{"title":"Herbs \u0026 Tea Blends","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"cleanse-me-tea","title":"Cleanse Me Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleanse Me Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic Detox formula, complete with liver and lymph moving herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic \u003ca title=\"Burdoct (Arctium lappa) root\" href=\"\/products\/burdock-arctium-lappa-root-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBurdock \u003cem\u003e(Arctium lappa)\u003c\/em\u003e Root\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic \u003ca title=\"Cleavers (Galium aparine)\" href=\"\/products\/cleavers-galium-aparine-wildcrafted\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCleavers \u003cem\u003e(Galium aparine)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic \u003ca title=\"Dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis) root\" href=\"\/products\/dandelion-taraxacum-officinale-root-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDandelion (\u003cem\u003eTaraxacum officinalis)\u003c\/em\u003e Root\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic \u003ca title=\"Nettle (Urtica dioica) Leaf\" href=\"\/products\/nettle-urtica-dioica-leaf-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNettle \u003cem\u003e(Urtica dioica\u003c\/em\u003e) Leaf\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic \u003ca title=\"Red Clover Flowers\" href=\"https:\/\/emsherbals.com\/collections\/bulk-herbs-herbs-q-z\/products\/red-clover-trifolium-pratense-flowers-whole-certified-organic-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRed Clover \u003cem\u003e(Trifolium pratense)\u003c\/em\u003e Flower \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat We\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart\"\u003e❤\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAbout This Product\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelping the body clear toxins gently and safely with nourishing herbs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 1 Tablespoon of tea for 1 Cup of water. Pour boiling water over tea, cover,  and steep for 20 minutes or more. Strain and enjoy! Can be drunk hot or cold.  For larger amounts, please refrigerate up to 48 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":7430541869114,"sku":"20004-2","price":14.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":21944506253370,"sku":"20004-4","price":21.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":7430541901882,"sku":"20004-8","price":38.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":7430541934650,"sku":"20004-16","price":54.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/cleanseme6-22.jpg?v=1662410121"},{"product_id":"hibiscus-cooler-herbal-tea","title":"Hibiscus Cooler Herbal Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibiscus Cooler Herbal Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly the summer tea you have been waiting for! This is a refreshing, tasty tea that is excellent iced. If you like Arnold Palmers (half lemonade, half iced tea), you will absolutely love using this certified organic tea as a caffeine-free alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/https-emsherbals-com.myshopify.com\/products\/hibiscus-hibiscus-sabdariffa-flower-cut-certified-organic\" title=\"Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Flower\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/https-emsherbals-com.myshopify.com\/products\/hibiscus-hibiscus-sabdariffa-flower-cut-certified-organic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHibiscus \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Hibiscus sabdariffa)\u003c\/em\u003e flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/https-emsherbals-com.myshopify.com\/products\/lemongrass-cymbopogon-citratus-cut-and-sifted-fair-trade-certified-organic\" title=\"Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/https-emsherbals-com.myshopify.com\/products\/lemongrass-cymbopogon-citratus-cut-and-sifted-fair-trade-certified-organic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLemongrass \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Cymbopogon citratus)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lemongrass-cymbopogon-citratus-cut-and-sifted-fair-trade-certified-organic\" title=\"Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Organic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/https-emsherbals-com.myshopify.com\/products\/rosehips-rosa-spp-tea-bag-cut-certified-organic\" title=\"Rosehips (Rosa spp.)\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/https-emsherbals-com.myshopify.com\/products\/rosehips-rosa-spp-tea-bag-cut-certified-organic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRosehips \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Rosa spp.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rosehips-rosa-spp-tea-bag-cut-certified-organic\" title=\"Rosehips (Rosa spp.)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eOrganic Pacific Northwest grown\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/https-emsherbals-com.myshopify.com\/products\/spearmint-mentha-spicata-cut-and-sifted-pnw-grown-certified-organic-1\" title=\"Spearmint (Mentha spicata)\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/https-emsherbals-com.myshopify.com\/products\/spearmint-mentha-spicata-cut-and-sifted-pnw-grown-certified-organic-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpearmint \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Mentha spicata)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat We\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart\"\u003e❤\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAbout This Product\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little tart, a little mint, and a citrus undertone make this tea the perfect choice for a light, refreshing, hydrating, caffeine-free beverage for your enjoyment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\nUse 1 Tablespoon of tea for 1 Cup of water. Pour boiling water over tea, cover, and steep for 20 minutes or more. Strain and enjoy! Can be drunk hot or cold.  For larger amounts, please refrigerate up to 48 hours.","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":7430687260730,"sku":"20009-2","price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":7430687326266,"sku":"20009-4","price":18.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":7430687424570,"sku":"20009-8","price":32.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":40013907689530,"sku":"20009-16","price":59.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/hibiscuscool6-22.jpg?v=1662488557"},{"product_id":"open-air-herbal-tea","title":"Open Air Herbal Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen Air Herbal Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e gently supports your respiratory system with an all-natural blend created by Em. Certified organic, and made from Pacific Northwest grown and sourced herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolks with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, asthma, or bronchitis may benefit from this tea. It's a helpful tea for people who live in high smog areas, or are exposed to smoke or other airborne environmental irritants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emsherbals.com\/collections\/bulk-herbs-herbs-a-c\/products\/coltsfoot-tussilago-farfara-leaf-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic\" title=\"Coltsfoot\"\u003eColtsfoot (\u003cem\u003eTussilago farfara)\u003c\/em\u003e Leaf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic \u003ca title=\"Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Root\" href=\"\/products\/licorice-glycyrrhiza-glabra-root-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLicorice (\u003cem\u003eGlycyrrhiza glabra\u003c\/em\u003e) Root\u003c\/a\u003e   \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emsherbals.com\/product\/rosehip-rosa-sp-shells-3\/\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic \u003ca title=\"Mullein (Verbascum spp.) Leaf\" href=\"\/products\/mullein-verbascum-sp-leaf-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMullein (\u003cem\u003eVerbascum \u003c\/em\u003espp.) Leaf\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emsherbals.com\/collections\/bulk-herbs-herbs-q-z\/products\/rosehips-rosa-sp-shells-certified-organic\" title=\"Rosehips\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRosehips (\u003cem\u003eRosa \u003c\/em\u003espp.)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rosehips\" href=\"https:\/\/emsherbals.com\/collections\/bulk-herbs-herbs-q-z\/products\/rosehips-rosa-spp-tea-bag-cut-certified-organic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic \u003ca title=\"Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) Leaf\" href=\"\/products\/rosemary-rosemarinus-officinalis-leaf-whole-certified-organic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRosemary (\u003cem\u003eRosemarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e) Leaf\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat We\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart\"\u003e❤\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAbout This Product\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the perfect tea for those who need a little help with breathing easier on a daily basis, or who have chronic lung issues. Due to the Licorice and Rosemary, this tea has a nice, light taste!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 1 Tablespoon of tea for 1 Cup of water. Pour boiling water over tea, cover, and steep for 20 minutes or more. Strain and enjoy! Can be drunk hot or cold. For larger amounts, please refrigerate up to 48 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 to 4 cups of tea per day is recommended, for a period of up to 3 months. Or just keep it on hand for occasional use, as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":15821147308090,"sku":"20014-2","price":10.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15821147340858,"sku":"20014-4","price":17.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15821147406394,"sku":"20014-8","price":30.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15821147471930,"sku":"20014-16","price":56.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/files\/openairtea.png?v=1692487539"},{"product_id":"lemongrass-cymbopogon-citratus-cut-and-sifted-fair-trade-certified-organic","title":"Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEGYPT. Lemongrass (\u003cem\u003eCymbopogon citratus\u003c\/em\u003e) Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Oil Grass, Tanglad, Sereh, Achara, Xiang Mao, Capim-cidrao, Hari-chaha, Bhutrin, Citronella Grass, Fever Tea, Hierba Luisa, Hierba de Limón, Indian Melissa, Indian Verbena, Silky Heads, Sa Chanh, Agan Ghas, Gandhatrina, Bai Mak Nao, Balin, Bhutika, Geranium Grass, Hirvacha, Feng Mao, Capim Santo, Khavi, Lilicha, Penquin, Sabalin, Serai, Tejsar, Vlaska, Zabalin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Poaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemongrass is a perennial clumping grass, growing 3-5 feet tall. It’s native to India and cultivated commercially on the Indian subcontinent, in Guatemala, China, Paraguay, and grown elsewhere in warm humid regions of South Asia, the Philippines, Africa, and Central and South America. Large quantities are also wild harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve come to know Lemongrass as a delicious ingredient in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Citrusy but not sour, with a slight smoky note, Lemongrass oils and extracts are produced in abundance for adding its unique, soothing scent and antiseptic properties to soaps and cosmetics, and for flavoring foods and beverages. Lemongrass is closely related to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emsherbals.com\/collections\/essential-oils\/products\/citronella-cymbopogen-nardus-essential-oil\" title=\"Citronella Essential Oil\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitronella\u003c\/a\u003e and its essential oil shares Citronella’s renowned insect repellent properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemongrass is a distinctly cooling herb, rich in antioxidants and well-known for its antimicrobial and anti-fungal activity. It has been used to stimulate metabolism, improve circulation, reduce fever, help regulate blood lipids and cholesterol, promote digestion and urine flow, and protect the liver. In traditional medicine it is considered analgesic, antispasmodic, tranquilizing, mildly sedative, and sudorific (induces sweating).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of the Lemongrass crop goes toward essential oil production, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lemongrass-cymbopogen-flexuosus-essential-oil-certified-organic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLemongrass essential oil\u003c\/a\u003e, containing citral, myrcene, citronellol, geraniol, and other terpenoids, can be safely ingested, unlike many others. Aqueous extracts—teas—are used in tropical folk medicine around the world for all the applications discussed here, and are abundant sources of polyphenols, polysaccharides, flavonoids, and other components with anti-inflammatory properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15821166182458,"sku":"LE30077-OCS-4","price":12.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15821166247994,"sku":"LE30077-OCS-8","price":17.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15821166215226,"sku":"LE30077-OCS-16","price":25.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/lemongrass6-22_d7c6a19e-40f4-4f2f-a6c7-9d8cd8cbaad7.heic?v=1659739761"},{"product_id":"lobelia-inflata-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic","title":"Lobelia (Lobelia inflata), Cut and Sifted, Wildcrafted","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINDIA. Lobelia (\u003cem\u003eLobelia inflata)\u003c\/em\u003e, Cut and Sifted, Wildcrafted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Indian Tobacco, Asthma Weed, Fool’s Bane, Bladderpod, Pukeweed, Nasaram, Kichak, Lalvansh, Subasob, Vanshpatra, Balyongyong, Pan Pien Lien, Vibhishan, Devnal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLobelia inflata\u003c\/em\u003e is an herb native to eastern areas of North America from Alabama up to southeastern Canada, and as far west as Kansas. It’s a flowering annual or biennial plant that grows up to 40 inches tall in dry open places, fields, and open woodlands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLobelia was traditionally used by native tribes including the Cherokee, Iroquois, Crow, and Penobscot for breathing problems, including asthma, TB, and croup; as an emetic; applied locally for sore muscles, stings, and abcesses; smoked or infused to cure tobacco or whiskey habits; and for ceremonial medicine or divination. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike many other herbs, Lobelia was adopted by European settlers and widely used by physicians in the US and Britain, notably Samuel Thomson, who made it a key element of his therapeutic system. Known as Thomsonianism, this alternative healing approach was quite popular in both countries from the early to middle 1800s. Thomson relied heavily on Lobelia for its actions as a purgative, antispasmodic, asthma cure, and aid to childbirth. It was also used in some of the same ways by regular and eclectic doctors, and as an emergency respiratory stimulant and a smoking deterrent. Its toxicity has been a longtime subject of \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Lobelia safety controversy\" href=\"http:\/\/medherb.com\/Materia_Medica\/Lobelia_-_Is_lobelia_toxic_.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtroversy\u003c\/a\u003e, with many practitioners insisting on its safety. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe influential 20th century herbalist Dr. John Christopher valued Lobelia greatly, prescribing it in his formulas for a long list of conditions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAbscesses, adynamia (weakness), angina pectoris (heart excitability), asthma, blood poisoning, blood circulation problems, boils, bronchial problems, bruises, catarrh, chicken pox, cold sweats, colds, colic, congestion, constipation, convulsions, cough, cramps, croup, digestive disturbances (nervous dyspepsia, acute indigestion, etc.), drowning, dyspnea, diphtheria, earache, eczema, epilepsy, fainting, febrile troubles (fevers), felons, female problems, heart weakness, hepatitis, hydrophobia (mad dog bites), hysteria, inflammations, insect stings and bites, laryngitis, measles, meningitis, nephritis, nervousness, palpitation, peritonitis, periostitis, phrenitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, poison ivy, poison oak, rheumatism, ringworm, scarlet fever, smallpox, spasms (spine, muscles, chest, or genital organs), sprains, stomach irritation (small doses), tetanus (lock jaw), vomiting (small doses), whooping cough, and zymotic diseases.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe known active components of Lobelia are mainly alkaloids, especially lobeline. Lobelia and lobeline have an established reputation for helping people discontinue tobacco use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this herb, assessing the optimal dosage for a particular application is especially important. Lobelia is best used in consultation with an experienced herbalist, and should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15821190823994,"sku":"LO30080-WCS-4","price":18.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15821190856762,"sku":"LO30080-WCS-8","price":28.