Herbs & Spices
Herbs and spices do more than just add flavor to your food—they offer a range of health benefits and bring a wonderful aroma to your home. Whether you're enjoying a spicy curry, sipping a calming herbal tea, or adding fragrant potpourri to a room, these versatile plants can enhance your everyday life.
The Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices
For centuries, herbs and spices have been essential in traditional medicine. Ancient cultures, like the Egyptians, used them for preservation, while the Greeks and Romans valued them for their healing properties. This long history continues today, as many modern medicines are derived from plant extracts. Common herbs are often used for their potential health benefits, such as fighting inflammation or aiding digestion. An herbal tea, for example, can be both a soothing drink and a natural remedy.
Using Herbs and Spices in Cooking
In the kitchen, herbs and spices are key to creating vibrant, flavorful dishes. Classic culinary herbs like basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary add depth to savory meals, from pasta sauces to roasted meats. The fresh aroma of chopped cilantro or parsley can brighten up a homemade salsa or salad.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavor combinations. For example, adding a bit of cardamom to cinnamon bread can create a unique and delicious twist. By learning how to use herbs and spices, you can turn simple ingredients into extraordinary meals.
Green Cardamom Pods
- Regular
- $11.77
- Sale
- $11.77
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
California Poppy
- Regular
- $5.67
- Sale
- $5.67
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Lemongrass
- Regular
- $3.96
- Sale
- $3.96
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Red Rose Petals
- Regular
- $2.14
- Sale
- $2.14
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Orange Peel
- Regular
- $2.89
- Sale
- $2.89
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Cornflower Petals
- Regular
- $14.77
- Sale
- $14.77
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Gotu Kola
- Regular
- $2.14
- Sale
- $2.14
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Peppermint
- Regular
- $5.56
- Sale
- $5.56
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Spearmint
- Regular
- $4.75
- Sale
- $4.75
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Butterfly Pea Flowers
- Regular
- $7.38
- Sale
- $7.38
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Dong Quai
- Regular
- $4.27
- Sale
- $4.27
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Dandelion Leaf
- Regular
- $2.78
- Sale
- $2.78
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Damiana Leaf - Cut and Sifted
- Regular
- $4.28
- Sale
- $4.28
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Cloves
- Regular
- $7.92
- Sale
- $7.92
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Calendula
- Regular
- from $3.10
- Sale
- from $3.10
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Sweet Cinnamon Chips
- Regular
- $3.53
- Sale
- $3.53
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Catnip
- Regular
- $3.64
- Sale
- $3.64
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Blackberry Leaf
- Regular
- $2.89
- Sale
- $2.89
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Black Walnut Leaves
- Regular
- $8.51
- Sale
- $8.51
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Black Peppercorn
- Regular
- $4.49
- Sale
- $4.49
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Black Currant Halves
- Regular
- $19.21
- Sale
- $19.21
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Astragalus Root
- Regular
- $3.53
- Sale
- $3.53
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
5" Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks
- Regular
- $11.34
- Sale
- $11.34
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Star Anise
- Regular
- $3.91
- Sale
- $3.91
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Anise Seed
- Regular
- $2.46
- Sale
- $2.46
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Alfalfa Leaf
- Regular
- $3.00
- Sale
- $3.00
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Strawberry Leaf
- Regular
- $2.25
- Sale
- $2.25
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Tulsi (Holy Basil)
- Regular
- $3.21
- Sale
- $3.21
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Stevia Leaf
- Regular
- $8.99
- Sale
- $8.99
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per
Black Cohosh Root
- Regular
- $5.56
- Sale
- $5.56
- Regular
-
- Unit Price
- per