Our Herbs

Angelica

Latin name: Angelica archangelica

Common names: angelica, archangel, garden angelica, holy ghost, masterwort, Norwegian angelica, wild celery, wild parsnip

Family: Apiaceae/Umbelliferae

Origins:

Growth Habit: Biennial

Parts used: Root, seeds, leaf, stem

Actions & Uses: Please speak to your local herbalist to learn more about how this herb can work to support your wellbeing. Article links coming soon. Thanks!

Anise Hyssop

Latin name:  Agastache foeniculum

Common names: blue giant hyssop, fragrant giant hyssop, lavender giant hyssop, licorice mint

Family: Lamiaceae

Origins:

Growth Habit: Perennial

Parts used: leaf, flower

Actions & Uses: Please speak to your local herbalist to learn more about how this herb can work to support your wellbeing. Article links coming soon. Thanks!

Arnica

Latin name: Arnica chamissonis

Common names: leopard’s bane (not Doronicum), mountain daisy, mountain tobacco, wolfsbane (not Aconitum)

Family: Asteraceae

Growth Habit: Perennial

Parts used: Flowers

Actions & Uses: Please speak to your local herbalist to learn more about how this herb can work to support your wellbeing. Article links coming soon. Thanks!

Ashwagandha

Latin name: Withania somnifera

Common names: winter cherry, withania, Indian ginseng

Family: Solanaceae

Origins: India & Africa

Growth Habit: Annual (here in Manitoba!)

Parts used: Roots (some instances of leaf and fruit)

Actions & Uses: Please speak to your local herbalist to learn more about how this herb can work to support your wellbeing. Article links coming soon. Thanks!