Medicinal Benefits of the Big Hitters

All edible plants have medicinal benefits. A healthy diet consists of as much fresh biodiversity as possible free of insecticide, chemicals and artificial fertilisers. Basically grown at home is best. Picked at peak ripeness.

But here are the peak performers on the Primal Fruits store.

Black Goji Berry produces tiny dark berries packed with rare antioxidants called anthocyanins. The fruit can be eaten fresh off the plant or dried and steeped in warm water to make a vibrant, deep blue tea that turns purple with a splash of lemon juice.

Java Plum yields dark purple fruit rich in natural compounds known to help regulate blood sugar levels. You can eat the ripe, slightly astringent fruit fresh, or dry and grind the seeds into a powder to mix with warm water or herbal tea.

Premna leaves contain potent anti-inflammatory properties traditionally used to ease joint discomfort and boost digestion. The fresh leaves can be lightly bruised and steeped into a soothing hot tea, or chopped fresh and added directly into traditional soups and stir-fries.

Longevity Spinach is a powerhouse for cardiovascular health and naturally balancing blood pressure. The tender green leaves are best eaten raw in everyday salads, tossed whole into hot stir-fries, or steeped fresh in hot water as a mild herbal tea.

Okinawa Spinach is rich in essential minerals and bioactive compounds that support overall circulation. The fresh leaves add a rich reddish-purple color and mild nutty flavor to raw salads, or they can be lightly steamed, added to soups, or brewed fresh into a mild green tea.

Bay Tree leaves are rich in essential oils like eugenol that calm digestive trouble and relieve bloating. Fresh or dried leaves are traditionally steeped in boiling water for a digestive tea, or crushed and used fresh in cooking to infuse meals with natural antimicrobial benefits.

Sessile Joyweed is valued in traditional systems for cooling the body, aiding liver function, and promoting healthy skin. The fresh leaves can be eaten raw in salad mixes, lightly sautéed like spinach, or steeped whole in hot water to make a refreshing tonic tea.

Mushroom Herb is loaded with calcium, iron, and blood-purifying antioxidants. The glossy leaves have a distinct mushroom flavour, making them easy to eat raw straight off the plant, folded fresh into sandwiches, or steeped in hot water for a savory, mineral-rich tea.

Davidson Plum delivers an intense burst of antioxidants and vitamin C that support immune defense and skin health. Due to its natural tartness, the fruit is rarely eaten plain, but it makes an incredible fresh fruit infusion, rich jam, or cold-pressed berry tea when sweetened slightly. On the rebate.

Bottle Moringa leaves offer a dense concentration of vitamins, minerals, and natural anti-inflammatory action. You can harvest the fresh young leaves to eat raw in salads, cook them like greens, or dry the foliage to brew a light, nourishing herbal tea.

Moringa is celebrated for its complete amino acid profile, high iron levels, and broad cellular health benefits. The fresh leaves can be eaten raw by the handful, blended into morning drinks, or dried and steeped to make a nutrient-dense morning tea.

Peanut Tree seeds and inner bark offer natural astringent and tissue-soothing properties. The raw seeds can be harvested fresh from the opened pods and eaten like nuts, while the bark and leaves are traditionally steeped into a restorative herbal tea. Rebate ready.

Black Chokeberry yields one of the highest concentration of polyphenols and antioxidants found in any cultivated fruit. While the dark berries can be eaten fresh if you enjoy a tart bite, they are most popular dried and steeped into a dark berry tea or blended fresh into nutrient-packed juices.

Star Anise contains high levels of shikimic acid, a key compound used to support immune defense against seasonal bugs. The fragrant seed pods are primarily simmered in water to create a rich, aromatic spice tea, or crushed into hot infusions for digestive comfort.

Gumby Gumby is a renowned native plant valued for its powerful antibacterial and immune-stimulating properties. The tough leaves are not eaten fresh, but are dried, chopped, and steeped in hot water to make a traditional, deep-cleansing medicinal tea. Perth native and rebate ready.

Lemon Myrtle leaves carry exceptionally high levels of citral, giving them immense antimicrobial and mood-boosting benefits. You can steep the fresh leaves directly in hot water for a sweet citrus tea, or crush fresh leaves into cold drinks and fruit dishes. On the rebate currently.

Ginkgo foliage is world-famous for supporting brain micro-circulation, focus, and overall memory performance. The distinctive fan-shaped green leaves are harvested during the growing season, dried, and steeped into a classic, clarifying herbal tea.

Vetiver Grass roots are packed with aromatic essential oils that soothe nervous tension and calm the mind. The clean, washed roots are not eaten fresh, but are traditionally steeped in cold or hot water to make a cooling, earthy tea infusion.

Dwarf Acai berries are brimming with essential fatty acids and antioxidants that protect cells from oxidative stress. The small fruits are harvested fresh, soaked to yield a rich purple pulp for bowls and smoothies, or dried to steep as a tart berry tea.

Mountain Soursop fruit and foliage contain natural annonaceous acetogenins that support healthy immune cell function. The fresh pulp can be scooped out and eaten fresh or juiced, while the shiny green leaves are traditionally steeped to brew a relaxing evening tea.

Grains of Paradise produces pungent seeds packed with warming compounds that boost metabolism and soothe sluggish digestion. The raw seeds can be chewed fresh for a quick warming effect, ground up into hot tea infusions, or used to spice up fresh fruit dishes.

Maroon Bush is a prized native shrub widely recognized for its intense antiviral and systemic tonic properties. The woody stems and leaves are never eaten raw, but are instead boiled down into a strong, earthy decoction tea to support long-term wellness. WA native with an interesting controversial history.

Amla is an extraordinary source of natural, heat-stable vitamin C that revitalizes skin and digestive health. The crisp green fruit can be eaten fresh with a pinch of salt, juiced raw, or dried and steeped into a tangy, rejuvenating tea.

Acerola Cherry produces soft red fruits overflowing with bioavailable vitamin C for rapid immune support. The delicate cherries are best enjoyed fresh straight from the tree, blended fresh into cold fruit drinks, or gently steeped into a light, rosy fruit tea.

Neem leaves contain powerful bitter compounds that purify the blood, support skin clear health, and aid liver function. Small fresh leaves can be eaten raw for an intense health boost, or dried and steeped into a potent, purifying herbal tea.

Cinnamon Tree bark and leaves are loaded with aromatic oils that help stabilize blood sugar levels and ease digestion. The sweet-scented fresh leaves can be bruised and steeped directly into hot tea, while the dried inner bark is simmered to release its warming, restorative properties. Wasabi rhizomes and leaves contain potent isothiocyanates that deliver strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action. The fresh green leaves and stems can be eaten raw in salads or lightly steeped into a snappy tea, while the fresh root is finely grated raw for maximum health benefits.

Tilia Linden flowers and seed pods offer a rich mix of calming nervines and fat-rich seeds. Steeping the dried yellow blossoms produces a sweet, honey-scented tea that eases anxiety and coughs, while the fresh young spring leaves can be eaten raw straight off the branch in salads.

Serviceberry fruits provide a dense profile of anthocyanins, iron, and dietary fibre for heart and gut wellness. The deep purple berries are wonderful eaten fresh by the handful, baked into fresh fruit dishes, or dried and steeped into a sweet, almond-scented berry tea.

Ceylon Hill Gooseberry yields dark, sweet berries loaded with natural antibacterial and antioxidant compounds. The ripe fruits are delicious eaten fresh off the bush, crushed into fresh fruit drinks, or dried and steeped into a rich, soothing herbal tea.