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15821190889530,"sku":"LO30080-WCS-16","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/lobelia6-22_8e63b8cb-8605-4764-bc18-ef637847ad40.heic?v=1659740211"},{"product_id":"lemon-balm-melissa-officinalis-cut-and-sifted-pnw-grown-certified-organic","title":"Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis), Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eALBANIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. Lemon Balm (\u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e), Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Balm Mint, Cure All, Honey Plant, Dropsy Plant, Sweet Mary, Heart’s Delight, Tor, Erex, Acemotu, Maticina, Limon Otu, Cytria, Mezfu, Xiang Feng Hua, Milce, Spelinok, Turijan, Pchelyak, Pouncirado, Saranae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamily: Lamiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLemon Balm is a perennial flowering herb, typically 1-3 feet tall. Native to the Mediterranean area, southern Europe, Iran, and Central Asia, it can now be found growing in a variety of habitats in many parts of the world. It adapts to almost any soil or sunlight condition, and spreads prolifically in gardens through reseeding. Well known as a bee plant, its mild-tasting leaves and flowers can be added to many foods and beverages. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLemon Balm was used as a medicine by the Ancient Greeks and Romans, and praised in the writings of medieval European, Arab, and Persian herbalists. Lemon Balm’s fresh, lemony scent is mainly due to its volatile oils, including citral, citronellal, geraniol, and linalool. The plant also contains vitamin C and thiamine, tannins, and antioxidant compounds including flavonoids; terpenes; and rosemarinic, phenolic, and caffein acids. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne herb, many uses: Lemon Balm has long been appreciated for its benefits to mood, sleep, and concentration, relieving anxiety, stress, grief, spasms, and pain. It is good for the digestive and cardiovascular systems, and is noted for its antimicrobial action, especially against viruses such as herpes simplex, shingles, and Epstein-Barr, as well as colds and flus. Research has confirmed the major traditional uses of Lemon Balm, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25680840\" title=\"Lemon Balm for heart palpitations and anxiety\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eheart palpitations and anxiety\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15272110\" title=\"Lemon Balm improves concentration and relieves stress\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eimproving mental concentration and reducing stress\u003c\/a\u003e and depression, and highlighted its value in other conditions such as aiding cognitive ability and lessening agitation in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/12810768%20\" title=\"Lemon Balm in Alzheimers disease management\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlzheimers\u003c\/a\u003e disease, and enhancing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/29796033\" title=\"Lemon Balm for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewomens' libido\u003c\/a\u003e.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs we begin to understand the close relationship of mental and emotional states with the functioning of major organs and the immune system, this broad spectrum of effects starts to make sense. In addition to its benefits for the nervous system, toning and relaxing the entire body from its core, the herb has significant antioxidant value, addressing many conditions related to inflammation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the heart and mind, to the skin, Lemon Balm is an incredible healing ally!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15821196853306,"sku":"LE30075-OCS-4","price":15.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15821196951610,"sku":"LE30075-OCS-8","price":29.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15821197017146,"sku":"LE30075-OCS-16","price":38.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/lemonbalm6-22_07d8a903-fdcb-4ff8-9d86-5e8a4a913fb6.heic?v=1659739492"},{"product_id":"fennel-foeniculum-vulgare-seed-whole-certified-organic","title":"Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Seed, Whole, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEGYPT. Fennel (\u003cem\u003eFoeniculum vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e) Seed, Whole, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Large Fennel, Sweet Fennel, Wild Fennel, Fenkel, Bitter Fennel, Garden Fennel, Hinojo, Hinojo de Castillo, Cilantrillo, Baudi Saunf, Hui Xiang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Apiaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFennel is believed to have originated on the shores of the Mediterranean but has become naturalized in many parts of the world, including temperate North America, northern Europe, Asia, and Australia. It’s found especially on dry soils in coastal areas, in pastures and open places, and along roadsides and rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFennel Seed has a very long history, and a very notable current role, as a spice and healing herb. In fact, a 2014 review \u003ca title=\"Fennel for more than 40 disorders\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25162032\" target=\"_blank\"\u003earticle\u003c\/a\u003e in \u003cem\u003eBioMed Research International\u003c\/em\u003e states that “Foeniculum vulgare remains… the most widely used herbal plant. It has been used for more than forty types of disorders.” The authors note its demonstrated “pharmacological properties such as antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antinociceptive [pain-relieving], antipyretic, antispasmodic, antithrombotic, apoptotic [regulating the death of damaged cells], cardiovascular, chemomodulatory, antitumor, hepatoprotective, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, and memory enhancing…”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is probably best known as an herb that benefits digestion, relieving bloating and flatulence, easing spasms, reflux, constipation, and colic, and stimulating appetite. Its antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties can help to calm coughs, bronchitis, and asthma. The licorice-like flavor of Fennel Seed, related to the presence of anethole (also found in Anise and Star Anise) and estragole, makes it a popular ingredient in cooking—the bulbous root and leaves are also used in many dishes—and a welcome addition to many herbal blends. The seeds are often provided at the counter of Indian restaurants as a digestive aid and breath freshener. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFennel Seed tea can be gargled for sore throat, gum disease, or loose teeth. It is a traditional remedy for weak vision, and is used as an ingredient in eyewashes for inflamed or swollen eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFennel is used in many cultures to enhance the flow of breast milk, has been prescribed to promote menstruation, and has a phytoestrogenic action. It is thus helpful for \u003ca title=\"Fennel and menopause\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/29765930\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emenopausal symptoms\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Fennel and dysmenorrhea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25085020\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emenstrual cramps\u003c\/a\u003e, and premenstrual breast pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFennel contains volatile oils, flavonoids, coumarins, sterols, and is a rich source of protein, fiber, B vitamins, and several minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium, copper, zinc, and manganese. Like many active herbs, Fennel is generally quite safe in appropriate doses, but may cause toxic reactions in excessive amounts. Avoid medicinal doses of Fennel during pregnancy. Fennel may cause photosensitivity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15821202260026,"sku":"FE30051-OW-4","price":13.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15821202292794,"sku":"FE30051-OW-8","price":16.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15821202358330,"sku":"FE30051-OW-16","price":22.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/fennel6-22.jpg?v=1662411357"},{"product_id":"dandelion-taraxacum-officinale-root-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic","title":"Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Root, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA. Dandelion Root (\u003cem\u003eTaraxacum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e), Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Priest’s Crown, Swine’s Snout, Blowball, Cankerworm, Lion’s Tooth, Puffball, White Endive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Asteraceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDandelion has been an ally to humans for millennia. Its history of propagating seems to follow the migrations of humans around the planet. This is a hardy and ubiquitous herb and can be found almost anywhere. The whole plant is edible and is often used in wild harvested salads. It grows a deep, starchy taproot, similar to a carrot, and is quite tenacious for those who have tried to pull it up by hand. Unfortunately it is often viewed as a nuisance and something to be eradicated, when really it is a helpful and friendly herb that is high in nutrients and has been a consistent food source throughout human evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDandelion Root is well-known to herbalists as a bitter tonic that stimulates secretions in the liver and digestive tract, and fosters healthy flora in the gut. This yummy, rich root is one of my favorite go-to herbs for tea. It provides a depth and body in the tea that really adds to the flavor. Mellow and slightly nutty, this herb is food safe, with no toxicity issues. You can find this root in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/https-emsherbals-com.myshopify.com\/collections\/teas-tea-blends\/products\/ems-herbal-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEm's Herbal Tea\u003c\/a\u003e, one of our most popular tea blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch on Dandelion Root, investigating traditional claims for its diuretic, choleretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, anti-carcinogenic, analgesic, anti-hyperglycemic, anti-coagulatory, and prebiotic benefits, have confirmed many of those effects. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":40455898824762,"sku":"DA30041-OCS-2","price":16.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15821206618170,"sku":"DA30041-OCS-4","price":27.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15821206716474,"sku":"DA30041-OCS-8","price":48.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15821206782010,"sku":"DA30041-OCS-16","price":81.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/rawdandelionroot6-22.jpg?v=1662410741"},{"product_id":"stone-root-collinsonia-canadensis-wild-harvested","title":"Stone Root (Collinsonia canadensis), Wild Harvested","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA. Stone Root (\u003cem\u003eCollinsonia canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e), Wild Harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Richweed, Horse Balm, Ox Balm, Hardhack, Horseweed, Heal-all, Knob Grass, Knob Root, Richleaf, Knobweed, Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Lamiaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone Root is a perennial herb, growing up to 3 feet or more in height. It is native to eastern North America, from Quebec to Florida, and found in rich, moist forest soils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStone Root is one of many plants that European settlers learned about from Native Americans. The Iroquois in particular had many uses for tea prepared from the root: for diarrhea with blood, for arthritis, both topically and internally; for boils; as a blood medicine; for heart or kidney trouble; as a panacea; as a stimulant and strengthener for babies and children. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHerbalists and Eclectic doctors have prescribed Stone Root to help pass kidney and gallbladder stones, to strengthen weak veins and improve pelvic circulation, and for many issues centering around the genitourinary tract and especially the colon, rectum, and anus, including constipation, hemorrhoids, fistulas, and rectal pains and spasms. Mrs. Grieve notes its actions as “sedative, antispasmodic, astringent, tonic, diaphoretic, diuretic.” Others note its use as a heart tonic, a remedy for nervous headaches and dysmenorrhea, and for edema, sore throats, laryngitis, coughs, and middle ear infections.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eLike some other herbs, including several in the Lamiaceae (mint) family, Stone Root contains the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound rosmarinic acid. Other active constituents include essential oils, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, and resins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":15836375580730,"sku":"ST30118-WCS-2","price":15.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":17346789376058,"sku":"ST30118-WCS-4","price":24.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":17346789408826,"sku":"ST30118-WCS-8","price":42.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":17346789441594,"sku":"ST30118-WCS-16","price":73.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/stoneroot6-22_30574366-be30-4e87-8abf-573229372207.heic?v=1656440145"},{"product_id":"figwort-scrophularia-nodosa-certified-organic-usa","title":"Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa), Aerial Parts, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA. Figwort (\u003cem\u003eScrophularia nodosa\u003c\/em\u003e), Aerial Parts, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Scrofula Plant, Braunwurz, Carpenter's Square,  Escrofularia, Kernelwort, Knopig Helmkruid, L'Herbe Chancreuse, Reuwe Di Tchin, Rose Noble, Siraca Otu, Throatwort, Herbe du Siège, Herbe au Ecrouelles, Knoldbrunro, Deilen Ddu\u003c\/p\u003e\nFamily: Scrophulariaceae\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFigwort is a perennial plant found in many temperate areas of the Northern hemisphere, growing around 3-5 feet tall. It thrives in moist, disturbed soils, and in forests. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Scrophularia genus contains more than 200 species. Its name comes from the traditional use of Figwort for treating scrofula, a tuberculous infection of the cervical lymph nodes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHerbalists consider Figwort an alterative, increasing the detoxification process. Typically, alterative herbs are given for skin conditions, and Figwort has been prescribed for eczema, psoriasis, acne, scabies, age spots, and pemphigus, either as a tea or tincture, or topically, as a fomentation. Like many alteratives, Figwort’s detoxifying action is effected partly through its mild diuretic effect, which makes it helpful for reducing edema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is especially noted for clearing lymphatic stagnation when the nodes are swollen, and for problems such as hemorrhoids (the “fig” in Figwort refers to an old term for piles), varicose veins and phlebitis, breast and ovarian cysts, tonsillitis, appendicitis, and lipomas. Detoxifying herbs, including Figwort, are often traditional remedies for arthritis. Figwort is said to relieve pain, stimulate the liver and kidneys, strengthen the contraction of the heart, assist wound and abscess healing, allay colic and constipation, and fight bacterial and parasitic infections. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eActive compounds in Figwort included amino acids, flavonoids, iridoids, phenolic acids, saponins, alkaloids, and glycosides.      \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFigwort should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":40455932346426,"sku":"FI30054-OCS-2","price":17.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836377186362,"sku":"FI30054-OCS-4","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836377120826,"sku":"FI30054-OCS-8","price":46.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836377055290,"sku":"FI30054-OCS-16","price":80.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/figwort.jpg?v=1608585652"},{"product_id":"nettle-urtica-dioica-root-c-s-certified-organic","title":"Nettle (Urtica dioica) Root, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA. Nettle (\u003cem\u003eUrtica dioica\u003c\/em\u003e) Root, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Stinging Nettle, Hens Nettle, Devils Leaf, Burn Hazel, Bichu Ghas, Shisoon, Hong Xiao Ma, Chichicaste, Gerrais, Calarno, Daudaua, Grande Ortiga, Haarnesselkraut, Houriga, Kazink, Qurays, Nabat Al Nar, Kerrass, Racine D’Ortie, Sisno, Turike Gida, Virikschik, Wal Kahambilya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Urticaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNettle is a perennial flowering plant native to temperate zones of North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, and introduced in many other locations. It grows 3 to 7 feet tall in the summer and dies back in the winter. It prefers wetter environments such as the Pacific Northwest, growing as an understory plant and in meadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect skin contact with Nettles is memorable, causing a stinging, burning, tingling sensation due to the hollow hairs on its leaves and stems that pierce the skin and inject histamine, serotonin, and other irritating chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooked Nettles are popular in many places as a highly nourishing green vegetable, often added to soups. Nettles have also been used as a source of fiber for clothing, of yellow or greenish dyes, as a livestock feed, compost activator, and companion plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNettle Root is a traditional and current remedy for many conditions affecting the urinary tract, including kidney stones and bladder infections, and especially benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is an extremely common concern for men beginning at age 40 and experienced by up to 90% by age 80. