Dried Herbs - Cooking, Tea & Herbalism

Dried Herbs - Cooking, Tea & Herbalism

from CA$8.00

10g Bags - 1 for $8, 2 for $14 & 3 for $20. If you wish to mix up the varieties when purchasing more than one bag, please write which you would like in the notes section that pops up.

Created using only our chemical free, soil grown, hand harvested / foraged herbs. They are all dehydrated low and slow to lock in maximum flavour, colour and medicinal qualities.

Choices are;

  • Horsetail - Used in Teas, Tinctures, Herbalism, Bath & Body Products. It was used traditionally to stop bleeding, heal ulcers and wounds, and treat tuberculosis and kidney problems. Containing silicon, which helps strengthen bone. For that reason, some practitioners recommend horsetail as a treatment for osteoporosis. It is also used as a diuretic, and as an ingredient in some cosmetics.

  • Red Raspberry Leaf - Used in Teas, Tinctures, Infusions, Herbalism, Bath & Body Products. When enjoyed as a tea, raspberry leaf imparts an earthy flavour similar to black tea due to its tannin-rich phytochemical makeup. This high tannin content is what contributes to raspberry leaf’s benefit as an herbal astringent, which helps to tone and tighten tissue. This action is what makes raspberry leaf the perfect herb to ease normal menstrual and gastrointestinal cramping and toning the uterine tissues for labor.* Traditional herbal practitioners have even used it for the mouth or throat and for relief of loose stool for this very reason. In addition to its impressive astringent properties, raspberry leaf is also considered nutritive and antispasmodic.* Categorized in herbal medicine as a tonic herb, raspberry leaf tea can be enjoyed as an everyday supplement. 

  • Catnip - Used in Teas, Tinctures, Herbalism, Culinary Preparations, Bath & Body Products. Catnip has a long history of medical use for a variety of ailments and as a culinary addition to many recipes. Most commonly it has been consumed to calm nervousness, promote restful sleep, and to soothe digestive and emotional disturbances in children and infants. It’s also very commonly known for its effect on cats, often causing playfulness and bliss. It can be a useful tool for training cats, making certain areas more appealing than others. It’s also a mild sedative, making it ideal for those who are struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep. Depending on the dose, it can be used to uplift and unwind day or night.

  • Lemon Balm- Used in Teas, Tinctures, Herbalism, Culinary Preparations, Bath & Body Products. Leaves offer a sweet-tart flavour with a lemony zest and a hint of mint. Try it crushed for rubs and dry seasoning. Its fantastic for infusing water, oils, teas, syrups, sauces, jams, jellies, or liqueurs. It pairs well with poultry and fish, as well as honey, citrus, summer squash, cucumber, and cream. Lemon balm is also often combined with other soothing herbs, like valerian, chamomile, and hops. It’s touted for its antimicrobial, antiviral, and antioxidant properties due to the presence of a compound known as rosmarinic acid. It has long been used as a natural remedy for treating stress, anxiety, headaches, nausea, indigestion, cold sores, and insomnia. It is used in Ayurvedic Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine to cool and calm the stomach and to relieve stress, and balance mood. Perhaps most well-known for its calming properties, as its leaves can be used to make a calming tea.

  • Oregano - Used in Teas, Tinctures, Herbalism and Culinary Preparations. It’s said to have a ‘balsamic’ flavour; a combination of mint, thyme, and rosemary. A traditional Mediterranean herb and plays a prominent role in Greek and Italian cuisine. Pair fresh and dried oregano with cured olives, sheep's milk cheeses, tomatoes, pork, lamb, potatoes, pasta and rices. It is an ideal aromatic for meat stews and can compliment olive oil sauces for grilled and baked fish. Good source of iron, manganese, vitamin K, fibre and calcium. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids. Strong anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Phytonutrients found in the herb is four times more antioxidant power than blueberries. For the best health benefits, it is often brewed into a tea.

  • Parsley - Used in Teas, Tinctures, Herbalism and Culinary Preparations. Has a fresh, green, mildly grassy aroma and flavour with hints of citrus, clove, and nutmeg. It can liven up rice or grilled vegetables, impart a fresh taste in butter for potatoes, corn, and garlic bread, be added to pesto or tomato sauce, or be used in marinades for meat, fish, and poultry. Pairs especially well with shellfish, potatoes, leeks, cucumber, tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, squash, garlic, chili flakes, lemon, and cream. Packed with vitamin C, iron, and the natural antiseptic, chlorophyll. It is also a good source of folate, potassium, copper, zinc, and vitamins A, B, and K. It has antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties. It has traditionally been used as a treatment for urinary tract infections or kidney and bladder problems and has been touted for its ability to improve digestion, detoxify the body, or even cleanse the palate and freshen breath.

  • Tri-Coloured Sage - Used in Teas, Tinctures, Herbalism and Culinary Preparations. The flavour pairs well with sausage, pork and poultry, soups and stews. Add to your stocks and stuffings. Chop and add to butters or spreads to impart a savoury flavour. Contains high amounts of vitamins A and C. Sage contains the compounds camphor, pinene, thujone, and others, as well as estrogenic substances and flavonoids. These substances and compounds are beneficial to the digestive system, they have an astringent quality and anti-septic properties.

  • Herb Blend made of Oregano, Parsley, Sage and Marjoram - Used Culinary Preparations. This combo is perfect addition on chicken, turkey, white fish, or try it in stuffing, dressing, marinades, herb butter, soups and broths.

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Herb mix pairs well with;

Fruit & Veggies - citrus, carrots, potatoes, celeriac, parsnips, parsley root, kohlrabi, corn, onions, shallots, garlic, garlic scapes, leeks, scallions, sweet peppers, hot peppers, bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, broccolini, summer squash, beets, turnips, brussel sprouts and radishes.

Dairy & Meats -beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, bison, elk, sausage, pork, butter, milk, cream, eggs, mozzarella, parmesan and goat cheeses.

Others - olive oil, vinegars, bread crumbs, flour, grains, rice, and tomato sauce, pepper sauce, béchamel sauce and gravy.

RASPBERRY LEAF -

The flavour of these leaves brewed comes across similar to black tea. Try pairing them with other helpful herbs to aid with particular issues;

-mint will help lift your spirits and give you a sense of renewed energy.

-ginger aids in mental focus, increases chi (life energy) especially near the root chakra. Recommended during birthing process.

-nettle helps restore the reproductive system, balance hormones, prevents hypertension (high blood pressure). -red clover helps increase fertility in both men and women.

-by itself it can gently relieve nausea, stomach distress (morning sickness) and can help take the edge off.

Anthony William in his book called Life Changing Foods, he claims that, “Raspberry leaf is also beneficial to men, mostly as a blood cleanser and overall detoxify. Helps grow hair when needed, and because it strengthen the pancreas, those who are dealing with pancreatitis can do very well on this herb.”

He also goes on to say that, “Raspberry leaf brewed as a tea is on of the most profound tonics to address infertility and prepare a women’s body for pregnancy. It is useful to help prevent miscarriages and it is a useful tool to address exhaustion following child birth and postpartum depression. Raspberry leaf is known to enhance production of breast milk.”

In Susun S. Weed book Childbearing Year she writes that, “Rubus is the best known, most widely used, and safest of all uterine / pregnancy tonic herbs. It contains fragrine, an alkaloid which gives tone to the muscles of the pelvic region. Contains calcium in its most absorbable form. Assimilation is further enhanced by the presence of phosphorus and iron, vitamin A and C in the raspberry leaves.”