The Anekanta Herbal Library

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Matricaria chamomilla

Chamomile

The Golden Blossom

Celebrated across European and Asian herbal traditions, chamomile is cherished for its delicate floral aroma and timeless botanical heritage. Anekanta Organic sel...

Used partWhole flower buds RasaTikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

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Ocimum tenuiflorum

Tulsi

The Sacred Leaf

Revered in Indian botanical traditions for centuries, Tulsi is one of the country's most treasured aromatic herbs. Anekanta Organic carefully selects whole leaves...

Used partLeaves RasaKatu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter)

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Centaurea cyanus

Blue Cornflower

The Sapphire Petal

Admired across European botanical traditions for its striking sapphire-blue petals, Blue Cornflower brings remarkable visual beauty to premium infusions. Carefull...

Used partFlower petals RasaKashaya (Astringent), Tikta (Bitter)

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Rosa damascena

Red Rose

The Queen of Flowers

Treasured across cultures for its captivating fragrance and timeless beauty, Damask rose remains one of the world's most celebrated floral botanicals. Anekanta Or...

Used partFlower petals RasaMadhura (Sweet), Kashaya (Astringent)

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Jasminum officinale

Jasmine

The Fragrant Blossom

Revered across Asia for its enchanting fragrance and delicate white blossoms, jasmine is an enduring symbol of refinement. Whole blossoms are carefully dried to p...

Used partFlowers RasaTikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

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Rhododendron arboreum

Buransh

The Himalayan Blossom

Native to Himalayan forests, Buransh is admired for its brilliant crimson blossoms and deep connection to mountain traditions. Responsibly sourced flowers are gen...

Used partFlowers RasaKashaya (Astringent), Madhura (Sweet)

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Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender

The Purple Aromatic

Celebrated for centuries for its elegant purple buds and unmistakable fragrance, lavender brings a refined aromatic note to botanical infusions. Anekanta Organic ...

Used partFlower buds RasaTikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

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Hibiscus sabdariffa

Hibiscus

The Crimson Calyx

Celebrated across tropical regions for its brilliant ruby-red calyces, hibiscus is prized for vivid colour and refreshing tartness. Whole calyces are gently dried...

Used partCalyces RasaAmla (Sour), Kashaya (Astringent)

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Leaves

Mentha x piperita

Peppermint

The Cooling Leaf

Recognised worldwide for its crisp aroma and refreshing flavour, peppermint is one of nature's most distinctive aromatic herbs. Whole leaves are gently dried to p...

Used partLeaves RasaKatu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter)

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Mentha spicata

Spearmint

The Sweet Mint

Cherished for its naturally sweet mint aroma and mellow herbal character, spearmint has long been enjoyed in culinary and botanical traditions. Carefully selected...

Used partLeaves RasaKatu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter)

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Mentha arvensis

Field Mint

The Wild Mint

Thriving in open fields and fertile plains, field mint is known for its bold aroma and rustic botanical character. Whole leaves are gently dried to retain their n...

Used partLeaves RasaKatu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter)

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Roots & Rhizomes

Withania somnifera

Ashwagandha

The Ancient Root

Honoured in Ayurvedic tradition for centuries, Ashwagandha is one of India's most recognised botanical roots. Mature roots are cleaned, cut and gently dried to pr...

Used partRoot RasaTikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

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Moringa oleifera

Moringa

The Emerald Leaf

Known for its versatile botanical heritage, moringa is valued for its vibrant compound leaves and fresh vegetal character. Leaves are carefully harvested and gent...

Used partLeaves RasaTikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

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Phyllanthus emblica

Amla

The Indian Gooseberry

Celebrated in Indian botanical traditions, Amla is prized for its distinctive tangy character. Selected fruits are cut and gently dried to preserve their authenti...

Used partFruit RasaAmla (Sour), Kashaya (Astringent)

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Glycyrrhiza glabra

Mulethi

The Sweet Root

Treasured across botanical traditions for its naturally sweet flavour, Mulethi is a distinctive aromatic root. Clean root pieces are gently dried to preserve thei...

Used partRoot RasaMadhura (Sweet)

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Foeniculum vulgare

Fennel

The Sweet Seed

Cultivated for centuries as a culinary spice and botanical ingredient, fennel is celebrated for its naturally sweet aroma. Whole seeds are gently dried to preserv...

Used partSeeds RasaMadhura (Sweet), Katu (Pungent)

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Elettaria cardamomum

Cardamom

The Queen of Spices

Treasured across South Asia as the Queen of Spices, green cardamom is celebrated for its elegant sweet-spicy fragrance. Whole pods are selected to preserve their ...

Used partSeed pods RasaMadhura (Sweet), Katu (Pungent)

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Cymbopogon citratus

Lemongrass

The Citrus Herb

Known for its bright citrus aroma, lemongrass has been cultivated across tropical regions for generations. Leaves are cut and gently dried to preserve their natur...

Used partLeaves RasaTikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent)

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Syzygium aromaticum

Clove

The Aromatic Bud

Valued for centuries as a prized spice, clove is admired for its warm aroma and rich botanical character. Whole flower buds are selected to protect their essentia...

Used partFlower buds RasaKatu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter)

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Piper nigrum

Black Pepper

The King of Spices

Renowned as the King of Spices, black pepper is celebrated for its bold aroma and culinary heritage. Whole peppercorns are selected to preserve their natural oils...