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNettle Root tea has also been applied as a scalp conditioner, and to treat dandruff and hair loss. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. As with any herbal medicines, you should contact your doctor to ensure Nettle Root is right for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836408414266,"sku":"NE30089-OCS-4","price":25.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836408479802,"sku":"NE30089-OCS-8","price":41.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836408315962,"sku":"NE30089-OCS-16","price":73.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/nettle_root_6-22.heic?v=1657562502"},{"product_id":"oregon-grape-berberis-aquifolium-bark-c-s-certified-organic","title":"Oregon Grape (Berberis aquifolium) Root, Cut and Sifted, Wild Harvested","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA. Oregon Grape (\u003cem\u003eBerberis aquifolium\u003c\/em\u003e) Root, Cut and Sifted, Wild Harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Mahonia, Mountain Grape, Mountain Holly, Creeping Holly Grape, Island Barberry, California Barberry, Mahonia Faux Houx, Mahonia Pinnata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Berberidaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOregon Grape, native to western North America from Northern California to Southeast Alaska, is an evergreen shrub growing up to 3 feet high, with clusters of yellow flowers in the early spring that are followed by dark blue berries. It grows mostly in forests, especially with Douglas firs, and in mountain brushlands. Handsome and hardy, it has become a popular landscaping plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts berries are included in traditional Pacific Northwest Native diets. The berries have also been used to make a purple dye, and bark from the root and stem to make a yellow dye. Natives brewed the roots to treat \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/naeb.brit.org\/uses\/22032\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estomach disorders\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/naeb.brit.org\/uses\/22031\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecoughs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/naeb.brit.org\/uses\/22021\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eskin and and mouth sores\u003c\/a\u003e, and as a “\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/naeb.brit.org\/uses\/22027\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblood medicine\u003c\/a\u003e.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike Goldenseal, California Poppy, and several other herbs, Oregon Grape’s root and bark contain berberine, a stellar anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial alkaloid with proven effectiveness against many infections: bacterial, fungal, and parasitic. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerbalists also regard Oregon Grape as a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.davidwinston.org\/extracts\/oregongrape.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eliver tonic\u003c\/a\u003e, useful for enhancing nutrient absorption and immune function. The beneficial effects on the liver may partly explain its protective effects against natural and chemical toxins, and berberine is also protective for the brain, kidney, heart, and lungs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many herbs can be considered functional foods to add to the daily diet, this is a strong medicine that is best used on an occasional or intermittent basis, in consultation with a trained practitioner. Oregon Grape may act as a uterine stimulant and should be avoided during pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":40456551891002,"sku":"OR30093-WCS-2","price":19.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836408807482,"sku":"OR30093-WCS-4","price":32.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836408873018,"sku":"OR30093-WCS-8","price":54.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836408840250,"sku":"OR30093-WCS-16","price":98.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/oregongrape6-22_0a70ccb0-4f78-4dce-adbe-0ffab9e053af.heic?v=1657561748"},{"product_id":"stevia-stevia-rebaudiana-leaf-certified-organic","title":"Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) Leaf, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINDIA. Stevia (\u003cem\u003eStevia rebaudiana\u003c\/em\u003e) Leaf, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Candyleaf, Sweetleaf, Sugarleaf, Honeyleaf, Amaha Sutebia, Azucacaa, Seeni Tulsi, Madhu Patra, Yerba Dulce, Kaa Jhee, Ya Waan, Satiwia, Heuningbalr, Capim Doce, Chanvre d’Eau\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Asteraceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStevia is a perennial plant native to parts of Brazil and Paraguay, and currently cultivated in many regions as well including Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, the West Indies, China, Thailand, India, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Israel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Guarani Indians of Paraguay used Stevia leaves to sweeten maté tea and medicinal potions, and simply chewed them as a sweet treat. Native herbalists also used Stevia to lower blood sugar and to combat hypertension. Women of the Matto Grosso tribes drank Stevia tea daily as an oral contraceptive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intense sweetness of Stevia leaf is produced by steviol glycosides, especially stevioside and rebaudioside, which are estimated to be 150 to 300 times sweeter than sugar (half a teaspoon of stevia powder can replace the sweetness of a cup of sugar). Stevia extracts have gained considerable market share in Japan as safe, calorie-free sweeteners for foods and beverages, unaffected by heat and pH, beginning in the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Stevia extracts are the most convenient way to use the herb in cooking, infusing the leaves as tea provides a rich source of amino acids, flavonoids, and antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836410609722,"sku":"ST30117-OCS-4","price":16.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836410740794,"sku":"ST30117-OCS-8","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836410642490,"sku":"ST30117-OCS-16","price":42.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/stevia6-22_e1c44c28-9ef1-4838-bf1a-41da2b1ba93a.heic?v=1656440546"},{"product_id":"black-peppercorns-piper-nigrum-fair-trade","title":"Black Peppercorns (Piper nigrum), Whole","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSRI LANKA. Black Peppercorns (\u003cem\u003ePiper nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e), Whole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Aseymirus, Bai Chuan, Berbere Tselim, Bors, Burc, Chernyj Perets, Fefer, Filfil Aswad, Etikene, Fulful, Gu Yue, Gol Mirch, Dharmapattana, Cay Tieu, Hu Chiao, Jaluk, Edde Munchi, Habush, Kali Mirch, Kara Biber, Krishnan, Lada, Mire, Milaagu, Mresh, Ozizi, Paminta, Poivre, Ushan, Yavaneshtam, Vellaja, Siri, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Piperaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Pepper is the fruit harvested from a woody perennial vine that grows up to 13 feet tall. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it grows wild in the western mountains of India above the coastal plain that runs along the Arabian Sea. Major areas for Black Pepper cultivation are in Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been used in Indian cooking for at least 4,000 years, and was used in preparing Ramses II for mummification. It was treasured by the Greeks as far back as the fourth century BCE, and later by the Romans and Medieval Europeans. Black Pepper is known today as the single most traded spice, amounting to 20% of the world’s spice trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile of course Black Pepper is popular nearly everywhere as a cooking spice, it has also been used medicinally since ancient times. Its value as a stimulant to appetite and digestion, a remedy for nausea and vomiting, and a versatile tonic for many conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, clearly tie in with its role in food preparation. It is said to be beneficial for diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany uses have been documented from folk medicine: “In India it has been used as a medicine since time immemorial for the treatment of anything from paralysis to toothache.” Black Pepper’s effects seem to be linked mainly to its volatile oils and alkaloids, particularly piperine. Its traditional uses involve effects such as immunomodulatory, anti-oxidant, anti-asthmatic, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, and anti-amoebic, analgesic, anticonvulsant, antidepressant and cognitive-enhancing activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piperine in Black Pepper also enhances the assimilation of many phytochemicals and medications. Many Turmeric supplements, for instance, are formulated with Black Pepper, which significantly increases the bioavailability of Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory components such as curcumin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are just so many good reasons to keep that Pepper grinder handy! And don’t forget the Black Pepper to \u003cem\u003epep up\u003c\/em\u003e your spicy chai blend…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":16732065038394,"sku":"PE30096-OW-4","price":16.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":16732065071162,"sku":"PE30096-OW-8","price":26.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":16732065103930,"sku":"PE30096-OW-16","price":32.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/blackpepper6-22_10bb2300-6ec5-4657-a954-9e6cc7d73713.heic?v=1656883161"},{"product_id":"agrimony-agrimonia-eupatoria-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic-1","title":"Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria), Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBULGARIA. Agrimony\u003cem\u003e (Agrimonia eupatoria),\u003c\/em\u003e Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Cocklebur, Stickwort, Church Steeples, Sticklewort, Philanthropos, Ackerkraut, Agrimonia, Funffing, Herbe de Saint-Guillaume, Liverwort, Stickwort, Acrimony, Harvest Lice, Aigremoine, Odermennig, Burr Marigold, Garclive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Rosaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgrimony is a hardy deciduous perennial herb, growing up to 40 inches tall, native to temperate areas throughout the eastern hemisphere, from northern Europe to Mediterranean and southern Africa, the UK to east Asia. \u003cem\u003eAgrimonia\u003c\/em\u003e spp. have been used in herbal healing since ancient times, and appear in the classic texts of both Greece and China. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis herb is known for its ability to help alleviate diarrhea. Agrimony is mildly astringent, and would be appropriate for any flu-like symptoms that involve diarrhea and loose, watery stools. As with any condition where body fluids are being lost in greater than normal volume, this herb is recommended as a tea. Agrimony tea can also be used as a mild diuretic and is said to have a specific affinity for the urinary tract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an astringent, slightly bitter herb with a lemony flavor, and will become more bitter the longer it is steeped. Its astringent properties can be attributed to the presence of tannins in the plant, which are water soluble and easily extracted in water. I consider this herb safe for use in children. Human studies demonstrate its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23078582%20\" title=\"Agrimony as anti-inflammatory\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eanti-inflammatory effects\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23078582%20\" title=\"Agrimony increases good cholesterol\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eenhancement of beneficial HDL cholesterol\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/29486131\" title=\"Agrimony regulates liver enzymes and blood lipids\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eregulating liver enyzmes and blood lipids\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836418539578,"sku":"AG30001-OCS-4","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836418572346,"sku":"AG30001-OCS-8","price":31.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836418605114,"sku":"AG30001-OCS-16","price":52.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/Agrimony1.jpg?v=1646941249"},{"product_id":"alfalfa-medicago-sativa-leaf-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic","title":"Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Leaf, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINDIA. Alfalfa \u003cem\u003e(Medicago sativa)\u003c\/em\u003e Leaf, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Alfalfa, Buffalo Herb, Lucerne, Purple Medic, Jat, Qadb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Fabaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlfalfa is a perennial flowering plant, growing up to 3.5 feet in height, believed to have its origins in ancient Persia. It has long been cultivated around the world as a major forage crop for livestock; nearly two thirds of current production is in the US and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis common, fragrant, nutritive herb is also very popular in herbal medicine, and frequently found in tea blends to promote health and wellness, it has a fresh, green, hay-like scent, with just a hint of sweetness. You may find some of the purple flowers hiding in a good batch of alfalfa leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlfalfa is high in mineral content, and is considered tonic and rejuvenating. Safe to take daily and in large doses, it is a food grade herb with few contraindications. This herb is a favorite with pregnant and lactating women, and safe for use in children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eMedicago sativa\u003c\/em\u003e (Linn.) has long been used as traditional herbal medicine in China, Iraq, Turkey, India and America for the treatment of a variety of ailments ... An exhaustive survey of literature revealed that saponins, flavonoids, phytoestrogens, coumarins, alkaloids, amino acids, phytosterols, vitamins, digestive enzymes and terpenes constitute major classes of phytoconstituents of this plant. Pharmacological reports revealed that it is used as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/20969516#\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eneuroprotective, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, antiulcer, antimicrobial, hypolipidemic, estrogenic, and in the treatment of atherosclerosis, heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and menopausal symptoms in women\u003c\/a\u003e.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlfalfa can be found in our personal tea formulas \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/teas-tea-blends\/products\/daily-tonic-herbal-tea-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDaily Tonic Tea\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/teas-tea-blends\/products\/mommy-to-be-tea-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMommy to Be Tea\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/teas-tea-blends\/products\/nursing-support-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNursing Support Tea\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836422864954,"sku":"AL30002-OCS-4","price":17.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836422897722,"sku":"AL30002-OCS-8","price":27.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836422930490,"sku":"AL30002-OCS-16","price":44.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/alfalfa6-22.heic?v=1655743559"},{"product_id":"burdock-arctium-lappa-root-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic","title":"Burdock (Arctium lappa) Root, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA. Burdock (\u003cem\u003eArctium lappa\u003c\/em\u003e) Root, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Bardana, Beggar's Buttons, Burrs, Cockle Buttons, Grass Burdock, Great Burdock, Hardock, Hareburr, Lappa, Niu Bang, Personata, Thorny Burr, Turkey Burrseed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamily: Asteraceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurdock originated in temperate areas of Eurasia, from Britain and Scandinavia to the Mediterranean and east to India, China, and Japan. It has become naturalized nearly everywhere, growing in disturbed areas, especially where the soil is rich in nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurdock's starchy root has a naturally fibrous cortex, so any accompanying fluffy or web-like material occurs normally. Burdock root has a reputation for being a good liver supporting herb and a blood purifier. Burdock also contains inulin, a saccharide that may contribute to its value for nourishing the digestive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In the root, the active ingredients have been found to 'detoxify' blood in terms of TCM and promote blood circulation to the skin surface, improving the skin quality\/texture and curing skin diseases like eczema.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an edible taproot, and can be used fresh in vegetable dishes such as stir fry, or added to your favorite smoothie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836436955194,"sku":"BU30017-OCS-4","price":20.