Herbal Supplements

Not just a sweet treat! Licorice is an adaptogenic herb, meaning that it helps people during stressful times and recovery from illness and fatigue and its also been used for gastrointestinal relief and to reduce acid reflux. Glycyrrhiza glabra is a plant commonly known as licorice (or liquorice), whose root has been used for flavouring and as medicine for centuries. It has a delicious flavour a...

Even the ancient Egyptians enjoyed marshmallow treats, but not the traditional kind found in today's baked goods. Althaea officinalis is a plant native to Europe that produces marshmallow, the root word “althainein” translates from Greek “to heal” and was believed to help with throat ulcers and gastric ulcers. You can enjoy Organic Connections Marshmallow root in your own recipes by boiling it ...

Milk Thistle is easily identified by its red to purple flowers, this upright herb is native to Southern Europe through to Asia. Milk Thistle has been used in traditional medicine for centuries for digestion and to detoxify the liver. Organic Connections loose Milk Thistle is a bitter herb that can be used to make teas or your own herbal combinations with. The cut and sifted process Organic Conn...

Native to Southern Europe through to Asia, the Milk Thistle plant (Silybum marianum) has been used for centuries by extracting Silymarin from the seeds creating an extract. Historically Milk Thistle extracted from the seeds has been used as a digestive aid increasing the flow of digestive juices, for nursing mothers to increase milk supply and most commonly to detoxify and protect a very import...

This popular Christmas decoration has been used for centuries in many different cultures for things like bringing fertility, good luck and has even been said to relieve high blood pressure and promote relaxation. Mistletoe grows in the branches of host trees such as hawthorn, poplar and lime which they extract water and nutrients from. Naturally sweet and slightly bitter, you can enjoy Organic ...

Organic Connections follows best farming practices for their certified organic red raspberry leaf. It is cut and sifted, then loosely packed and makes a flavourful, full bodied tea that offers fruity and earthy notes. Red Raspberry has been used as a tea or in herbal formulas to support detoxification and healthy weight management. Drink it on its own, or pair with hibiscus or rose hips. [CUT &...

Saint John’s Wort is a flowering shrub native to Europe that grows bright yellow blossoms. It gets its name because the flowers bloom every year on the birthday of the biblical John the Baptist. The plants main active ingredient is hyperforin, which is why it’s an herb that’s been used for many years in herbal medicine to support healthy mood stabilization. Organic Connections cuts and sifts th...

Many have heard of the healthy benefits of turmeric, but did you know it’s part of the ginger family? Indeed, while ginger offers more sweetness, turmeric has long been used for its antioxidant benefits and inflammatory support. Just like ginger, it is the root of turmeric that is used because it contains high amounts of the active ingredient, curcumin. While Organic Connections also offers a p...

Uva Ursi is a groundcover shrub with branches of small green leaves and red berries, reminiscent of holly; however, uva ursi also blooms white and pink flowers. Hydroquinone is uva ursi’s active ingredient, which is why it’s often found in herbal formulas for bladder and kidney support. Organic Connections uses farming practices that don’t harm pollinators, insects or birds when harvesting thei...

Valerian root has long been used to support healthy sleep patterns, menopause, and boost mood and relaxation. Organic Connections uses the root of the plant because that’s where the main active ingredients, monoterpenes and sesquirerpenes are found. They harvest their valerian following organic farming practices and cut and sift the herb to get rid of any powder residue. What’s left is a certif...

As the name suggests, wild cherry bark is the bark of the wild cherry tree. While the fruit has also been used for its active ingredients, the bark contains cyanogenic glycosides and has been used in herbal medicine to support immune and respiratory health. This cut and sifted format from Organic Connections doesn’t contain any powder residue, pesticides or fertilizers because it’s certified or...

You may have heard of wormwood for its use in vermouth or absinthe, but it’s also been long used in herbal medicine for its digestion and intestinal support. However, this herb may also excite the nervous system; therefore, if you suffer from seizures, be sure to speak to your health care practitioner before using. Organic Connections wormwood is made without causing harm to bees, birds or inse...

Yarrow is a perennial flowering plant that blooms flowers in an array of colours. It’s native to Asia, Europe and North America. This herb has been used for many years in herbal medicine to support gastrointestinal, women’s, and immune health. You may add it to your own herbal formulations or make a tea that offers a licorice like aroma with a sweet, semi bitter flavour and astringent finish. O...

Artichoke leaf, also known as Cynara scolymus are the spike-tipped petals of the well known vegetable, the globe artichoke. Artichoke leaf has a longstanding use in traditional medicine for digestive disturbances, this is due to the major active constituent in globe artichokes called cynarin. Cynarin is responsible for the slight bitter taste, causing an increase in bile flow which has a benefi...

Used for more than 2,500 years around the world in herbal healing, Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) is an evergreen shrub that is often grown for ornamental purposes. The root is yellowish with stems growing up to 8 feet that turn from a reddish hue to a grayish colour when mature. Barberry root bark contains beta-carotene, lutein, zinc, vitamin C and thiamine and has a slightly bitter taste when c...

Native to the wetlands in North America, the boneset is a perennial plant that’s part of the Aster family. It’s better known for its herbal properties to support a healthy immune system and Organic Connections offers a high quality bulk size of it, and being certified organic, you don’t have to worry about the use of pesticides or fertilizers. They cut & sift out the powder so you can make a cl...

Burdock is a vegetable with very long roots. The root contains the active ingredients quercetin, luteolin and phenolic acids, which is why it’s often used in herbal tinctures and capsules to support overall health and detox blood. Organic Connections offers this herb in many formats, but the cut and sifted format cuts the root into small pieces and sifts out any powder, so your formulations or ...

Butcher’s Broom is a plant that grows branches of small, smooth green leaves and small, red fruit, similar to the goji berry. The root of this plant has been used in many herbal combinations to support healthy blood circulation. Organic Connections ethically harvests the root of the plant, because it contains a higher concentration of its active ingredients. They then cut the root into small pi...

Chickweed, or stitchwort (Stellaria media), is native to Europe and a member of the Caryophyllaceae family of plants. Chickweed is edible and very nutritious, often used in salads and consumed in the Japanese spring-time festival in a symbolic dish. Historically Chickweed has been used in folk medicine to combat itchy skin. Organic Connections Chickweed comes in a loose format that has been cut...