Used partPeppercorns (dried fruits) RasaKatu (Pungent)

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Illicium verum

Star Anise

The Star-Shaped Spice

Recognised for its elegant star-shaped fruit and naturally sweet aroma, star anise has long been treasured across Asian culinary traditions. Whole fruits are sele...

Used partFruits RasaMadhura (Sweet), Katu (Pungent)

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Whole Botanicals

Taraxacum officinale

Dandelion

The Earthy Botanical

Cultivated across temperate regions, dandelion is appreciated for its earthy character and long botanical heritage. Roots and leaves are carefully cleaned and dri...

Used partRoot and leaves RasaTikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

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Camellia sinensis

Tea Plant

The Evergreen Leaf

Cultivated for centuries across India's renowned tea-growing regions, Camellia sinensis gives rise to green, white, oolong and black teas. Carefully plucked young...

Used partYoung leaves and leaf buds RasaKashaya (Astringent), Tikta (Bitter)

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Clitoria ternatea

Blue Pea

The Indigo Blossom

Celebrated across South and Southeast Asia for its extraordinary indigo-blue blossoms, Blue Pea is one of nature's most visually captivating botanicals. Whole flo...

Used partWhole flowers RasaTikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

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Roots & Rhizomes

Curcuma longa

Turmeric

The Golden Rhizome

Treasured across Indian culinary and botanical traditions, turmeric is admired for its brilliant golden colour and warm earthy character. Mature rhizomes are clea...

Used partRhizome RasaTikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent)

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Zingiber officinale

Ginger

The Warming Rhizome

Celebrated across cultures for its lively aroma and bold flavour, ginger is among the world's most recognisable rhizomes. Mature ginger is cleaned, sliced and gen...

Used partRhizome RasaKatu (Pungent)

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Cinnamomum verum

Cinnamon

The Royal Bark

Prized for generations for its naturally sweet aroma, true Ceylon cinnamon is formed from thin layers of carefully dried inner bark. Delicate quills preserve its ...

Used partInner bark RasaMadhura (Sweet), Katu (Pungent)

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Whole Botanicals

Convolvulus pluricaulis

Shankhpushpi

The Delicate Blossom

Honoured in Ayurvedic botanical traditions, Shankhpushpi is admired for its delicate blue blossoms and graceful aerial plant. The whole aerial portion is carefull...

Used partWhole aerial plant RasaTikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

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Urtica dioica

Wild Nettle

The Verdant Wild Leaf

Nettle has a long history in European and Asian food and botanical traditions. Young leaves are carefully harvested, handled and dried to soften their fresh sting...

Used partLeaves RasaTikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

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Citrus limon

Lemon Peel

The Bright Citrus Peel

Lemon peel is valued across culinary and infusion traditions for its vivid citrus fragrance. Carefully pared peel is gently dried to preserve its aromatic oils an...

Used partFruit peel RasaAmla (Sour), Katu (Pungent)

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Myristica fragrans

Nutmeg

The Fragrant Seed

Nutmeg is the aromatic seed of an evergreen tropical tree and has been treasured for centuries in culinary spice traditions. The whole seed is dried and used in v...

Used partSeed RasaKatu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

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Crocus sativus

Saffron

The Golden Stigma

Saffron is formed from the hand-harvested crimson stigmas of Crocus sativus. Its rarity, golden colour and unmistakable aroma have made it one of the world's most...

Used partFlower stigmas RasaTikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent)

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Aspalathus linearis

Rooibos

The Red Bush Leaf

Native to South Africa's Cederberg region, rooibos is crafted from the leaves and fine stems of Aspalathus linearis. Oxidation develops its warm red colour, natur...

Used partLeaves and fine stems RasaNot classically defined in Ayurveda; naturally mild and gently sweet

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Stevia rebaudiana

Stevia

The Naturally Sweet Leaf

Stevia is a South American leaf traditionally appreciated for its remarkably sweet taste. Carefully dried leaves can bring gentle botanical sweetness to blends wi...

Used partLeaves RasaMadhura (Sweet), Tikta (Bitter)

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Terminalia chebula

Haritaki

The Revered Forest Fruit

Haritaki is a revered dried fruit in Ayurvedic botanical tradition. Mature fruits are harvested and dried to preserve their firm structure, deep colour and distin...

Used partDried fruit RasaPredominantly Kashaya (Astringent), with multiple tastes traditionally recognised

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Terminalia bellirica

Bibhitaki

The Noble Astringent Fruit

Bibhitaki is a traditional Ayurvedic fruit harvested from the large Terminalia bellirica tree. The mature fruit is dried and valued for its characteristic earthy,...

Used partDried fruit RasaKashaya (Astringent)

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Nuts & Seeds

Prunus dulcis

Almond

The Delicate Kernel

Almonds have long been prized across culinary traditions for their gentle sweetness and creamy, nutty character. In Kashmiri-style Kahwa, finely crushed kernels l...

Used partSeed kernel RasaMadhura (Sweet)

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Citrus bergamia

Bergamot

The Classic Citrus Aroma

Bergamot is a fragrant citrus associated worldwide with the classic Earl Grey profile. Anekanta Organic's Earl Grey Green Tea formulation specifies a natural berg...

Used partNatural bergamot flavouring substance in the product formulation RasaNot assigned; the SKU uses a natural flavouring substance rather than raw peel

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