Medicinal Herbs & Spices

Here you’ll find a wide selection of open‑pollinated seeds for aromatic, traditional and historic herb plants, culinary herbs and rare cultural herbs. From versatile, fragrant and characterful plants that develop pronounced aromas and complement bee meadows, to herbs suited for the garden, raised bed, balcony, mixed‑crop systems or dedicated herb beds. This allows you to try new things, discover diversity and shape your growing spaces with medicinal herbs and spices. Sowing takes place, depending on the species, by direct sowing or pre‑cultivation from spring to autumn.
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Ocimum americanum – open‑pollinated lemon basil with slender, bright‑green leaves and fine serration, shown as a single aromatic plant carrying upright stems and light, citrus‑scented foliage, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Lemon Basil - Ocimum americanum

€2,50 EUR
Lemon Basil – aromatic herb with a refined lemon fragrance. Annual basil with medium‑green, oval to slightly pointed leaves and a distinctly fresh lemon aroma. The plant grows loosely bushy, is reliably productive and well suited for open ground, greenhouses and container...
Acmella oleracea Jambú – open‑pollinated mature paracress plant with fully developed yellow‑red button‑like blossoms resembling buzz buttons and surrounding strong green foliage, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Toothache Plant - Jambú - Acmella oleracea

€2,50 EUR
The perennial paracress is a versatile spice and medicinal plant with numerous healing properties. It has antibacterial, antiviral, immune-boosting, salivation-inducing and anesthetic effects. The leaves have a tingling effect and taste fresh, a mixture of sweet, sour and salty. Ideal for pre-cultivation,...
Anthemis nobilis – open‑pollinated mature roman chamomile forming a dense, low‑growing carpet with finely divided aromatic foliage and numerous white daisy‑like blossoms with yellow centres, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Roman Chamomile [Anthemis nobilis]

€2,50 EUR
The perennial roman chamomile is a fast-growing aromatic, tea and medicinal plant that grows like a carpet and covers the ground. It is hardy and drought tolerant. Snails avoid this herb. Ideal for direct sowing or pre-cultivation, pot culture possible, sowing spring-summer, good...
Artemisia annua, samenfester Einjähriger Beifuß. Gezeigt wird eine Nahaufnahme eines Blattes mit fein gefiederten, hellgrünen Segmenten. Fotografiert für Benjis Seeds.

Sweet Wormwood / Qinghao - Artemisia annua

€3,00 EUR
Sweet Wormwood / Qinghao – medicinal annual plant from China with a fine aroma and traditional significance. Annual, fast‑growing medicinal plant with finely divided, aromatic leaves. It grows vigorously, reaches impressive heights and is suitable for open ground, greenhouses and container cultivation....
Dracocephalum moldavicum, samenfester Moldawischer Drachenkopf. In der Nahaufnahme sieht man einen zart violett‑blauen Lippenblütenstand mit fein gezeichneten Kronlappen in charakteristischer drachenkopfartiger Form. Im Hintergrund erscheinen weitere Blütenstände derselben Art unscharf als natürliches Umfeld. Die schmalen, gezackten und aromatisch duftenden Blätter betonen den filigranen Charme dieser traditionellen Würz‑ und Blütenpflanze. Fotografiert für Benjis Seeds.Dracocephalum moldavicum, samenfester Moldawischer Drachenkopf. Sichtbar sind mehrere blühende Pflanzen mit aufrechten, zart violett‑blauen Lippenblütenständen, deren fein gezeichnete Kronlappen den charakteristischen drachenkopfartigen Blütenaufbau zeigen. Die schmalen, gezackten Blätter und das lockere, natürliche Umfeld aus weiteren Blütenständen betonen den filigranen, aromatischen Charakter dieser traditionellen Würz‑ und Blütenpflanze. Fotografiert für Benjis Seeds.

