Herbal Supplements

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...

Saw Palmetto, also known as Serenoa Repens, is a palm plant that grows medium sized, pointy, fan like leaves and is native to the Southern coastal regions of the United States. Organic Connections wild crafts their saw palmetto and uses the dried plant as a bulk herb that’s farmed without the use of pesticides because it’s certified organic. To this day, saw palmetto is often used alone or in h...

Schisandra chinensis, also known as the five flavour fruit, is a fruit bearing vine that offers red berries that, as its nickname suggests, are said to have five tastes; sweet, salty, bitter, pungent and sour. With a flavour profile like that, this herbal powder will definitely tantalize your taste buds. Organic Connections schisandra berries are offered in both powder and whole berry forms, bo...

Organic Connections offers certified organic Schisandra berries both in a powder or whole berry format. The whole berries provide many antioxidant benefits and are grown using farming practices that don’t harm insects, birds, bees, or other pollinators. Schisandra has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to boost energy and balance stress. Nicknamed the five flavour fruit, the berries...

Skullcap is a Native American plant that buds purple flowers. Due to its three active components, baicalein, baicalin and wogonin, skullcap’s dried leaves and stems have long been used in herbal medicine to support healthy sleep and stress levels. It pairs well with and is often seen in herbal formulas with valerian. Organic Connections uses certified organic farming and harvesting practices to...

Also known as mentha spicata, spearmint is a perennial plant that’s native to Europe and Asia. It gets its name from it spear-shaped leaves and although it is related to peppermint, offers a less harsh, more sweet taste than its minty cousin. While it’s a popular ingredient in oral hygiene products, spearmint is also used in cooking and makes a refreshing tea when brewed. In fact, spearmint tea...

Thyme is an aromatic evergreen herb that belongs to the mint family. The herb has a musty, semi-minty, yet spicy aroma. It’s often found in Italian seasoning blends and has a pronounced, sharp, herbal flavour that’s similar to rosemary. Thyme goes well with pasta, poultry, lasagna’s, casseroles and cheese dishes or can be added to roast vegetables. While it’s known in the culinary world, it’s a...

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...

Most people by now know about the healthy benefits of using a high quality turmeric root supplements. While also available in cut and sifted form, this turmeric root from Organic Connections comes in powder form, which makes it convenient for achieving higher doses, or for use in your favourite recipes. Turmeric is actually a relative of ginger, and just like its sweeter flavoured cousin, it is...

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...

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as Indian ginseng is one of the most well-known and widely used Ayurvedic herb. The root of the Ashwagandha plant is the most commonly used part in Western herbal remedies and is known for its restorative and vitality promoting benefits, supporting an energetic and rejuvenating sense of wellbeing. Organic Connections sources only organic ashwagandha ...

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...

The birch tree is a large tree of the Betula genus and is known for it’s white bark. The leaves of the birch tree contain vitamin c, and is one of the main reasons they’re often used in herbal medicine to support kidney and bladder health. Organic Connections follows organic growing practices and uses the whole leaf. You can either crush the leaf to make your own combinations with other herbs s...

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...