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Watercress belongs to the Brassicaceae family and resembles the slender watercress (Rorippa microphylla), but is distinguished by shorter fruits and a different seed structure.
The plant grows in and around water, such as along streams, ditches, ponds, and in marshes. It is a spineless, hairless plant that can grow 10 to 60 cm tall and has a hollow, square stem that often creeps at the base. Watercress blooms with white flowers and petals of 4 to 6 mm.

Cat's whiskers (Orthosiphon aristatus), also known as Kumis Kutjing, is a plant traditionally used in various Asian herbal traditions. The species belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is native to tropical and subtropical regions, particularly Southeast Asia, including Malaysia and Java.
The plant prefers moist habitats, such as wetlands, riverbanks, and swampy areas. Cat's whiskers are particularly recognizable by their white to pale lilac flowers with conspicuously long, thread-like stamens that can grow up to approximately three centimeters long. These characteristics have led to the Dutch name "kattensnor" (cat's whiskers).

Single herbal tincture made with dried herb of Salviae officinalis (Sage).
Common sage (Salvia officinalis L.) is a well-known herb that has been used for centuries, from China to ancient Rome. Symbolic and magical properties were even attributed to the purple flowers.
Sage belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is prized for its aromatic leaves and characteristic scent. The herb naturally contains various plant compounds, including antioxidants, which contribute to sage's characteristic properties.
Sage is traditionally used in culinary applications, such as sauces, meat dishes, and herbal teas. The leaves can be used fresh or dried and are also popular in aromatic oils and spice blends.

Red clover (Trifolium pratense) is a plant native to Europe and Central Asia. It is characterized by its compound leaves, which usually consist of three leaflets, and its light purple flower heads.
Red clover flower heads naturally contain various plant compounds, including isoflavones. Isoflavones belong to the polyphenol group and are part of the plant's natural composition. Red clover also contains vitamins such as vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, beta-carotene, and choline.
Red clover has a long history of use in various cultures and is now incorporated into a variety of herbal preparations, such as teas and other plant products.

Single herbal tincture made with dried bell of Humulus lupulus (Hops).
Hops (Humulus lupulus) are a hardy, perennial climbing plant belonging to the hemp family (Cannabaceae). The name lupulus may be derived from the Latin word lupus (wolf), which refers to the way the plant twines itself around other plants.
Hops have a long cultural history. The plant was already valued by the ancient Babylonians and Egyptians for its aromatic properties. Later, hops became a staple ingredient in beer production, where they continue to play an important role today due to their characteristic flavor and aroma. Hops were also frequently described in herbals and other historical sources during the Middle Ages.

The Heather (Erica vulgaris - Calluna vulgaris) belongs to the heath family (Ericaceae) and grows throughout Europe, especially in Central and Northern Europe. It even reaches Western Siberia in the east. In the nineteenth century, Scottish immigrants brought the heather to Canada, from where it spread throughout North America. It is the only species in the genus Calluna, meaning it is a monotypic genus.
The shrub heath can grow to a height of 10-100 cm, sometimes even up to 150 cm in certain places. It has hermaphroditic, symmetrical flowers, with the calyx and petals being the same color. Purple flowers appear towards the end of the branches, creating the purple heaths from late July to early September.

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum ceylon) is an ancient spice extracted from the bark of the cinnamon tree. A section of the bark is carefully cut away, after which the rough outer layer is removed. The familiar cinnamon sticks or cinnamon powder are created from the inner layer of the bark. Cinnamon has been valued for centuries for its culinary and cultural uses.
In Asian and other cultures, cinnamon is traditionally used for various purposes, with its delightful aroma playing a significant role. This aroma is primarily determined by the volatile oil cinnamaldehyde. Cinnamon also naturally contains substances such as eugenol, coumarins, tannins, OPCs, and terpenes.

The dog rose (Rosa canina) is a native rose species in the Benelux region and is native to Europe, Northwest Africa, and West Asia. It was later introduced to North America. The plant often grows along forest edges, hedgerows, and thickets.
It is a large, upright shrub that can reach a height of approximately 1 to 4 meters. The long, arching branches can partially arch. The glandless leaves and branches are green and sometimes have a reddish tinge.
Flowering occurs from June to July. The flowers are usually light pink, sometimes white, and are approximately 3.5 to 4.5 centimeters in diameter. They appear singly or in small clusters of one to ten flowers.

Single herbal tincture made with dried root of Curcumae zanthorrhizae (Tumeric).
Turmeric, also known as Javanese ginger (Curcuma xanthorrhiza), is a tropical plant native to India and Southeast Asia. The root of this plant has been used for centuries and is best known in powdered form. In the Netherlands, turmeric is also known as yellow root (gelukkigroot) because of its intense yellow color, which is used in curry mixtures and mustard, among other things.
Turmeric plays an important role in various Asian cuisines, where it is valued for its color, aroma, and characteristic flavor. Besides its culinary uses, turmeric is traditionally described in historical and cultural sources from India and Indonesia, where the root played an integral role in daily life.

The genus Blackberry (Rubus) belongs to the rose family and has more than 1400 species worldwide. More than 200 of these species grow in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Blackberries are prized primarily for their fruits, which range in color from red to dark blue. They have a sweet taste and can be eaten fresh or processed into jam, for example.
The leaves of the blackberry can be used to make herbal tea. After picking, the leaves should be dried in a dry and airy place, after which they can be used to make tea.

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