Herbs K-o

A gentle, mineral-rich clay used for drawing out toxins, soothing irritated skin, and supporting digestive detox when taken internally in small amounts. Used externally in face masks, poultices, and skin care; internally in gentle cleanse protocols.

A deeply calming Pacific Island root used for anxiety relief, muscle relaxation, and social ease without impairing mental clarity. Traditionally prepared as a cold-water extract or ceremonial drink; also available as a tincture or capsule.

Universally loved for calming the nervous system, supporting sleep, and easing headaches and anxiety. Brewed as a soothing floral tea, used in aromatherapy, baked into culinary creations, or infused into oils and salves.

A gentle, lemony nervine that calms anxiety, lifts mood, supports sleep, and eases digestive upset. One of the most pleasant herbs to drink as a tea, fresh or dried, and widely used in tinctures and culinary applications.

Refreshing and digestive, lemongrass supports gut health, reduces bloating, and has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Widely used in Southeast Asian cooking, brewed as a bright, citrusy tea, or infused in herbal blends.

Rich in vitamin C, bioflavonoids, and antioxidants, lemon peel supports immune health, digestion, and liver detox. Used in teas, cooking, baking, and as a bright addition to herbal blends and digestive bitters.

A powerfully fragrant herb with calming, digestive, and anti-inflammatory properties and one of the most intensely lemon-scented plants in the apothecary. Brewed as a beautifully aromatic tea, used in culinary preparations, and added to herbal blends.

A naturally sweet root that soothes the digestive tract, supports adrenal health, and has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Brewed as a sweet, warming tea, used in tinctures, or added to blends as a natural sweetener and harmonizer.

A potent respiratory herb used to ease bronchial spasms, support breathing, and assist with smoking cessation. Typically taken as a tincture in small doses or included in respiratory and antispasmodic herbal blends.

A soothing, mucilage-rich root that coats and calms inflamed tissues throughout the digestive and urinary tracts. Best prepared as a cold-water infusion to preserve its mucilaginous properties; also effective as a decoction or tincture.

Crystallized from peppermint oil, menthol crystals deliver powerful cooling, decongestant, and analgesic properties. Added to steam inhalations for sinus and respiratory relief, dissolved in carrier oil for soothing muscle rubs and headache balms, or used in small amounts in homemade lip balms and chest rubs.

The gold standard for liver support, milk thistle protects liver cells, aids detoxification, and supports recovery from liver stress. Most often taken as a capsule, tincture, or ground into a tea; seeds can be lightly ground and added to food.

Traditionally used in European herbal medicine to support cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure, and calm the nervous system. Typically taken as a tea or tincture; use with care and awareness of contraindications.

A deeply calming herb for the heart and nervous system, motherwort eases anxiety, heart palpitations, and menstrual irregularity. Bitter but effective as a tincture or tea; often combined with other nervines and heart herbs.

A revered herb across cultures for vivid dreaming, menstrual support, and digestive stimulation. Brewed as a mildly bitter tea, used in moxa (traditional Chinese medicine heat therapy), or as a smudge herb in ceremonial practices.

A premier lung herb, mullein soothes respiratory inflammation, loosens congestion, and eases dry, irritated coughs. Brewed as a gentle tea (strain well through a fine cloth), or used in ear oil infusions for ear comfort.

Highly nutritious and deeply nourishing, nettle is loaded with iron, calcium, and minerals while supporting allergy relief, kidney health, and inflammation. Brewed as a rich, dark tea, cooked like spinach, or taken as a tincture or capsule.

Harvested at the milky stage, oat tops are a premier nervous system restorative that supports exhaustion, burnout, and frayed nerves. Best prepared as a long-steep tea or tincture; a gentle, long-term tonic rather than a quick fix.

A deeply nourishing nervine harvested from the green oat plant, oat straw is rich in minerals and traditionally used to support the nervous system, ease stress, and rebuild vitality after burnout. Best prepared as a long-steep tea or nourishing herbal infusion; a gentle, restorative tonic for everyday use.

Rich in oleuropein, olive leaf is a powerful antimicrobial, antiviral, and antioxidant herb for immune and cardiovascular support. Most commonly taken as a tea, capsule, or tincture, especially during cold and flu season.

Bright, uplifting, and digestive, orange peel is rich in vitamin C, bioflavonoids, and aromatic oils that support immunity and gut health. Used in teas, cooking, baking, herbal blends, and as a natural flavoring in tinctures and bitters.

A Pacific Northwest native with powerful antimicrobial and liver-supportive properties, similar in action to goldenseal. Used as a tea, tincture, or topical preparation for skin conditions, digestive infections, and liver support.

A deeply respected Rocky Mountain herb for respiratory support, immune stimulation, and antiviral action. Best prepared as a strong decoction, tincture, or oxymel (honey-vinegar extract); highly valued in Southwest and Native American herbalism.