Clinical reference
Every herb that grows in our Umpire, Arkansas medicine garden, in Gaia’s clinical-herbalist voice. Each entry shows traditional uses, how we work with the plant in our formulas, and which products in the apothecary contain it.
Withania somnifera
Ashwagandha (family Solanaceae). Root. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Verbena hastata
Blue Vervain (family Verbenaceae). Aerial parts. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Calendula officinalis
Calendula (family Asteraceae). Flowers. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Eschscholzia californica
California Poppy (family Papaveraceae). Aerial parts. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Cinnamomum verum
Cinnamon (family Lauraceae). Bark. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Sambucus nigra
Elderflower (family Adoxaceae). Flowers (and berries, separately). Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Solidago spp.
Goldenrod (family Asteraceae). Aerial parts at peak bloom. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Crataegus spp.
Hawthorn (family Rosaceae). Leaf, flower, and berry. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Hibiscus (family Malvaceae). Calyces (the dried red 'petals'). Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Lavandula angustifolia
Lavender (family Lamiaceae). Flowers at peak fragrance. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Melissa officinalis
Lemon Balm (family Lamiaceae). Aerial parts, fresh whenever possible. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Licorice Root (family Fabaceae). Root. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Avena sativa
Milky Oat (family Poaceae). Tops harvested at the milky stage. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Leonurus cardiaca
Motherwort (family Lamiaceae). Aerial parts. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Verbascum thapsus
Mullein (family Scrophulariaceae). Leaf and flower. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Passiflora incarnata
Passionflower (family Passifloraceae). Aerial parts (vine, leaf, and flower). Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Mentha × piperita
Peppermint (family Lamiaceae). Leaf. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Rosa spp.
Rose (family Rosaceae). Petals (and hips, separately). Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Scutellaria lateriflora
Skullcap (family Lamiaceae). Aerial parts in bloom. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Mentha spicata
Spearmint (family Lamiaceae). Leaf. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Ocimum sanctum
Tulsi (Holy Basil) (family Lamiaceae). Aerial parts. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Curcuma longa
Turmeric (family Zingiberaceae). Rhizome. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow (family Asteraceae). Flowering tops. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This information is for educational purposes and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.