| Cajun |
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Calamus
Root |
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Calendula |
| Hot, pungent Cajun Seasoning brings a true
Cajun feel to home cooked meals. |
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In antiquity in the Orient and Egypt, it
was thought to be a powerful aphrodisiac. In Europe Acorus
calamus was often added to wine, and the root is also
one of the possible ingredients of absinthe.
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Used for skin healing.
see also: tea.
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| Caraway |
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Cardamom
Pods |
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Cardamom
Seed |
Typically used for digestion & menstrual
cramps.
see also: culinary.
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It has a strong, unique taste, with an
intensely aromatic fragrance. Black cardamom has a distinctly
more astringent aroma, though not bitter, with a coolness
similar to mint, though with a different aroma.
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In South Asia is broadly used to treat
infections in teeth and gums, to prevent and treat throat
troubles, congestion of the lungs and pulmonary tuberculosis,
inflammation of eyelids and also digestive disorders. |
| Carrot |
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Cascara
Sagrada |
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Catnip |
| Used for wrinkles, eye sight and hair loss. |
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Well known for its digestive qualities,
helps cleanse the body as a gentile diuretic. |
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A perennial herb of the mint family, native
to Europe and is an import to the United States and other
countries. Also contains immune system boosting agents
that can help fight off the symptoms typically associated
with colds and flues.
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| Cat's
Claw |
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Cayenne |
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Cedar
Red |
| An outstanding herb that helps with Arthritis,
Cancer Recovery, and Premature Aging. |
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An effective remedy for muscular tension.
see also: culinary.
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Our cedarwood essential oil is extracted
from Juniperus virginiana. It has been known to help with
many different ailments.
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| Cedar
Shavings |
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Cedar
Tips |
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Celery
Salt |
| Eastern Red Cedar shavings and chips have
been used as a natural pest repellent for years. |
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Our bulk cedar tips are a colorful, fresh
addition to potpourris and sachets. |
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A flavored salt used as a food seasoning,
made from ground seeds, which may come from the lovage
or "false celery" plant.
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| Celery
Seed |
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Celery
Stalk & Leaf |
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Chamomile |
This can be used as a flavoring or spice
either as whole seeds or, ground and mixed with salt,
as celery salt.
see also: culinary.
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Grassy and hay-like, even a little bitter,
the flavor of celery stalk and leaf is reminiscent of
fennel and anise. |
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Our quest for the world's best chamomile
lead us to Egypt, where we discovered perfectly formed
florets with rich deep flavor.
see also: culinary,
essential
oil, tea.
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| Chaparral |
|
Chasteberry |
|
Cheese |
| An important antioxidant that helps to
cleanse the muscles and tissue walls. |
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Clinical trials show that chasteberry helps
improve PMS and menstrual disturbances.
see also: culinary.
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In our Products section, you can find information
about preparation steps, nutrition facts and related recipes. |
| Chervil |
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Chestnut
Leaf |
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Chia
Seed |
The subtle, tender flavor-part anise, part
parsley-that you've been trying to identify in fish sauce;
will almost certainly turn out to be chervil.
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Cut and sifted, dried Chestnut Leaf makes
an excellent, traditional tea. |
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One of the most powerful, functional, and
nutritious superfoods in the world. |
| Chickweed |
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Chicory
Root |
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Chili
Pepper |
| Has great worth for treating open sores,
hemorrhoids & swellings. |
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Can effectively cleanse the body in a number
of ways by acting as a gentle laxative and diuretic for
removing excess water and toxins.
see also: culinary.
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Well known for its pungent taste and aroma. |
| Chives |
|
Cider
Mate |
|
Cilantro |
| I can't imagine life in the kitchen without
these incredible bulbs and their cousins, leeks and chives. |
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A calming herb that helps with relaxation. |
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The world is divided into two very different
types of people: those who love cilantro and those who
hate it.
see also: culinary.
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| Cinnamon |
|
Citronella |
|
Clary Sage |
Has been known to help with backaches,
bronchitis, colds, congestion, & diarrhea.
see also: culinary,
tea.
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Used as herbs to add a lemony flavor to
foods.
see also: essential oil.
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This has been typically used to remove
mucus collections from the respiratory organs and is included
in embrocations for rheumatism.
see also: essential
oil.
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| Cleavers |
|
Clove |
|
Collinsonia Root |
| Herbalists have long regarded cleavers
as a valuable lymphatic tonic and diuretic. |
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They have a sweet, somewhat penetrating
flavor. Cloves can be bought whole or ground.
see also: culinary,
essential
oil.
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Combines strong antioxidant properties
with a natural affinity. |
| Coltsfoot Leaf |
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Comfrey |
|
Coriander |
| Has been used for centuries in the treatment
of respiratory ailments such as coughs, bronchitis, asthma,
and emphysema. |
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It can be used in herbal remedies that
topically heal bones and wounds more quickly. It is native
to most of North America, Europe, and western Siberia.
see also: culinary.
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Widely used in German and Belgian specialty
beers, and are sometimes used as a breath freshener in
India.
see also: culinary. |
| Cornsilk |
|
Cramp Bark |
|
Cranberry |
A natural remedy for kidney, bladder and
prostate irritations.
see also: culinary,
tea.
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This is a common herbal remedy used to
relieve muscle tension and pain. It may also be used to
relax the uterus to relieve menstrual cramping.
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see also: tea. |
| Cubeb |
|
Cumin Seed |
|
Cypress |
| It looks rather unassuming, but it has
quite the nutty peppery flavor. |
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Also known as 'tailed pepper', cubeb has
a juniper-like taste.
see also: culinary.
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Used in as an ingredient or substitute
for magic spells. |
