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Cross-referenced Index of Herb Names

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Alkanna orientalis

 

Alkanet, Oriental Seeds, 30 seeds
Alkanna orientalis

This member of the borage family has slightly citrus smelling leaves and makes a nice bedding plant.

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Aloe Cape Aloe
Aloe ferox

 

Aloe, Cape Aloe
Aloe ferox

This is the most revered of the all the medicinal aloes and the mature plants are resistant to a bit of frost. It grows large and has red flowers. It is bitter and is a powerful laxative.

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Angelica archangelica

 

Angelica, Official, organic, 100 seeds
Angelica archangelica

Angelica is native to Europe, the Himalayas, and Siberia and is very cold tolerant. The seeds are fragile and need light to germinate. It has only leaves in the first year and then has greenish-yellow flowers the second year. It has been cultivated in Scandinavia for a thousand years and Laplanders often add it to reindeer milk. The stems and seeds are used as flavoring in many liqueurs, such as Chartreuse and Benedictine. The dried leaves are used with hops in making beer. It is very aromatic and the essential oil is expensive! The roots are used in medicine, particularly for typhoid but also for colds and congestion. The other plant parts are carminative and aid digestion.

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Artemisia annua
Artemisia annua

 

Artemisia annua, organic, 200 seeds
Artemisia annua

Artemisia annua, popularly known as Sweet Annie. This is, as the name suggests, an annual. It is native to China where it is known as Qing-hao.

This herb is probably the most famous antimalarial herb in the world, but recent research suggests it is of significant value in treating certain kinds of cancer. Though it is easy to grow, demand has soared, thanks to U.N. sponsorship of various global efforts to reduce the incidence of malaria.

Days to maturity: 100 days to harvest of leaf and flower, 160 days to seed. Artemisia annua prefers full sun and sandy, well-drained soil.

For additional planting information, click here.

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Angelica keiskei koidzumi

 

Ashitaba, 20 organic seeds
Angelica keiskei koidzumi

Ashitaba and is a type of angelica that has edible leaves. The nickname is "Tomorrow"s Leaf" because if you pick a leaf, a replacement appears the next day. As such, it is regarded as a longevity plant than doubles as being anti-infective. It is maritime and a little tricky regarding germination. Then, it likes warmth and sunlight. It is very interesting looking and the stalks are edible, sort of like celery. It is a plant source of vitamin B-12 which is very interesting for vegetarians. Ashitaba is biennial and hardy to zones 6 to 12.

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Withania somnifera

 

Ashwagandha, certified organic, 100 seeds
Withania somnifera

Ashwagandha is a nightshade that is easy to grow in the right climate. It is native to Africa and Asia and is intolerant of moist soil. It is a perennial in zone 8 and above and an annual in colder climates. One can harvest roots for medicinal use after 100 days. This is one of the most important rasayana herbs and is used to increase stamina, improve the capacity to manage stress, and regenerate worn out tissues, including those associated with neurological conditions. The seeds take 15 days to germinate and can be started indoors or in a greenhouse. Plant in well-drained soil.

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Astragalus membranaceus

 

Astragalus, 50 seeds, organic
Astragalus membranaceus

Astragalus is a major tonic herb that is native to North China and Mongolia. It is hardy to zone 4 and requires three weeks of cold to germinate. It is nourishing and immune enhancing. As a member of the pea family, it is edible. The roots can be used fresh or dried and added to anything that is cooked with moisture for a long time such as soups and casseroles. It has a pleasant taste and is non-toxic. The seeds should be lightly scarified and planted after the first frost. Germination is fast and the plants will grow to about four feet in height. Plant lots because the roots should not be harvested for 3-4 years. Astragalus is very safe for pets as well as people.

