Herbs are the foundation, heart and soul of Mountain Rose Herbs, and we’re always delighted to be able to add fresh new offerings to our lineup. This week, we’re unveiling 4 new herbs!
The tantalizing thalli of Oak Moss
Organic Cordyceps Mushroom Powder
As students of traditional Tibetan and Chinese medicines know, use of Cordyceps sinensis dates back to the 15th century. In these traditional medicines, Cordyceps is regarded and valued for restoring energy, promoting longevity, and general improvement of quality of life. Because wild Cordyceps is rare and expensive, a strain isolated from the wild form has been cultivated and is now commonly used. We’re happy to offer a type of Cordyceps that’s organically grown in the United States.
Organic Red Sage (Dan Shen) Root
Red Sage, also known as dan shen, has been a staple of traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Traditionally used for increasing circulation of the blood and to heal skin.
Grains of Paradise
Grains of Paradise received their name during the Middle Ages, when they were a prized commodityÑso much so that the ÛÏGrain CoastÛ of West Africa received its name from the Grains of Paradise that were traded there! Today, Grains of Paradise are commonly used in West and North African cooking, and in the United States, they are gaining popularity among breweries as a flavoring for beer.
Oak Moss
Oak Moss is a lichen which grows in many mountainous temperate forests throughout the northern hemisphere. Mostly found on the trunk and branches of oak trees, Oak Moss can also be found on the bark of other trees such as fir and pine. Absolutes made from the deer-antler-shaped thalli of Oak Moss are widely used in perfumery and are valued for their earthy aroma and their properties as a fragrance fixative.
Happy (Herbal) Friday!
~Jessie