SASSAFRAS WOOD Sassafras (full name Sassafras Albidum) is a corruption of the Latin word 'saxifrage'. The oil distillates of the Sassafras root are processed in perfume and soap. Native Americans used Sassafras to reduce fevers. Details...

SKULLCAP Skullcap (Scutellaria galericulata) belongs to the mint family. It is a relaxing herb and a great tranquilizer. It can be used to induce a marijuana like high, or to repress fears or pain. This herb is named after its blossoms, which have the shape of a human skull. Details...

ST. JOHNS WORT The Muira Puama tree (Ptychotepalum oladoides) can be found growing in the Brazilian rainforest. The bark of the root is the part of the tree that is used is. The actual meaning of Muira Puama is 'potency wood'. Details...

VALERIAN WOOD The name Valerian comes from the Latin word 'valere', which means health. The herb was used in Anglo-Saxon times for calming down the nervous system in case of over-stimulation. During World War II it was used in England against shock. Details...