Categories: Medicinal Herbs
Goat's Rue
R78.00
Traditionally Goats rue was used to increase breast milk production in breastfeeding women. It was also used traditionally to remedy water retention and to
Traditionally Goats rue was used to increase breast milk production in breastfeeding women. It was also used traditionally to remedy water retention and to promote healthy blood sugar levels. Goats rue contains compounds from which the famous anti-diabetic drug metformin (glucophage) was manufactured. This supports its traditional usage of blood
Categories: Tasteful Herbal Tea Infusions
Green Tea
R140.00
Superior quality green tea that’s filled with health benefits from age old Chinese tradition
Preparation instructions for all tasteful tea infusions are as follows: Add
Superior quality green tea that’s filled with health benefits from age old Chinese tradition
Preparation instructions for all tasteful tea infusions are as follows: Add 1 cup of boiling water to 1-2 teaspoons of dry herb. Cover and let steep for 5 to 7 minutes. Strain and enjoy!
Categories: Culinary Herbs
Ground Cardamom
R95.00
Native to Egypt, Greece and Rome – used extensively in India and the Middle East. Can be used in baking, deserts and milk-based beverages.
Native to Egypt, Greece and Rome – used extensively in India and the Middle East. Can be used in baking, deserts and milk-based beverages. Liqueurs, coffee, masala teas, curries, pilavs, when pickling herring, meat dishes, spiced wine, Indian ice cream (kulfi), Indian sweetmeats, spice buns, custards and fruit dishes.
Categories: Culinary Herbs
Ground Cayenne
R20.00
Vastly used in Mexican and Asian cuisine. A variety of chilli used to spice up and enhance savoury dishes. Essential when making hot sauces
Vastly used in Mexican and Asian cuisine. A variety of chilli used to spice up and enhance savoury dishes. Essential when making hot sauces and pastes. Tastes good in tomato-based sauces, lentils, mild cheeses, goat cheese, mozzarella and dry ricotta, sausage, meat stews, poultry, fish, shellfish, or as a seasoning
Categories: Culinary Herbs
Ground Cinnamon
R16.00
Quills or powdered
Delicately fragrant, and slightly sweet, Cinnamon hails from Sri Lanka and is one of the oldest known spices. Can be used in
Quills or powdered
Delicately fragrant, and slightly sweet, Cinnamon hails from Sri Lanka and is one of the oldest known spices. Can be used in sweet dishes as well as meat and vegetable. The middle Easterners use it in meat stews (especially lamb). Indian curries or Cape Malay dishes. Used when
Categories: Culinary Herbs
Ground Cloves
R37.00
A warm, strongly aromatic flavour – essential to many festive cakes and biscuits such as ginger snaps. A clove studded onion will add depth
A warm, strongly aromatic flavour – essential to many festive cakes and biscuits such as ginger snaps. A clove studded onion will add depth of flavour to stocks for boiled meats. Tastes good with beef, lamb and pork stews, ham dishes, boiled meats such as tongue or corn meat. Christmas
Categories: Culinary Herbs
Ground Coriander
R15.00
Whole seeds or ground
Also known as Chinese Parsley / Cilantro/ Dhanna / Dhania
Widely used in Europe and Asia. An essential ingredient in most curries.
Tastes
Whole seeds or ground
Also known as Chinese Parsley / Cilantro/ Dhanna / Dhania
Widely used in Europe and Asia. An essential ingredient in most curries.
Tastes good in curries, meat or poultry, vegetables, pickles and chutneys.
Categories: Culinary Herbs
Ground Cumin
R23.00
Seeds or powdered
An eastern spice, particularly found in India, Egypt, Arabia and the Mediterranean, also used in Mexico, North Africa and the Middle East.
Seeds or powdered
An eastern spice, particularly found in India, Egypt, Arabia and the Mediterranean, also used in Mexico, North Africa and the Middle East. Use when pickling, Mexican dishes (like chilli con carne), with cabbage, couscous, curries, meat stews, some cheeses, sausage, tomato- based sauces.
Categories: Culinary Herbs
Ground Garlic
R20.00
Flakes or powder
Another kitchen essential – garlic remains a useful and flavoursome ingredient for any cook. Widely used for curries, stir-fries, stews and breads.
Flakes or powder
Another kitchen essential – garlic remains a useful and flavoursome ingredient for any cook. Widely used for curries, stir-fries, stews and breads. Pasta dishes, garlic butter. Blends well with tomatoes, potatoes and other vegetables.
