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Salvia fruticosa
Harvest (months): V–VI
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Culinary use
An eastern Mediterranean sage; the aromatic leaves are the Greek 'faskomilo'.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (Attribution). · This file is a work by Ester Inbar ( user:ST or he:user:ST ). More of my work can be found in Category:Files by User:ST . If you use my work outside Wikimedia I would appreciate being notified and referred to site where used here . · Attribution
Elettaria cardamomum
Harvest (months): X–II
Processing: Culinary use, Herbal infusion (tea)
A perennial ginger relative from southern India; the pods hold aromatic seeds.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Chhe ( talk ) · Public domain
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Culinary use
Holy basil (tulsi)—culturally important in South Asia; not sweet basil.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC0). · Aldrina A Manashe · CC0
Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Harvest (months): VII–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Capsules
A climbing East Asian cucurbit; the source of the 'jiaogulan' tea.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0 de). · bauty · CC BY 2.0 de
Melissa officinalis
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
Lemon-scented leaves; a beloved tea herb.
DetailsIllustration from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1897), public domain. · Franz Eugen Köhler (Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen) · Public domain
Olea europaea
Harvest (months): IV–XII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Culinary use
Mediterranean tree—not a meadow sage; oil and leaves in tradition.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Hans Hillewaert · CC BY-SA 3.0
Mentha × piperita
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
Cool menthol aroma.
DetailsH. Zell, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. General view of the stand; fine diagnostic features are not shown. · H. Zell · CC BY-SA 3.0
Echinacea purpurea
Harvest (months): VII–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Glycerite
Garden coneflower; root and aerial parts in herb products.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Burkhard Mücke · CC BY-SA 4.0
Aspalathus linearis
Harvest (months): I–IV
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Fermentation
A South African legume shrub with needle-like leaves; the source of the red tea.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5). · Winfried Bruenken ( Amrum ) · CC BY-SA 2.5
Rosmarinus officinalis
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Herbal oil
Needle-like aromatic leaves; hardy in milder regions.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (GFDL 1.2). · fir0002 flagstaffotos [at] gmail.com Canon 20D + Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 · GFDL 1.2
Tilia cordata
Harvest (months): V–VI
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Syrup
Linden honey plant; flowers for tea.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0). · ImreKiss · CC BY 3.0
Hypericum perforatum
Harvest (months): VI–VIII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Herbal oil
Yellow flowers; translucent dots in the leaves.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0
Urtica dioica
Harvest (months): IV–VI
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Culinary use
Known for its stinging hairs and nutritious leaves.
DetailsCarl Axel Magnus Lindman, Bilder ur Nordens Flora (1917–1926). Botanical illustration; public domain. · Carl Axel Magnus Lindman · Public domain
Camellia sinensis
Harvest (months): IV–V
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Powder
Tea plant—widespread culture in Myanmar and neighbouring countries.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · AxelBoldt at en.wikipedia · Public domain
Elsholtzia ciliata
Harvest (months): VIII–IX
Processing: Culinary use, Inhalation
An annual East Asian mint-family herb with a mint-lemon aroma.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0). · Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org · CC BY 3.0
Thymus serpyllum
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Syrup
Thyme-like scent; dry grasslands.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Achillea millefolium
Harvest (months): VI–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Bath additive
Meadow plant with flat-topped flower clusters.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · O. Pichard · CC BY-SA 3.0
Ilex paraguariensis
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Culinary use
Yerba mate—major cultural drink in southern Brazil and region.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public domain