Herbs

Our goal is to guide you to herbs that have long been used in various traditions for their appreciated content and natural properties. We believe in supporting the body's natural balance by inspiring a conscious lifestyle, where herbs can be a valued part of everyday life.

Whether you are curious about herbs traditionally used for digestion, skin care, or general well-being, here you can discover a selection that many appreciate for their taste, scent, and history.

Many recognize lavender in a soothing tea or mint for its fresh taste – but there are also herbs like calendula, valerian, and milk thistle, which in various cultures have held a place in traditional herbal knowledge. Even plants like dandelions, often considered a simple weed, have been used in many different ways in folk traditions.

Our products are not intended to treat or prevent disease, but to offer a natural way to explore the rich world of herbs.

  • Ashwagandha

    Latin name: Withania somnifera
    Traditional benefits: Adrenal support, nervous system support, stress support, sleep support, brain support, cognitive support, mood support, immune support
    Herb class/action: Adaptogen, immunomodulatory support, nervine, healthy inflammatory response support, Yang Tonic, alterative
    Parts used: Root
    Flavors: Bitter, pungent, sweet
    Properties: Neutral to mildly warming

  • Angelica

    Latin name: Angelica archangelica

    Traditional benefits: Immune support, respiratory support, digestive support, reproductive support
    Herb class / action: Bitter, Alterative, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Healthy inflammatory response support, Astringent
    Parts used: roots
    Flavors: Bitter, pungent, aromatic, sharp
    Properties: warming

  • Velcro

    Latin name: Arctium lappa
    Traditional benefits:Immune support, skin support, lymphatic support, digestive support, microbiome support
    Herbal class/action:Alterative, lymphatic, hepatic, bitter tonic
    Parts used:Roots, seeds
    Flavors:Root:slightly bitter, sweet, earthy |Seed:bitter, pungent, sweet, earthy
    Properties:Cooling and moistening

  • Calendula

    Latin name: Calendula officinalis
    Traditional benefits:skin health support, gut health support, lymphatic system support, liver support, digestive support, immune support, women's health support
    Herbal class / actions:Healthy inflammatory response support, alterative, astringent, microbial & fungal balance, emollient, cholagogue, diaphoretic
    Parts used:Whole flowers, leaves 
    Flavors:Bitter, slightly sweet, slightly salty, pungent 
    Properties:Warming, neutral

  • Hawthorn

    Latin name: Cretaegus spp
    Traditional benefits:supports a healthy heart, supports the cardiovascular system, supports the heart-mind / shen, supports mood, promotes a healthy stress response, supports the nervous system, supports rejuvenation + vitality, supports the digestive system, supports a healthy flow of qi, supports healthy circulation
    Herbal class / action:cardiovascular tonic, nervine, antioxidant, astringent, digestive bitter, nutritive, trophotorestorative
    Parts used:flowers, leaves, berries
    Flavors:berries: sweet, sour, astringent / leaves + flowers: pungent, sour
    Properties:mildly warming, but some herbalists consider it cooling due to the sour taste 

  • Milk thistle

    Latin Name: Silybum marianum
    Traditional Benefits:Liver support, kidney support, digestive support, hormonal support
    Herbal Class / Action: Hepatic, Bitter Tonic, Cholagogue, Kidney Tonic, Spleen Qi Tonic
    Parts Used:Seed
    Flavors:Bitter, sweet
    Properties:Mildly cool and moist

  • Licorice

    Latin name: Glycyrrhiza glabra
    Traditional benefits: Lung support, immune system support, digestive system support, adrenal support, hormonal support, liver support, energy support
    Herb class / action: Mild Qi Tonic, Adaptogen, Yin Tonic, hormone modulator
    Parts used: Root
    Flavours: Sweet, slightly bitter
    Properties: Gently warming and moistening

  • Nettle

    Latin name: Urtica dioica
    Traditional Benefits:Blood building, nutritional support, allergy support, respiratory support, adrenal and kidney support, nervous system support, foundational support
    Herb Class / Action:Leaf –Nutritive, Alterative |Seed:Kidney Tonic |Root:Healthy Inflammatory Response Support
    Parts Used:Whole plant: leaves, seeds, roots, stalks
    Tastes:Salty, earthy, slightly bitter
    Energetics:Drying and mildly warming

  • Plantain

    Latin name: Plantago major
    Traditional benefits:

    Wound care, cough relief, digestive support, skin irritations, inflammations, diuretic

    Herb class/Action:
    Astringent, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, constricting

    Flavours: Mild and slightly bitter

    Properties:
    cooling and drying, which makes it good for cooling down inflammations

  • Rock rose

    Latin name: Cistus Incanus
    Traditional benefits: Antioxidant-rich and protects the body from oxidative stress and free radicals, supports the immune system and fights infections, especially bacterial and viral infections, skin health.

    Herbal class/Action:
    Antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory

    Flavors: Soft, slightly bitter

    Properties: Cistus incanus is considered to have a neutral to slightly warm effect in traditional herbal medicine. It can help balance the body's energy and support the immune system.

     

  • Mullein

    Latin name: Verbascum thapsus
    Traditional benefits:
    Lung health, expectorant, soothes irritated mucous membranes, anti-inflammatory, externally to treat wounds, burns and skin irritations. relieves pain in ear infections when applied as an ear oil.
    Herbal class/Action:
    Expectorant, demulcent, and anti-inflammatory
    Flavors: Mild, sweet, and slightly bitter
    Properties: slightly cool and moist in traditional herbal medicine. Soothing and protective effect.

  • Wormwood

    Latin name: Artemisia absinthium
    Traditional benefits:
    Antiparasitic, digestive support, relieve digestive discomfort such as bloating, gas, and stomach pain, liver support, fever-reducing
    Herb class/Action: Bitter tonic, antiparasitic, and carminative
    Flavors: Very bitter, pungent
    Properties: Warm and dry in traditional herbal medicine. It has a powerful and warming effect, making it particularly useful for stimulating digestion and circulation, as well as for drying out damp and sluggish conditions in the body.

  • Catchweed bedstraw

    Latin name: Galium aparine
    Traditional benefits: Lymphatic support, promoting detoxification and reducing swelling, such as in swollen lymph nodes, diuretic, skin problems like eczema, psoriasis, and acne, often by purifying the blood and supporting the body's detoxification.
    Herb Class/Action: Lymphatic tonic, diuretic, and alterative (blood purifying)
    Flavors: Mild and slightly bitter
    Properties: cooling and drying in traditional herbal medicine.

  • Damiana

    Latin name: Turnera diffusa
    Traditional benefits: supports sexual health, supports reproductive health, supports mood, promotes mental clarity, supports the central nervous system, supports digestion, supports a healthy stress response
    Herbal class / action: reproductive / Kidney Qi tonic, aphrodisiac, nervine, digestive bitter
    Parts used: leaves, stems of flowering tops
    Flavors: pungent, aromatic, bitter, astringent
    Properties: warming and drying

  • Dandelion

    Latin name: Taraxacum officinale
    Traditional benefits: Digestive support, supports natural elimination processes, liver support, microbiome support, yin support, PMS support, skin support
    Herb class / action: Alterative, hepatic, cholagogue, bitter tonic
    Parts used: Whole plant: leaves, flowers, roots, sap
    Tastes:Root: bitter, sweet, earthy, salty |Leaves: bitter, sweet, salty
    Properties: Drying and cooling