Our seeds are fresh and ready for delivery. The information listed with the seeds is for general information only and does not reflect any recommendations on the part of this business. Before using any medicinal plant, we strongly recommend you first consult a physician. Our information is based on published works dealing with herb plants, not medical publications. We shall in no way be held responsible for the actions of anyone using our seeds. Our sole responsibility/liability will be to replace seeds that do not germinate.
Terms:
Herb: Any plant used for making medicine, seasoning or scents.
Infusion: A tea made by pouring boiling water over the plant or parts of the plant.
Decoction: A drink made by boiling the plant or parts of the plant in water and then straining. The liquid is the decoction. Honey or an aromatic herb is usually added to improve the taste.
Aromatic. This refers to herbs that have a pleasant smell or taste. They are often used for potpourri or for adding to other herbs to improve the taste of a decoction. One part aromatic to three parts medicinal herb is usually sufficient.
Demulcent: An herb that possesses soothing, mucilaginous qualities which help to relieve any internal irritation such as arrowroot, coltsfoot, comfrey, sassafras pith, and slippery elm.
Tincture: A preparation made by soaking an herb in alcohol until the alcohol absorbs the beneficial ingredients of the plant.
Compress: A cloth soaked in herbal waters that is applied to painful areas.
Where possible we have included the common names in Spanish/español.
H011 AllHeal. Self Heal. (Sana todo) Prunella vulgaris. An infusion is effective medicine for most internal ailments.Also good for external wounds. Extract of plant is said to inhibit HIV virus. 10 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
H019 Angelica. (Angélica) Angelica archangelica. Although angelica is common in meadows and pastures throughout the country, the only one with medicinal values is archangelica. It is very hard to tell this plant apart from its cousin, so be careful where you acquire your source. It is a beautiful garden plant with purple-green leaves and white and pink flowers. An infusion can be made by pouring a pint of water over an ounce of the bruised root. It is said to create an aversion to alcohol. It also relieves flatulence. It has been said to help in cases of delayed menstruation. 20 seeds $2.00
H045 Belladonna. Atropa. A powerful herb with many medicinal benefits. Most parts of the plants are considered poisonous and should only be used by trained persons. The plant has been used as a surgical anesthetic and for treating asthma and cardiac disease. 10 seeds $2.00
H057 Bitter Sweet/Woody Nightshade. (Yerba Mora) Solanum dulcamara. A very attractive climbing vine. Used with Chamomile, it is very effective for corns, bruises, and swelling. Used with curled dock, it is effective in curing skin diseases. 20 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
H061 Bishop's Flower. Ammi majus. An interesting wildflower that resembles a carrot. The root was chewed by North African caravanners to protect themselves from the sun. It contains 8-methoxypsoralen which stimulates pigment production in skin exposed from ultraviolet light. 25 seeds $2.00
H071 Black Cohosh, Black Snakeroot. Cimicifuga racemosa. A magnificent plant with white flowers in wand-like racemes that will rise up to 6 ft. above the shiny green leaves. The root is valued for its medicinal properties as an astringent, emmenagogue, diuretic. antidote to poisons, snake bites, etc. 10 seeds $2.00
H075 Black Sampson Coneflower. Echinacea. This plant has strong antibiotic and immune stimulating properties. The Chinese believe that it is an excellent prevention medicine for severe immune disorders including cancer and AIDS. It has been used for centuries to treat measles, mumps, arthritis, chicken pox, blood poisoning, scarlet fever, ulcers, colds, bladder infections and other infections. Make a decoction by boiling two teaspoons of dried root in a cup of water. Drink a cup twice a day. 10 seeds $2.00
