We are pleased to offer Alfalfa leaf as part of our large selection of wholesale organic herbs and spices for sale. Alfalfa leaf, which is also known as Medicago sativa, Chilean Clover, Buffalo Grass, Lucerne, and purple medic has many useful properties.

Botanical Name: Medicago sativa

Common Names: Chilean Clover, Buffalo Grass, lucerne, purple medic

Uses and benefits: Alfalfa is said to minimize cholesterol absorption in the gut. It is used for common Urinary system conditions like kidney, prostate,  and bladder ailments. Alfalfa leaves are also a good source of vitamins A, C, E, and K4; and minerals calcium, potassium, phosphorous, and iron.

Botanical Name: Astragalus membranaceus

Common Names: Astragalus herb, Huang qi, milk vetch

Uses and benefits: It is used to cure common colds, flu, and respiratory infections. Some studies claim that it can also help you manage your diabetes and heart condition.

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

Bladderwrack, which is also known as Fucus vesiculosus, has been used historically in a variety of complaints.

Starwest is pleased to offer cut and sifted (C/S) Bladderwrack, as well as natural and organic Bladderwrack powder as part of our extensive selection of bulk herbs and spices. At Starwest, the quality of our herbs and spices is paramount, so we only source Bladderwrack from the finest and most environmentally conscious growers worldwide. After each shipment of bulk herbs arrives at our private processing facility, we also clean, mill, blend and package our herbs ourselves. We do this so we can control the entire quality assurance process and offer you a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If for any reason you are ever unsatisfied with an herbs purchase from Starwest, we will promptly remedy the situation.

Botanical Name: Fucus vesiculosus

Common Names: Bladderwrack

Warning: Not to be used during pregnancy. Not to be used while nursing. Not for use in persons with hyperthyroidism

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Characterized as yin, which is cooling, soothing, and restoring. Thus, it is traditionally believed to be ideal for the yang-excessive - those who are constitutionally hot: the active, agitated, and stressed - and for physical and emotional stress. High-grade four-year-old whole roots are used.

Botanical Name: Panax quinquefolius

Uses and benefits: American Ginseng root is known for its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also said to help regulate blood sugar levels and strengthen the immune system. Some people take ginseng to enhance brain function, boost the immune system, and help combat fatigue. Ginseng is also popular among men, it is said to prevent erectile dysfunction and improve endurance.

Warning:  Concurrent use with stimulants is not advised, as overstimulation may occur in susceptible persons.

Anise Seed comes from the herbaceous annual plant known as Pimpinella anisum. The plant flowers and then produces the seed that is used in many different cuisines. Starwest includes this fine spice as a whole Anise Seed, powder, as well as organic and kosher forms in their line of quality bulk spices. You can use Anise Seed in sweet or savory dishes. The licorice flavor imparted by these seeds makes a wonderful addition to cookies, fruit pies, biscotti, even a sweet fruit-laden tapenade. Savory dishes that can benefit from the addition of this seed include marinades used for barbecuing chicken or soaking pork loin chops, vegetables that are roasted, and even macaroni and cheese that utilizes spicy sausage as one of the ingredients. Curry dishes that feature lamb can also be further spiced up with the addition of this aromatic seed.

Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisum

Common Names: Aniseed, Sweet Cumin

Uses and benefits: Anise seeds are not only good for adding flavor to your food but it is also known to alleviate stomach ulcers and keep blood sugar levels in check. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. It is also known to reduce symptoms of menopause and depression.

In Asian cuisines, anise is used for their local delicacies. It adds aromatic flavor

Allspice, known by the Latin botanical name of Pimenta dioica, comes from the Pimenta tree and is the unripe fruit that is dried and crafted into different forms. Allspice is used primarily as a cooking spice. Most notably, it has earned its reputation as one of the most important ingredients of Caribbean cuisine. It is commonly used in jerk seasoning, pickling spices, curry powders, and can be found in desserts and cakes.

Allspice has a wide variety of uses in foods. It can be used in both sweet and savory recipes, and many different cultural cuisines apply it lavishly to dress their dishes. It can be added to gravy that is served alongside your holiday turkey or ham. Pork roasts benefit from a marinade that includes garlic and this spice, and Caribbean jerk recipes for beef and chicken often call for it. Spice cookies utilize it to give the sweets a bit of a kick, and it often makes its way into spiced nuts, along with sugar that caramelizes the spices around the nuts.

Botanical Name: Pimenta dioica

Common Names: Pimento, Jamaica Pepper

Uses and benefits: Allspice has several health benefits it also has a lot of minerals and anti-oxidants. In many countries, it is used for its antiseptic and antifungal properties. In some studies, it is said to eliminate yeast-causing bacterias when its extracts are applied to the skin. A substance called eugenol is also found in allspice, the same substance found in over-the-counter toothache remedies.

It contains anti-oxidant compounds that may help ease the negative effects of menopause such as hot flashes. In cultures where they often use allspice in their food reported fewer occurrences of negative effects of menopause.

The shrub from which we obtain Bayberry Root Bark, which grows along the Atlantic coast of North America from the Maritime Provinces of Canada to the Florida Keys as well as swampland throughout the Southeast, is known by numerous aliases. In addition to its scientific name, Myrica cerifera, it also goes by wax myrtle, candleberry, and arbre à suif, or "tallow tree." The name fits, as the berries provide a form of wax that is actually used in candlemaking.

Of greater interest to those who buy organic bulk herbs, however, is the bark itself. Gathered in November and early December, Bayberry Root Bark is removed from the trunk and branches by heating the roots, which is then used to make bulk dried herbs for sale.

Dried Myrica cerifera bark is one of the earliest natural herbs that American physicians studied and wrote about.

Botanical Name: Myrica cerifera

Common Names: Bayberry, American bayberry, bayberry wax tree, myrtle, wax myrtle

Bayberry Root Bark Powder Wildcrafted

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Botanical Name: Ephedra viridus

Common Names: Ephedra, Mormon Tea

Uses and benefits: Brigham Tea is usually taken to cure or prevent common sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis and gonorrhea. The tannin compounds found in this tea have drying (astringent) effects that can reduce body secretions such as mucus. It is also used for kidney disorders, common colds, and flu.

Cut/Sifted is supplied by a local wildcrafter

Powder supplier is Best Botanicals.

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Botanical Name: Pyrus malus

Ingredients: Apple pectin and dextrose.

Uses and benefits: Pectin is found and extracted from the peel portion of the fruit. Pectin is effective in managing cholesterol levels, it is also used for diabetes and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It may also be used to improve gut health and bowel stability.

Pectin may interfere in the body's ability to absorb certain nutrients such as beta carotene as well as some drugs. Please consult your doctor before consuming.

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Did you know that this bushy seaweed, Chondrus crispus or Irish Moss, saved thousands of Irish from starvation during the potato famine of the mid-19th century?

Irish moss is a curly red, purple, or yellow-green plant that is found clinging to submerged rocks. This tough and stringy seaweed grows in tidal pools along the northern Atlantic. Chondrus crispus is harvested commercially to make carrageenan, a thickening agent for jellies, puddings, and soups, and is also a well-known traditional herbal remedy in Ireland.

Chondrus crispus is considered by some to be a nutritious and remarkable gift from the sea. Full of rich nutrients, Irish Moss is used by some herbalists to make a tonic for promoting a vibrant glow.

The typical preparation of Irish Moss is as a powder used in a tea or tincture. Chondrus crispus is sometimes combined with cinnamon or licorice as a soothing remedy.

Botanical Name: Chondrus crispus

Warning: Use with caution in persons with gastrointestinal irritation.