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241 herbs
Pine Nut
Pine nuts are the seeds of pine cones, usually from the Stone Pine Tree (Pinus pinea). Most sources suggest that the use of pine cones has been known…
Pistachio
Pistachios (Pistacia vera) are one of the oldest, and most nutritious, edible nuts. Pistacia vera originated in West Asia and Middle-East countries like Iran and Iraq. Today, they also grow abundantly in countries…
Pomegranate
Pomegranates, (Punica granatum), are fruit-bearing deciduous small trees, native to the region from Iran to northern India. They produce a red, round fruit with a tough outer rind…
Potassium
Potassium is a chemical element with the symbol "K" from the neo Latin word Kalium, and has atomic number 19. Potassium occurs naturally in ionic salts and is found in lakes and seabeds.…
Prickly Pear Cactus
Prickly Pear Cactus, (Opuntia ficus-indica), is an edible cactus plant that grows in the arid and semi-arid regions of the World. Broad, flat leaves and sharp spines characterise…
Protein Powder
Protein powder is a dietary supplement that typically contains concentrated sources of protein derived from various sources such as; whey, casein, soy, pea, rice, hemp or a blend…
Psyllium Husk
Psyllium Seed Husks are the outer coverings of the seeds of the plant Plantago ovata, a native of India and Pakistan. These husks are a rich source of dietary…
Pueraria mirifica
Pueraria mirifica, also known as Kwao Krua or Thai Kudzu, is a plant found in the wild in Myanmar and Northeastern Thailand, and other parts of Southeast Asia.…
Pueraria mirifica
Pueraria mirifica, also known as Kwao Krua or Thai Kudzu, is a plant found in the wild in Myanmar and Northeastern Thailand, and other parts of Southeast Asia.…
Pycnogenol
Pycnogenol is a patented brand name for a natural liquid extract derived from the bark of the Maritime Pine Tree (Pinus pinaster). The tree is native to France, but…
Quassia
Quassia (Quassia amara) is a herbal remedy derived from the bark of the Quassia tree. It is in the genus of flowering plants in the family Simaroubaceae and…
Raspberry Ketones
Red raspberries produce a chemical called ketones that give the fruit its unique flavor and fragrance. Ketones occur in a variety of fruits, including raspberries, cranberries and blackberries. Raspberry ketone are also…
Raspberry Leaf
Raspberry leaves refer to the leaves of the raspberry plant (Rubus idaeus). These leaves are commonly used in herbal medicine and have been traditionally valued for their various…
Red Clover
Red clover (Trifolium pratense) is a perennial flowering plant belonging to the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and northwest Africa but has been…
Reishi Mushrooms
Reishi mushrooms, (Ganoderma lucidum) , also known as Lingzhi mushrooms, are a type of fungus. They have been revered for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine and other Asian…
Rhodiola
Rhodiola rosea is a perennial flowering plant native to the Arctic regions of Europe, Asia and North America. It belongs to the Crassulaceae family and has a long…
Rooibos Redbush Tea
Redbush, also known as Rooibos (pronounced roy-bose), is a South African herbal tea made from the leaves of the Aspalathus linearis plant, which is indigenous to the fynbos…
Rose Hip
A Rose Hip is the fruit of a Rose. Also known as Rose Haw or Rose Hep. The Wild Dog Rose (Rosa canina) is the type of rose…
Rosemary
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a fragrant evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean region, belonging to the Lamiaceae family, which also includes; mint, oregano and basil. It is prized…
Royal Jelly
Royal Jelly is a substance that is secreted primarily by the honey bee. There are reports of other bee species, such as bumblebees, also producing similar substances with nutritional…
Rue
Rue (Ruta graveolens) is a perennial herb belonging to the Rutaceae family, native to the Mediterranean region but cultivated in various parts of the world for its culinary,…
Saffron
Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world! It is produced from the saffron crocus flower (Crocus sativus). Saffron spice is actually the dried stigmas, which are…
Sage
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region but cultivated in various parts of the world for its culinary, medicinal and ornamental uses. It…
Sarsaparilla
Sarsaparilla is the common name for Smilax ornata (formally Smilax regelii), native to Central and South America. These plants are characterized by their woody vines, thorny stems and clusters of…