Item #HERB-25: Marjoram (Egypt), 1 ounce. Used as an aromatic tea, Marjoram aids digestion, relieves flatulence, colds, and headaches, soothes nerves, and encourages menstruation. The leaves are enjoyed in scented sachets and sweet waters, and were once rubbed on oak floors as a fragrant polish. Marjoram essential oil, distilled from the leaves and flowering tops, is anti-oxidant, reducing skin aging. It is also antiviral, eases spasms, and stimulates local circulation. Marjoram inhibits the growth of the virus that causes genital herpes and cold sores. Sprinkle the dry powdered herb on infected area. $2.70 per ounce (includes shipping)

Item #HERB-26: Valerian Root Cut, 1 ounce. Valerian Root is a powerful nervine, stimulant, carminative and antispasmodic. The herb allays pain and promotes sleep. It is of especial use and benefit to those suffering from nervous overstrain, as it possesses none of the after-effects produced by narcotics. Though in ordinary doses, it exerts an influence, quieting and soothing in its nature, upon the brain and nervous system. In large doses, too often repeated, it has a tendency to produce pain in the head, heaviness and stupor. $3.15 per ounce (includes shipping)

Item #HERB-27: Fenugreek (India), 1 ounce. Fenugreek is known to reduce total cholesterol, while increasing HDL (good cholesterol) levels. Other properties are: regulating blood sugar levels, anti-oxidant and digestive, creating a soothing protective coating on the intestinal tract. With these properties, it is used in diabetes, inflammatory bowel conditions, peptic ulcer, digestive problems, bronchitis and coughs. **Fenugreek is contraindicated in pregnancy, as it may cause abortion. $2.30 per ounce (shipping included)

Item #HERB-28: Ginkgo Biloba (China), 1 ounce. Ginkgo Biloba is most commonly used to treat the elderly for disorientation, depression, memory loss, headaches, tinnitus, and vertigo because of its positive effects as a circulatory aid. It is thought to help increase blood flow to the brain, which makes it a possible treatment for cerebral insufficiency. Those suffering from other circulation problems, such as leg cramps, have found relief from using Ginkgo Biloba. Although there are no conclusive studies, Ginkgo’s antioxidant effects may protect the cardiovascular the central nervous system from the effects of aging such as mental deterioration. Ginkgo is thought to also restrain high blood pressure. $3.00 per ounce (includes shipping)

Item #HERB-29: Slippery Elm Bark Powder, 1 ounce. Slippery Elm is used to relieve gastrointestinal conditions, sore throats, ulcers, and respiratory irritations today. External uses include treatment of skin conditions, vaginitis, and hemorrhoids. It can be used as a cough medicine or as a skin smoother and softener. This is a great herb to add to oatmeal, easily digested and a nutty, aromatic flavor. This is in powder form for ease of use. $3.30 per ounce (includes shipping)

Item #HERB-30: Plantain Leaf Powder, 1 ounce. A tea made with Plantain Leaf can be used to treat lung disorders and stomach problems. This same tea may be used as a mouthwash to treat sores in the mouth and toothaches. It can also be used externally to treat sores, cuts, scratches, blisters, insect bites and stings, hemorrhoids, burns, rashes, and other skin irritations. Plantain is currently being marketed as a stop smoking aid. It is said that it causes an aversion to tobacco. $2.20 per ounce (includes shipping).

Item #HERB-31: Blessed Thistle, 1 ounce. Blessed thistle is said to have great power in the purification and circulation of the blood. It strengthens all the principal members of the body, the brain, heart, stomach, liver, lungs and kidneys. It is also a preservative against disease. Blessed thistle is beneficial for those suffering from hepatitis, inflammation or cirrhosis of the liver, and is also recommended for smokers or anyone exposed to pollutants in the workplace. Blessed thistle has a tonic effect on the heart, brain, and kidneys. It is said to restore a memory impaired by old age or sickness. $2.85 per ounce (includes shipping)

Item #HERB-32: Feverfew Leaf Cut, 1 ounce. Feverfew has enjoyed a wide variety of medicinal uses, including being valued as a tonic, blood purifier, digestive and stimulant. It has also been used as a wash for wounds, as a tranquilizer, an antiseptic, and to cleanse after a tooth extraction. Today, the most common medicinal uses of feverfew are limited to treating migraine, arthritis, rheumatism, fever and allergies. $3.40 per ounce (includes shipping)