Apophycaire: Nature at the service of ancient knowledge
Apophycaire is a brand specializing in the sale of medicinal and aromatic plants in bulk, whole, cut, or powdered. It also offers a wide range of loose-leaf herbal teas, prepared in accordance with herbalist traditions. Selected for their natural quality, Apophycaire plants are intended for both individuals and professionals seeking authentic plant-based solutions. With Apophycaire, reconnect with the ancestral uses of plants for your daily well-being.
Apophycaire, herbalism of yesterday and today
Since its inception, Apophycaire has been reviving the traditional use of plants, using a simple, transparent approach that respects ancient knowledge. The brand offers medicinal and aromatic plants in bulk, in various forms, as well as herbal tea blends, intended for both individuals and natural care professionals.
A complete and rigorously selected range
- Loose medicinal plants : to prepare as an infusion, decoction, maceration, or to incorporate into your homemade creations.
- Aromatic plants : to flavor dishes, enrich your treatments or create your synergies.
- Simple and complex herbal teas : designed for targeted effects (digestion, relaxation, tone, etc.).
- Powdered plants : ideal for supplements, masks, poultices or DIY cosmetic treatments.
A craftsman-like, no-nonsense approach
All Apophycaire plants are 100% natural: no added flavors, preservatives, or colorings. They are simply dried, cut, or ground according to their intended use, respecting the raw product.
Who is Apophycaire for?
- For individuals wishing to practice simple and authentic home herbalism.
- To natural health professionals , naturopaths, therapists, wellness artisans.
- To creators of herbal teas, cosmetics or artisanal care products.
The Apophycaire commitments
- Natural quality : without unnecessary processing, with particular care in the selection of plants.
- Controlled origins : sourcing in France or in historical growing regions.
- Respect for traditions : based on empirical uses and knowledge of traditional herbalism.
Why choose Apophycaire?
- A very wide choice of single plants, in bulk or in synergies.
- A plant-friendly approach, without additives.
- Formats suitable for all types of natural preparations.
- Transparent traceability, packaging in France.
Discover the complete range
Find all Apophycaire products on the official AromaCentre website : single plants, herbal teas, powders and natural solutions for a healthier daily life.
Acerola fruit juice powder – Malpighia punicifolia
Main virtue: exceptional source of natural vitamin C.
Main use: traditional food supplement
Consumed for centuries in tropical regions of America, the acerola fruit is prized for its tangy taste and naturally high vitamin C content. Processed into juice powder, it is an...
Activated vegetable carbon – Carbo vegetabilis
Main virtue: traditional support for the adsorption of unwanted substances.
Main use: wellness supplement, cosmetic use and artisanal filtration
Activated charcoal is known for its exceptional ability to bind certain substances through adsorption. It is traditionally used in...
Agrimony powder tops – Agrimonia eupatoria
Main virtue: traditionally used for digestive comfort and throat well-being.
Main use: medicinal (controlled use)
Warning: This plant is reserved for the monopoly of pharmaceutical pharmacies. It cannot be used for...
Alder bark powder – Alnus glutinosa
Main virtue: powder rich in tannins, used in cosmetics or externally for its astringent properties.
Main use: gargle, mouthwash, plant mask, lotion
Renowned for its rich tannin content, powdered alder bark is particularly suitable for purifying skin and mucous membrane treatments. It is...
Alder cut bark – Alnus glutinosa
Main virtue: rich in tannins, used for its astringent properties for external use.
Main use: decoction for gargling, mouthwashes, compresses
Harvested from the trunk or young branches, black alder bark has long been used in traditional European pharmacopoeias for its astringent properties....
Alfalfa (Alfalfa) whole seed – Medicago sativa
Main virtue: nourishing and remineralizing plant (in germination).
Main use: germination / cooking / food wellness
Whole alfalfa seeds, also known as lucerne, are used primarily for sprouting. Easy to sprout at home, they produce nutrient-rich young shoots that are highly...