Categories: Culinary Herbs
Ground Ginger
R22.00
Second only to salt in Asian cooking it is also widely used across the Middle East, Europe and Africa. Its versatility allows for use
Second only to salt in Asian cooking it is also widely used across the Middle East, Europe and Africa. Its versatility allows for use in sweet, savoury as well as spicy dishes. Use with meat, fish, chicken, vegetables, soy sauce – based cooking. Curries, stews, baking, pickles, soups, baked fruit,
Categories: Culinary Herbs
Ground Nutmeg
R45.00
Originally grown in the Spice Islands and commonly used in India. Used in stewed fruit, custards, eggnog, punches, sauces (especially onion sauce and bread
Originally grown in the Spice Islands and commonly used in India. Used in stewed fruit, custards, eggnog, punches, sauces (especially onion sauce and bread sauce), vegetables especially steamed and spinach
Categories: Culinary Herbs
Ground Turmeric
R19.00
Native to India, China and the Middle East and adds a warm, mild aroma and yellow colour to foods. An essential ingredient in curries
Native to India, China and the Middle East and adds a warm, mild aroma and yellow colour to foods. An essential ingredient in curries and used to flavour many Indian vegetable dishes. Used in pickles (especially picalilli), chutneys, devilled eggs, bean and lentil dishes, kedgeree, rice and pilavs, poultry, fish,
Categories: Medicinal Herbs
Hawthorn Berries
R86.00
Hawthorn has a long tradition of usage in Arab and Chinese medicine and since the late 1800’s was introduced into European medicine as a
Hawthorn has a long tradition of usage in Arab and Chinese medicine and since the late 1800’s was introduced into European medicine as a heart tonic, for which it is still extensively used in this system of medicine till today. This usage has been supported by modern research which has
Categories: Medicinal Herbs
Hoodia
R100.00
Hoodia is an indigenous South African herb traditionally used by the San hunters to suppress hunger during long hunting periods. It is from this
Hoodia is an indigenous South African herb traditionally used by the San hunters to suppress hunger during long hunting periods. It is from this that it has been promoted as an appetite suppressant as well an agent to promote weight loss due to this effect.
Dosage and preparation method: Add 1
Categories: Medicinal Herbs
Kelp
R57.00
Kelp, or seaweed, has long been used in traditional medicine. Due to its nature, it is high is mineral content including trace amounts of
Kelp, or seaweed, has long been used in traditional medicine. Due to its nature, it is high is mineral content including trace amounts of iodine. It has been used both as a food and a medicine due to this nature. It is used in traditional medicine to support a healthy
Categories: Unique Herbal Remedies
Kidney And Bladder Remedy
R190.00
Infections of the urinary system are common and often come with discomfort and urgency to urinate. This superlative remedy is meant to assist with
Infections of the urinary system are common and often come with discomfort and urgency to urinate. This superlative remedy is meant to assist with mild to moderate conditions of this nature; quickly bringing relief to what can be quite a bothersome condition.
Dosage instructions: Add 1 cup of boiling water to
Categories: Medicinal Herbs
Lavender Blossoms
R114.00
Lavender is an ancient medicine used within all systems of traditional medicine. It has been shown to have very specific effects within the nervous,
Lavender is an ancient medicine used within all systems of traditional medicine. It has been shown to have very specific effects within the nervous, muscular and neurovascular systems and has long been used for headaches, spasms, tension and even paralysis. The essential oil is most commonly used although we use
Categories: Medicinal Herbs
Lemon Balm
R98.00
Lemon balm has long held an important position in European traditional medicine. It is regarded as a specific nervous system remedy with effects on
Lemon balm has long held an important position in European traditional medicine. It is regarded as a specific nervous system remedy with effects on the heart, respiratory system and metabolism. It is classed as a strong but safe and simple sedative that does not come with any of the negative
Categories: Culinary Herbs
Lemon Grass
R39.00
Originating in the tropics of Southeast Asia Lemon grass is characterised by a strong citrus flavour. Typically used in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine
Tastes good
Originating in the tropics of Southeast Asia Lemon grass is characterised by a strong citrus flavour. Typically used in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine
Tastes good in curries, soups, stews, casseroles, particularly those made with chicken and seafood
Categories: Tasteful Herbal Tea Infusions
Lemon Grass Tea
R72.00
A cooling and refreshing herbal tea with many touted benefits
Preparation instructions for all tasteful tea infusions are as follows: Add 1 cup of boiling
A cooling and refreshing herbal tea with many touted benefits
Preparation instructions for all tasteful tea infusions are as follows: Add 1 cup of boiling water to 1-2 teaspoons of dry herb. Cover and let steep for 5 to 7 minutes. Strain and enjoy!
