Small-leaved lime
Tilia cordata
Harvest (months): V–VI
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Syrup
Linden honey plant; flowers for tea.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0). · ImreKiss · CC BY 3.0
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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
Annona muricata
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Culinary use, Herbal infusion (tea)
A tropical tree with large spiny fruits and creamy white flesh.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0). · Damien Boilley from suburbs of Paris, France · CC BY 2.0
Mentha spicata
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
Sweeter mint with less menthol; tea and kitchen.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Simon Eugster -- Simon 13:07, 2 July 2006 (UTC) · CC BY-SA 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
Ocimum basilicum
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Fresh (raw) preparation
Classic basil aroma; annual and vegetable herb.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Castielli · CC BY-SA 3.0
Viola odorata
Harvest (months): III–IV
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Cold maceration
Fragrant violet flowers; cold infusions and syrups.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5). · Fritz Geller-Grimm · CC BY-SA 2.5
Tamarindus indica
Harvest (months): II–IV
Processing: Culinary use, Syrup
A tropical tree whose pods hold a sweet-tangy brown pulp.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5). · B.navez · CC BY 2.5
Artemisia dracunculus
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Herbal vinegar
Anise-scented leaves; kitchen herb.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · KENPEI · CC BY-SA 3.0
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
Melaleuca alternifolia
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Herbal oil, Essential oil
Tea tree oil source—eastern coast commercial and cultural use.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Tangopaso · Public domain
Curcuma longa
Harvest (months): I–III
Processing: Decoction, Powder
Rhizome (turmeric) widely used in Asia; native to tropical Asia.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0). · J.M.Garg · CC BY 3.0
Pelargonium sidoides
Harvest (months): IV–VIII
Processing: Tincture, Decoction
A South African perennial with small dark-purple flowers.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Photo by and (c)2006 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man ). Location credit to the Chanticleer Garden. · CC BY-SA 3.0
Valeriana officinalis
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Decoction
White flower clusters; valerian root in tradition.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Ivar Leidus · CC BY-SA 4.0
Chrysopogon zizanioides
Harvest (months): XI–III
Processing: Cold maceration, Essential oil
A bunch-forming tropical grass with a dense aromatic root system.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Wikimedia Commons · 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
Persicaria odorata
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Culinary use, Poultice / compress
A Vietnamese knotweed-family herb with a sharp coriander-citrus aroma.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Joditran · CC BY-SA 4.0
Wasabia japonica
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Culinary use, Powder
Wasabi of cold spring gravel in mountains; culinary rhizome.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Sabigirl at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Lamium album
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
Common white dead-nettle; nitrophilous.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Coyau · CC BY-SA 3.0
Artemisia herba-alba
Harvest (months): III–VI
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Culinary use
White wormwood dominant on dry Maghreb grasslands toward desert.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Floratrek · CC BY-SA 3.0
Allium ursinum
Harvest (months): IV–V
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Culinary use
Spring leaves in floodplain woods; strong garlic scent.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Agnes Monkelbaan · CC BY-SA 4.0
Viola tricolor
Harvest (months): V–VIII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
Field pansy; tiny flowers for blends.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Kim Hansen · CC BY-SA 3.0
Fragaria vesca
Harvest (months): IV–X
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Fresh (raw) preparation
Wild strawberries; leaves and fruit in moderation.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0 de). · Jörg Hempel · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
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