Moldavian Dragonhead - Dracocephalum moldavicum

€2,50 EUR
The annual dragon head is a tea and medicinal plant with a long tradition. The scent and taste are reminiscent of a mixture of lemon balm and anise. The plant has a general digestive effect and is ideal as a bee pasture...
Pimpinella anisum Anise – open‑pollinated annual forming slender, upright stems with finely divided, feathery green leaves and airy umbels of tiny white flowers, developing aromatic grey‑green seeds with a sweet, warm anise flavour, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Anise [Pimpinella anisum]

€2,50 EUR
Annual anise is a heat-loving and highly versatile tea, spice, and medicinal plant reminiscent of licorice. It is effective against a variety of ailments. It is often used as a spice, in meat dishes, Christmas baking, in spirits, oils, teas, and much...
Anethum graveolens, samenfester Dill. Gezeigt wird eine Nahaufnahme einer Pflanze mit klassisch feinen grünen und gefiederten Blättern. Fotografiert für Benjis Seeds.

Dill - Anethum graveolens

€2,50 EUR
Annual dill has been known for thousands of years as a versatile spice and medicinal plant and helps with flatulence, promotes milk flow in breastfeeding women, binds bad breath and aids digestion. Popular as a spice for pickling or fresh in salads....
Diplotaxis tenuifolia Wild Arugula – open‑pollinated perennial rocket with slender, deeply cut dark‑green leaves and upright flowering stems, shown as a vigorous plant with its characteristic elongated foliage, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Wild Arugula [Diplotaxis tenuifolia]

€2,50 EUR
The perennial wild arugula is a hardy Mediterranean wild salad and spice plant. The herb was once considered an aphrodisiac. A pioneer plant and the original form of the rocket we know today. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible, sowing spring-summer-autumn-winter, good...
Eruca sativa Arugula – open‑pollinated mature rocket plants with upright, slender stems, deeply lobed dark‑green leaves and a light, airy growth habit typical of salad rocket, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Rocket - Arugula [Eruca sativa]

€2,50 EUR
The annual rocket is a salad and spice plant that was already used by the Romans. It has a nutty taste, similar to mustard and cress. Milder than wild rocket. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible, sowing spring-summer-autumn-winter, good for mixed...
Ocimum tenuiflorum, samenfestes Heiliges Basilikum 'Tulsi'. Sichtbar ist eine blühende Pflanze mit zahlreichen zart violett‑weissen Blütenständen, die locker an aufrechten, fein behaarten Stängeln sitzen. Die aromatisch duftenden, mittelgrünen Blätter mit leicht gezähntem Rand rahmen die filigranen Blüten natürlich ein und betonen den charakteristischen, vitalen Wuchs dieser traditionellen Heil‑ und Ritualpflanze. Fotografiert für Benjis Seeds.

'Tulsi' Holy Basil - Ocimum tenuiflorum

€2,50 EUR
'Tulsi' Holy Basil – traditional Ayurvedic medicinal plant with a spicy aroma. This variety is a perennial, bushy basil with medium‑green, slightly hairy leaves and a sweet‑spicy flavor reminiscent of cloves. It grows compact, is robust, and is ideally suited for open...
Satureja hortensis, samenfestes Sommer‑Bohnenkraut. Sichtbar ist eine einzelne Pflanze mit schmalen, dunkelgrünen, leicht glänzenden Blättern, die dicht an den feinen, aufrechten Stängeln sitzen. Die zarten, weißlich‑violetten Blüten betonen den würzig‑aromatischen Charakter dieser traditionellen Mittelmeer‑Art. Fotografiert für Benjis Seeds.

Summer Savory [Satureja hortensis]

€2,50 EUR
The annual summer savory is a heat-loving herb and medicinal plant. In naturopathy it is used to support digestion, reduce fever and relieve bee stings. Goes perfectly with beans! Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible, sowing spring-summer, good for mixed culture,...
Papaver rhoeas – open‑pollinated mature common poppy plants with fully developed red blossoms and surrounding foliage, blooming across a field, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Red Poppy - Corn Poppy [Papaver rhoeas]

€2,50 EUR
The biennial red poppy is a versatile and summer-green herbaceous tea and medicinal plant for harsh conditions. This species is still used in folk medicine today and relieves many ailments. Very hardy and easy to care for. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation...
Cymbopogon flexuosus East Indian Lemongrass – open‑pollinated aromatic perennial forming dense clumps of long, arching, bright green leaves with a strong lemon‑citrus scent, producing slender, tufted stems and valued for its essential oils and culinary use, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

East Indian Lemongrass [Cymbopogon flexuosus]