Alfalfa (Lucerne) aerial part powder – Medicago sativa
Main virtue: remineralizing and revitalizing green superfood.
Main use: food supplement / drink / plant-based cuisine
Alfalfa powder, or lucerne, is made by finely grinding the dried aerial parts of the plant. It concentrates the essential nutrients of alfalfa in a...
Alfalfa (Lucerne) cut aerial part – Medicago sativa
Main virtue: nutritional support, gentle remineralizing.
Main use: infusion / decoction / herbalism
Alfalfa, or lucerne, is a traditional plant used for centuries for its mineral richness and tonic sweetness. The aerial parts (leaves and tender stems) are harvested before...
Alfalfa (Lucerne) seed powder – Medicago sativa
Main virtue: natural source of essential nutrients and plant proteins.
Main use: food supplement / smoothie / healthy cooking
Alfalfa powder is made from the finely ground seeds of alfalfa, a plant known for its nutrient-rich properties. It is ideal for use in food preparations,...
Orcanette root – Alkanna tinctoria
Main virtue: natural plant pigment for cosmetic, hair and craft use.
Main use: oily macerate, textile dye, coloring for homemade soaps and balms.
Alkanet root, also known as alcanna, is traditionally used for its powerful coloring properties. Rich in naphthoquinones, it produces a purple to...
Orcanette root powder – Alkanna tinctoria Main virtue: vegetable coloring for cosmetic, craft or decorative preparations. Main use: oily macerate, vegetable dye, soap, balms, homemade cosmetics. Alkanet powder is a powerful plant pigment, prized for its purple to red hues in natural preparations. Used as a macerate, it...
Almond shell cut – Amygdalus communis
Main virtue: plant envelope used for its tannic properties in decoction or cosmetic use.
Main use: decoction / tincture / cosmetic / craft formulation
The almond shell, once separated from the seed, is dried and then cut to be used in decoctions, long infusions, mouthwashes or as a base...
Alpine Genepi aerial part – Artemisia glacialis
Main virtue: traditional aromatic and digestive plant.
Main use: alpine infusion, alcoholic maceration, artisanal preparations
Alpine Genepi is a precious plant, emblematic of the high European mountains. Renowned for its intense aromas and rarity, this botanical variety has...
Alpine Speedwell – Veronica alpina Main use: light infusion, plant maceration or artisanal formulation based on alpine plants Form: Flowering tops and dried leaves, cut loose. Alpine speedwell ( Veronica alpina ) is a small perennial plant native to the mountainous regions of Europe. Discreet but robust, it grows in...
Amla fruit powder – Emblica officinalis (syn. Myrobalani fructus )
Main virtue: toning and antioxidant powder for internal or external use.
Main use: hair care / infusion / capsules / Ayurvedic cosmetics
Amla powder, also known as Indian gooseberry, is obtained by drying and grinding the whole fruit. Very popular...
Amla whole fruit – Emblica officinalis
Main virtue: traditional tonic rich in antioxidants.
Main use: infusion / decoction / hair care / Ayurvedic formulation
Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry, is a spherical, wrinkled-skinned dried fruit that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Whole and dried,...
Angelica leaf powder – Angelica archangelica
Main virtue: aromatic plant powder, sweet and fragrant.
Main use: infusion / cosmetic formulation / culinary use
Angelica leaf powder is obtained by finely grinding the dried leaves. It retains the plant's vegetal and slightly musky aromas and can be used in infusions, masks or...
Angelica root cut – Angelica archangelica
Main virtue: aromatic, fragrant root, used in infusions or cooking.
Main use: infusion / cooking / artisanal formulation
Cut and dried angelica root is one of the oldest parts of this northern plant used. It has a distinctive warm, musky aroma and can be used in herbal teas, rustic...
Angelica root powder – Angelica archangelica
Main virtue: aromatic powder made from traditional roots.
Main use: infusion / cosmetics / artisanal cooking
Powdered angelica root is obtained by finely grinding after drying. Highly fragrant, it is ideal for infusions, masks, body care, or liqueur and dessert recipes. Its warm,...