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Aegle marmalos

 

Bael Fruit Tree, 5 seeds
Aegle marmalos

Bilva is a tree sacred to Shiva and hardy to about 20 degrees Fahrenheit. They are calling this "bael fruit tree" but it is known in Ayurveda as bilva or bilwa and almost all parts of the tree are used medicinally. In English, the tree is sometimes called Bengal quince or stone apple. It has a beautiful fruit and is considered among the most sacred of all plants by Hindus.

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Baikal Skullcap Seeds for Planting
Scutellaria baicalensis

 

Baikal Skullcap, organic, 30 seeds
Scutellaria baicalensis

Very easy to grow. Native to Lake Baikal, Mongolia, Siberia, and parts of China and is frost hardy. It likes full sun and dry soil. The root is used medicinally. It is antimicrobial and very high in flavonoids.

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Bears Garlic Open Pollinated Seeds
Alium ursinum

 

Bears Garlic, 50 seeds, organic
Alium ursinum

Thrives to -30°F. Plant in fall for spring germination. Likes the shade. Can be used in cuisine or medicinally. This is suitable for zones 3 to 9.

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Bhringaraj Seeds
Eclipta alba

 

Bhringaraj Seeds, 50 per packet
Eclipta alba

Full sun / partial shade, tolerates high altitude conditions. Easy to grow. Prefers moisture. Can be grown in bogs or beds, full sun or woodland areas. Plant one foot apart.

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Black Cohosh
Cimifuga racemosa

 

Black Cohosh, 50 seeds
Cimifuga racemosa

Plant in rich, fertile soil with other wildflowers. Likes some shade. It requires temperature changes to germinate so it can be planted in fall while still warm, preferably about two weeks before the weather becomes significantly cooler. It is showy and reaches five feet in height. This is a famous menopausal herb, in somewhat short supply.

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Asclepias curassavica

 

Bloodflower Seeds, certified organic, 50 seeds
Asclepias curassavica

Bloodflower is a milkweed that does especially well in the south, but it's showy enough to tempt people in other regions to grow them. They are slow starters but strong once established. The seeds can be sown directly into cold soil.

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Bacopa monnieri

 

Brahmi, Bacopa monnieri, Organic Seeds, 30 seeds
Bacopa monnieri

Both Gotu Kola and Bacopa are referred to in Ayurveda as Brahmi. We carry both, but this one belongs to the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae) and requires a lot of moisture and TLC when young. It is difficult to start and then, under the right conditions, it spreads into a kind of mat and produces very small whitish to pale lavender flowers. In many climatic zones, it will have to be grow indoors or in a greenhouse or aquarium. Like gotu kola, bacopa is considered to be a brain care herb and aid to memory.

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Burdock, Watanabe, certified organic, 30 seeds
Arctium lappa

 

Burdock, Gobo, Watanabe variety, 30 seeds, organic
Arctium lappa

Burdock is called "gobo" in Japanese and is a Zen-like vegetable substitute for carrots. Burdock has been researched and found to be a desmutagen. It is found in countless cancer tonics, from Hildegard of Bingen to Hoxsey and in present times. It is easy to grow and can be harvested the first year, more or less like the carrots that are often prepared with burdock (as in the image). The germination rate is incredible. Burdock can be substituted for carrots in almost any recipe, but it can also be made into cutlets and pancakes, more or less like potatoes. The taste is quite mild and benefits from the addition of spices or seasoning. This is an excellent example of a medicinal vegetable.

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Kigelia africana

 

Sausage Tree, African, 5 seeds
Kigelia africana

As the name suggests, this tree is native to Africa. It grows slowly to a height of about 60 feet. The "sausages" can be three feet long and the tree has beautiful deep red flowers. It is suitable for zones 9-12 but can be grown indoors or as a bonsai. The main use in Africa is as a famine food for both people and livestock, but the traditional use is for skin conditions, everything from psoriasis to fungal infections. The leaves have antioxidant effects, but what is interesting is that the tree contains lapachol, the same chemical found in pau d"arco so its potential as a cancer herb is being researched.

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