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.
Get to know the herbs
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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, constrictingFlavours: 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-inflammatoryFlavors: 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.
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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