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Basil is a member of the large mint family. Lamiaceae family along with other herbs such as peppermint, lemon balm, rosemary, sage, lavender. All plants in the mint family have a square stalk. (There are many varieties of Basil) Many believe that Basil has an Italian history but it did not become popular in kitchens until the 1970s. It grows along the Mediterranean. Native to India, South East Asia and South Africa.

Elder is bio-flavonoid rich, antiviral for colds and flus. Flowers are used for fevers, ear pain, sinus congestion, wounds, skin, kidney support, blood and lymph congestion, and berries are very rich in iron, vitamin C, ease chest congestion and cough. Elder has a traditional use in early stages of coughs, colds and flus. It can also be used for nausea when dealing with post-nasal drip. It is used in chronic conditions of sinusitis, spasmodic cough, night sweats, skin eruptio

Bay Laurel is used for earaches, used in rheumatism for its anti-inflammatory properties, suppresses high blood sugar and is used for diabetes, used in bacterial and fungal infections, soothes digestive issues such as gas and indigestion, decreases cholesterol, useful for the common cold in dispelling mucous and suppressing coughs, can aid in asthma by opening up the lungs and suppressing spasms in the chest...

Common name: Echinacea Latin name: Echinacea spp. Native Region: North America, east of Rocky Mountains, and in Atlantic drainage area.

Yarrow is an herb that not only attracts love but allows us to confront our own soul wound that has put blocks up not allowing us to receive. In other words, bringing in courage to help heal our own heart breaks that have caused soul wounds over our life-time, allowing us to look at them, acknowledge them, feel them and heal them. As the wounded healer teaches us what wounds us, heals us.

St. John’s wort is said to ease depression and let us see the light in things. She can show us where we have given our power away and give us the confidence to call it back home to ourselves. It is said she can help us with a rapid mind that leads us to fear by showing us another way, shining a light on the shadows of our mind. St. John’s wort offers us clarity with protection and can show us with confidence that we have all the strength and heart to hear and honor who we are

Lemon Balm is known to help with digestive disorders, spasms and cramps, anxiety, restlessness, heart palpitations, melancholy, headaches, depression and high blood pressure associated with stress and irritability. Lemon Balm is also an anti-viral and helps to treat fevers and is commonly used with herpes. She helps to stabilize emotions, bring a good night sleep due to her calming and anti-depressive actions.

Dandelions are everywhere! So colorful, growing in concrete, diminished soil, pristine places, and yet are always pulled as weeds

Body: Female tonic, stimulates urination, reduces muscle spasms, nervous system tonic and calms the nerves while increasing calcium to the nervous system, increases Mother’s milk, relaxes womb, helps with female imbalances, steadies irregular heartbeat, calms an over-active thyroid, relieves constipation, stimulates digestion, used to regulate menstrual cycles, relieves PMS symptoms, reduces hot flashes and decreases night sweats.

The Maya say that Cacao was a gift from Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent for people to remain heart centered and energetic.

The rose one of most sensuous and romantic flowers inspiring poets and artists for centuries as the symbol for love and beauty.

Common name: Nettle Latin name: Urtica spp. Element: Fire Gender: Masculine Process: Evolution (bring matter into spirit) Energy: Drying...

Rosemary increases circulation to the body, decreases muscle pain, decreases muscle spasms, decreases joint pain, decreases fatigue...

Common name: Cinnamon, Latin name: Cinnamomum spp., Element: Fire, Process: Evolution (Brings Matter into Spirit) and Involution

Common name: Chamomile Latin name: Matricaria recutita Element: Fire, Air Process: Evolution (Brings Matter into Spirit) Energy: Cool,...

Common name: Parsley Latin name: Petroselinum cripsum Native Region: Eastern Mediterranean Element: Air Planet Association: Mercury...

Common Name: Oats Latin Name: Avena sativa (Cultivated) Avina fatua (wild Oats) Native Region: Most Europe Element: Earth Planet...

Common name: Angelica Latin name: Angelica archangelia Native Region: Belgium, France, North America, Iceland, Greenland, Lapland...

Latin name: Borago officinalis Native Region: Eastern Mediterranean, found in all New England States and around N. America Element: Air...

Common name: Sage Latin name: Salvia officinalis Element: Air and Earth Gender: Masculine and Feminine Process: Involutions (Brings...