Herbal Chart
Alywillow botanical library
Explore the plants, discover their traditions, and find the herbs that speak to you.
There's something wonderful about a warm cup of herbal tea: the color, the flavor, the simple pleasure of taking a moment for yourself.
Most of our herbs and teas are certified organic and kosher. Others are wild-harvested. Each is selected and handled with care.
Use this guide to explore the herbs in our collection and the ways they have appeared in herbal traditions. These categories are traditional areas of interest, not claims that a tea treats a medical condition.
Preparing your tea
A Better Cup Begins with the Basics
Blending tips
Roots, berries, and rosehips are dense and often benefit from longer steeping—roughly 10–30 minutes, depending on the herb. Leaves and flowers are more delicate and are commonly steeped for around 3–10 minutes.
Long steeping can make some teas taste bitter. When blending different plant parts, consider preparing the denser ingredients first.
Water temperature
For many roots and berries, freshly boiled water works well. For delicate leaves and flowers, let boiled water cool briefly before pouring. Hibiscus is a sturdier flower that often tolerates hotter water and longer steeping.
Freshness and harvests
When an herb is on sale, it may be because we enjoyed a generous harvest or purchased a larger quantity from a grower—and can share those savings with you.
Explore by interest
Everyday Balance & Wellbeing
Anxiety
Damiana Leaf, Lavender Bud, Lemongrass, Lemon Verbena, St John's Wort*.
Brain Fog
Bee Balm, Peppermint Leaf, Red Clover Blossom, Spearmint Leaf.
Depression
Lavender Bud, Passionflower Leaf*, Rosebud & Petal, St John's Wort*, Sweet Mint*.
Energy
Peppermint Leaf, Spearmint Leaf, Sweet Mint*.
Sleep Better
Damiana Leaf, Helichrysum Flower, Lavender Bud, Lemon Verbena, Mullein Leaf, Passionflower Leaf*, Wild Cherry Bark*.
Explore by interest
Digestion & Nourishment
Acid Reflux
Lemon Verbena.
Appetite
Dandelion Leaf & Root, Lemon Verbena, Sage Leaf.
Constipation
Elderberry, Hibiscus Flower, Lavender Bud, Mullein Leaf, Plantain Leaf*, Rosehip.
Digestion
Bee Balm, Dandelion Leaf & Root, Goldenseal Leaf, Helichrysum Flower, Lavender Bud, Lemongrass, Lemon Verbena, Hibiscus Flower, Peppermint Leaf, Rosebud & Petal, Rosehip, Sage Leaf, Spearmint Leaf, Sweet Mint*, Wild Cherry Bark*.
Indigestion
Bee Balm, Dandelion Leaf, Lavender Bud, Lemon Verbena, Peppermint Leaf, Rosehip, Spearmint Leaf.
Nausea
Peppermint Leaf, Spearmint Leaf.
Weight Loss
Lemon Verbena, Sage Leaf, Dandelion Leaf, Dandelion Root
Explore by interest
Seasonal & Botanical Traditions
Immune
Astragalus Root, Elderberry, Goldenseal Leaf, Lemon Verbena, Rosebud & Petal, Rosehip, Sage Leaf.
Respiratory
Elderberry, Goldenseal Leaf, Hibiscus Flower, Lemon Verbena, Mullein Flower*, Mullein Leaf, Rosebud & Petal, Yerba Santa Leaf*.
Seasonal Allergies
Burdock Root, Goldenseal Leaf, Helichrysum Flower, Mullein Leaf, Rosebud & Petal, Rosehip, Dandelion Leaf
Explore by interest
Body & Skin Traditions
Collagen
Burdock Root.
Headache
Spearmint Leaf.
Heart
Astragalus Root, Burdock Root, Dandelion Root, Hibiscus Flower, Lavender Bud, Red Clover Blossom, Sage Leaf.
Hot Flashes
Hibiscus Flower.
Inflammation
Astragalus Root, Burdock Root, Dandelion Leaf, Goldenseal Leaf, Helichrysum Flower, Lemon Verbena, Mullein Leaf, Plantain Leaf*, Rosehip, Yerba Santa Leaf*.
Kidneys
Burdock Root, Dandelion Leaf, Goldenseal Leaf, Hibiscus Flower, Red Clover Blossom.
Liver
Burdock Root, Dandelion Root, Goldenseal Leaf.
Lymphatic
Burdock Root.
Menopause
Damiana Leaf, Passionflower Leaf*, Red Clover Blossom.
Pain
Passionflower Leaf*, Rosehip, Yerba Santa Leaf*.
Skin Health
Burdock Root, Helichrysum Flower.
Make It Your Own
Curious about a particular plant? Start with its flavor, fragrance, and place in herbal history. Then explore the herbs available in our tea collection and discover what you enjoy.
An asterisk (*) identifies herbs listed as coming soon in the original Alywillow chart. Traditional references are provided for botanical education and do not establish effectiveness for medical conditions.
