Elecampane 

(Inula Helenium) 

Traditional usage (TWM): bronchial infection, pneumonia and debilitating, chronic cough.   

Arnica, Montana

Traditional usage (TWM): antiinflammatory.      

Sweet Annie

(Artemisia Annua)

Traditional usage (WHO): Antimalarial, cancer therapy, widely used to keep virus from replicating.  Source of artemisinin.      

Astragalus

(Astragalus Membranaceus)

Chinese herb: Huang-qi.  Traditional usage (TCM): increase vital energy and protect against illness.       

Basil

Mainly used in cooking but also very kind to the stomach and digestion.

Genovese:  One of the best for making pesto.

Sweet: deliciously sweet

Greek:  most concentrated true basil aroma

Mrihani:  licorice-flavored

Thai:  spicy taste

Bergamot, Red

(Oswego Tea, Monarda Didyma)

Traditional uses (TNAM): Antiseptic, carminative, mood enhancing.        

Burdock, Gobo

(Arctium Lappa)

Traditionally used as a remedy for all skin complaints, including simple rashes, eczema, psoriasis and acne. It's best known as a blood purifier, now referred to as an alterative for its ability to “alter” stagnant conditions associated with detoxification and elimination processes.         

Calendula Officinalis 

Traditional usage (TWM): antiseptic, inhibits inflammation, promotes healing.  

 Catnip

(Nepeta Cataria)

Traditional usage (TWM): Sedative, aromatic, narcotic to cats.  

*Juju (our 3-legged farm cat) was not harmed in the growing of the catnip... but he very much approves of it. #rehabrequired

 Chamomile, German

(Matricaria Recutita)

Traditional usage (TWM): stomachic, sedative.

 Chamomile, Roman

(Chamaemelum Nobile)

Traditional usage (TWM): stomachic, sedative.

Cilantro

(Coriander)

Traditional usage (TWM): Chelation of heavy minerals.  

 Comfrey, True 

(Symphytum Officinale)

Traditional usage (TWM): Cell proliferation, cuts, scrapes, deep injuries. Source of cell-proliferating allantoin, immunotonic mucopolysaccharides and also potentially toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids.  Often recommended for external use only.

Echinacea Pupurea

Traditional usage (TWM): immune enhancement, anti-inflammatory.  

Echinacea Angustifolia 

Traditional usage (American Indian, TWM): Snakebite, enhancement of immunity, anti-inflammatory.  

 Dill 

(Anethum Graveolens)

Who doesnt love the smell of Dill, and pickles, and dill gravy!? 

Elecampane 

(Inula Helenium) 

Traditional usage (TWM): bronchial infection, pneumonia and debilitating, chronic cough.   

Feverfew

(Tanacetum Parthenium)

Traditional use (TWM):  Antiinflammatory, migraine.  

Figwort

(Scrophularia Nodosa)

Traditional usage (TWM): tumors, wounds, and other afflictions of the skin.  Low dose botanical.    

Hops

(Humulus Lupulus)

Traditional usage (TWM): Sleep inducing.   

Henbit Red

(Lamium Pupureum) 

Traditional usage (TWM): astringent, vaginal infections (dysmenorrhea and white discharge).

Lavender Varieties:

Phenomenal

Munstead

Hidcote

Stress relief, anxiety reduction, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, pain relief, digestive health, insect repellent

Lemon Balm

(Melissa Officinalis)

Traditional usage (TWM): life extension, high blood pressure, migraines, hysteria, melancholia, goiter, hyperthyroidism and Grave’s disease.     

Wild Lettuce

Traditional usage (TWM): Sedative, pain-relieving, antispasmodic, digestive bitter, euphoric used to treat insomnia, restlessness, bodily pain, painful menses, digestive woes.  

 Mallow, High

(Malva Sylvestris)

  Traditional usage (TWM): gastric upset, ulceration, burns and wounds.

 Marshmallow

(Althaea Officinalis)

Traditional usage (TWM): digestive, immune stimulant, ulcers.  

Meadowsweet

(Spiraea Ulmaria)

Traditional usage TWM:  anti-inflammatory and pain relieving.  Source of salicylic acid.  

Mint, Peppermint

(Mentha Piperita)

Traditional usage:   aiding digestion, relieving headaches, soothing nausea, and easing muscle pain, as well as acting as a decongestant and antiseptic.   

Mint, Spearmint

(Mentha Spicata)

Traditional usage:   easing indigestion, nausea, and IBS. Additionally, spearmint may help with memory, reduce stress, and potentially lower blood sugar. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.   GRAS for kids.

Echinacea Pupurea

Traditional usage (TWM): immune enhancement, anti-inflammatory.  

Mullein, Common

(Verbascum Thapsus) 

Traditional usage (TWM): maladies of the mucous membranes, antitussive.   

 Mugwort, Western

(Artemisia Ludoviciana)

Traditional usage (Native American, TWM): ritual smudge, eczema, spider bite, stomachache, menstrual woes.

Yarrow, Noble

(Achillea Nobilis) 

Traditional usage (TWM): vulnerary, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and styptic.    

Oregano, Common

(Origanum Vulgare)

Traditional use (TWM): Culinary spice, flavoring agent, coloring agent, carminative and antiseptic.  Colds, flu, indigestion, free radical scavenger.    

Pepper, Cayenne

(Capsicum Frutescens)

Traditional usage (TWM): circulation stimulant, antibacterial, vermifuge, against shock, life extension, prophylactic to cancer and heart diesease.*  Source of capsaicin.  

Plantain

(Plantago Major)

  Traditional usage (TWM): antimicrobial and antiinflammatory, wound healing, immunotonic, soothing, diuretic.  Source of antibacterial tannins and cell-proliferating allantoin.

Pleurisy Root/ Butterfly Weed

(Asclepias Tuberosa) 

Traditional usage (American Indian and TWM): inflammation of the serous membrane.  Low dose botanical. 

 Magnetizes monarchs and feeds nectar to the bees.

Sea Holly

(Eryngium Planum)

Traditional use of root and/or basal rosette (TWM):  antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal.  Diuretic and antispasmodic in treatment of prostatitis, urinary tract infection and menstrual cramping.  Source of chemopreventive falcarinol and antibacterial eryngial.

Rhodiola

(Rhodiola Rosea)

Traditional use (TWM): tonic, adaptogenic.    

Rhubarb Officinale

(Rheum Officinale)

Traditional usage (TWM, TCM): Laxative.

 Rosemary

(Rosmarinus Officinalis)

Traditional usage:  potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, improved memory, reduced stress, and support for digestion and immune function.

 Sage, Garden

(Salvia Officinalis)

Traditional usage: supporting oral health, improving digestion, and potentially boosting brain function. It's also used traditionally for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. 

Savory, Winter

(Satureja Montana)

This makes good spice. Traditional usage (TWM): Carminative, antioxidant, antibacterial against MRSA. Source of thymol and carvacrol.

Self-Heal

(Prunella Vulgaris)

Traditional usage (TWM): astringent, analgesic, antiviral, open sores of the oral mucosa, herpes.  

Skullcap, Official

(Scutellaria Lateriflora)

Traditional usage: TWM, sleeplessness, anxiety and depression.

Vervain, Blue

(Verbena Hastata)

Traditional usage: indigestion, colds, and fevers.

Valerian, Homestash

(Valeriana Officinalis) 

Traditional usage (TWM): sedative.   

 Thyme, German Winter

(Thymus Vulgaris)

Traditional usage: antimicrobial, antiseptic, and antioxidant properties. It may help with respiratory ailments, digestive issues, and as a general tonic.