The Herb Library

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is a herb and spice that provides two distinctly different ingredients: a citrusy, gently nutty seed and a fresh, green leaf. Both are widely used across spice...

Psyllium (Plantago ovata) is a near-flavourless seed and seed husk with a subtle grain note and very little aroma. Its neutral profile makes psyllium husk a popular ingredient in gluten-free...

Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) is a South American holly leaf with a brisk, grassy flavour profile and a smoky edge, used in yerba mate tea, functional beverages, energy drinks and...

Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a leafy plant with a vegetal taste, a dried-hay aroma and a drying finish, used in herbal tea blends, soups, broths and seasoning mixes. At Austral...

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a silica-rich plant with a mild, green, grassy flavour and a slightly astringent finish, used in herbal teas, functional beverages, food manufacturing and wellness blends. At...

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an earthy, bitter root with a pungent aroma that is used in wellness blends, functional beverages, herbal teas and other traditional recipes. At Austral Herbs, we...

Angelica archangelica (angelica root) is a root with an earthy, musky, bittersweet flavour that has made it a valued botanical in beverage, culinary, food and tea applications. At Austral Herbs,...

Echinacea belongs to the daisy family and is valued for its robust, earthy flavour with subtle floral notes. It is used across wellness, tea, beverage, culinary and creative applications, with...

Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) is a woody bracket fungus with a bitter, earthy flavour profile, used across wellness, tea, beverage, food and culinary applications. At Austral Herbs, we supply reishi...

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a tall tropical grass prized for its bright citrus scent and fresh, grassy flavour, used widely in tea, culinary, beverage and creative applications. At Austral Herbs,...

Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) is a fan-shaped polypore fungus with an earthy, savoury flavour and a slightly peppery edge, used across beverage manufacturing, food manufacturing and culinary applications. At Austral...

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) brings a warm, earthy, gently peppery note to culinary dishes, beverages, tea blends and creative projects alike. At Austral Herbs, we supply high quality, organic turmeric in...