Papaya Leaf Powder Botanical Name: Carica papaya Plant Family: Caricaceae History Papaya is native to Central America and southern Mexico, where it was cultivated by Indigenous peoples for thousands of years before European contact. Christopher Columbus reportedly called it 'the fruit of the angels.'...

Paprika Powder Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum Plant Family: Solanaceae History Paprika originates from peppers that were first cultivated in Central Mexico and spread throughout the Americas over thousands of years. After European contact in the 15th century, peppers were brought to Spain and Portugal,...

Parsley Powder Botanical Name: Petroselinum crispum Plant Family: Apiaceae History Parsley is native to the Mediterranean region and has been cultivated for over 2,000 years. Ancient Greeks used parsley to decorate tombs and in funeral rites, and it was associated with death and the...

Passionflower Powder Botanical Name: Passiflora incarnata Plant Family: Passifloraceae History Passionflower is native to the southeastern United States and was used by several Indigenous North American peoples, including the Cherokee, for herbal and food purposes. Spanish missionaries in the 16th century named it after...

Peppermint Powder Botanical Name: Mentha × piperita Plant Family: Lamiaceae History Peppermint is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint that was first described by botanist John Ray in England in 1696. Archaeological evidence of peppermint has been found in ancient Egyptian tombs dating back...

Plantain Leaf Powder Botanical Name: Plantago major Plant Family: Plantaginaceae History Plantain leaf is one of the most widespread and commonly used medicinal plants in the world, found on every continent except Antarctica. It has been used by Indigenous peoples across the Americas, Europe,...

Psyllium Husk Powder  Botanical Name: Plantago ovata Botanical Name: Plantago ovata History Plantago ovata, commonly known as Psyllium, is a plant traditionally cultivated in parts of India, the Mediterranean region, and Western Asia. The outer husk of the seed is collected, cleaned, and ground...

Pumpkin Fruit Powder Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo Plant Family: Cucurbitaceae History Pumpkins are native to North America and have been cultivated for over 7,500 years, making them one of the oldest known domesticated crops. They were a staple food for many Indigenous peoples of...

Reishi Mushroom Powder Botanical Name: Ganoderma lucidum Plant Family: Ganodermataceae History Reishi has been used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine for over 2,000 years and is known as the 'Mushroom of Immortality.' It appears in classical Chinese herbal texts and was historically reserved...

Rosehip Powder Botanical Name: Rosa canina Plant Family: Rosaceae History Rosehips, the fruit of the rose plant, have been used as food and medicine across Europe and Asia for thousands of years. During World War II in Britain, rosehip syrup was produced as a...

Rosemary Powder Botanical Name: Salvia rosmarinus Plant Family: Lamiaceae History Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean region and has been used since antiquity as both a culinary and medicinal herb. Ancient Greeks wore rosemary garlands during examinations, believing it enhanced memory. It was used...

Sage Powder Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis Plant Family: Lamiaceae History Common sage is one of the most important herbs in Western herbal and culinary traditions. It was considered a sacred plant by ancient Romans, who called it herba sacra. Medieval European herbalists attributed extraordinary...

Saw Palmetto Powder Botanical Name: Serenoa repens Plant Family: Arecaceae History Saw palmetto is native to the southeastern United States and was a dietary staple and medicinal plant for Indigenous peoples of the region, particularly the Seminole and other southeastern tribes. It was used...

Schisandra Berry Powder Botanical Name: Schisandra chinensis Plant Family: Schisandraceae History Schisandra, known as wu wei zi or 'five-flavor fruit' in Chinese, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years. It is one of the 50 fundamental herbs in Chinese herbal...

Sel Gris Sea Salt - Coarse Grind Mineral Name: Sodium chloride Plant Family: Not applicable History Sel Gris, also known as French Grey Sea Salt, is a traditional sea salt harvested from coastal salt marshes in France. Its grey color comes from natural minerals...

Senna Leaf Powder Botanical Name: Cassia senna Plant Family: Fabaceae History Senna has been used as an herbal laxative for over 1,000 years in Arabic medicine. It was first described in detail by Arab physicians in the 9th century and became one of the...

Shatavari Powder Botanical Name: Asparagus racemosus Plant Family: Asparagaceae History Shatavari has been a revered herb in Ayurvedic medicine for over 4,000 years. Its name in Sanskrit means 'she who possesses a hundred husbands,' reflecting its traditional association with female vitality. It is mentioned...

Slippery Elm Bark Powder Botanical Name: Ulmus rubra Plant Family: Ulmaceae History Slippery elm is native to North America and was used extensively by Indigenous peoples across the eastern United States and Canada, including the Cherokee, Iroquois, and Algonquin nations. The inner bark was...

Spirulina Powder Botanical Name: Arthrospira platensis Plant Family: Microcoleaceae History Spirulina is a blue-green algae that has been consumed as a food source since ancient times. The Aztecs harvested it from Lake Texcoco in Mexico, where it was called tecuitlatl. It was also consumed...

St. John's Wort Powder Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum Plant Family: Hypericaceae History St. John's Wort has a history of use in European herbal medicine dating back to ancient Greece. It was named after John the Baptist, as it traditionally blooms around the feast day...