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Coriander seeds have been used for thousands of years in various cultures and cuisines worldwide. Traditionally, the seeds are part of spice blends and are prized for their warm, slightly citrusy, and spicy aroma. This long-standing use has led to coriander seeds holding a permanent place in both culinary and traditional herbal practices to this day.
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is a versatile plant, with both the leaves and seeds used. The seeds are distinguished by their specific composition and concentrated aromatic compounds. They naturally contain various vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, and K, folic acid, and minerals such as iron, manganese, potassium, magnesium, and calcium.

The elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) is a native tree or shrub that grows widely in the Netherlands. It grows in a variety of locations, such as along roads, in forest edges, and in gardens.
At the end of May, the elderberry blooms with large umbels of small, creamy-white flowers that exude a sweet, floral fragrance. These blossoms are traditionally used to make elderflower liqueur, syrup, and pancakes, among other things.
The flowers contain various natural plant compounds, including flavonoids such as rutin, quercetin, and astragalin. They also contain tannins, triterpenes, fatty acids, and essential oils.

Herbal tea composed of various herbs
Nice for a relaxing moment

Single herbal tincture made with dried herb of Eschscholtzia californica (California Poppy).
California poppy, also known as golden poppy (Eschscholtzia californica), is a plant with golden-yellow flowers belonging to the poppy family. The plant is native to California, which explains its name.
The aerial parts of the golden poppy contain various natural compounds, including quinolide alkaloids, rutin, phytosterols, carotenoids, and cyanogen glycosides. Indigenous peoples in North America used the plant for their traditional purposes.
Today, California poppy is used in herbal teas and other herbal preparations and is valued for its botanical characteristics and aromatic properties.

Herbal tea composed of various herbs
Nice before going to sleep

Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) belongs to the mallow family (Malvaceae) and has been spread worldwide by human activity, especially to areas with suitable soil, humidity and climate.
The starch in the carrot, mixed with proteinaceous substances, was formerly used in making marshmallows and bacon. The leaves can be eaten cooked and the flowers can be used raw in salads.

The Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhairtree), also known as the Japanese temple tree, is a unique deciduous tree with a very long history. The species has been mentioned for centuries in botanical and cultural sources from East Asia and is native to China.
Ginkgo biloba is unique within the plant kingdom and is considered a species with no direct relatives. For this reason, Charles Darwin called the ginkgo a "living fossil." The tree has existed for approximately 250 million years and has survived several mass extinctions. Today, it is planted worldwide as an ornamental and avenue tree.

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.

Single herbal tincture made with dried bark of Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's Claw).
Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa), also known as cat's claw, is a climbing plant native to the Amazon region of Brazil and Peru, among other places. The plant grows in rainforests and can cling to trees with its characteristic, claw-shaped thorns. These thorns, located at the base of the leaves, give the plant its name and enable it to climb to great heights.
In the Peruvian Amazon, cat's claw has special cultural significance and is considered part of traditional plant knowledge. Due to its origins and ecological importance, the species is a protected plant in certain regions.

Iceland moss (Cetraria islandica), also known by the basic name Lichen islandicus, is a shrubby lichen belonging to the Parmeliaceae family (shell mosses). The species is native to cold and mountainous regions and is extremely rare in the Netherlands. For this reason, Iceland moss is listed on the Dutch Red List as critically endangered.
Iceland moss has a long cultural and historical background. Botanical and historical sources from the 17th century describe the lichen as part of the botanical knowledge of the time. During that period, the lichen was collected whole and used in traditional practices. These uses are part of historical and folklore.

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