Valerian is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is highly regarded in herbal medicine as a sedative and is a wonderful herb to help calm both mind and body.

Spearmint is a part of the mint family and so related to both peppermint and lemon balm. It is less well known than peppermint and not used as much by herbalist but this little plant still packs a host of benefits.

Lavender, although well known throughout the world, is a herb native to the Mediterranean. It’s a part of the mint family and the purple flower spikes are packed with essential oils, that give off a soothing fragrance when in bloom.

Heartsease is typically used in skin disorders such as eczema and urticaria. It's expectorant properties means it's also useful for respiratory problems with lots of mucus.

Ginkgo was first used as a medicine in 10th century China and was then adopted in Europe in the 1960s by Germany. Today there is a significant amount of research into it at all levels, particularly for neurological and vascular conditions.

Caraway is a pungent digestive herb. The leaves, roots, seeds and oil of the caraway plant is used as a medicine and food, where the seeds are particularly popular in bread and cake baking.

Angelica archangelica was traditionally a cure-all and was even used as a natural medicine against the plague. Today in clinical practice it is seen as a warming aromatic herb that stimulates circulation, enhances digestion and enhances the lungs ability to expectorate phlegm.

Cardamom is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial that comes from the same family as ginger.

Bilberry is a rich source of a  class of antioxidants called anthocyanins and is commonly used for conditions affecting the heart and/or blood vessels.