H078 Black Elder. Sambucus nigra. This herb has long been used to heal hemorrhoid problems. It gives immediate relief. To make a compress, mix the flowers of elder and honeysuckle together and pour boiling milk over them. Let the mixture steep for about 20 minutes. Dip a towel into the mixture and apply to the area of pain. An ointment can be made from the green leaves that is also beneficial to hemorrhoids. Apply the ointment while it is still hot. 5 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
H084 Bladder Senna. Colutea arborescens. A shrub that is much grown for its decorative appearance. Has bladder like seed pods that go off with a bang when pressed. The leaves are used to make an infusion to induce vomiting. 15 seeds $2.00
H086 Blazing Star. Liatris aspera. Plant has showy rose-purple flowers. A decoction made from the plant is said to cure gonorrhea. 5 seeds $2.00
H096 Cassabanana. Sicana odorifera. Long slender orange fruits 1-2 ft. long borne on a long trailing vine over forty foot long. Very fragrant, sweet fruits that are eaten raw, cooked or preserved. Also used as an insect repelling room perfume. Eating the fruit is said to prevent tonsillitis. 2 seeds $2.00
H099 Cañahuate, Spiral Ginger (Canahuate). Costus guaniensis v macrostrobilus. A strange plant from Ecuador with twisting stalks 6 to 8 ft. tall and pretty 4" flowers. Bears fruit that attracts birds. The stems are squeezed to make a tasty juice that is used for kidney ailments. Zones 9-11 or indoors for the winter or in greenhouse farther north. 5 seeds $2.00
H107 Chamomile. Roman Chamomile. (Manzanilla) Anthemis nobilis syn. Chamaemelum nobilis. A very pretty wildflower with stems that creep along the surface. They root wherever they touch the ground, forming loose clusters. It is often referred to as Earth Apple because of its apple scent. A tea made from the leaves is very good for digestion. It has long been used as a cure for children's diarrhea. The pleasant smelling tea also makes a great insect repellent. Simply splash some on before going outside and the bugs will leave you alone. 100 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
H111 Chickweed.(Álsine, Pamplina de Canarios, Hierba Pajarera) Stellaria media. A plant whose leaves are boiled and eaten like spinach. Very high in vitamin C. The infusion from this plant is used for sores, skin affections and blood disorders. 20 seeds $2.00
H116 Chinese Milkvetch. (Astragalo Chino) Astragalus. One of the most often used Chinese medicinals. It fortifies the spleen, kidneys, liver and endocrine system. It is said to lower blood pressure and improve circulation. 5 seeds $2.50 For Picture Click Here
H119 Chinese Wolfberry. Lycium. A graceful shrub-like vine that bears large edible berries. The leaves are also edible when fresh and used in salads. A wine is made from the fruit that is said to prolong life. 2 seeds $2.00
H126 Christmas Rose, Black Hellebore. (Eléboro Negro) Helleborus niger. A plant found growing wild in Europe and being introduced as a garden plant in America. Extracts from the plant are used to treat the heart as well as depression, mania, epilepsy and skin problems. This plant should only be used under the direction of a physician. 5 seeds $2.00
H167 Carob Tree. (Arból de Algarrobo) Ceratonia. A beautiful small tree from the Mediterranean coasts. A decoction made from the leaves and bark is most useful in healing syphilis and venereal diseases. The decoction seems to have a soothing effect on epilepsy. 5 seeds $2.00
H181 Creosote Bush. (Arbusto de Cresoto) Larrea tridentata. A deep green resinous shrub that is aromatic. The buds of the plant can be pickled like capers and a valuable medicinal tea is made from the leaves. 10 seeds $2.00
HR234 Mother of Thyme, Creeping Thyme. (Tomillo) Thymus serpyllum. A small relative of the Thyme plant. A tonic from this plant is good for the stomach and nerves. A decoction added to bath water stimulates the flow of blood to the surface and relieves nervous tension. An infusion is said to relieve the pains and headaches of a hangover. 50 seeds $2.00 For Picture/Culture Information Click Here
H204 Devil's Nettle, Yarrow. (Milenrama) Achillea millefolium A beautiful flower plant for the rock garden. A tea made from this herb is useful for stomach ailments. The tea is also good for severe colds and a decoction of the whole plant is good for bleeding piles. The tea is made by boiling 1 ounce of dried leaves with one pint of water and sweetening with honey. A hardy perennial. 12 seeds $2.00
