Herbs, Oils & Ingredients — Uses and Benefits
Overview This page highlights the herbs, essential and carrier oils, botanicals, and other ingredients commonly used in our formulations. Each entry includes a concise description, traditional and modern uses, key benefits, and suggested product applications. All ingredient selections prioritize safety, efficacy, and sourcing transparency.
Botanical Guide
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Nutrient Profile: Rich in bioactive compounds like flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins, essential oils, linalool, small amounts of calcium, iron and vitamin A. Mild, floral-scented herb with calming properties.
Benefits: Aids in relaxation, stress reduction, improved sleep, some pain relief, wound healing properties, digestive support, mood enhancement
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita / Chamaemelum nobile)
Nutrient profile: Rich in vitamin A and B-complex, iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, apigenin, flavonoids, terpenoids, volatile oils
Benefits: Aids in reducing anxiety, promotes better sleep, gastrointestinal health, anti-inflammatory, skin and wound healing, metabolic support
Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Nutrient profile: Rich in vitamin A and C, flavonoids, polyphenols, calendar acid, linoleum acids, minerals and amino acids
Benefits: Sids in wound healing and skin health, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, digestive support, oral health
CAUTION: should be avoided by pregnant individuals as it ma
Rose (Rosa damascena / Rosa centifolia)
Nutrient Profile: Rich in Vitamins C, A, E and B-complex, polyphenols, gallic acid, quercetin, anthocyanin, potassium, magnesium and calcium
Benefits: Aids in menstrual support, skin and eye health, digestion and tissue healing, pain and inflammation, mood and nervous system
Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)
Nutrient Profile: Contains Vitmans A and E, polyphenols, rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, iron, calcium, folate, potassium
Benefits: Aids in vasodilation, aromatherapy, respiratory, digestive and oral health, and help relieve headaches and muscle tension
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Nutrient profile: contains Vitamins A, C and B-complex, calcium, iron, manganese, carbonic acid, carnosol, rosmarinic acid
Benefits: supports brain health and cognition, stimulates circulation, supports hair and skin skin health, metabolic support, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antimicrobial properties
CAUTION: avoid highly concentrated rosemary supplements or oils during pregnancy, consult a physician if taking blood thinners
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Nutrient profile: contains vitamins A and C, potassium, zinc, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, niacin, flavonoids, phenolic acids, sesquiterpene lactones and tannins, volatile oils
Benefits: aids in wound healing, bleeding control, digestion, diaphoretic (fever control), women’s health (menstruation, pelvic inflammation), anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, Uses: Herbal salves, wound-care balms, compresses.
CAUTION: should be avoided by pregnant and breastfeeding individuals as it can stimulate the uterus
Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale)
Nutrient profile: Rich in vitamins A, C, K and B-complex, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc as well as polyphenols, flavonoids, chicory acid and chlorogenic acid
Benefits: contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, aids in digestion, metabolic supports diuretic and skin healing properties
Wild Violets (Viola Sororia)
Nutrient profile: Rich in vitamins A and C, flavonoids, antioxidants, mucilage, salicylic acid
Benefits: aids in skid health, respiratory supp0rt, digestive and detoxifying effects, lymphatic and immune system support
Hibiscus (Hibiscus Sabdariffa)
Nutrient profile: Rich in vitamin C, anthocyanin, flavonoids and beta-carotene
Benefits: aids in cardiovascular health, weight management, liver health, digestive support and anti-inflammatory properties
Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris)
Nutrient profile: contains nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, iron, manganese, zinc, copper, baron, molybdenum, syringe, verbascoside, volatile oils
Benefits: aids in anti-inflammatory support, antioxidant, skin health, digestive support, potential metabolic support, respiratory support and fever reduction
Comfrey (Symphytum Officinale)
Nutrient profile: Rich in vitamins A, C, B12, potassium , calcium, iron, mucilage, protein, allantoin, rosmarinic acid, tannins
Benefits: aids in joint and muscle pain, wound healing
CAUTION: topical use only, avoid oral ingestion and consult a physician if you have a pre-existing liver condition
Plantain (Plantago Major)
Nutrient profile: Rich in vitamins A, C and B6, potassium, complex carbohydrates, fiber, magnesium
Benefits: aids in skin healing, respiratory support, digestive relief, skin health, also has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties
Honeysuckle (Lonicera Japonica)
Nutrient profile: contains vitamin C, polyphenols, flavonoids, potassium, calcium, magnesium, luteolin acid, salicylic acid, quercetin, kaempferol, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, volatile oils
Benefits: aids in digestive health, contains anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and analgesic properties
CAUTION: only the flowers are edible. Consult a physician if taking blood thinners, immunosuppressants or diabetic medications
Butterfly Pea Flowers (Clitoria Ternatea)
Nutrient profile: contains vitamins C, A and E, kaempferol, p-coumaric acid, delphinium-3, 5-glucoside, anthocyanins
Benefits: aids in brain and cognitive health, blood sugar management, weight management, skin and hair care
CAUTION: avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a physician if taking blood thinners, diabtic medications, have low blood pressure or upcoming surgeries
Red Clover (Trifolium Pratense)
Nutrient profile: contains vitamin C, thiamin, niacin, calcium, chromium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, chlorophyll, beta-carotene, lutein
Benefits: aids in bone health, skin health, cardiovascular support, menopause relief
CAUTION: avoid while pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a physician if taking blood thinners, hormone replacement therapy medications or hav any hormone sensitivity conditions (breast, ovarian, uterine cancers)
Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis)
Nutrient profile: rich in vitamin C, thiamin, rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid
Benefits: aids in digestive relief, cognitive function, stress and mood, anxiety relief, antiviral relief
Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Citrodora)
Nutrient profile: contains vitamins A, C and E, citric acid, magic acid, oxalic acid, succinct acid, ash, protein
Benefits: aids in gastrointestinal support, nervous system and sleep, inflammation and muscle recovery, respiratory relief, also rich in antioxidants
Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris)
Nutrient profile: contains vitamins A, C, K and E, manganese, iron, potassium, thymol, carvacrol, flavonoids, polyphenols
Benefits: aids in respiratory relief, immune system support, antimicrobial properties, skin health, digestive health
Mallow (Malva Sylvestris)
Nutrient profile: contains vitamins A, C and E, protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium, omega-3, omega-6, flavonoids, salicyclic acid, tannins, phenolic
Benefits: aids in respiratory supports, gastrointestinal health, anti-inflammatory and skin soothing, antimicrobial actions
Holy Basil/ Tulsi (Ocimum Tenuiflorum)
Nutrient profile: contains vitamins A and C, calcium, rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, eugenol
Benefits: aids in metabolic support, helping to balance cortisol levels, respiratory support, digestive support, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties
CAUTION: consult a physician if taking blood thinners or dibasic medication, use caution f pregnant or breast feeding
Rose Hips (Rosa Canina)
Nutrient profile: contains vitamins C, A, E and K, flavonoids, catechizes, quercetin, ellagic acid
Benefits: aids in joint and cartilage support, immune boosting, skin health, gastrointestinal health
CAUTION: consult a physician if taking blood thinners, lithium or have a history of kidney stones
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Verum)
Nutrient profile: rich source of dietary fiber, calcium, potassium , iron, vitamin K
Benefits: aids in blood sugar and insulin regulation, cardiovascular support, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral and antioxidant properties