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Some of the herbs that we offer do come with a caution for their usage. You will notice a link for these herbs and the cautionary statement will be on the individual herb page.

As with any herb, please use them wisely, and do any necessary research before use.

Did you know...."spices are the seeds, fruits, barks, flowers or roots of plants." ?

Storing herbs and maintaining their freshness:

The way dry herbs are stored dramatically effects how long they will keep. If you store them in plastic bags in sun lit places, they will not keep very long. Plastic bags are not a good choice for storing herbs, unless they are airtight sealed. If you store them under a vacuum seal, in airtight containers, or in sealed glass jars in a dark, cool place they can keep a very long time. When you first buy the herbs, it is a good idea to become familiar with how they smell. As they lose their fragrance, they also lose their potency

Herb Classifications

alteratives - herbs that generally alter an existing condition in the body by strengthening or stimulating various systems, and eliminating waste from the bloodstream

anti-inflammatories - herbs that help reduce inflammation

antimicrobials - herbs that inhibit reproduction and growth of harmful bacteria, fungi, or protozoa

astringents - herbs that reduce inflammation of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes

cardiovascular tonics - herbs that strengthen the physical integrity of the heart and blood vessels, moderate blood pressure, and increase circulation

carminatives - herbs that help relieve intestinal gas and indigestion, and are often antispasmodic

demulcents - herbs that provide a protective lubricating barrier in the digestive and urinary tracts for the passage of wastes, and to help relieve irritation of mucous membranes

diuretics - herbs that stimulate diuresis and water retention problems, and help eliminate excess waste and superfluous materials from the body

immunotonics - herbs that stimulate and support immune system functions

lymphatics - herbs that assist with lymph production and circulation

nervines & sedatives - herbs that suppress or moderate nervous tension and anxiety, or that moderate or suppress activity in higher brain centers

nutritives - herbs that naturally provide rich nutritional values

vulneraries - herbs that promote healing

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