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836436987962,"sku":"BU30017-OCS-8","price":31.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836437020730,"sku":"BU30017-OCS-16","price":55.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/burdockroot6-22.heic?v=1655745875"},{"product_id":"calendula-calendula-officinalis-flowers-certified-organic-pnw-grown","title":"Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Whole Flowers, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEGYPT. Calendula (\u003cem\u003eCalendula officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e) Whole Flowers, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Pot Marigold, Summer’s Bride, Husbandman’s Dial, Marybud, Marygold, Bride of the Sun, Golds, Bull Flower, Butterwort, Care, Cowbloom, Drunkard, Golden Flower of Mary, Goulans, Kingcups, Holygold, Sun’s Bride, Water Dragon, Yolk of Egg, Publican and Sinner, Ruddles, Shining Herb, Solsequia, Gold, Ringelblume, Studentenblume, Totenblume, Goldblume, Souci, Nagietek Lekarski, Goedsbloem-wratten-kruid, Calendula Gialla, Fiorrancio, Calenzola, Flamenquilla, Maravilla, Flor de Muerto, Maravilhas, Marianas, Ringblomma, Nogotki, Lekarstvennye, Chin-chan-hua, Janvah, Azariyunah, Azarboya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Asteraceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalendula is a well-loved garden flower, growing up to 30 inches tall, believed to be native to southern Europe. The name Calendula is said to refer to the perpetual flowering of this hardy plant throughout all the months of the calendar in many regions, where it is perennial. In more temperate areas, it’s grown as an annual, flowering from June until killed by frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalendula is known to kitchen gardeners as an edible flower, adding its bright color to salads and many other dishes. Historically, the Pot Marigold has been used in Greek, Roman, Middle Eastern, and Indian culture as a medicine, food, and dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalendula officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e flowers are best known as a remarkable vulnerary, gently disinfecting, reducing inflammation, and aiding the healing of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalpedia.com\/calendula.pdf\" title=\"Calendula: history and wound healing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecuts, scrapes, and wounds\u003c\/a\u003e. Calendula's antibacterial, antifungal, and immune promoting properties are widely recognized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive ingredients found in Calendula flowers include phenolic compounds (such as flavonoids and coumarins), steroids, terpenoids, carbohydrates, lipids, tocopherols, quinones, carotenes, essential oils, fatty acids, and minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEm’s Herbals provides beautiful whole organic Pacific Northwest grown Calendula blossoms, perfect for creating your own poultices, tinctures, and cosmetic blends. We also offer a premium \u003ca href=\"\/products\/calendula-calendula-officinalis-flowers-certified-organic-pnw-grown\" title=\"Em's Pure Calendula Oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalendula Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, organic jojoba oil infused with Calendula, excellent for diaper rashes, eczema, and other skin irritations, as well Pure \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pure-calendula-salve-certified-organic\" title=\"Em's Pure Calendula Salve\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalendula Salve\u003c\/a\u003e, a rich, buttery product that combines the infused oil with fair trade organic virgin unrefined \u003ca href=\"\/admin\/products\/1700935860282\" title=\"Certified Organic Shea (Vitellaria paradoxa) Butter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShea \u003cem\u003e(Vitellaria paradoxa)\u003c\/em\u003e butter\u003c\/a\u003e, virgin unrefined organic Coconut oil, and organic \u003ca href=\"\/admin\/products\/1700953292858\" title=\"Organic Beeswax yellow granules\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeeswax\u003c\/a\u003e, a remarkable application for cuts, scratches, abrasions, and other inflamed skin surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr href=\"http:\/\/Herbalpedia.com\/calendula.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":40976699359290,"sku":"CA30018-OW-2","price":11.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836437708858,"sku":"CA30018-OW-4","price":15.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836437741626,"sku":"CA30018-OW-8","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836437774394,"sku":"CA30018-OW-16","price":34.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/calendula6-22.heic?v=1655748665"},{"product_id":"california-poppy-eschscholzia-californica-leaves-stems-and-flowers-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic","title":"California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica), Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA. California Poppy (\u003cem\u003eEschscholzia californica\u003c\/em\u003e), Plant with Root, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia Poppy is the state flower of—you guessed it—California. It is a perennial or annual plant native to the US West Coast states, and found in the wild in Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico, as well as northern Baja California and Sonora in Mexico. It has been introduced into similar climatic zones in Australia, South Africa, Chile, and Argentina. The plant grows in abundance on roadsides and has a bright orange, cheerful flower that is easily identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis herb is a popular nerve tonic and is reputed to have a calming effect, acting as a sedative and reducing anxiety and pain. It\u003c\/span\u003e is often used in teas, frequently in combination with other calming nervines (herbs that help the nervous system), such as Passionflower (\u003cem\u003ePassiflora\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eincarnata\u003c\/em\u003e) or Skullcap (\u003cem\u003eScutellaria lateriflora\u003c\/em\u003e). Deborah Francis RN, ND, writes that California Poppy \"is well indicated when what is needed is to relax into the moment, and flow, rather than resist.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":15836449439802,"sku":"CA30020-OCS-2","price":23.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836449472570,"sku":"CA30020-OCS-4","price":37.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836449505338,"sku":"CA30020-OCS-8","price":65.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":39514960560186,"sku":"CA30020-OCS-16","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/califpoppy_eb6b4e5a-0034-4ba5-9f00-c30e0526d14c.jpg?v=1679596532"},{"product_id":"chamomile-matricaria-recutita-flower-whole-fairtrade-certified-organic","title":"Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) Flower, Whole, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEGYPT. Chamomile (\u003cem\u003eMatricaria recutita\u003c\/em\u003e) Flower, Whole, Certified Organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Manzanilla, Pin Heads, Camamilla, Single Chamomile, True Chamomile, Matricaria, Babunah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Asteraceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrant, golden flowers from Egypt. \"German\" Chamomile is arguably one of the most familiar and commonly used herbs. Chamomile has so many therapeutic benefits, including having a calming and peaceful effect when taken as a tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful though, don't steep beyond 30 minutes unless you are prepared for a bitter flavor! Many people aren't aware the semi-fragrant flower actually has bitter properties, which makes sense since it is also settling and anti-inflammatory for the gastrointestinal system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChamomile flowers contain azulene and apigenin, which are reputed to have anti-inflammatory and healing actions. \u003cem\u003eMatricaria\u003c\/em\u003e is also commonly found in hair and skin care products for its gentle action on the skin and body. Chamomile brings a smile to my face just by seeing and smelling the dried blossoms. Wonderful!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use Chamomile in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emsherbals.com\/collections\/teas\/products\/time-out-herbal-tea-1\" title=\"Time Out Tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime Out Tea\u003c\/a\u003e, which is a great way to unwind after a stressful day and promotes relaxation and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26483209\" title=\"Chamomile as sedative\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erestful sleep\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836451733562,"sku":"CH30026-OW-4","price":19.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836451766330,"sku":"CH30026-OW-8","price":30.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836451799098,"sku":"CH30026-OW-16","price":48.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/cham2.jpg?v=1654537067"},{"product_id":"cinnamon-cinnamomum-verum-sweet-chips-cut-and-sifted-1","title":"Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) Sweet, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVIETNAM. Cinnamon (\u003cem\u003eCinnamomum verum\u003c\/em\u003e) Sweet, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Lauraceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCinnamon, the common and beloved spice, is also a remarkable herbal medicine. It is the bark of several tree species native to wet tropical climates, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. \u003cem\u003eCinnamomum verum\u003c\/em\u003e, “true Cinnamon,” is less pungent and more subtle than its counterpart \u003cem\u003eC. cassia\u003c\/em\u003e, and very nice for teas. It is also far lower in blood-thinning coumarins, making it much safer to consume in large amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant’s volatile oils, mostly cinnamaldehyde, are the main source of its unique scent and flavor. Other components include cinnamyl alcohol, cinnamic acid, and anthocynin. Cinnamon is a rich source of of vitamin K, calcium and iron, with moderate amounts of vitamin B6, vitamin E, magnesium, and zinc. It inhibits common food-borne bacteria, and reduces blood sugar in people consuming sweet treats—no wonder it’s been so prized for so long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally Cinnamon bark has been used to treat nausea, flatulence, gynecological conditions, coughs and chest complaints, diarrhea, and malaria. Research suggest that its benefits include anti-inflammatory properties, anti-microbial activity, reducing cardiovascular disease, boosting cognitive function, relieving pain, and reducing the risk of colon cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warming, stimulating, and antispasmodic properties of Cinnamon make it useful in all kinds of conditions related to becoming chilled, and it’s also valued for reducing fevers. It is excellent for digestive complaints such as abdominal distention, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. It is also used as an adjuvant, or synergistic herb, in formulas, to increase their effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836451962938,"sku":"CI30031-OCS-4","price":15.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836451995706,"sku":"CI30031-OCS-8","price":22.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836452028474,"sku":"CI30031-OCS-16","price":36.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/cinnamon6-22_3c164bd4-6b89-4114-b43c-b7a7d98503bf.jpg?v=1660761214"},{"product_id":"coltsfoot-tussilago-farfara-leaf-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic","title":"Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) Leaf, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBULGARIA. Coltsfoot (\u003cem\u003eTussilago farfara\u003c\/em\u003e) Leaf, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCommon names: Tash Plant, Ass's Foot, Bull's Foot, Coughwort, Farfara, Foal's Foot, Foalswort, Horse Foot, Bechion, Ungula Caballina, Pes Pulli, Chamæleuce, Kuan Dong, Jiu Jin Hua, Guflatich, British Tobacco, Plisson, Brandlattich, Fieldhove, Hallfoot, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamily: Asteraceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColtsfoot is a small perennial herb, 4-12 inches in height, that is found in temperate zones throughout much of the world, from Eurasia to North Africa, and many parts of North and South America, growing in disturbed places and along roadsides and paths.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColtsfoot has a long history of use by European and Chinese herbalists especially as an expectorant, demulcent, and antitussive for lung and respiratory tract conditions, such as coughs, bronchitis, asthma, pleurisy, emphysema, tuberculosis, pertussis, and sore throats. We include it as one of the ingredients in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/https-emsherbals-com.myshopify.com\/products\/open-air-herbal-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOpen Air Tea\u003c\/a\u003e. It is commonly added to herbal smoking blends. Coltsfoot tea has also been applied as a poultice for inflamed skin conditions, including eczema, chicken pox, stings, burns, and wounds.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConcerns have been raised regarding the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in Coltsfoot, along with some other medicinal plants like Comfrey and Borage. However, recent research suggests that the alleged hepatotoxic effects of these compounds may be greatly overstated. Caution may be warranted in ingesting Coltsfoot during pregnancy and breastfeeding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836465594426,"sku":"CO30034-OCS-4","price":22.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836465627194,"sku":"CO30034-OCS-8","price":36.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836465659962,"sku":"CO30034-OCS-16","price":61.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/coltsfoot.jpg?v=1597082759"},{"product_id":"damiana-turnera-diffusa-leaf-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic","title":"Damiana (Turnera diffusa) Leaf, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEXICO. Damiana (\u003cem\u003eTurnera diffusa\u003c\/em\u003e) Leaf, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Old Woman's Broom, Agüita de Damiana, Yerba del Pastor, Pastorcita, Malva Blanca, Mizibcoc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Turneraceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamiana has a long history of being used for relaxation and enhancing intimacy. This may be attributed to the overall effect the herb has on the nervous system. In Western herbalism it is referred to as a nervine, helpful for supporting the nervous system. Some of its effects may be related to the flavonoid compound apigenin, known to have analgesic and anti-anxiety properties. Damiana is related to Passionflower, another relaxing botanical nervine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mexico, a liqueur is made from the leaves and packaged in a bottle shaped like a very voluptuous woman. The herb has a characteristically pleasant, green, and slightly sweet fragrance. This herb is also commonly used in herbal smoking blends, and sometimes added to baked goods. It is generally considered safe for use and has no toxicity issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836471656506,"sku":"DA30039-OCS-4","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836471689274,"sku":"DA30039-OCS-8","price":19.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836471722042,"sku":"DA30039-OCS-16","price":28.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/damiana6-22.jpg?v=1660761790"},{"product_id":"dandelion-taraxacum-officinale-leaf-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic","title":"Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Leaf, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACIFIC NORTHWEST GROWN. Dandelion (\u003cem\u003eTaraxacum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e) Leaf, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Priest’s Crown, Swine’s Snout, Blowball. Cankerworm, Lion’s Tooth, Puffball, White Endive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Asteraceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDandelion has been an ally to humans for millennia. Its history of propagating seems to follow the migrations of humans around the planet. This is a hardy and ubiquitous herb and can be found almost anywhere. The whole plant is edible and is often used in wild harvested salads. It grows a deep, starchy taproot, similar to a carrot, and is quite tenacious for those who have tried to pull it up by hand. Unfortunately it is often viewed as a nuisance and something to be eradicated, when really it is a helpful and friendly herb that is high in nutrients and has been a consistent food source throughout human evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDandelion Leaf is well known to herbalists as a diuretic, proven to be as effective in that regard as the pharmaceutical Lasix, yet not depleting potassium. As with all herbs that help in this area, it is most appropriately taken as a tea. The herb can be particularly helpful in people who have swelling and edema in the legs and feet, to help eliminate extra fluid in the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDandelion Leaf can also be used in salads to add variety and taste. It has a slightly bitter flavor when eaten fresh. As always it is important to ensure your herbs have not been sprayed with pesticides and chemicals, a concern particularly important with Dandelion because it is commonly regarded as an invasive weed. In fact, this herb has been used as medicine and food for thousands of years. It has no toxicity issues and is is generally regarded as safe for human consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in Washington State, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836474507322,"sku":"DA30040-OCS-4","price":10.