Herb School
27 articlesNourishing bites to elevate morning tea, afternoon tea and everything-in-between tea.
![Ashwaganda](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/introduction_Ashwagandha-scaled_2022-06-15-024926_ylqf_{width}x.webp?v=1680514424)
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Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb and considered to be calming in its effects. It is great for relieving...
![Bilberry](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/bilberry_{width}x.webp?v=1680513643)
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Bilberry is indigenous temperate regions like Europe, and is a rich source of a particular class of antioxidants...
![Burdock](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/burdock_{width}x.webp?v=1680513881)
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2 min read
Known in herbal medicine as an ‘Alterative’ or ‘Depurative’, which basically means it helps to improve detoxification processes...
![Camomile](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/camomile1_{width}x.webp?v=1680514080)
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Camomile is a soothing herb inside and out. It has natural sedating properties and so is useful in...
![Cardamom](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/cardamom2_{width}x.webp?v=1680513998)
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Cardamom is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial that comes from the same family as ginger. It is Native...
![Cinnamon](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/cinnamon1_{width}x.webp?v=1680514199)
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Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices known, first recorded in China in 2700BC and Egypt in 1600BC....
![Dandelion](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/dandelion2_{width}x.webp?v=1680513758)
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Dandelion is native to Europe and Asia and both the roots and leaves are used therapeutically in herbal...
![Echinacea](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/echinacea1_{width}x.webp?v=1680514289)
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Echinacea is a truly beautiful flower and its name means hedgehog in ancient Greek which refers to the...
![Elder](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/elder1_{width}x.webp?v=1680514500)
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There are over 30 different species of the most commonly used Sambucus nigra elder which is native to Europe, western...
![Frankincense](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/Frankincense2_{width}x.webp?v=1680514742)
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Frankincense is a natural golden resin that comes from the Boswellia tree, native to Africa and Arabia. The...
![Ginger](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/ginger1_{width}x.webp?v=1680514651)
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Ginger, the “spice of life”, has been used for over 5000 years in the kitchen and as a...
![Gotu Kola](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/gotukola1_{width}x.webp?v=1680514950)
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Gotu Kola is a small creeping plant found over large areas of Africa, Asia and Australia, to name...
![Hawthorn](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/hawthorn1_{width}x.webp?v=1680514851)
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Both the flowering tops and the autumn berries of the Hawthorn tree have been used for millennia as...
![Lemon Balm](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/lemonbalm1_{width}x.webp?v=1680515217)
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2 min read
Lemon balm – sometimes referred to as Melissa, Bee balm or Sweet balm – is a popular member...
![Linden/Lime Flower](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/linden1_{width}x.webp?v=1680515076)
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Linden or lime is not to be confused with the citrus lime which is in an entirely different...
![Liquorice](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/liquorice1_{width}x.webp?v=1680515339)
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Liquorice has been loved as a sweet treat throughout the ages and commands an important place in the...
![Mullien](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/mullien1_{width}x.webp?v=1680515411)
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Mullein is a typical respiratory herb and is traditionally used for productive and dry coughs, catarrh and influenza....
![Nettle](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/nettle1_{width}x.webp?v=1680515594)
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Nettles grow just about everywhere and have been an extremely important part of our history for millennia. Each...
![Oats](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/oats1_{width}x.webp?v=1680515488)
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Avena sativa, smooth by name and smooth by nature, is the common name for the much-loved staple found...
![Orange Blossom](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/orange1_{width}x.webp?v=1680515676)
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Orange blossoms have been used in infusions, topical preparations and cooking since ancient times. In spring the blossoms...
![Passion Flower](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/passion1_{width}x.webp?v=1680515754)
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Passion flower is a plant native to South America and was used as herbal medicine both traditionally and...
![Reishi Mushroom](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/reishi1_{width}x.webp?v=1680515841)
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Reishi has long been used for allergies and auto-immune diseases. It has known anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine action, which...
![Rosemary](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/rosemary1_{width}x.webp?v=1680515928)
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One of our most famous Mediterranean herbs, Rosemary is a member of the mint family. It has a...
![Schisandra](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/schisandra1_{width}x.webp?v=1680516018)
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Schisandra is considered an adaptogen and is especially good for improving focus and memory. It is rich in...
![Skullcap](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/Skullcap1_{width}x.webp?v=1680516153)
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Skullcap is a herbaceous perineal that belongs to the mint family. It is native to North America and...
![Star Anise](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/anise1_{width}x.webp?v=1680516350)
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Star Anise is commonly used as a herbal medicine for colds and flu due to it’s antimicrobial properties...
![Turmeric](http://twinings.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/turmeric1_{width}x.webp?v=1680516249)
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Turmeric burst onto the wellbeing scene a few years ago now and has been a major trend in...