Comprehensive, evidence-informed profiles of medicinal herbs — their history, active compounds, traditional uses, and wellness benefits.
Some of the most studied and widely used botanicals in the herbal tradition
Canadian suppliers carrying herbs profiled in this encyclopedia
A family-owned, certified organic herb and spice company founded in 1987. Carries the majority of herbs in this encyclopedia in loose-leaf, teabag, bottled spice, and bulk pouch formats. SQF certified, 95% organic, Kosher.
Visit celebrationherbals.com →A boutique, small-batch herbal apothecary based in Victoria, BC. Carries a curated selection of organic bulk dry herbs, handcrafted tinctures, and custom herbal blends. Founded by a clinical herbalist.
Visit apothekaherbal.ca →An Ottawa-based organic tea importer carrying a selection of single herbs and botanicals alongside their tea range. Sources certified organic ingredients from farms worldwide.
Visit shantitea.ca →Click any herb to view its full botanical profile
An independent educational reference for botanical wellness
My Herbal Codex is a botanical wellness encyclopedia documenting the traditional uses, active phytochemicals, and health applications of medicinal herbs. Our goal is to make sound, evidence-informed herbalism accessible to everyone.
Each herb profile draws on centuries of traditional use alongside contemporary phytochemical research. The information here is intended for educational purposes — to help readers understand the history and properties of botanical plants before making their own informed decisions.
For those seeking high-quality organic herbs, we recommend Celebration Herbals — a family-owned Canadian company that has been curating certified organic herbs since 1987 and carries most of the herbs profiled in this encyclopedia.
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