H211 Downy Hawthorn. (Espino, Oxiacanto) Crataegus mollis. The berries from this tree make an excellent remedy for preventing and relieving heart disease. Dry berries and crush into powder. Add 1 teaspoon to 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and let steep for 15 minutes. Consult your physician before incorporating hawthorn into your diet. The hawthorn bush makes an attractive ornamental shrub. 10 seeds $2.00
H225 Dwarf Stinging Nettle. (Ortiga) Urtica urens. A perennial plant found growing wild all over the world. Grows from 2-7 ft. tall. The bristly hairs of the plant act as a hypodermic, injecting an irritant substance under the skin when touched. A decoction of the root makes an external treatment that when applied to the scalp is said to treat baldness. A decoction of the plant is good for diarrhea. Dwarf Nettle is said to be helpful for rheumatic problems and colds. 15 seeds $2.00
H251 Evening Primrose. Oenothera biennis. An annual plant found in dry meadows and along roadsides. Has lemon scented yellow flowers. An infusion of the plant has stimulating effect on the liver, spleen and digestive system. Has often been used to treat mental depression. 10 seeds $2.00
H258 False Hellebore. Pheasant's Eye, Red Morocco, Sweet Verna. Adonis aestivalis. A graceful plant growing about a foot tall with brilliant scarlet and black blossoms. If given in the form of an infusion, it can be used in the place of digitalis when digitalis fails as it is about ten times as strong. It should only be used when digitalis fails and there is no other choice. 20 seeds $2.00
H264 Fenugreek. (Fenugreco Alholva) Trigonella foenum. An annual plant that is widely cultivated for its medicinal properties. A decoction made from the seeds is give to strengthen those suffering from tuberculosis or recovering from an illness. Also used as an aphrodisiac. As a poultice, it has many uses. 20 seeds $2.00
H271 Feverfew. (Matricaria) Chrysanthemum parthenium. This plant is a must for anyone suffering from migraine headaches. It will not cure migraines, but as long as the herb is taken regularly it will keep them from coming back. Fever few inhibit blood clotting and is beneficial for persons with cardiovascular diseases. Take after consulting with a physician. Make a tea by boiling two teaspoons of dried leaves per cup of water and let steep for 15 minutes. 25 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
H357 Heartsease. Viola tricolor. Widely used in England, this is a very attractive garden plant with slightly fragrant lavender, yellow and purple flowers. Used for love potions and medicinally for dropsy, respiratory and eye problems. 10 seeds $2.00
H384 Hemp, (Cáñamo) Agrimony. Eupatorium. A handsome plant that grows well in damp areas.Produces masses of lilac flowers. Good remedy for liver problems. 10 seeds $2.00
H475 Lamb's Quarters, Dirty Dick, Pigweed, Fat Hen. Chenopodium album. An annual that can grow to 10 ft. It is often raised as greens. The green leaves contain 10,000 I.U. of vitamin A per 100 grams. Small pack $2.00 For Picture Click Here
H483 Lion's Ear. Lion's Tail. Wilde Dagga. Leonotis leonurus. Not much known about this showy plant except that is was a favorite medicinal plant of the Zulu and that the leaves can be smoked in place of tobacco with soothing effects. A good tub plant that has large bright orange tubular flowers. 3 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
H500 Love Apple. Solanum aculeatissimum. An unusual shrub bearing 2" orange fruits. The powdered roots are used in India to treat toothache. Burning seeds produce a smoke that is said to relieve nose ulcers. Some parts of the plant are used in the production of steroids. 5 seeds $2.00
H521 Marsh Mallow. (Malvavisco) Althaea officinalis. This plant is commonly used throughout France as a remedy for sore throats and as a laxative. An ointment made from the root will help heal any type of sore. It is believed that an infusion made from the leaves will benefit sufferers of cystitis and urinary tract infections. The raw root can be pared and chewed to roots can be cooked and eaten and are said to be a immune system stimulant. The plant is a hardy perennial that bears lovely one inch wide flowers that are edible. 20 seeds $2.00