Categories: Medicinal Herbs
Maca Powder
R114.00
An indigenous South American plant, Maca root is highly nutritive and has been used traditionally for centuries as a superfood. It has been attributed
An indigenous South American plant, Maca root is highly nutritive and has been used traditionally for centuries as a superfood. It has been attributed to the ancient Incan civilisation, who’s soldiers proposedly used Maca root before going into battle. As a medicine it has been used as a nutritive to
Categories: Culinary Herbs
Marjoram
R30.00
Closely related to Origanum but more delicate in flavour. Mixes well with olive oil and rosemary in salad dressings. Vinegar salad dressings, anchovies, Greek
Closely related to Origanum but more delicate in flavour. Mixes well with olive oil and rosemary in salad dressings. Vinegar salad dressings, anchovies, Greek and Italian dishes, poultry, venison, seafood, soups, beans, eggplant, pasta, grilled meats and tomato- based sauces.
Categories: Tasteful Herbal Tea Infusions
Mate' Tea
R69.00
Mate or maté also known as yerba mate, chimarrão or cimarrón, is a traditional South American caffeine-rich infused drink with proposed similar benefits to
Mate or maté also known as yerba mate, chimarrão or cimarrón, is a traditional South American caffeine-rich infused drink with proposed similar benefits to green tea as it is also anti-oxidant rich
Preparation instructions for all tasteful tea infusions are as follows: Add 1 cup of boiling water to 1-2 teaspoons
Categories: Medicinal Herbs
Moringa Powder
R90.00
Indigenous to India but now cultivated in many areas around the world, Moringa has been proven to be a highly mineral dense and nutritious
Indigenous to India but now cultivated in many areas around the world, Moringa has been proven to be a highly mineral dense and nutritious superfood. It has exploded in recent years as a remedy for many ailments including arthritis and diabetes. Due to its recent fame, many moringa products are
Categories: Medicinal Herbs
Neem Leaf
R105.00
Indigenous to India but also found in other parts of the world, Neem is rooted in the traditional system of Ayurvedic medicine. It has
Indigenous to India but also found in other parts of the world, Neem is rooted in the traditional system of Ayurvedic medicine. It has been shown to have excellent skin healing properties as well as being a powerful anti-microbial and antiviral medicine.
Dosage and preparation method: Add 1 cup of boiling
Categories: Medicinal Herbs
Nettle Herb
R100.00
This profoundly useful and protein rich herb has long been used as a fundamental remedy in Traditional Western Herbalism. It has shown to be
This profoundly useful and protein rich herb has long been used as a fundamental remedy in Traditional Western Herbalism. It has shown to be active in several body systems including immune response, liver metabolism, skin reactions and profoundly in kidney elimination. It is highly nutritive and has been used for
Categories: Medicinal Herbs
Olive Leaf
R100.00
Olive is truly an ancient and extremely powerful herb that has been used for food, fuel and medicine. It has been shown clinically to
Olive is truly an ancient and extremely powerful herb that has been used for food, fuel and medicine. It has been shown clinically to exhibit a strong effect on the cardiovascular system and has remarkable antiviral, antibiotic, antifungal and anti-parasitic properties. It has been shown to kill or inhibit more
Categories: Culinary Herbs
Oreganum
R30.00
A wild, stronger variety of Marjoram – with a more pungent flavour is Mediterranean in origin and appears in many French and Italian dishes.
A wild, stronger variety of Marjoram – with a more pungent flavour is Mediterranean in origin and appears in many French and Italian dishes. Also used in Mexican and Greek cuisine. Goes well with tomato-based sauces. Use to flavour pizzas, venison, grilled meats.
Categories: Culinary Herbs
Parsley
R20.00
Originally from southern Europe , is now grown in temperate regions worldwide. Both curly and flat leaf parsley are a rich source of vitamins
Originally from southern Europe , is now grown in temperate regions worldwide. Both curly and flat leaf parsley are a rich source of vitamins and minerals. When added to sauces it gives a fresh flavour. Also goes well with salads and new potatoes. Use in a bouquet garni or when
Categories: Medicinal Herbs
Passiflora
R98.00
This herb is indigenous to the Americas and is an old traditional remedy specific to the nervous system. It is widely used for conditions
This herb is indigenous to the Americas and is an old traditional remedy specific to the nervous system. It is widely used for conditions of overstimulation of the nervous system, along with insomnia, tension, spasm and restlessness. It has thus been classed as a sedative but without the negative effects
Categories: Culinary Herbs
Peppermint
R58.00
A stronger flavour than spearmint. Peppermint is used to flavour cordials, liqueurs, sweets and desserts, chocolate covered sweets, mousses and tarts.
A stronger flavour than spearmint. Peppermint is used to flavour cordials, liqueurs, sweets and desserts, chocolate covered sweets, mousses and tarts.
Categories: Medicinal Herbs
Peppermint
R100.00
Peppermint is an ancient traditional culinary as well as medicinal herb. It is powerful and profound in it’s effects and has many active ingredients.
Peppermint is an ancient traditional culinary as well as medicinal herb. It is powerful and profound in it’s effects and has many active ingredients. Peppermint is a specific remedy for the nervous system, digestive system, as well as respiratory system. It has also been used for muscle tension, spasms and