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836474605626,"sku":"DA30040-OCS-8","price":18.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836474671162,"sku":"DA30040-OCS-16","price":22.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/dandelionleaf6-22.jpg?v=1662410606"},{"product_id":"echinacea-angustifolia-root-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic","title":"Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia) Root, Pacfic Northwest Grown, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA. Echinacea (\u003cem\u003eEchinacea angustifolia)\u003c\/em\u003e Root, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Coneflower, Purple Coneflower, Kansas Snakeroot, Narrow-leaf Echinacea, Black Sampson, Rudbeckia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Asteraceae (Daisy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEchinacea angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is a perennial flowering herb growing around one to two feet tall, native to parts of southern Canada and the central US states, from the Midwest out to Arizona and Louisiana, mainly in rocky, barren places and dry prairies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is one of nine related species; the other two that have been used extensively for healing are \u003cem\u003eE. purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eE. pallida\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eE. angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e has often been confused or lumped together with \u003cem\u003eE. purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e, and both have been used and studied mainly for treating infections and stimulating immunity; their components and properties are similar but not identical. Some herbalists hold \u003cem\u003eE. angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e to be the more potent of the two, although \u003cem\u003eE. purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e, larger and easier to cultivate, has been the subject of more research. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative Americans used it for colds, coughs, bronchitis, etc. and for snakebites, skin infections, wounds, toothaches and oral inflammations, and other painful conditions. It was frequently prescribed by the US Eclectic herbal doctors in the late 19th and early 20th century. It is respected as a blood purifier, helping to clear toxins from the body, and relieving allergies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEchinacea is best known for treating and preventing colds and coughs. It is most effective as an immune stimulant when taken at the earliest signs of infection, shortening and decreasing the severity of illness, it's also antimicrobial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA great deal of research exists supporting the traditional use of Echinacea for upper respiratory illness. The chemical structures of the alkamides in \u003cem\u003eE. angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e roots resemble anandamide, suggesting that Echinacea’s immune-stimulating action (possibly some of its pain relieving properties as well?) may be due in part to its effects on cannabinoid receptors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in Washington State, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz.","offer_id":15836476538938,"sku":"EC30045-OCS-2","price":23.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":15836476571706,"sku":"EC30045-OCS-4","price":40.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz.","offer_id":15836476604474,"sku":"EC30045-OCS-8","price":72.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz.","offer_id":15836476637242,"sku":"EC30045-OCS-16","price":130.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/echinaceaang6-22.jpg?v=1662411008"},{"product_id":"echinacea-purpurea-root-cut-and-sifted-pnw-grown-certified-organic","title":"Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) Root, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACIFIC NORTHWEST GROWN, USA. Echinacea (\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea)\u003c\/em\u003e Root, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Eastern Purple Coneflower, Hedgehog Coneflower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Asteraceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are proud to offer Pacific Northwest Grown, Certified Organic\u003cem\u003e Echinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e root!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchinacea has been well documented in its immune supportive and stimulating properties. It is a great go-to for first line defense in fighting off colds and the flu. It makes a great tea in combination with other herbs, and is a popular tincture for higher dosing recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole plant can be used including the seeds, flowers, dry cut aerial parts, and root. The flowers make a showy addition to any flower arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchinacea is a safe, nontoxic plant that is used to help support the immune system. Echinacea has many active constituents that promote its immune boosting ability. The true test of a good Echinacea is to chew on the root for a bit and see how long it takes for the “buzzy” or tingling feeling to start. These sensations show the presence of echinacosides in the root. Echinacea root also contains polysaccharides which are thought to activate the immune system in the gut by mimicking the outer coat of bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best use of Echinacea is at the first sign of illness, when something “feels a bit off.” Studies show that the length of illness can be reduced when Echinacea is taken appropriately. It can also be used in long term formulas to help activate the immune system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchinacea has been well documented in its immune supportive and stimulating properties. It is a great go-to for first line defense in fighting off colds and the flu. It makes a great tea in combination with other herbs, and is a popular tincture for higher dosing recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e is commonly used in place of its counterpart, \u003cem\u003eEchinacea angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, which can be sometimes over-harvested. Echinaceas are native to the North American prairies and plains and are generally drought-tolerant. They grow well in sandy soils. The root generally takes two to five years to mature before harvesting. \u003cem\u003eEchinacea angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e has a pink flower, where other species have different color flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find Echinacea in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emsherbals.com\/collections\/teas\/products\/winter-defense-tea\" title=\"Em's Winter Defense Tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWinter Defense Tea\u003c\/a\u003e, a yummy combination of berries and immune supporting herbs to fortify your system against colds and flu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836478996538,"sku":"EC30046-OCS-4","price":26.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836479062074,"sku":"EC30046-OCS-8","price":46.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836479094842,"sku":"EC30046-OCS-16","price":81.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/Echpurp.jpg?v=1675107212"},{"product_id":"elder-sambucus-nigra-berries-whole-wildcrafted","title":"Elder (Sambucus nigra) Berries, Whole, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALBANIA. Elderberry (\u003cem\u003eSambucus nigra\u003c\/em\u003e) Fruit, Whole, Certified Organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"seeAllNames\"\u003eCommon names: Black Elder, Arbre de Judas, Baccae, Baises de Sureau, Black-Berried Alder, Boor Tree, Bountry, Common Elder, Ellanwood, Ellhorn, European Alder, Fruit de Sureau, Grand Sureau, Hautbois, Holunderbeeren, Sabugeuiro-negro, Sambequier, Sambuc, Sambuci Sambugo, Sauco, Schwarzer Holunder, Seuillet, Seuillon, Sureau, Sus, Suseau, Sussier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Adoxaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSambucus nigra\u003c\/em\u003e species grow as shrubs and small trees in temperate areas of Western Europe, extending into Southern Scandinavia, down to the northern coast of Africa, and east to the Caspian Sea, and in the temperate zones of North America. Their habitats include mostly sunny, fertile locations, both wet and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese deep purple, wonderfully fragrant berries are sure to please.  Elderberry has long been heralded for its antioxidant and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15080016\/\" title=\"Elderberry for colds and flu\"\u003eimmune supporting\u003c\/a\u003e properties. Elderberry syrup is a traditional children's remedy during the cold and flu season. Elderberries have also been used as a mild laxative (yet also reportedly helpful for diarrhea), a diuretic, to increase perspiration, and as a remedy for various conditions including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thenaturopathicherbalist.com\/2015\/09\/10\/sambucus-nigracanadensis\/\" title=\"Elderberry for hay fever, nerve pain, arthritis, cancer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehay fever, nerve pains, rheumatism, and cancer\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive components of Elderberry include flavonoids, triterpenes, volatile oil, sterols, tannins, mucilage, minerals, vitamins A, C, and K, iron, sambucin, anthocyanosides, pectin, sugar, linoleic and linolenic oils. The research on Elderberry's immune-enhancing properties is some of the most conclusive of its kind, as it includes well-controlled clinical studies on human subjects. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste is fruity and sweet, which makes it a great addition to teas. We offer a tea blend to help keep the immune system strong during the winter. Try \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/https-emsherbals-com.myshopify.com\/admin\/products\/1700994908218\" title=\"Winter Defense Tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWinter Defense Tea\u003c\/a\u003e, for a yummy beverage to keep you healthy all winter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836480405562,"sku":"EL30047-OW-4","price":16.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836480438330,"sku":"EL30047-OW-8","price":27.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836480471098,"sku":"EL30047-OW-16","price":45.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/elderberry.jpg?v=1597083025"},{"product_id":"elder-sambucus-nigra-flowers-whole-certified-organic","title":"Elder (Sambucus nigra) Flowers, Whole, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALBANIA. Elder (\u003cem\u003eSambucus nigra\u003c\/em\u003e) Flowers, Whole, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: \u003cspan id=\"seeAllNames\"\u003eBlack Elder, European Elder, Arbre de Judas, Baccae, Black-Berried Alder, Boor Tree, Bountry, Ellanwood, Ellhorn, Hautbois, Holunderbeeren, Sabugeuiro-negro, Sambequier, Sambuc, Sauco, Schwarzer Holunder, Seuillet, Seuillon, Sureau, Sussier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Adoxaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSambucus nigra\u003c\/em\u003e species grow as shrubs and small trees in temperate areas of Western Europe, extending into Southern Scandanavia, down to the northern coast of Africa, and east to the Caspian Sea, and in the temperate zones of North America. Their habitats include mostly sunny, fertile locations, both wet and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe English name for the tree is said to be derived, not from the word \"old,\" but from the Anglo Saxon \u003ci\u003eæld\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning fire. The hollow stems of the branches were used to blow air into a fire. Elder Flowers and fruit have been used medicinally since ancient Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElder Flowers (harvested in the late spring) mature to produce Elderberry fruit (collected in early fall), and so naturally have many of the same effects as Elderberries. The flowers contain flavonoids (astragalin, hyperoside, isoquercitrin, and rutin) and free aglycones (quercetin and kaempferol), minerals (mainly potassium), phenolic compounds, triterpenes and triterpene acids, sterols, linoleic, linolenic, and palmitic acids, mucilage, pectin, and tannins. Both flowers and fruits are used in cooking and beverages; the fruit is tangy and sweet, and the flowers have been described as \"light but earthy\" in flavor. Both fruit and flowers are highly regarded for \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cms.herbalgram.org\/expandedE\/Elderflower.html?ts=1531868323\u0026amp;signature=92522f20756015eba40f5900939dba0c\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ei\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Elderberry and flower for immune health\" href=\"http:\/\/cms.herbalgram.org\/expandedE\/Elderflower.html?ts=1531868323\u0026amp;signature=92522f20756015eba40f5900939dba0c\"\u003emmune stimulating\u003c\/a\u003e effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnti-inflammatory, anti-catarrhal, expectorant, sudorific (sweat-inducing), and antispasmodic properties come to the fore in the flowers. Elder Flower infusions can be applied to skin eruptions such as acne or measles, and are valued for relieving chronic congestion, allergies, ear infections, and candidiasis. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836480962618,"sku":"EL30049-OW-4","price":20.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836481028154,"sku":"EL30049-OW-8","price":32.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836481060922,"sku":"EL30049-OW-16","price":53.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/elderflower_c1fdf65f-9438-479d-bf18-07b92adf0adc.jpg?v=1597083178"},{"product_id":"eleutherococcus-senticosus-root-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic","title":"Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) Root, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHINA. Eleuthero (\u003cem\u003eEleutherococcus senticosus)\u003c\/em\u003e Root, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Siberian Ginseng, Acanthopanax Obovatus, Buisson du Diable, Devil's Bush, Hedera senticosa, Plante Secrète des Russes, Poivre Sauvage, Prickly Eleutherococcus, Russian Root, Shigoka, Siberian Eleuthero, Thorny Bearer of Free Berries, Touch-Me-Not, Untouchable, Ussuri, Ussurian Thorny Pepperbrush, Wild Pepper, Wu Jia Pi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: \u003cspan class=\"js-about-module-abstr\"\u003eAraliaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis herb was commonly known as Siberian Ginseng because of its adaptogenic properties. Beginning in 1947, Soviet researchers searched for herbal tonic medicines comparable to Chinese Ginseng in order to augment the performance and well-being of soldiers, athletes, workers, and later, cosmonauts. They found Eleutherococcus, a plant long valued in traditional Chinese herbal practice, growing in mountain forests of Russia, China, and Japan. The herb was renamed Eleuthero a few years ago to reflect its scientific name and to avoid confusion, as it is not a true Ginseng. This is an easy root to work with, without a particularly strong taste or odor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdaptogens help modulate the body's response to stress, so it normalizes the imbalances that can result from unexpected or prolonged stressors. As David Winston explained in a recent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nutraingredients-usa.com\/Article\/2018\/01\/17\/Confusion-abounds-for-adaptogens-says-expert\" title=\"Adaptogen definition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003earticle\u003c\/a\u003e, true adaptogens are nontoxic herbs that work with the two major homeostatic systems: the hypothalamic\/pituitary\/adrenal axis, regulating the endocrine glands in longer cycles of time, and the sympatho-adrenal system, typically regulating flight\/fight responses to immediate requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough these channels, Eleuthero may enhance immune function; promote recovery from illness or exertion; increase \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21793317\" title=\"Eleuthero for engery and endurance\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eenergy and endurance\u003c\/a\u003e; boost memory; protect against the effects of radiation, heat, cold, and other physical extremes; correct blood lipid and glucose levels; reduce inflammation; lower high blood pressure; combat osteoporosis; etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEleuthero was studied intensively in the mid-20th century, evaluating its effects on large groups of human subjects (although this body of Soviet research is often discounted by Western authorities). More recently, Asian and other investigators have published numerous human and animal studies, confirming many earlier finding on what is widely considered \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.adaptogens.org\/plants\/Eleutherococcus.html\" title=\"Eleuthero as prime adaptogen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe premier adaptogenic herb\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active components of Eleuthero include lignans, particularly eleutherosides, as well as saponins, flavonoids, terpenes, and polysaccharides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836483027002,"sku":"EL30050-OCS-4","price":7.