H530 Mayweed, German Chamomile. (Magarzuela, Manzanilla Hedionda, Matricaria) Matricaria chamomilla. A gorgeous plant with fern-like foliage and white daisy-like flowers. The leaves make a relaxing bed-time tea. 50 seeds $2.00
H550 Medico Alfalfa. Medicago sativa. This strain of alfalfa can be made into a tea by placing two teaspoons of dried leaves in a cup of boiling water and soaking for 15 minutes. This tea is used to treat arthritis, boils, digestive disorders, urinary tract infections and bowel disorders. The chlorophyll in this brew will also dispatch of bad breath. Eating the sprouts in salads is also very beneficial. Small pack. $2.00
H612 Nutmeg Flower, Black Cumin. (Nuez Moscada) Nigella sativa. A very pretty and aromatic plant with large blue flowers. Has a lemon-carrot scent and is placed among clothes to repel insects. Has many medicinal uses. 10 seeds $2.00
H643 Pleurisy Root, Butterfly Weed. (Seda Vegetal, Pelo de Gato, Plumerillo) Asclepias tuberosa. A handsome fleshy-rooted plant growing to 2 ft. high. The root is powdered to make and infusion that relieves pleurisy, colic and indigestion. It is also helpful with diarrhea, dysentery and acute rheumatism. The infusion is made using 1 teaspoon powder to one cup of water. 10 seeds $2.00
H684 Psyllium. Plantago psyllium. A popular remedy for constipation. The mucilaginous seed coat lubricate and cleanse the intestines, acting as a mild laxative. 10 seeds $2.00
H725 Red Clover. (Trébol Rojo) Trifolium pratense. Red Clover has long had a reputation as a cancer fighter. The plant contains large amounts of tocopherol, a potent antioxidant form of vitamin E that has been shown to prevent tumor formation in animal studies. It may also provide effective relief for menopausal symptoms as elements of the plant behave like estrogen. A tea can be made by boiling three teaspoons of dried flower tops per cup of water and steeping 15 minutes. Drink 3 cups a day. Small Pack $2.00 For Picture Click Here
H741 Roman Chamomile. Russian Chamomile, English Chamomile. (Manzanilla Romana) Anthemis nobilis syn. Chamemelus nobilis. A strongly aromatic plant that has many medicinal uses. An infusion made from one ounce of flowers to one pint of water makes a soothing tonic that is said to calm hysterical and nervous affections in women. It will cut short an attack of delirium tremers in the early stage. Also effective against diarrhea. 100 seeds. $2.00 For Picture Click Here
H757 Russian Mulberry. (Morera, Moreda, Moral, Mora Rusa) Morus. A handsome tree growing to 30 ft. with loads of delicious berries. Fresh fruits are good for afflictions of the mouth. A strong wine made from the fruits is very good for the blood. 20 seeds $2.50
H760 Skullcap. Scutellaria. A hardy perennial from Ireland growing to 18" with profusions of violet blue flowers. It is an important Chinese medicine that is prescribe for fevers, colds, hypertension, insomnia, headaches, hepatitis, diphtheria, shingles and more. 5 seeds $2.50 For Picture Click Here
H775 Russian Licorice. (Orozuz Ruso, Alcazuz Ruso, Regaliz Ruso) Glycyrrhiza echinata. This plant is the source of the famous Russian Licorice. It has far too many medicinal values to be listed in these pages. Consult a good herbal book for uses. 10 seeds $2.00
H780 Sage Brush. (Artemisa) Artemisia. This is the sage brush you have seen in the western movies. A rounded shrub bearing very aromatic leaves. Has several medicinal attributes. 20 seeds $2.00
H855 Strawberry Tree. Arbutus unedo. A beautiful evergreen tree that is very attractive. The strawberry shaped fruits make a stimulating wine. 10 seeds $2.00 For Picture and culture information Click Here
H870 Sweet Clover Melilot. Used medicinally to prevent blood clotting and for poultices and salves. Also said to useful in treating arthritis and rheumatism. 20 seeds $2.00
H878 Trovadora Flower. Yellow Bells. (Esperanza) Tecoma stans. A shrub discovered deep in Mexico. Has fragrant trumpet shaped yellow flowers. The flowers are bruised and placed in the ear for earache. 10 seeds $2.50 For Picture and culture information Click Here
