Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Jersey City

Brilliant orange or red crested flowers resemble a rooster's comb. Used in China for stopping hemorrhages and diarrhea. Also helps to clear vision. Fine garden annual, easily grown.

They are also used externally in the form of poultices or ointments for the treatment of aches, pains, arthritis, and rheumatism, All parts of the plant are poisonous if used improperly, especially if ingested.

According to Greek legends, this flower sprang from the blood of Adonis. Brilliant crimson and black flowers in June-July. Formerly used as a cardiac stimulant like digitalis but is much stronger.

Vines are typically grown on trellises so the smooth round fruits hang down for easy harvest. It is believed to be the reason why an unusual number of people in areas where the herb is grown live to be 100 years.

This corn can be roasted and then added to salads, and young ears can be roasted or boiled. Old timers still call it "squaw corn" and remember making a porridge out of it during the cold winter months.

(Blueweed) Bristly native of Europe with brilliant blue flowers from June til frost. Infusion of leaves is helpful for fevers, headaches and nervous complaints. Thrives in dry, poor soils.

Tuberous roots make a soothing tea valuable in kidney diseases or as a gargle for sore throats. Native in the Eastern US, and in Ontario but endangered there due to habitat loss, gayfeather can make itself at home in any garden scheme.

Tender biennial or triennial. The rootbark once gained notoriety as a powerful abortifacient, particularly in the southern United States. Contains gossypol, which research has revealed has important anti-parasitic and antiviral effects, and has shown...

(Spilanthes; Australian cress) Leaves have a mild numbing effect and are useful for toothaches. The fresh leaves are edible and are eaten like cress. Also used as an antibiotic against candida.

Traditional Maori remedy for kidney and bladder complaints, and to combat the miseries of the common cold. Attractive New Zealand shrub called the Tea Plant by Captain Cook because of the agreeably bitter tea his men made from the leaves.

Eyewash is reputed to strengthen weak eyes. Striking brilliant blue blossoms, infused in water, have both curative and calming action for nervous disorders.

In the food industry it is used as a stabilizer, emulsifier and flavour fixative, and it is common in chewing gum and candy. Has protective, soothing effect on inflamed mucous membranes.

(Termite plant; Babantsi; Bio-diesel plant) Impressive-looking small tree cultivated as an ornamental throughout Africa. Seeds and leaves have a strong purgative action and poisonous if used internally.

Coffee substitute costing pennies a pound. Roasting directions included with each order. Large roots, roasted and ground, can be adulterated with your favourite brand or enjoyed alone as a nourishing caffeine-free drink.

Pale, lavender-tinted whorled white flowers somewhat like morning glory form above the leaves from June to August, followed by coarse, spiny fruit that eventually splits to release the seeds.

The infusion made from the flowering tops is high in rutin which combats arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries and veins). Well known as a grain, cover crop and beeplant; not so well known is its medicinal value.

Difficult to germinate; may take two years. Bears edible fruits (pears) having pleasant, sweet, somewhat acid taste. May be eaten raw or dried, first discarding thick skins and seeds.

The same studies showed that testosterone levels rise significantly with treatment. The yellow button flowers with their dark red "eyes" at the tips are fun to add to salads for a nice "electric" tingling effect.

(Baikal scullcap; Huang qin) One of Chinese medicine's most important herbs is now all dressed up for the flower garden! English breeders managed to coax the hardy perennial to throw up bigger purple-blue flowers and more of them.

Distinctive pods have four wings along their lengths and can be eaten like string beans. Young shoots and leaves can be eaten raw or cooked like spinach. Rich source of protein, vitamin A, C, calcium and iron.

It is used to treat bladder and kidney stones and inflammation and to prevent the same. One triterpenoid glycoside has been shown to have an antifungal effect against candida. The European species is officially recognized in the German Pharmacopoeia for...

(Saltwort; Land seaweed) One of the oldest vegetables of Japan, traditionally used in sushi and salads, and it is served as a bed for fish and meat. Serve with a little butter or oil for a wonderful treat.

Ht. 70-80cm/28-32. Excellent cutflower. White petals with dark eye.Attracts butterflies. Impressive new series from Germany with abundant large flowers, 10-12cm/4-5 across. Good heat and drought tolerance.

(Wood leek; Wild onion; Ramps) Wild leeks -- also known as ramps or wild onions -- are a prized woodland delicacy in eastern North America. Their addictive strong garlic-like odour and onion flavour are driving a wave of popularity among top chefs.

Considered a ‘life medicine' by the Navajo people who have used it for menstrual pain, stomach ache, wounds, swellings and coughs. Prefers sandy or gravelly soil on a slope. Brilliant red tubular flowers.

Something different to try in the garden. The completely white beets won't ever stain your clothes or your tablecloth! This heirloom beet from Holland has a delicious, sweet flavour.

An improved, more aromatic selection similar to ‘Citronella'.