Herb Library
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241 herbs
Goldenseal
Goldenseal, (Hydrastis canadensis), is a perennial herb in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, and is one of the most popular herbs sold on the American market. It has recently…
Gotu kola
Gotu kola, Centella asiatica, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia, particularly found in India, China, Indonesia and other parts of Southeast Asia. It is commonly used…
Grape
Grapes, (Vitis vinifera), are small, round or oval-shaped berries that grow in clusters on deciduous vines belonging to the genus Vitis in the Vitaceae family. They are one…
Grapefruit
Grapefruit (Citrus × paradisi) is a citrus fruit known for its sweet and tangy flavor with a hint of bitterness. It is a hybrid fruit believed to be…
Graviola / Soursop
The Soursop Tree (Annona muricata), also known as Graviola, is a tropical fruit tree native to Central and South America. It is known for its unique flavor and…
Green Lipped Mussels
The Green Lipped Mussel (Perna canaliculus), also called Greenshell Mussel, is a type of shellfish native to New Zealand. They are characterized by their vibrant green shells with…
Green Tea
Green tea is a type of tea made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which undergo minimal oxidation during processing, resulting in a more delicate flavor…
Guarana
Guarana (Paullinia cupana) is a climbing plant native to the Amazon basin in Brazil. It produces small, red fruit with black seeds, which are approximately the size of…
Guava
Guava is a tropical fruit that grows on the Psidium guajava tree, native to Central America and parts of South America. It is now cultivated in many tropical…
Hawthorn Berry
Hawthorn berries are the fruit of the Hawthorn tree (Crataegus oxyacantha), which belongs to the Crataegus genus. These small, red berries grow on deciduous shrubs or small trees…
Hazelnuts
Hazelnuts, also known as Filberts, are the nuts produced by the Hazel tree, primarily species Corylus avellana. They are small, roundish nuts enclosed in a hard, woody shell…
Hemp
Hemp is from the Cannabis genus and refers to the fiber and seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant species. It's one of the fastest-growing plants and has been…
Hibiscus
Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), also known as Rose Mallow, is an attractive flower native to subtropic and tropical climates all over the world. Its petals are used to make…
Holly
Holly refers to a group of evergreen shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Ilex, primarily found in temperate and subtropical regions of the world. These plants…
Honey
Honey is the sweet, delicious product that results from honey bees feasting on flowers. The honey bees (of the genus Apis) feed on the naturally occurring nectar found in…
Horny Goat Weed
Horny Goat Weed, Epimedium sagittatum, is a flowering plant native to China and other parts of Asia. Epimedium is a genus of 63 species of flowering plants in…
Horse Chestnut
Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a large deciduous tree native to parts of Southeastern Europe and Asia. It is known for its distinctive palmately compound leaves and clusters…
Horsetail
Horsetail, also known as Equisetum arvense, is a genus of perennial plants in the Equisetaceae family. These plants are characterized by their unique appearance, with hollow, jointed stems…
Iodine
Iodine is a crucial trace element for proper functioning of the body. Iodine serves several functions in the body including regulating the thyroid, balancing hormones, hormone production and…
Iron
Iron is an element with the chemical symbol Fe. There have been many studies on the use of Iron supplements for a variety of health issues. Many of…
Juniper
Juniper (Juniperus communis) refers to a group of evergreen shrubs and trees belonging to the genus Juniperus, which is part of the cypress family Cupressaceae. These plants are…
Kale
Kale (Brassica oleracea) is a type of cabbage that has purplish or greenish leaves. Also known as Borecole, it belongs to the species Brassica oleracea, which also contains collard greens, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts and broccoli. History…
Kava kava
Kava kava (Piper methysticum) is a shrubby plant containing substances that can soothe the anxious mind and body. Also known also as simply Kava, or ‘awa', this plant…
Kelp
Kelp, (Phaeophyceae), is a type of large brown seaweed that belongs to the Algae family. Kelp is also known as Brown Algae and is from the order Laminariales.…