€2,50 EUR
The perennial East Indian lemongrass is a tropical aromatic, spice and medicinal plant with a special significance in medicine. High vitamin C content helps with colds and essential oils have a pleasant expectorant effect. Ideal for direct sowing or pre-cultivation, pot cultivation...
Mentha × piperita Peppermint – open‑pollinated aromatic perennial forming upright, branching square stems with dark green, slightly glossy, serrated leaves and loose clusters of pale lilac to pinkish flowers, releasing a strong, cooling menthol scent, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Peppermint [Mentha x piperita]

€2,50 EUR
The perennial peppermint is the medicinal plant and the old favorite mint that is characterized by a high and sharp menthol content. A versatile medicinal plant with many valuable ingredients. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible, sowing spring-autumn, good for mixed...
Nepeta cataria Catnip – open‑pollinated aromatic herb forming upright, branching stems with soft, grey‑green, heart‑shaped leaves and loose clusters of small white to pale lilac flowers, releasing a strong minty scent that is highly attractive to cats, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Catmint [Nepeta cataria]

€2,50 EUR
The perennial catmint is the original hardy tea and medicinal plant with a calming, slightly sedative and hypnotic effect when ingested. It produces edible flowers and health-promoting essential oils. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible, sowing in spring-summer, unsuitable for mixed...
Arnica montana – open‑pollinated mountain arnica with upright stems and vivid golden‑yellow composite flowers, shown as a mature plant carrying several daisy‑like blooms with broad, slightly pointed petals surrounding a deep ochre centre, set above coarse, bright‑green basal leaves, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Mountain Arnica [Arnica montana]

€4,00 EUR
The perennial Mountain arnica is a wild, rare, and genuine tea and medicinal plant that has played a significant role in the development of homeopathy. It is an indispensable component of herbal medicines and an excellent bee pasture for preserving biodiversity. Ideal for...
Phacelia tanacetifolia Phacelia / Bee Friend – open‑pollinated annual with upright, softly hairy stems and finely divided, fern‑like green leaves, shown here before flowering to highlight its characteristic foliage structure and vigorous early growth, valued for its exceptional pollinator attraction and soil‑improving qualities, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Phacelia - Bee Friend [Phacelia tanacetifolia]

€2,50 EUR
The annual phacelia is an ancient, well-known, and wild green manure, tea, fodder, and medicinal plant for dry soils. It is used for soil improvement and weed suppression. As a bee pasture, it attracts many insects. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation...
Perilla frutescens ‘Ao Shiso’ – open‑pollinated mature green‑leaf shiso plants with fully developed foliage, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

'Ao Shiso' Green - Perilla frutescens

€3,00 EUR
'Ao Shiso' Green – very old traditional Asian seasoning plant with aromatic, mint-like leaves. It is an annual, warmth-loving vegetable, spice, oil, and medicinal plant with large, green, pointed leaves. Its flavor is fresh and aromatic, reminiscent of a blend of mint...
Trifolium incarnatum, samenfester Inkarnat‑ bzw. Rosenklee. Auf einer Wiese sind zahlreiche blühende Pflanzen mit dicht aneinandergereihten, länglichen, tief karminroten Blütenständen sichtbar. Die samtige Struktur der Blüten und das frische Grün der Laubblätter betonen den warmen, frühlingshaften Charakter dieser traditionellen Gründüngungs-, Futter‑ und Bienenpflanze. Fotografiert für Benjis Seeds.

Crimson Clover - Incarnate Clover [Trifolium incarnatum]

€2,50 EUR
The biennial crimson clover is a wild forage and green manure plant that is suitable for cut flowers and also for seed production for sprouts and microgreens. It improves soil structure and fertility and is a nutritious bee pasture. Ideal for direct...
Alchemilla xanthochlora, samenfester Frauenmantel. Gezeigt wird ein dichter Blattteppich mit weich behaarten Polstern aus gerundeten, gefalteten grünen Blättern, die in ihrer Mitte Tautropfen sammeln. Darüber stehen luftige Büschel aus kleinen gelbgrünen Blüten über dem Laub, fotografiert für Benjis Seeds.

Lady's Mantle [Alchemilla xanthochlora]

€2,50 EUR
The perennial lady's mantle is a wild tea and medicinal plant and is mainly used for women's diseases. Diuretic, increases the activity of the glands, has an anti-inflammatory effect, relieves menstrual cramps and contributes to the healing of birth injuries as well...
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