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1. Anise

• Seed Count | Appx. 350 seeds
  
• Days to Maturity | 70 days
  
• Medicinal Properties | Digestive-aid, anti-flatulence agent, fights coughs and colds. Anise has a long history of medicinal use. It is still used all over the world as a digestive-aid and anti-flatulence agent.  Anise has also been used for centuries relieve coughs and colds.  In fact, scientists have even proven that the essential oils in the Anise seeds DO have expectorant properties. Anise can be used as a tea or syrup to aid in the relief from cough and congestion.  Try a simple tea made from crushed seeds after a large meal - you will be surprised at how effective it can be.

2. Basil, Herb Mix

• Seed Count | Appx. 1,000 seeds
  
• Days to Maturity | 75 days
  
• Medicinal Properties | Basil has been used for thousands of years as a culinary and medicinal herb. It acts principally on the digestive and nervous systems, easing flatulence, stomach cramps, colic and indigestion. Basil also contains large amounts of (E)-beta-caryophyllene (BCP), which may have a use in treating inflammatory bowel diseases and arthritis.

3. Borage

• Seed Count | Appx. 300 seeds
  
• Days to Maturity | 80 days
• Medicinal Properties | Borage is a fairly common domestic herbal remedy that has been used since ancient times. It has a particularly good reputation for its beneficial affect on the mind, being used to dispel melancholy and induce euphoria. It is a soothing saline, diuretic herb that soothes damaged or irritated tissues. The leaves, and to a lesser extent the flowers, are demulcent, diaphoretic, depurative, mildly diuretic, emollient, expectorant, febrifuge, lenitive and mildly.
  

4. Mugwort

• Seed Count | Appx. 500 seeds
  
• Days to Maturity | 85 days
• Medicinal Properties | 85 days.
  Artemisia vulgaris. Perennial. Plant produces beautiful fragrant leaves. Used to make tea to treat menstrual and menopausal problem. Stimulates and improves memory. Easy to grow.
  

5. Saponaria AKA Soapwort

• Seed Count | Appx. 175 seeds
  
• Medicinal Properties | As a medicinal plant, Soapwort has been used internally to treat bronchitis, colds, cough, diarrhea, kidney stones, and respiratory problems, and externally to treat acne, boils, burns, eczema, inflammation, itchy skin, muscle pain, poison ivy, psoriasis, rash, and wounds.
  

6. Chamomile, German

• Seed Count | Appx. 1,700 seeds
  
• Days to Maturity | 90 days
• Medicinal Properties | Chamomile is sometimes known as "the plant doctor", because it is thought to help the growth and health of many other plants, especially ones that produce essential oils. It is thought to increase production of those oils, making certain herbs, like mints (spearmint, sage, oregano) and basil stronger in scent and flavour. These plants are best known for their ability to be made into a tea which is commonly used to help with sleep and is often served with either honey or lemon.
  

7. Chervil

• Seed Count | Appx. 450 seeds
  
• Days to Maturity | 90 days
• Medicinal Properties | Chervil has various traditional uses. Pregnant women were bathed in an infusion of it; a lotion of it was used as a skin cleanser; and it was used medicinally as a blood purifier. It was also claimed to be useful as a digestive aid, for lowering high blood pressure, and, infused with vinegar, for curing hiccups.

8. Coriander (Cilantro)

• Seed Count | Appx. 490 seeds
  
• Days to Maturity | 120 days
• Medicinal Properties | Coriander contains antioxidants. It has also been used as a folk medicine for the relief of anxiety and insomnia. Coriander has also been documented as a traditional treatment for diabetes.

9. Dill, Boquet

• Seed Count | Appx. 450 seeds
  
• Days to Maturity | 70 days
• Medicinal Properties | Dill has a very long history of herbal use going back more than 2,000 years. The seeds are a common and very effective household remedy for a wide range of digestive problems. An infusion is especially efficacious in treating gripe in babies and flatulence in young children. The seed is aromatic, carminative, mildly diuretic, galactogogue, stimulant and stomachic. It is also used in the form of an extracted essential oil. Used either in an infusion, or by eating the seed whole, the essential oil in the seed relieves intestinal spasms and griping, helping to settle colic. Chewing the seed improves bad breath. Dill is also a useful addition to cough, cold and flu remedies, it can be used with antispasmodics such as Viburnum opulus to relieve period pains. Dill will also help to increase the flow of milk in nursing mothers and will then be taken by the baby in the milk to help prevent colic

10. Fennel

• Seed Count | Appx. 1,000 seeds
  
• Days to Maturity | 85 days
• Medicinal Properties | Fennel has a long history of herbal use and is a commonly used household remedy, being useful in the treatment of a variety of complaints, especially those of the digestive system. The seeds, leaves and roots can be used, but the seeds are most active medicinally and are the part normally used. An essential oil is often extracted from the fully ripened and dried seed for medicinal use, though it should not be given to pregnant women. An infusion is used in the treatment of indigestion, abdominal distension, stomach pains etc. It helps in the treatment of kidney stones and, when combined with a urinary disinfectant like Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, makes an effective treatment for cystitis.

