Common Herbs

Marsh mallow is a feminine plant ruled by the element of water, the moon or Venus and Libra or Cancer. It is associated with Althea, Aphrodite and Venus. Marsh mallow is a protective and cleansing herb. Burning marshmallow cleanses an area, indoors or out or steep the leaves and flowers in oil and use the oil when you feel the need to be protected from demons or spells cast against you.

Rosewood essential oil has a wonderful refreshing and flowery aroma with a slight woody undertone.

Artemisia absinthium or Wormwood is commonly known is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia and has a long history of folk use.

The flowers of this blue pigment rich vine have the shape of human female genitals, hence the Latin name of the genus "Clitoria".

A single copaiba tree can provide about 40 liters of oleoresin annually, making it a sustainable rainforest resource.

Throughout the Andean region, Desmodium molliculum has been used for its purifying properties.

Epimedium has been used in China for centuries, for its aphrodisiac qualities.

Bangalala is used in Zululand.

Eurycoma longifolia is a tall, slender shrubby tree. Root extracts of Tongkat Ali are used widely in Southeast Asia.

Traditionally used for communication with ancestors.

A blend of cut herbs and flowers.

The Chaga Mushroom is most definitely one of the superior medicinal mushrooms and one of the most powerful antioxidants around.

Wild Lettuce is one of the species that is more bitter than the normal Lettuce. Its leaves contain a milky substance called "Lactucarium". It has a long history of folk use, mainly as a substitute for opium.

Lavender is a very versatile plant. It is widely grown in gardens. Flower spikes are used for dried flower arrangements. The fragrant, pale purple flowers and flower buds are used in potpourri.

Tall shrubby South African plant, especially striking for its fiery orange, feathery flower tufts.

L. nepetifolia is related to L. leonurus (Wild Dagga or Lion's Tail.) Hummingbirds love to sip the sweet nectar of the Dagga flowers.

Of the members of the Mint family under cultivation the most important are the several varieties of the Peppermint extensively cultivated for years as the source of the well-known volatile oil of Peppermint.

Nelumbo nucifera, the Sacred Lotus, originates from Indonesia to India and Egypt, also grows abundantly in Surinam. Sacred Lotus possesses great significance in Eastern religion, like Buddhism and Hinduism, signifying vitality and purity.

Although water lily is usually grown for its beautiful blossoms, it is also a plant with valuable medicinal uses. Rich with symbolism across almost every culture, lilies are said to have been used medicinally throughout Asia for more than 2,000 years.

The Blue Lily, or Blue Lotus was the Egyptian symbol for good health, good romance and birth. A transcendent, ethereal, softly sweet, and uplifting bouquet.

Ishpingo is the Quechua word for the native Ecuadorian "Cinnamon" tree Ocotea quixos.

Ashwagandha has a long history of use in Ayurveda.