Angelica whole fruit – Angelica archangelica
Main virtue: aromatic fruit used in infusions and traditional cooking.
Main use: infusion / spice / artisanal formulation
Angelica fruits (or seeds) are harvested when ripe, dried, and then used whole to make infusions with a sweet, musky scent, or as a spice in aromatic recipes....
Loose roucou seeds – Bixa orellana Main virtue: natural coloring rich in carotenoids, traditionally used for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Main use: preparation of oily macerates, decoctions or infusions for cosmetic or culinary purposes. Annatto ( Bixa orellana ), also known as achiote or lipstick...
Roucou seed powder – Bixa orellana Main virtue: source of bixin, natural antioxidant and gentle plant colorant. Main use: cosmetic formulation, food supplements, natural colorings. Annatto seed powder ( Bixa orellana ) is a traditional ingredient from Central and South America, used for centuries by indigenous peoples...
Anthyllis cut flower – Anthyllis vulneraria
Main virtue: gentle plant traditionally used as a skin softener and light digestive aid.
Main use: infusion / compress / cosmetic use
A luminous meadow flower, anthyllis has been used for centuries for its calming qualities. It is particularly appreciated as a light infusion or...
Argentina (Potentilla) aerial part cut – Potentilla anserina
Main virtue: herbaceous plant with traditional use, appreciated in a gentle infusion.
Main use: infusion / artisanal formulation
Argentinian cinquefoil, or silver potentilla, is a creeping plant found in Europe and Asia. Its aerial parts are harvested during...
Arnica whole flower head – Arnica montana
Main virtue: mountain plant for traditional external use.
Main use: cosmetic formulation / external use only
⚠️ Regulated plant: reserved for the pharmaceutical monopoly or for strictly regulated uses. Do not use without qualified professional...
Artichoke (Cardoon) cut leaf – Cynara cardunculus
Main virtue: bitter plant from herbalist tradition, widely used in infusions.
Main use: infusion / bitter preparation / artisanal use
Artichoke leaf, or wild cardoon, has been known since ancient times for its traditional virtues. Dried and chopped, it is now used primarily...
Artichoke (Cardoon) leaf powder – Cynara cardunculus
Main virtue: bitter powder from a traditional plant, used in infusion or as a homemade supplement.
Main use: infusion / encapsulating powder / natural cosmetics
Artichoke leaf powder (or wild cardoon) is obtained by finely grinding dried leaves. It is prized for its...
Artichoke leaf powder – Cynara scolymus
Main virtue: bitter plant powder, for use within the herbalist tradition.
Main use: infusion / artisanal supplement / plant-based cosmetic
⚠️ Regulated plant: reserved for the pharmaceutical monopoly or for strictly regulated uses. Do not use without...
Asa foetida – gum and seed powder (mixture)
Main virtue: powerful aromatic spice used to enhance dishes and aid digestion.
Main use: cooking / condiment / Ayurvedic tradition
This blend combines asafoetida gum and powdered seeds, sometimes combined with fenugreek to stabilize and sweeten the flavor. A spice known for its penetrating...
Asa foetida – pure powdered gum – Ferula foetida
Main virtue: highly concentrated spice, used for its sulfurous aromas and its traditional digestive action.
Main use: cooking / condiment / specialized Ayurvedic preparation
This 100% pure powder is derived directly from the gum resin extracted from the root of Ferula...
Ash leaf powder – Fraxinus excelsior
Main virtue: traditionally used to promote natural elimination and joint comfort.
Main use: infusion, decoction, artisanal cosmetics
Ash leaf powder ( Fraxinus excelsior ) is obtained by finely grinding the dried leaves. This form facilitates quick preparations, blending with...
Asparagus root cut – Asparagus officinalis
Main virtue: root used in traditional decoctions for its specific plant profile.
Main use: decoction / bath / ancient formulation
⚠️ Regulated plant: reserved for the pharmaceutical monopoly or for strictly regulated uses. Do not use without qualified...
