Herb Seeds Vegetable Seeds For Sale In Antioch

Important diuretic herb in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for urinary problems, kidney and lower back pains and as an aphrodisiac. Clinical research indicates it improves and prolongs male erection and increases sperm counts.

The leaves and flowers have a hot watercress flavour and are great in salads; and the young seed pods are hotter and can be pickled and used like capers. Easy to grow from seeds in the garden or in containers.

Infusion of leaves and rootstock is effective for diarrhea, dysentery and problems of the urinary tract. Especially useful for convalescents and children. Cultivated varieties are much less potent medicinally.

Best grown along streams where water is shallow and calm. Will succeed, however, in gardens or in pots, provided soil is kept moist.

Plant stems form well into a wreath base for any season. Grows naturally in disturbed soils. Sow into moderately rich soil, in full sun to part shade. (Sticky Oak Goosefoot) Ambrosia is distinguishable by its small oakleaf-shaped, sticky and oily, light...

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

(African marigold) Although better known by the misnomer, ‘African marigold', this Central American annual is a popular bedding plant available in many ornamental hybrid forms. When added to chicken feed, lutein-rich marigold flowers help make egg yolks...

Set against its soft aromatic fern-like green leaves are masses of bright blue lavender flowers. Blooms all summer. Lovely ornamental lavender grown as an annual in flowerbeds, planters, and baskets.

Also used for diarrhea, piles, hemorrhages, and has a reputation as an anti-cancer herb. The juice mixed with vegetable oil has been used to heal burns. (Orpine stonecrop) Fleshy leaves boiled in milk are used to stimulate the kidneys.

(Sri tulsi; Rama tulsi) The true sacred basil grown in houses, gardens and near temples all over India. Mildly intoxicating clove-scented leaves are used in salads and other cold dishes.

(Thornapple; Devils Trumpet) Beautiful hallucinogenic plants with a history of shamanic ritual use for divination, prophecy and sorcery. Angels trumpets are popular in containers for the patio, balcony or deck.

(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.

Navajo remedy for stomachache, abdominal pain, diarrhea and fever. The roots were regarded by the Navajo and Pawnee Indians as a ‘life medicine' and a panacea. The leaves were used for teas.

(Yam bean) Tropical vines produce turnip-shaped tubers with a sweet white flesh. Has low starch and calories. Best eaten raw, but is cooked also. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before outdoor planting time.

Source of commercial chocolate substitute used in making health food candy bars. Handsome dark green leaves; fine specimen plant for sunny window or greenhouse. Germination is slow and sporadic.

Similar to the narrowleaf species in both appearance and medicinal action. Like , germination rates are often less than 40% and may benefit from pretreatments suggested for . Wagner of the University of Munich, the leading European research group working...

High in vitamin C. Peppery leaves and fragrant flowers are delicious added fresh to salads. Flowers all summer in full sun or partial shade. Dwarf non-climbing growth habit is ideal for borders, window boxes and hanging baskets.

Lavender flowers; strong fragrance. Used for tea and for flavouring meat. Frequently seen along roadsides in eastern Canada and U.S.

Used in lozenges for sore throat and cough, and for diarrhea and dysentery. Source of important resin. In the food industry it is used as a stabilizer, emulsifier and flavour fixative, and it is common in chewing gum and candy.

They are self-fertilizing, producing small purple-red fruits after they flower. Fruits are abundant, and mature to the size of large marbles. They may be bothered by fruit flies, but are generally disease-free.

In Africa the plant is widely cultivated as a medicinal plant used to treat painful constipation, intestinal parasites, ringworm, dermatitis, and gonorrhoea. Its large yellow flower spikes look like candle sticks and make an impressive festive show as...

(Paper daisy) Handsome daisies with papery petals. Rich shades of chamois, pink, rose and cream.

Has diuretic, tonic and laxative properties, and is said to protect the liver from effects of excessive coffee drinking. Lovely clear blue daisy flowers. A food and medicine plant going back to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans who used the roots...

Traditionally used in all spring soups and salads. Can improve every dish in which parsley is used. Luscious green leaves have special subtle flavour. Curled leaves make a handsome garnish.

Fragrance similar to that of ripe apples.

Lovely in fresh or dry bouquets and arrangements. Good container plant and for edging. Masses of double white flowers on neat, compact plants 18cm/7” high. Low parthenolide.