Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Athens Clarke County

Anise-Hyssop, Lemon Balm, Chamomile, Menthol Mint and Bergamot. Soothing tisanes to collect the spirit.

(Termite plant; Babantsi; Bio-diesel plant) Impressive-looking small tree cultivated as an ornamental throughout Africa. Used externally for skin parasites, venereal disease, herpes, and as a dressing for wounds.

Akarkara is also a powerful aphrodisiac traditionally recommended for men who are losing interest in sex or are suffering from poor sexual performance. The yellow button flowers with their dark red "eyes" at the tips are fun to add to salads for a nice...

Improved strain of valerian for commercial production; root yield up to 2.5 tonnes per hectare (1 ton/acre); contains 0.7% essential oil (bornyl acetate, valepotriate and valerenic acid).

(Lablab) Most of this legume vine from India is edible: the pods, leaves, flowers, dried seeds, sprouted seeds and roots are all commonly eaten in India. In traditional Chinese medicine it is used as a tonic and for the treatment of dysentery, bloody...

Outstanding curled leaf variety from Holland that is both ornamental and delicious to use in the kitchen like parsley. No blanching required. Aromatic leaves are used to season soups and stews, and like parsley they can be used as a garnish.

Excellent choice for fresh cilantro. This variety is also used for sprouting. Tolerates summer heat well and is bolt-resistant. (Chinese parsley) High yielding commercial variety with attractive glossy green leaves, uniform growth habit, and consistent...

Ma huang is a powerful stimulant herb containing the alkaloid ephedrine, the main inspiration for today's popular over-the-counter antihistamine drugs. Very hardy; prefers dry, well-drained location with full sun exposure.

Both leaves and its slender, parsnip-like root are used. Standard variety. Roots 20-25cm/8-10 long; flat leaves. Roots are excellent for flavouring soups, stews, or steamed to serve with butter or sauce.

(Paracress; Electric daisy) Trendy chefs and bartenders love to play with this fun new ingredient! The striking button-like flowers can be added to salads and cocktails for a surprising but delightful "electric" tingling effect.

Used for anxiety, insomnia, palpitations, poor memory, and depression, especially in cases of excessive brooding and pent-up emotions. Much easier to grow than the North American species.

Succulent leaves are popular in France for salads, cooked greens or in soups. Much improved over its wild relative. Leaves are a light golden colour. Good summer green performing best in hot weather.

Roots of this common wildplant are said to have “blood-purifying” properties. Recent medical evidence supports folkloric use for tumours. One of four herbs in the Essiac anti-cancer formula.

Properly dried and stored, the root powder will retain its potency for years. The Inca consumed it prior to going into war to increase their strength. (Peruvian ginseng) Traditional food of the Peruvian Andes related to radish and turnip.

Drugs derived from the tree are ringing up sales in excess of $1 billion. It was introduced to America in 1930s and is growing in Florida and Georgia. (Xi Shu, Happy Tree, Tree of Life) Chinese tree with proven anti-cancer properties.

Sometimes used to make ointments for sores, skin ulcers and itchy skin. Infusion of the leaves and flowers is used to relieve severe headaches. A woody climbing vine native to the eastern and central United States.

According to Gerard, the powder snuffed up the nose was prescribed to ‘cleanse the head of tough slimy humours.' White or pinkish flower clusters inspire its other name, the Pearl.

Dried milky juice, called lactucarium or lettuce opium, was once used to induce sleep and to treat nervous disorders.

Flowers reach 30cm/12in. Used for all respiratory problems including asthma, bronchitis, excess mucus, and cough. European native with neat rosettes of hairy leaves and lemon-yellow flowers.

Cheery garden plants. Important dyeplant: flowerheads yield bright yellow-orange shades for fabrics.

For fruits choose from among the improved cultivars listed separately. Ht. 2–4m/7–13ft. Orange berries are rich source of vitamins A and C. This is a wild variety best suited for shelter belts, erosion control, slope stabilization, and wildlife habitats.

Ideal for walls, trellises or tall fences. Used by the Aztecs as a hallucinogen in religious ceremonies. Lovely fast growing vine with dark sky-blue flowers.

Can be eaten without fear of indigestion, stomach pains or heartburn. Start early indoors, plant out with support. Long, slender fruit with an edible peel.

Purslane actually contains a huge amount of omega-3s and is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Perhaps its time we Americans got on board and started including Purslane in our salads as well!

Fruits are used in Chinese medicine for fever, high blood pressure, insomnia, hepatitis and for sprains, swellings and bruises. Germination best at 20-25C/70-80F. (Cape jasmine; Zhi zi) Wonderfully scented white flowers used by the floral industry in...

Scarlet, white or blue flowers close when bad weather is imminent, hence the name Weatherglass. Reputation for treating depression, melancholy, and allied mental disorders.