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836483092538,"sku":"EL30050-OCS-8","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836483125306,"sku":"EL30050-OCS-16","price":6.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/eleuthero2.jpg?v=1654538415"},{"product_id":"ems-herbal-tea","title":"Em's Herbal Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEm's Herbal Tea \u003c\/strong\u003eis my favorite tea blend! A basic, go-to herbal tea, certified organic, that has a little something for everyone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Dandelion Root\" href=\"https:\/\/emsherbals.com\/collections\/bulk-herbs-herbs-d-f\/products\/dandelion-taraxacum-officinale-root-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDandelion \u003cem\u003e(Taraxacum officinale) \u003c\/em\u003eRoot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Dandelion Root\" href=\"https:\/\/emsherbals.com\/collections\/bulk-herbs-herbs-d-f\/products\/dandelion-taraxacum-officinale-root-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic \u003ca title=\"Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Root\" href=\"\/products\/licorice-glycyrrhiza-glabra-root-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLicorice \u003cem\u003e(Glycyrrhiza glabra)\u003c\/em\u003e Root\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003eOrganic \u003ca title=\"Nettle (Urtica dioica) Leaf\" href=\"\/products\/nettle-urtica-dioica-leaf-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNettle \u003cem\u003e(Urtica dioica)\u003c\/em\u003e Leaf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003eOrganic \u003ca title=\"Spearmint (Mentha spicata)\" href=\"\/products\/spearmint-mentha-spicata-cut-and-sifted-pnw-grown-certified-organic-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpearmint \u003cem\u003e(Mentha spicata)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat We\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart\"\u003e❤\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAbout This Product\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003eThis tea has a nice body and great flavor with the blend of the roasted root and other flavors. You won't be disappointed! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003ePlease steep for 20 minutes to ensure best flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":15836486860858,"sku":"20006-2","price":10.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836486893626,"sku":"20006-4","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836486926394,"sku":"20006-8","price":30.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836486959162,"sku":"20006-16","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/em_stea6-22.jpg?v=1662411221"},{"product_id":"feverfew-herb-tanacetum-parthenium-cut-and-sifted-pnw-grown-certified-organic","title":"Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium), Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA. Feverfew (\u003cem\u003eTanacetum parthenium\u003c\/em\u003e), Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Altamisa Mexicana, Bachelor’s Buttons, Bride’s Buttons, Chamomile Grande, Chrysanthemum atricaire, Chrysanthemum parthenium, Featherfew, Featherfoil, Federfoy, Flirtwort, Leucanthemum parthenium, Matricaria capensis, Matricaria eximia hort, Matricaria parthenium, Midsummer Daisy, Mother Herb, Mutterkraut, Nosebleed, Parthenium hysterophorus, Pyrethrum parthenium, Wild Chamomile, Wild Quinine, Vetter-voo, Yerba de Santa Maria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Asteraceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeverfew is a perennial herb that originated in Southeastern Europe and Anatolia, and is now found throughout Europe, and in North Africa, East Asia, Australia, and North America. It grows along roadsides, in fields and open places, and along the borders of woods. The plant grows between 12 and 18 inches tall. It has bright green foliage with yellow-centered flowers surrounded by white petals, resembling Chamomile somewhat, but with wider leaves, and a strong bitter scent. Maud Grieve, in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/botanical.com\/botanical\/mgmh\/f\/feverf10.html\"\u003eA Modern Herbal\u003c\/a\u003e, writes of Feverfew, “Planted round dwellings, it is said to purify the atmosphere and ward off disease.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeverfew has long been heralded as an herb to help with migraine and cluster headaches when taken daily as a preventative. It has a long history of use in Greek and European folk medicine, and has been widely adopted into a number of Latin American cultures as well. Slower-acting but stronger than aspirin, it has been used to treat inflammation and pain in many conditions such as arthritis, neuralgia, earaches, toothaches, insect bites, dysmenorrhea and labor pains, and kidney pain. Traditional uses include treatment of fevers, coughs and colds, depression, dizziness, hay fever and allergies, asthma, dermatitis, and psoriasis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a bitter tonic that improves digestion and kidney function, stimulates appetite, and relieves stomach aches, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. In general it is classified as a cooling herb that is beneficial in syndromes involving heat, although it is rarely used for fever as such anymore. Due to its bitterness, it is often easier to use as a tincture or in capsules than as a tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeverfew is also well known as an emmenagogue, inducing menstruation and aiding expulsion of the placenta after childbirth, and has been prescribed for infertility and menopausal symptoms. It should not be used during pregnancy, or with blood-thinning medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main active principles in Feverfew are sesquiterpene lactones, especially parthenolide. Other active compounds include flavonoids, volatile oils, terpenes, and coumarins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in Certified Organic soil in Oregon, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836499705914,"sku":"FE30053-OCS-4","price":26.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836499738682,"sku":"FE30053-OCS-8","price":43.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836499771450,"sku":"FE30053-OCS-16","price":76.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/feverfew_b846f038-28dd-4c1b-a118-f6ab06b49857.jpg?v=1686165299"},{"product_id":"ginger-zingiber-officinalis-root-fairtrade","title":"Ginger (Zingiber officinalis) Root, C\/S, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERU. Ginger (\u003cem\u003eZingiber officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e) Root, Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Zingiberaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Gingembre, Sheng Jian Singabera, Gan Jiang, Jengibre, Ardraka, Kankyo, Aada, Imber, Kanshokyo, Nagara, Shoga, Shokyo, Shunthi, Srungavera, Sunthi, Vishvabheshaja, Zinziber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinger, a perennial reed-like plant with leafy annual stems, first grew in the tropical rainforests of South Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Its wild relatives are still found throughout tropical and subtropical areas of Asia, Australia, and Hawaii. It was one of the first spices imported to Europe and has been used as a food and medicine in the West for at least 3,000 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinger Root is a remarkable warming herb that stimulates digestion and circulation. It is much appreciated for relieving nausea and vomiting in motion sickness, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25414888\" title=\"Ginger and morning sickness\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emorning sickness\u003c\/a\u003e, post-operative conditions, chemotherapy, etc., and for reducing inflammation and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23657930\" title=\"Ginger and pain\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epain\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also helps with muscle cramps and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26177393\" title=\"Ginger and dysmenorrhea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edysmenorrhea\u003c\/a\u003e, subdues coughing and asthma, promotes sweating and menstrual flow, reduces blood pressure, high cholesterol, and blood clotting, enhances \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/27505611\" title=\"Ginger as galactogogue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elactation\u003c\/a\u003e in breastfeeding mothers, protects the liver, balances hormones, promotes immunity, counteracts allergies, and acts against bacteria, parasites, and fungi. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinger tea has so many uses, and the decoction can also be applied in poultices to sprains and aching joints. Ginger can boost the action of other herbs in combinations, and adds welcome flavor. Ginger contains volatile oils, sesquiterpenes, and oleo-resins that account for much of its activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the role of inflammation is increasingly understood as a key element in nearly every disease process, the value of nontoxic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/27771925\" title=\"Ginger as anti-inflammatory\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eanti-inflammatory\u003c\/a\u003e herbs such as Ginger is highlighted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its warm nature, Ginger is less suited to people who suffer from the effects of heat. Caution is advised for those who with tendencies toward hemorrhage, gastric ulcer, kidney disease, or highly sensitive stomachs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836502949946,"sku":"GI30057-OCS-4","price":11.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836502982714,"sku":"GI30057-OCS-8","price":14.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836503015482,"sku":"GI30057-OCS-16","price":22.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/ginger_6-22.heic?v=1657997340"},{"product_id":"hawthorn-crataegus-spp-berries-whole-certified-organic","title":"Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) Berries, Whole, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBULGARIA. Hawthorn (\u003cem\u003eCrataegus \u003c\/em\u003espp.) Berries, Whole, Certified Organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Aubepine, Biancospino, Hagthorn, Hawberry, Hedgethorn, Ladies’ Meat, Gazels, Maybush, Nigra, Pentagyna, Bansangali, Boumkheri, May Tree, May Blossom, Meidom, Quick, Whitethorn, Bread and Cheese Tree, Oxycanthus, Shan Zha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Rosaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many Hawthorn species, growing in many parts of the world. \u003cem\u003eCrataegus oxycantha\u003c\/em\u003e, the name herbalists generally use for “common Hawthorn,” is currently rejected by botanists as ambiguous, and the favored name is now \u003cem\u003eCrataegus monogyna\u003c\/em\u003e. It is a thorny shrub or small tree native to Europe, northwest Africa, and western Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Hawthorn tree in northwestern France is believed to be the oldest tree in that country, planted in the 3rd century; another famous specimen in Norfolk County, England, is thought to be more than 700 years old. Legend connects the plant with the Crown of Thorns. The petals, leaves, and berries of the Hawthorn are all edible and also widely used in herbal medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTradition and modern research emphasize the benefits of Hawthorn as a tonic, adaptogenic, and restorative remedy for the heart and cardiovascular system. It normalizes heart function, and can either stimulate or depress heart activity, depending on the need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawthorn is often prescribed as a long-term treatment, for a minimum of two months, to help in heart failure and weakness, palpitations and arrhythmias, valvular insufficiency, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, angina, recovery from strokes or frostbite, and varicose veins. It contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals, including phenolic acids, proanthocyanidins, and flavonoids, that dilate arteries, improve circulation, reduce blood lipids, and build healthier cartilage and bones. Boosting circulation to the brain may improve memory as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawthorn is also mildly sedative and antispasmodic and has been used to control pain, improve sleep, and reduce nervousness and stress. This quality may be related in part to other uses such as relieving menstrual and menopausal disorders, and for indigestion and diarrhea. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawthorn boosts immunity and counteracts some pathogenic bacteria and parasites. It is astringent and useful in sore throats. It has a diuretic effect and can help with edema and with kidney and bladder stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the phytochemistry of the leaves and flowering tops is generally similar to the berries, Hawthorn’s cardiovascular benefits are most pronounced with the leaves and flowers, and the berries are used more for gastrointestinal issues such as indigestion, stomach pain, and diarrhea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Hawthorn Berries will sometimes develop a white film on the berry. This is natural sucrose maturing in the outer skin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836504490042,"sku":"HA30064-OW-4","price":18.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836504522810,"sku":"HA30064-OW-8","price":30.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836504555578,"sku":"HA30064-OW-16","price":51.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/hawthornberries6-22_74e3f0cb-b90e-48bb-971c-410e48549cba.heic?v=1657996590"},{"product_id":"hibiscus-hibiscus-sabdariffa-flower-cut-certified-organic","title":"Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Flower, Tea Cut, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgypt. Hibiscus (\u003cem\u003eHibiscus sabdariffa\u003c\/em\u003e) Flower, Tea Cut, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Roselle, Amile, Bahumula, Bissau, China Rose, Dasani, Flor de Jamaica, Sorrel, Gudhal, Shukiar, Gongura, Kolada, Luo Shen Hua, Lalmista, Patwa, Pulichai, Mesta, Karkade, Sereni, Shahastra, Rote Malva, Patwa, Vina, Sudanese Tea, Quiabeiro Azedo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Malvaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHibiscus sabdariffa\u003c\/em\u003e is a perennial flowering shrub, growing up to seven to eight feet tall, thought to be native to West Africa. It’s cultivated in China, Thailand, India, Korea, Mexico, Egypt, Senegal, Tanzania, Mali, Malaysia, and Jamaica, and other tropical and temperate regions. Its fiber is sometimes used as a substitute for jute. Hibiscus leaves and fruits are consumed in numerous dishes in many parts of South Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Caribbean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiscus Flower tea (sometimes called “sour tea”) and other beverages brewed from the flowers are beloved throughout much of the world for their refreshing, tangy flavor and beautiful red color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ability of Hibiscus to reduce high blood pressure is well-documented. It also aids weight loss directly and addresses some common complications associated with obesity, lowering blood sugar levels and insulin resistance, and improving hyperlipidemia. It has protective effects on the kidneys and liver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiscus tea has traditionally been used to relieve cramps and other symptoms related to the menstrual cycle, and to calm the nervous system, improving sleep and reducing anxiety and depression. It has also been brewed to help with coughs, urinary tract infections (it’s a mild diuretic), digestive upsets and diarrhea, candidiasis, as a general immune tonic and antimicrobial agent, and for its contraceptive properties. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhytochemicals in Hibiscus Flowers include mucilage, polysaccharides, pectins, polyphenols, vitamin C, as well as citric, malic, and tartaric acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge amounts of Hibiscus are best avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836507045946,"sku":"HI30067-OTC-4","price":28.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836507078714,"sku":"HI30067-OTC-8","price":33.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836507111482,"sku":"HI30067-OTC-16","price":35.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/files\/image0_33_dd502901-f847-437c-8851-30c5f2aab9e4.jpg?v=1682971242"},{"product_id":"lavender-lavandula-angustifolia-flowers-whole-certified-organic","title":"Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Flowers, Whole, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALBANIA. Lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) Flowers, Whole, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: True Lavender, English Lavender, Narrow-leaved Lavender, Alhucema, Rabendo, Lus Na Tuise, Sivka, Husam, Khushbodar, Xun Yi Cao\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamily: Lamiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLavender is a wonderfully aromatic flowering shrub that may grow from 2 to 6 feet high. It is native to the Mediterranean area, the Arabian peninsula, and Russia, and thrives best in climates with wet winters and dry summers. It is mainly cultivated in Europe, Australia, and the US.