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11 Plants for Wellness

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Updated on January 11, 2024

 

Those mints offered at the end of your meal have a story to tell. They’re modern day descendants of the peppermint plant, also known as Mentha x piperita. In the past, it was widely known that peppermint aided digestion.

When did people start using manufactured products more than home remedies? It wasn’t that long ago. Most of our great-grandparents relied almost entirely on plant allies for wellness.

Some people, thankfully, never forgot the power of the plants. In 1974, Traditional Medicinals was founded with a goal to pass along centuries-old herbal wisdom and a vision for the rebirth of herbalism in North America. Forty-five years later, we are still passionate about connecting people with plants through high-quality herbal products formulated by herbalists.

Here are 11 plants we love, all of which are easy to use at home to support health and wellness.

11 plants and herbs and their benefits

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Built for survival, the leaves and root of this resilient “weed” have been used for centuries to stimulate the liver and support kidney health.* Wake up to a cup of our Dandelion Teas.

Senna: (Cassia angustifolia) A relief to be around, the leaves and flowers of this dainty yellow plant have been used as a trusted herbal laxative for generations.* Get things moving with our Smooth Move teas and capsules.

Peppermint (Mentha x piperita): Cool and uplifting, this herb is a familiar guest at the dinner table to help alleviate digestive discomfort and enliven the spirits.* Refresh with our mintiest Peppermint tea.

Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra): Smooth and silky, the inner bark of this North American tree has long been simmered and sipped for throat-soothing support.* Find it in our Throat Coat Original and Throat Coat Eucalyptus teas.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Warming and spicy, this root has been quelling upset stomachs and nausea for more than 2,000 years.* Find it in a variety of our Digestive Blends.

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): Known as “sweet root,” this harmonizing herb has been used for thousands of years to soothe the digestive tract and promote respiratory health.* Look for it in some of our favorite Seasonal Teas.

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita): Lovely and gentle, the flowering tops of this herb calm the nervous system and untangle the tummy.* Rest easy with a variety of our Relaxation Teas.

Nettle (Urtica dioica): Despite its prickly façade, this spring green provides nurturing support for joint health.* Get your dose in our Nettle Leaf tea.

Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea): Stimulating and supportive, this purple coneflower gives your system an immune boost when you need it most.* Get your immune system fired up with Echinacea Plus Original and Echinacea Plus Elderberry.

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata): Peaceful and calming, this flowing vine helps to relax and carry you into a sweet lullaby.* Drift off to sleep with our Nighty Night teas.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare): Pleasant and gentle, the seeds of this aromatic plant help to relieve gas and bloating and support healthy breast milk production in nursing moms.* Find it in our Fennel and Mother’s Milk products.

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