11. Lavender

• Seed Count | Appx. 300 seeds
  
• Days to Maturity | 85 days
• Medicinal Properties | Lavandula angustifolia. English Lavender is one of the most beautiful seeds you can plant in your garden. Lavender is an herb. The flower and the oil of lavender are used to make medicine. Lavender is used for restlessness, insomnia, nervousness, and depression. It is also used for a variety of digestive complaints, loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, intestinal gas, and upset stomach. Some people use lavender for painful conditions including migraine headaches, toothaches, sprains, nerve pain, sores, and joint pain. It is also used for acne and cancer, and to promote menstruation. Lavender is applied to the skin for hair loss, and pain, and to repel mosquitoes and other insects. Some people add lavender to bathwater to treat circulation disorders and improve mental well being. By inhalation, lavender is used as aromatherapy for insomnia, pain, and agitation related to dementia. In foods and beverages, lavender is used as a flavor component.
  

12. Lemon, Mint

• Seed Count | Appx. 230 seeds
  
• Days to Maturity | 90 days
• Medicinal Properties | Annual plant that is covered with beautiful pinkish purple colored flowers. Lemon scented leaves that can be used as a replacement for lemon in any dish or tea.  Plant grows to about 18" tall.  These flowers are also great at attracting bees and hummingbirds - perfect for pollinating the other plants in your garden!  In skin care, Lemon Mint leaves can be rubbed directly on the skin to fight off mosquitoes.  The dried leaves can also be infused in oil made into lotions for soothing the skin.
  

13. Oregano - Italian

• Seed Count | Appx. 1,000 seeds
  
• Days to Maturity | 90 days
• Medicinal Properties | Hardy 2 ½ inch plant with pungent, oval leaves and purplish pink flowers. Use fresh or dried in sauces and soups.
  Hippocrates used oregano as an antiseptic, as well as a cure for stomach and respiratory ailments. It is still used today in Greece as a palliative for sore throat. Oregano is also high in antioxidant activity, due to a high content of phenolic acids and flavonoids.
  

14. Parsley - Flat Leaf

• Seed Count | Appx. 550 seeds
  
• Days to Maturity | 75 days
• Medicinal Properties | Parsley is a commonly grown culinary and medicinal herb that is often used as a domestic medicine. The fresh leaves are highly nutritious and can be considered a natural vitamin and mineral supplement in their own right. The plants prime use is as a diuretic where it is effective in ridding the body of stones and in treating jaundice, dropsy, cystitis etc. It is also a good detoxifier, helping the body to get rid of toxins via the urine and therefore helping in the treatment of a wide range of diseases such as rheumatism.

15. Pepper, Cayenne

• Seed Count | Appx. 145 seeds
  
• Days to Maturity | 70 days
• Medicinal Properties | Cayenne  pepper is known to help with high blood pressure.  It is also known to clean the arteries and helps get rid of the bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Cayenne is also extremely useful in alleviating allergies, muscle cramp, improving digestion, gives more pep and energy, and helps wound healing with minimal scar tissue.

16. Black Root (Scorzonera) - Appx. 500 seeds

17. Summer Savory

• Seed Count | Appx. 1,000 seeds
  
• Days to Maturity | 85 days
• Medicinal Properties | The Summer Savory plant grows tasty peppery flavored leaves. This is the herb to use if you want to flavor beans, cabbage, peas, and any other dishes. Widely used as a medicinal herb for curing sore throats. Use the leaves to make some tea and you'll be feeling great!

18. Thyme

• Seed Count | Appx. 1,000 seeds
  
• Days to Maturity | 85 days
• Medicinal Properties | Before the advent of modern antibiotics, Thyme was used to medicate bandages. It has also been shown to be effective against the fungus that commonly infects toenails. It can also be found as the active ingredient in all-natural, alcohol-free hand sanitizers.

19. Wormwood

• Seed Count | Appx. 1,700 seeds
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days
• Medicinal Properties | Wormwood is a very bitter plant with a long history of use as a medicinal herb. It is valued especially for its tonic effect on the liver, gallbladder and digestive system, and for its vermicidal activity. It is an extremely useful medicine for those with weak and under-active digestion. Wormwood increases stomach acid and bile production, improving digestion and the absorption of nutrients. It also eases wind and bloating and, if taken regularly, helps the body return to full vitality after a prolonged illness.  Use with caution, the plant should be taken internally in small doses for short-term treatment only, preferably under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. It should not be used by children or pregnant women

20. Yarrow

• Seed Count | Appx. 730 seeds
  
• Days to Maturity | 95 days
• Medicinal Properties | Yarrow has a high reputation and is widely employed in herbal medicine, administered both internally and externally. It is used in the treatment of a very wide range of disorders but is particularly valuable for treating wounds, stopping the flow of blood, treating colds, fevers, kidney diseases, and menstrual pain.