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLavender has long been used to tone the digestive system and to calm the nerves, relieve pain, and improve sleep. The ancient Egyptians included it in formulas for mummification. This versatile flower can be used in so many ways: brewed as a tea, added to baths, sewn into pillows, and much more. Salves and liniments are excellent methods to extract Lavender’s goodness to apply to skin conditions, ease painful joints and muscles, relieve headaches, or just tune up your energy with that magical fragrance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLavender’s grounding effect has made it a standby remedy for faintness and insomnia; it can also help with muscle tension, spasms, and migraines. In addition to its well-known benefits for the nervous system, combating \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Lavender for depression and anxiety\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3612440\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edepression and anxiety\u003c\/a\u003e, and improving \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Lavender for memory and performance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3612440\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ememory and performance\u003c\/a\u003e, it is antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory, and repels many insects, including head lice and dust mites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender can act as an emmenagogue, and so should not be taken internally during pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender is simply a priceless resource for your medicine kit!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836509732922,"sku":"LA30074-OW-4","price":12.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836509765690,"sku":"LA30074-OW-8","price":17.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836509798458,"sku":"LA30074-OW-16","price":25.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/lavender6-22_3f417867-e49d-4bb9-b95d-5b5adf49653f.heic?v=1659739235"},{"product_id":"marshmallow-root-althea-officinalis-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic","title":"Marshmallow Root (Althea officinalis), Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALBANIA. Marshmallow Root (\u003cem\u003eAlthea officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e), Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarshmallow Root is a gentle, mild to neutral tasting herb that can afford great benefit to the intestinal tract. Marshmallow is mucilaginous, and can coat the inside of the digestive tract. It is rich in mucopolysaccharides, which help feed the beneficial bacteria in the gut, promoting and supporting the gut biome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, infuse Marshmallow Root in cold water. This brings out the long-chain sugars that cause the demulcent, or coating effect. This can be helpful for sore throats. Marshmallow is found in our Winter Defense Tea to help during cold and flu season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarshmallow infused into glycerin is also extremely helpful in combating ulcer pain. Taking half a teaspoon can provide almost immediate relief in most cases. Other uses might include helping alleviate Crohn's disease symptoms, constipation, and IBS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836527755322,"sku":"MA30081-OCS-4","price":16.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836527820858,"sku":"MA30081-OCS-8","price":30.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836527853626,"sku":"MA30081-OCS-16","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/marshmallow6-22.heic?v=1659740651"},{"product_id":"goldenseal-hydrastis-canadensis-root-certified-organic","title":"Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) Root, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA. Goldenseal (\u003cem\u003eHydrastis canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e) Root, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Orange Root, Yellow Root, Yellow Paint Root, Golden Root, Yellow Puccoon, Ground Raspberry, Wild Curcuma, Indian Turmeric, Indian Dye, Eye Root, Eye Balm, Indian Paint, Jaundice Root, Warnera, Indian Plant, Sceau D’or, Pit Canad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Ranunculaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoldenseal grows as a perennial in southeastern Canada and the eastern US. It was a revered Native American and Eclectic remedy, used to soothe inflammatory conditions affecting the mucous membranes of the respiratory, digestive, and genitourinary systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of its effects appear to be related to the presence of isoquinoline alkaloids, mainly hydrastine, berberine, berberastine, canadine, candaline, and hydrastinine. Its bitter components stimulate secretions of the liver, gall bladder, and spleen, and revive the appetite. Berberine in particular has been extensively studied for its anti-microbial, immune-boosting, and astringent actions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoldenseal should not be used during pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":15836559638586,"sku":"GO30062-OCS-2","price":88.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836559671354,"sku":"GO30062-OCS-4","price":166.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836559704122,"sku":"GO30062-OCS-8","price":310.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/goldenseal6-22.heic?v=1657996644"},{"product_id":"pipsissewa-leaf-chimaphila-umbellata-wild-harvested","title":"Pipsissewa Leaf (Chimaphila umbellata), Wildcrafted","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA. 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David Winston suggests Pipsissewa for interstitial cystitis, chronic nephritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial vaginosis, prostatitis, and benign prostatic hyperplasia, as well as arthritic disorders, where its diuretic effect can help remove inflammatory toxins from the body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plants active components include phenols, terpenes, salicylates, phenolic glycosides, flavonoids, resins, lignans, and the antimicrobial quinones chimaphilin and arbutin, among other phytochemicals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":15836564586554,"sku":"PI30098-WCS-2","price":24.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836564652090,"sku":"PI30098-WCS-4","price":47.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836564750394,"sku":"PI30098-WCS-8","price":89.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836564848698,"sku":"PI30098-WCS-16","price":170.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/pipsissewa6-22_82a9bed6-fe02-4c88-b528-774a225fc112.heic?v=1656882521"},{"product_id":"white-sage-salvia-apiana-whole-1","title":"White Sage (Salvia apiana), Whole, Cultivated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA. White Sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia apiana\u003c\/em\u003e), Whole, Cultivated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Bee Sage, Sacred Sage, White Ceremonial Sage, Kasiile, Lhtaay, We Wey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Lamiaceae (mints)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Sage is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows up to nearly five feet high, native to the southwestern US and northwest Mexico, mostly on the western edges of the Sonoran and Mojave deserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/naeb.brit.org\/uses\/search\/?string=salvia+apiana\" title=\"White Sage: Native American uses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNative Americans\u003c\/a\u003e living in that region revered the plant, and used White Sage leaf tea for colds, coughs, and severe cases of poison oak, as a blood purifier, to aid relaxation for patients in healing ceremonies, and as a shampoo; added the leaves to foods as flavoring; and applied fresh leaves to the armpits to control body odor. They also burned the leaves as incense or “smudge” in purification rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerbalists describe White Sage as carminative, antiseptic, and anodyne, and have suggesting gargling with the tea to soothe the pain of strep throat, and drinking it to reduce swelling and discomfort in BPH, or to stop the production of breast milk when weaning a child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Sage should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":15836570878010,"sku":"WH30124-OW-2","price":23.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836570910778,"sku":"WH30124-OW-4","price":39.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836570943546,"sku":"WH30124-OW-8","price":68.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836570976314,"sku":"WH30124-OW-16","price":120.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/whitesage6-22_530d1f9e-a01f-4f18-9d60-7cdb00a14146.heic?v=1656350735"},{"product_id":"rosehips-rosa-spp-tea-bag-cut-certified-organic","title":"Rosehips (Rosa spp.), Tea Bag Cut, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHILE. Rosehips (\u003cem\u003eRosa \u003c\/em\u003espp.), Tea Bag Cut, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Dog Rose, Briar Rose, Prickly Rose, Hogseed, Witches Briar, Sweet Briar, Hop Fruit \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamily: Rosaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRosa canina\u003c\/em\u003e and its relative \u003cem\u003eR. rubiginosa\u003c\/em\u003e are climbing wild Roses native to western Asia, Europe, and northwest Africa, ranging from 3 to 16 feet in height. They have been propagated in many places as a source of nourishing fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRosehips, as their fruits are called, are known as a rich source of vitamin C and other antioxidants, including rutin, a bioflavonoid that helps the absorption of Vitamin C in the body. They have been used to make wine and flavor soft drinks. Rosehip tea is a traditional remedy for conditions such as viral infections, cystitis, arthritis, and hemophilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch research focuses on Rosehips’ actions for reducing inflammation and pain in arthritis, including a double-blind clinical trial showing improvement in patients with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/16195164\" title=\"Rosehips for knee and hip arthritis\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/16195164\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eknee and hip osteoarthritis\u003c\/a\u003e. A triple blind hospital study of women recovering from cesarean sections, who are often catheterized and prone to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/29024081\" title=\"Rosehips reduce UTIs after C section\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/29024081\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebladder infections\u003c\/a\u003e, showed a significant drop in UTIs when Rosehips were given. Two more rigorous human studies provide evidence of Rosehips’ effects in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25834460\" title=\"Rosehips reduce abdominal body fat\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25834460\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereducing abdominal body fat\u003c\/a\u003e in preobese patients, and significantly improving \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26604725\" title=\"Rosehips improve ageing skin\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26604725\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecrow's-feet wrinkles and skin moisture and elasticity\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumble, tasty Rosehips, brimming with nutrients and antioxidant power, have clearly earned a place of honor in the “everyday functional food” category of herbs! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836597190714,"sku":"RO30106-OTC-4","price":10.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836597256250,"sku":"RO30106-OTC-8","price":15.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16 oz.","offer_id":40167874199610,"sku":"RO30106-OTC-16","price":22.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/rosehipstbc6-22_f37ef2ce-4a5b-40a3-8c94-f6f9089bf198.heic?v=1656878905"},{"product_id":"wild-yam-dioscorea-villosa-root-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic","title":"Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa) Root, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA. Wild Yam (\u003cem\u003eDioscorea villosa\u003c\/em\u003e) Root, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Colic Root, Rheumatism Root, China Root, Devil's Bones, Bansooran, Barbasco, Huang Yao Tzu, Jangali Ratalu, Nyama, Shan Yao, Vajrakanta, Yuma \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamily: Dioscoreaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDioscorea villosa\u003c\/em\u003e is a tuberous climbing vine with heart-shaped leaves that is native to eastern North America, from Texas and Florida to Minnesota, Ontario, and Massachusetts, growing in moist woods, swamps, and thickets. With support, it can climb to heights of up to 15 feet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWild Yam was used by Native Americans for pain relief, especially for menstrual cramps and during childbirth. It is valued by herbalists for cramping pains and inflammatory conditions affecting the digestive, respiratory, and musculoskeletal systems, as well as the reproductive organs. Its actions are reputed to include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thenaturopathicherbalist.com\/2015\/09\/25\/dioscorea-villosa\/\" title=\"Wild Yam actions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eantispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, cholagogue, diaphoretic, analgesic, anti-tussive, anti-asthmatic, expectorant, anti-diabetic, vasodilatory, cardiac sedative, bitter, hepatic, and diuretic\u003c\/a\u003e. Wild Yam species related to \u003cem\u003eD. villosa\u003c\/em\u003e have played important roles in traditional Asian healing for thousands of years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWild Yams contain diosgenin, a sterol. Tropical Dioscorea species are cultivated as sources of this precursor compound, which has been used to manufacture estrogen. progesterone, and other steroid hormones since the 1940s, although our bodies apparently cannot convert diosgenin directly into hormones.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":15836658630714,"sku":"WI30138-OCS-2","price":30.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836658663482,"sku":"WI30138-OCS-4","price":52.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836658696250,"sku":"WI30138-OCS-8","price":99.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836658729018,"sku":"WI30138-OCS-16","price":188.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/wildyamroot6-22_fddbac8c-e372-4ffe-8949-ca2a2bacc7fb.heic?v=1656443937"},{"product_id":"white-willow-salix-alba-bark-cut-and-sifted-1","title":"White Willow (Salix alba) Bark, Cut and Sifted, Wild Harvested","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALBANIA. White Willow (\u003cem\u003eSalix alba\u003c\/em\u003e) Bark, Cut and Sifted, Wild Harvested\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Basket Willow, European Willow, Bay Willow, Crack Willow, Laurel Willow, Banjul, Bed Sada, Bai Liu, Bu Shan, Madnu, Silberwiede, Ved, Vibir, Vitika\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamily: Salicaceae  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe White Willow is a fast-growing deciduous tree that can reach 30 to 80 feet high. It is native to Europe, western and central Asia, and north Africa, and naturalized in many parts of North America. \u003cem\u003eSalix alba\u003c\/em\u003e often grows near water, thriving in moist soil and partial shade to full sun. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flexible stems of White Willow have been used for basket-making. Tannin from Willow bark has been employed for tanning leather. The bark contains enough indole-3-butyric acid (a plant hormone which stimulates root growth) that a solution of Willow trimmings is sometimes used instead of commercial products to clone rootstock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite Willow bark has been used in Europe, China, Egypt, and the Near East since ancient times to relieve many kinds of pain and to reduce fevers. Salicin was extracted from the bark and isolated in the form of salicyclic acid in the nineteenth century, leading to the development of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). Herbalists have also used White Willow bark as a digestive tonic, for treating intestinal parasites and chronic diarrhea, and as a topical antiseptic and astringent for wounds, ulcers, and eczema. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836660170810,"sku":"WH30125-WCS-4","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836660203578,"sku":"WH30125-WCS-8","price":29.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836660236346,"sku":"WH30125-WCS-16","price":49.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/whitewillowbark6-22_516e2edc-c4b6-44c2-b23a-1eea6b6f2cb5.heic?v=1656350402"},{"product_id":"wild-lettuce-lactuca-virosa-cut-and-sifted","title":"Wild Lettuce (Lactuca spp.), Cut and Sifted, PNW Grown, Wild Harvested","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACIFIC NORTHWEST GROWN.  Wild Lettuce (\u003cem\u003eLactuca spp.\u003c\/em\u003e), Cut and Sifted, Wild Harvested, Premium Harvest\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Bitter Lettuce, Great Lettuce, Opium Lettuce, Giftsallat, Rakutu Karyumu So\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamily: Asteraceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWild Lettuce is a biennial relative of cultivated lettuce, native to central and southern Europe, and naturalized in North America, Australia, and parts of the Indian subcontinent. It is tall, sometimes reaching heights of up to 6 feet, and grows on banks and in waste places.