H880 Valerian. (Valeriana) Valeriana off. A beautiful garden plant, it has medicinal qualities used to relieve pain, nervous conditions, migraines, and insomnia. The roots of the plant are ground and used as medicine. 10 seeds $2.00
H882 Vervain. (Verbena) Verbena officinalis. An herb of great history. It once was used by sorcerers and reported to be a great aphrodisiac. It has beautiful lilac flowers and will accent any garden. Has a very long germination period. 10 seeds $2.00 For Picture/Culture Information Click Here
H883 Vitex. Chaste Tree (Vitelo) Vitex negundo. A magnificent garden plant, it blooms profusely all summer attracting bees and butterflies. The plants can achieve a height of 10 ft. or more. Plants are used medicinally to relieve headaches, dizziness, colds and mental problems. 10 seeds $2.00
H901 Wattle Bark. Acacia decurrens. The bark of this beautiful tree is used to make a decoction that is useful for diarrhea, sore throats and as a gargle. Even without its medical properties, this tree should be in everyone's yard for its ornamental value. 10 seeds $2.00
H909 Wild Yam. Dioscorea villosa. An herbaceous vine of rapid growth to about 10 ft. It makes a good screening plant with its glossy, heart shaped leaves. The attractive winged seed pods are useful in floral work. The ground roots of the plant are said to relieve most female complaints and it is very calming to the nerves. 4 seeds $2.25
H919 Witch Hazel. (Hamamelis de Virginia, Hamamelina, Nogal de la Brujería) Hamamelis. The bark, leaves and twigs of this beautiful garden tree yields the witch hazel of pharmacy use. The extract contains substances which tend to constrict the blood vessels with the effect of preventing bleeding. The leaves turn yellow in fall and yellow flowers are also present. 12 seeds $2.00 For Picture/Culture Information Click Here
H931 Wild Anise. (Anís Silvestre) Pimpinella anisum. A tea made from crushed anise seeds is said to help respiratory problems such as bronchitis by clearing mucus from the air passages. It is also believed to promote milk production in nursing mothers. The seeds also contain the chemical photanethole which is similar to the female hormone estrogen. The effects of this chemical helps relieve the discomfort of menopause. To make the tea, crush one teaspoon of seeds and place in a cup of boiling water. Steep for 20 minutes. 100 seeds $2.00
Note about seed germination: Most species of seeds have hard casings to protect the seed "embryo". For most of these "hard" seeds, the outer shell must be scarred, scratched or softened in some way. Some species take up to a year to germinate and will need help in the beginning to get the shell softened. Most varieties of slow germinating seeds will turn black and rot if there is not sufficient heat in the soil (75 to 90 degrees F. for most species) or if the soil dries out or is allowed to remain too wet, which will encourage the growth of one or another of the varieties of fungus or mold. It is important to speed up germination and to get the plants growing as soon as possible in order to avoid potential problems. Anyone who has soaked dried beans before cooking is familiar with the process of softening up the shell. When the outer shell is softened it allows the contents to expand. Potassium Nitrate (Saltpeter) can help in softening up these outer shells. It is available in many drug stores, but for those who have difficulty obtaining a small amount, we offer 1 teaspoon packets for $1.00. Soak the seeds in a solution of one teaspoon of the Saltpeter to one quart of warm water for at least 24 hours. Do not allow the seeds to dry out but sow them immediately using the remaining solution to water the soil or other growing medium. Soak several species of seeds at once in smaller containers of the same solution and have the containers of growing medium or soil ready for planting as soon as the soaking period is complete. SS100 Potassium Nitrate (Saltpeter) one teaspoon packet $1.00
See our free report on How to Grow Plants from Seed for further information. Our Do-it-Yourself Seed Starter Kit Plans (only $2.00) will show you what you can do to give your seeds the best possible chance of germinating. If You don't find a particular Herb in this list, try the following lists: Culinary Garden Herbs, Chinese Medicinal Herbs, and Herbal Tea Seeds.