Amla
Phyllanthus emblica
Harvest (months): X–III
Processing: Honey macerate, Powder
An Indian tree with sour green fruits known in Ayurveda as 'amla'.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · In Transit · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Bilberry
Vaccinium myrtillus
Harvest (months): VI–VIII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
Dark blue berries; leaves and fruit in tradition.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Amédée Masclef · Public domain
Black cumin
Nigella sativa
Harvest (months): VII–IX
Processing: Honey macerate, Culinary use
Nigella seeds widely in Maghreb cookery.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · AndreHolz at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Blackberry
Rubus fruticosus
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
Blackberries from scrub; leaves similar to raspberry.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Ivar Leidus · CC BY-SA 4.0
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Harvest (months): IV–V
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Herbal vinegar
Fine chive shoots for salads.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Jamain · CC BY-SA 3.0
Common bistort
Persicaria bistorta
Harvest (months): III–V
Processing: Decoction, Syrup
Dense pink spike; rhizome in tradition.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · en:User:Ramin Nakisa · CC BY-SA 3.0
Common hawthorn
Crataegus monogyna
Harvest (months): V–VIII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Syrup
Thorny branches; flowers and haws in folk use.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0
Common mallow
Malva sylvestris
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Syrup
Purple flowers; mucilage-rich leaves in teas.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Alvesgaspar · CC BY-SA 3.0
Common sage
Salvia officinalis
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Inhalation
Strongly aromatic sage leaves.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Kurt Stüber [1] · CC BY-SA 3.0
Common thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Syrup
Strong thymol aroma; Mediterranean garden and cultivation.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Isidre blanc · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dog rose
Rosa canina
Harvest (months): V–VII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
Thorns and hips; scrub roses.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Roberta F. · CC BY-SA 3.0
Elder
Sambucus nigra
Harvest (months): V–VI
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Syrup
Flowers and berries in tradition; raw parts need care.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5). · Willow · CC BY 2.5
English lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Harvest (months): V–VII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
Narrow aromatic leaves and purple flowers.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public domain
German chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
Harvest (months): V–VII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Bath additive
The classic chamomile tea flower.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · kallerna · CC BY-SA 3.0
Greek mountain tea
Sideritis scardica
Harvest (months): VI–VIII
Processing: Decoction, Herbal infusion (tea)
A Greek mountain herb; the dried aerial parts make the traditional 'mountain tea'.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Daderot · Public domain
Greek sage
Salvia fruticosa
Harvest (months): V–VI
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Culinary use
An eastern Mediterranean sage; the aromatic leaves are the Greek 'faskomilo'.
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Ground ivy
Glechoma hederacea
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
Creeping stems; aromatic leaves in infusions.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Ivar Leidus · CC BY-SA 4.0
Hyssop
Hyssopus officinalis
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Syrup
Blue flowers; strong garden aroma.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0). · Robert Flogaus-Faust · CC BY 4.0
Lady's mantle
Alchemilla vulgaris
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Syrup
Palmate leaves; dew beads on leaves in the morning.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · User:Kilom691 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Lemon balm
Melissa officinalis
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
Lemon-scented leaves; a beloved tea herb.
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Illustration from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1897), public domain. · Franz Eugen Köhler (Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen) · Public domain
Lingonberry
Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Harvest (months): VI–VIII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Bath additive
Red sour berries; evergreen leaves.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Jonas Bergsten · Public domain
Milk thistle
Silybum marianum
Harvest (months): VII–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
White leaf veins; seeds in tradition.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (GFDL 1.2). · fir0002 flagstaffotos [at] gmail.com Canon 20D + Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 · GFDL 1.2
Motherwort
Leonurus cardiaca
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Syrup
Typical woundwort of damp margins; pink lipped flowers in whorls.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · D. Gordon E. Robertson · CC BY-SA 3.0
Oregano
Origanum vulgare
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Herbal vinegar
Oregano aroma; dry slopes.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Ivar Leidus · CC BY-SA 4.0
Peppermint
Mentha × piperita
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
Cool menthol aroma.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · H. Zell · CC BY-SA 3.0
Pot marigold
Calendula officinalis
Harvest (months): V–VII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Herbal oil
Orange flowers in gardens and waste places.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public domain
Raspberry
Rubus idaeus
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
Raspberry shrub; edible berries; leaves in teas.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0
Red clover
Trifolium pratense
Harvest (months): V–VIII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
Pink clover heads; nectar plant.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Ivar Leidus · CC BY-SA 4.0
Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Herbal oil
Needle-like aromatic leaves; hardy in milder regions.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (GFDL 1.2). · fir0002 flagstaffotos [at] gmail.com Canon 20D + Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 · GFDL 1.2
Small-leaved lime
Tilia cordata
Harvest (months): V–VI
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Syrup
Linden honey plant; flowers for tea.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0). · ImreKiss · CC BY 3.0
Spearmint
Mentha spicata
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
Sweeter mint with less menthol; tea and kitchen.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Simon Eugster -- Simon 13:07, 2 July 2006 (UTC) · CC BY-SA 3.0
St John's wort
Hypericum perforatum
Harvest (months): VI–VIII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Herbal oil
Yellow flowers; translucent dots in the leaves.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0
Tarragon
Artemisia dracunculus
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Herbal vinegar
Anise-scented leaves; kitchen herb.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · KENPEI · CC BY-SA 3.0
White dead-nettle
Lamium album
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
Common white dead-nettle; nitrophilous.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Coyau · CC BY-SA 3.0
Wild garlic
Allium ursinum
Harvest (months): IV–V
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Culinary use
Spring leaves in floodplain woods; strong garlic scent.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Agnes Monkelbaan · CC BY-SA 4.0
Wild pansy
Viola tricolor
Harvest (months): V–VIII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
Field pansy; tiny flowers for blends.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Kim Hansen · CC BY-SA 3.0
Wild strawberry
Fragaria vesca
Harvest (months): IV–X
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Fresh (raw) preparation
Wild strawberries; leaves and fruit in moderation.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0 de). · Jörg Hempel · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
Wild thyme
Thymus serpyllum
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Syrup
Thyme-like scent; dry grasslands.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Wormwood
Artemisia absinthium
Harvest (months): VII–VIII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Poultice / compress
Bitter aromatic leaves and flowers.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · David Monniaux · CC BY-SA 3.0
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Harvest (months): VI–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Bath additive
Meadow plant with flat-topped flower clusters.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · O. Pichard · CC BY-SA 3.0