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen cut or torn, the plant secretes a milky juice known as lactucarium, which contains lactucin and lactupicrin, sesquiterpene lactones that provide the sedative and analgesic properties Wild Lettuce is known for.  Lactucarium was used by nineteenth century physicians as a substitute for Opium, in times when Opium was scarce; to relieve uterine and intestinal cramps; as a diuretic and laxative; and to alleviate the spasmodic cough in pertussis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate doses of Wild Lettuce appear to be safe and effective, and its active ingredients do not interact with opiate receptors. However, trace amounts of hyoscyamine may also be present in the plant, and attempted recreational use of concentrated Lactuca extracts has led to unfortunate outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals Wholesale","offers":[{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":31871383601210,"sku":"WI30137-WCS","price":33.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/files\/IMG_1103.jpg?v=1774990264"},{"product_id":"angelica-root-angelica-archangelica-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic","title":"Angelica Root (Angelica archangelica), Cut and Sifted, Premium Harvest, PNW Grown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACIFIC NORTHWEST, USA. Angelica Root (\u003cem\u003eAngelica archangelica\u003c\/em\u003e), Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Garden Angelica, Wild Celery, Masterwort, Wild Parsnip, Herb of Angels, Archange, Angel Food, Angel's Herb, Root of the Holy Spirit, Sonbol-e Khatāyi, Kvan, Boska\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelica is a flowering perennial plant, found growing wild in damp soil in northern and central parts of Eurasia, and cultivated mainly in France and eastern Europe. It may reach heights of 6 feet or more. All parts of the plant are edible and have a unique fragrance, sometimes compared to musk or juniper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelica has been grown as a food and medicine for over a thousand years. It is used along with juniper berries and coriander to flavor gin, and in other distilled herbal spirits such as bitters, absinthe, and aquavit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedieval Europeans used Angelica as a talisman for protection and an aid for hunting and romance, and it plays a role in the shamanic healing ways of the Sami people indigenous to the European Arctic zone. It is a cousin to the Chinese herb known as Dong Quai (\u003cem\u003eAngelica sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eA Modern Herbal\u003c\/em\u003e, Mrs. Grieve notes Angelica’s use as a “\u003ca title=\"Angelica: traditional uses\" href=\"http:\/\/www.botanical.com\/botanical\/mgmh\/a\/anegl037.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecarminative, stimulant, diaphoretic, stomachic, tonic and expectorant… a good remedy for colds, coughs, pleurisy, wind, colic, rheumatism and diseases of the urinary organs… a stimulating expectorant… relieve(s) flatulence, and is also of use as a stimulating bronchial tonic, and as an emmenagogue… for indigestion, general debility and chronic bronchitis\u003c\/a\u003e.” Its relaxing effects on smooth muscles have found applications for menstrual cramps and colic. Indian and Chinese medicine employ \u003cem\u003eA. archangelica\u003c\/em\u003e to treat nervous conditions including \u003ca title=\"Angelica traditional uses in Asian medicine for CNS conditions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22960104\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emigraine, anorexia, and anxiety\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive compounds include terpenes and coumarins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is contraindicated in pregnancy and diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":15836666757178,"sku":"AN30004-OCS-2","price":21.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836666789946,"sku":"AN30004-OCS-4","price":36.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836666822714,"sku":"AN30004-OCS-8","price":62.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836666855482,"sku":"AN30004-OCS-16","price":113.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/angelica6-22.jpg?v=1660759584"},{"product_id":"blackberry-rubus-caesius-leaf-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic","title":"Blackberry (Rubus caesius) Leaf, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBULGARIA. Blackberry (\u003cem\u003eRubus caesius\u003c\/em\u003e) Leaf, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackberry Leaf offers a gentle astringent effect that reduces hemorrhoids and supports youthful looking skin. When added to tea, Blackberry Leaf aids in relieving diarrhea. Used as a poultice, Blackberry Leaf can help with wounds and bruises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackberry Leaf can also be found in herbal smoking blends and imparts a light berry flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836672000058,"sku":"BL30014-OCS-4","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836671967290,"sku":"BL30014-OCS-8","price":22.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836671934522,"sku":"BL30014-OCS-16","price":33.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/blackberryleaf6-22_7a21954f-b7ec-495f-a8e7-2f9dc704dec9.heic?v=1655746579"},{"product_id":"blessed-thistle-cnicus-benedictus-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic-pnw-grown","title":"Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus), Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA. Blessed Thistle (\u003cem\u003eCnicus benedictus\u003c\/em\u003e), Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Ash Sherka Al Mubaraka, Cardo Santo, Chardon Beni, Derga Peroza, Holy Thistle, Mubarek Diken, St. Benedict's Thistle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Asteraceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlessed Thistle was once used by monks to stave off the Bubonic Plague. The \"Blessed\" portion of the name stuck. People in medieval Europe used Blessed Thistle extensively and it is often mentioned in herbal texts from that period, such as Turner's \u003cem\u003eHerbal\u003c\/em\u003e (1568) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGerard's \u003cem\u003eHerbal\u003c\/em\u003e (1597). In fact, this herb also has religious associations, and  other common names for the herb include Holy Thistle and Holy Ghost Herb. In the 16th and 17th centuries, Blessed Thistle was given to alleviate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epain\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas well as inflammation of the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Shakespeare's play, \"Much Ado about Nothing,\" Margaret advises Beatrice, \"Get you some of this distilled Carduus Benedictus and lay it to your heart; it is the only thing for a qualm... I mean plain Holy Thistle.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn article in the journal \u003cem\u003ePharmacognosy Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e described Blessed Thistle as \"a plant with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4461949\/\" title=\"Therapeutic properties of Blessed Thistle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eantidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, cardiac and antimicrobial\u003c\/a\u003e properties.\"  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlessed Thistle is considered one of the best herbs to stimulate production of breast milk in nursing mothers. A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003etea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eprepared from Blessed Thistle may also assist the functioning of the heart, and has been used for treating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eliver disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eand digestive complaints. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":40369456971834,"sku":"BL30015-OCS-2","price":20.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836690841658,"sku":"BL30015-OCS-4","price":31.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836690776122,"sku":"BL30015-OCS-8","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836690710586,"sku":"BL30015-OCS-16","price":96.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/blessedthistle6-22.heic?v=1655745635"},{"product_id":"boneset-eupatorium-perfoliatum-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic","title":"Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) Cut and Sifted, PNW Grown, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACIFIC NORTHWEST GROWN. Boneset (\u003cem\u003eEupatorium perfoliatum\u003c\/em\u003e) Leaves and Tops, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic, Premium Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Agueweed, Wild Isaac, Crosswort, Thoroughstern, Teasel, Indian Sage, Vegetable Antimony, Tse Lan, Tedral, Alba Haquilla, Durchwachsdost, Herbe Parfaite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Asteraceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoneset is a flowering plant that grows up to 40 inches tall, native to eastern North America, found as far west as Texas, Nebraska, and Manitoba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves and tops of Boneset were used by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22004891\" title=\"Boneset: Native American use and current research\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNative Americans\u003c\/a\u003e for relieving colds and fevers, and to cause sweating. Early European settlers also called it Feverwort, and found it useful for treating gout and arthritis as well as yellow fever, dengue fever, influenza, and malaria. It was grown as a substitute for quinine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Moore noted its special applications as \"head cold, moist, with fever, aches; acute hot dry bronchitis with muscular weakness; influenza with malaise and aches; acute bronchial pneumonia with dyspnea; to stimulate innate immunity.\" The name \u003cem\u003eBoneset\u003c\/em\u003e reflects its value for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.herbs2000.com\/herbs\/herbs_boneset.htm\" title=\"Boneset and pain\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edeep aching pains\u003c\/a\u003e in both infectious and chronic inflammatory conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown active components of Boneset include many flavonoids, methylated flavonoid aglycones, triterpenes and sterols, caffeic acid derivatives, fatty acids and fatty alcohols, and some polysaccharides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoneset is counterindicated during pregnancy and lactation, and should not be taken for periods over two weeks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":41305994657850,"sku":"BO30016-OCS-2","price":15.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836696674362,"sku":"BO30016-OCS-4","price":26.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836696707130,"sku":"BO30016-OCS-8","price":44.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836696739898,"sku":"BO30016-OCS-16","price":78.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/files\/boneset.jpg?v=1703013435"},{"product_id":"cardamom-elettaria-cardamomum-hulled","title":"Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) Seed, Hulled, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHONDURAS. Cardamom (\u003cem\u003eElettaria cardamomum\u003c\/em\u003e) Seed, Hulled, Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Green Cardamom, Caranda Mugu, Ebil, Capalaga, Ilachi, Bai Dou Kou, Amomu, Chittelam, Bahula, Andritak, Yelam, Surkh, Velchi, Truti, Shushmir, Pelaga, Reo Yai, Sha Jen, Truc Sa, Kau Blong, Mak Neng Pa, Karvanh, Kakul, Hil, Grawan, Brihadela, Alach, Ailum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamily: Zingiberaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen Cardamom is an aromatic perennial herb in the Ginger family, growing from around 6 to 13 feet in height. Native to southern India and cultivated in many tropical areas of south Asia, Central America, and Africa, Cardamom prefers warm, damp, shady conditions and is sometimes intercropped with Tea, Betel Nut palms, or Black Pepper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSometimes called the “Queen of Spices” (Black Pepper is the “King”), the dried ripe fruits of \u003cem\u003eE. cardamomum\u003c\/em\u003e have been used as spice and medicine since at the the fourth century BC. It is the third most expensive spice by weight, after Vanilla and Saffron—\u003cem\u003eand it smells and tastes amazing\u003c\/em\u003e. Cardamom is a versatile spice widely used in both savory and sweet foods, and blended into tea (notably in \u003ca title=\"Em's Chai Spice Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/https-emsherbals-com.myshopify.com\/admin\/products\/1700995432506\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChai\u003c\/a\u003e spice tea blends), coffee, and liqueurs. Its essential oil plays a role in some perfumes, and is sometime added to foods as a preservative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a healing herb, Cardamom is best known as a carminative, improving digestion and appetite, and relieving nausea, diarrhea, hiccups, acid reflux, and flatulence. It is rich in cineole (a terpene that is also found in other aromatic plants such as Eucalyptus, Basil, Tea Tree, Rosemary, Sage, and Cannabis) with expectorant and stimulant properties. In addition to essential oils and terpenes, it contains sterols, saponins, magnesium, manganese, and fatty acids, including caprylic acid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Ayurvedic medicine it is prescribed for anorexia, asthma, bronchitis, kidney stones, and general weakness. Traditional Chinese medicine employs it for increasing the Qi, restoring the lungs, spleen, and nervous system, lifting the spirits and allaying depression, warming the stomach and intestines, clearing phlegm, antidoting poisons, resolving contusions, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther traditional uses focus on Cardamom’s antibacterial, anti-candida, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory properties, and its affinities for the eyes, cardiovascular system, urinary tract, and mouth and throat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThink of delicious Cardamom, and then remember what Hippocrates said: \u003cem\u003eLet your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":15836697919546,"sku":"CA30021-OH-2","price":13.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836697886778,"sku":"CA30021-OH-4","price":24.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":15836697854010,"sku":"CA30021-OH-8","price":47.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":15836697821242,"sku":"CA30021-OH-16","price":88.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/cardamom6-22.jpg?v=1660759925"},{"product_id":"cascara-sagrada-rhamnus-purshiana-bark-cut-and-sifted","title":"Cascara Sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana) Bark, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA. Cascara Sagrada (\u003cem\u003eRhamnus purshiana\u003c\/em\u003e) Bark, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Purshiana Bark, Sagrada Bark, Sacred Bark, Bitter Bark, Yellow Bark, Dogwood Bark, California Buckthorn, Chittem Bark, Bearberry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Rhamnaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCascara Sagrada grows naturally as a large shrub or small tree in the Pacific Northwest forest, and its bark was used as a laxative by Native Americans. Its effectiveness was honored by Spanish conquistadores with the name Cascara Sagrada, meaning \"sacred bark.\" Historically it has also been used as a treatment for gallstones, liver conditions, hemorrhoids, and cancer. It was heavily used in over the counter products throughout the 20th Century, to the extent of depleting many wild sources of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCascara's laxative effect is mainly attributed to the presence of hydroxyanthracene glycosides and emodin, which stimulate peristalsis in the colon. Cascara and other laxatives should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women, or in the presence of injuries, obstructions, or chronic inflammatory conditions affecting the large intestine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Em's Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":40238323695674,"sku":"CA30022-OCS-2","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":15836700246074,"sku":"CA30022-OCS-4","price":31.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":23272584478778,"sku":"CA30022-OCS-8","price":52.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":23272585920570,"sku":"CA30022-OCS-16","price":93.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7318\/0730\/products\/cascara6-22.jpg?v=1660760251"},{"product_id":"catnip-nepeta-cataria-leaves-cut-and-sifted-certified-organic-pnw-grown","title":"Catnip (Nepeta cataria) Leaves, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA. 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Catnip poultices have been used to reduce painful swellings in toothache, tonsillitis, hemorrhoids, and nursing mothers’ breasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatnip contains acetic acid, biotin, butyric acid, choline, citral, dipentene, inositol, lifronella, limonene, manganese, nepetalic acid, volatile oils, PABA, phosphorus, sodium, sulfur, valeric acid, and vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, and B12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. 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