Herb Library
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241 herbs
Cherry
Cherries are not just the fruit of one particular plant. Cherries come from many different species of the plant genus Prunus. Not all Prunus tree fruits are cherries. Prunus…
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are tiny, nutrient-dense seeds derived from the plant Salvia hispanica, which is native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. They belong to the mint family…
Chickpea
Chickpeas are one of the most widely eaten foods in the Middle East and considered a staple in Indian cuisine. Also known as Garbanzo beans, the ubiquity of…
Chickweed
Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a low-growing annual herb with bright green leaves, tiny white star-shaped flowers and a single line of hairs along its stem, which is a…
Chilli Peppers
There are a number of peppers in cultivation that are known as Chilli Peppers (Capsicum frutescens), but the term usually refers to the Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum). Cayenne…
Chlorella
Chlorella (Chlorella vulgaris) is a fresh water, single-celled algae that grows in fresh water. Chlorella contains the highest amount of chlorophyll of any known plant. Chlorella emerged over 2 billion…
Chromium
There are two common forms of chromium; One type of chromium is a toxic waste industrial by-product. The other form of chromium is a mineral nutrient that is essential to…
Cinnamon
Cinnamon (Dalchini) is a herb traditionally used by many ancient cultures. It is indicated for a variety of ailments including gastrointestinal problems, urinary infections, relieving symptoms of colds…
Cissus quadrangularis
Cissus quadrangularis is a perennial plant of the grape family (Vitaceae) commonly found in Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia, including India and Sri Lanka. It…
Cloves
Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of the tree Syzygium aromaticum, which belongs to the Myrtaceae family. Native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia, cloves are now widely…
Cobalt
Cobalt is a necessary supplement for healthy development. It is also the name for a striking blue colour! Cobalt is an element that is classed as a metal.…
Cocoa Beans
Cocoa beans are the dried and fully fermented seeds of the cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao. They are the primary ingredient used in the production of chocolate and cocoa…
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil, or Copra oil, provides health benefits in the form of; weight loss, skin and hair care, increased immunity, boosted energy levels, strengthening bones and promoting a healthy digestive…
Coffee
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide. It is derived from the roasted seeds of the Coffea plant, Coffea arabica. Coffee has a rich history of…
Collagen
Collagen is a substance that is naturally produced by the body. It is a protein that serves as a key structural component in various connective tissues in the…
Colloidal Silver
Colloidal silver is a liquid solution created using electrolysis to suspend pure, metallic elemental silver (in groups of particles 15 atoms or fewer, each with a positive electric…
Comfrey
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is an Ancient herb that has been used topically since antiquity to help heal broken bones. In fact, one of its common names is Knitbone.…
Conjugated Linoleic Acid
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is a type of unsaturated fatty acid that is found in meat and dairy products of ruminant animals, such as cows and sheep. CLA consist of…
Copper
Copper is an important trace mineral for health and well-being. Fortunately, it is found in foods that are common to most diets. It is found in small amounts…
CoQ10
CoQ10, or coenzyme Q10, is a natural enzyme produced by the body. It is part of the electron transport chain, used for aerobic cellular respiration. A majority of the body’s…
Coriander – Cilantro
Coriander refers to both a herb and a spice derived from the Coriandrum sativum plant, which is part of the parsley family. The plant is native to regions…
Cranberry
Cranberries are small, tart berries that belong to the Vaccinium genus and Ericaceae family, which also includes blueberries and lingonberries. They are native to North America and grow…
Cumin
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is a flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is an annual herb that grows to be about a foot tall (12 inches) and is…
Daikon Winter Radish
Whilst Daikon Root and Red Radish are closely related and are both members of the Brassicaceae family, they have distinct differences in size, flavor and culinary uses. Because…