar
• Dental pain or toothache relief

Botanical name: Galium aparine

Other name: cleavers, clivers, catchweed, robin-run-the-hedge

G. aparine possesses a shallow root system characterized by a branching taproot. Despite this, its connection to the stem is weak, leading to a common occurrence during weeding where the roots are left behind, allowing for regrowth when only the tops are pulled. The stems are brittle and prone to breaking easily, making it challenging to extract the entire plant intact.

Medicinal Uses:

• Demulcent for the urinary tract
• Giving it indication in cystitis
• Urethritis
• Prostatitis
• Pyelonephritis

Botanical name: Glycyrrhiza glabra

Other name: radix glycyrrhizae

Chinese licorice (or liquorice) root refers to the rhizome, or underground stem, of the plant Glycyrrhiza glabra. Indigenous to Asia, Turkey, and Greece, this plant’s dried roots bear a resemblance to small twigs, featuring a woody brown exterior and a pale yellowish interior.

Medicinal Uses:

• Treating a variety of conditions
• Including lung
• Liver
• Circulatory
• Kidney diseases

Botanical name: Stellaria media Linn

Other name: starweed, satin flower, or mouse-ear

The roots of common chickweed are shallow and characterized by a fibrous structure. This plant thrives in various soils but exhibits optimal growth in neutral pH soils with high nitrogen content. Conversely, it tends to struggle in low pH or acidic soils. Sticky chickweed, while visually resembling common chickweed, distinguishes itself with a more upright growth habit.

Medicinal Uses:

• Relieve rheumatic pains and psoriasis
• Asthma
• Blood disorders
• Conjunctivitis
• Constipation
• Inflammation
• Dyspepsia
• Skin ailments
• Obesity

Botanical name: Capsicum annuum

Other name: chili pepper, chile pepper, hot pepper, and red chillies.

Cayenne pepper, a variant of Capsicum annuum, is believed to have its roots in Cayenne, French Guiana. This spice is crafted by drying and grinding the fruits, ranging from orange to deep-red, and gains its distinctive piquant flavor from the presence of the chemical compound capsaicin.

Medicinal Uses:

• Relieve pain from rheumatoid arthritis
• Joint pain from fibromyalgia
• Migraines
• Diabetic neuropathy in the legs and feet
• Injuries to the lower back
• Osteoarthritis

Botanical name: Frangula purshiana

Other name: cascara, cascara buckthorn, cascara sagrada, bearberry

Cascara sagrada, translating to “sacred bark” in Spanish, has a historical legacy as a laxative employed by Native Americans for centuries. Embraced by Western medical practices in the 19th century, cascara sagrada continues to be a component in over-the-counter laxative formulations, frequently blended with other herbal ingredients like aloe vera.

Medicinal Uses:

• Constipation
• Emptying the colon before a colonoscopy
• Other conditions

Botanical name: Elettaria cardamomum

Other name: green cardamom or true cardamom

Cardamom, derived from the seed pods of the cardamom plant, a close kin to ginger and turmeric, originates from South India. The triangular pods consist of spindle-shaped clusters of seeds encased in a thin outer shell, offering the option to savor them either whole or ground.

Medicinal Uses:

• Ease inflammation
• Protect your cells against something called oxidative stress
• Handle insulin
• Blood pressure

Botanical name: Calendula officinalis

Other name: Calendula, Calendula (Pot Marigold), Common Marigold, Garden Marigold, Gold bloom, Holligold, Marigold, Mary Bud, Pot Marigold, Ruddles

Calendula is an annual plant that flourishes in nearly all types of soil, commonly spotted in Europe, Western Asia, and the United States. It shares familial ties with daisies, chrysanthemums, and ragweed. Characterized by branching stems that reach heights between 30 to 60 cm, this plant exhibits vibrant blooms from early spring through the duration of the frost season.

Medicinal Uses:

• Help wounds heal faster
• Increasing blood flow and oxygen to the affected area
• Helps the body grow new tissue
• Improve skin hydration and firmness