An Ecological Crossroads
Where Botanical Diversity Meets Ancestral Knowledge
Honduras sits at the convergence of North America, South America, and the Caribbean. Cloud forests, tropical lowlands, river corridors, and coastal ecosystems create extraordinary botanical diversity — the foundation of this collection.
The plants that grow in these landscapes have never been treated as commodities. They are integral to cultural identity, daily life, and ancestral practice — stewarded by indigenous and mestizo communities for centuries.
Rooted in Place and Practice
Heritage Rooted in the Landscape
Forestal MT's Traditional Herbs Collection reflects the wisdom of healers, midwives, herbalists, and indigenous knowledge keepers who have stewarded this botanical understanding for centuries. Every herb carries a verifiable connection to its native ecosystem.
By working directly with local harvesters in Olancho and La Mosquitia, we help preserve both botanical diversity and the cultural heritage that has protected it for generations. No anonymous supply chains. No intermediaries. Just the plant, the place, and the people.
Origin
Olancho and La Mosquitia, Honduras
Source
Native and long-naturalized medicinal plants
Heritage
Indigenous and mestizo ethnobotanical traditions
Character
Hand-picked at peak maturity, shade-dried to preserve natural properties
A Tribute to Dr. Sebi's Legacy
The Herbalist Who Showed the World Honduras
Alfredo Darrington Bowman — known worldwide as Dr. Sebi — was born in Ilanga, La Ceiba, Honduras in 1933. A self-taught herbalist, he devoted his life to the plant wisdom of Central America and the Caribbean, bringing global attention to botanical traditions practiced in these landscapes for centuries.
Many of the plants in this collection — cocolmeca root, contribo, sarsaparilla, stonebreaker, guaco, and more — were central to his teachings. Dr. Sebi didn't invent these traditions. He honored them, as communities in Honduras have honored them for generations. This collection honors that same lineage: wild, uncompromised, rooted in place.
This tribute reflects historical and cultural context only. These products are not medical treatments and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the estate of Alfredo Darrington Bowman.
Gathered From Where They Grow
Where Wild Plants Still Know Their Names
Every plant in this collection is collected in its natural habitat — no farms, no cultivation, no synthetic inputs. Sourced from biodiverse regions aligned with ancestral gathering sites, by people who know these plants by name, season, and place.
Harvest sites are rotated. Root systems are preserved when possible. Only a small portion of any plant population is taken — a practice of restraint that has kept these landscapes productive for generations. This is wildcrafting as it was always meant to be.
Wildcrafted. Not Farmed.
These Plants Grow Wild Because They Were Never Tamed.
No monocultures. No pesticides. No greenhouses. Every plant in this collection grows exactly where it has always grown — in native ecosystems that have shaped its character over centuries. That’s what “wildcrafted” means. And that’s the only way we source.
Origin-Grounded Process
How We Work: Wildcrafted and Shade-Dried
From Canopy to Drying Bed
Gathered in native habitat, sorted by hand, and laid in single layers on ventilated beds. The slow, indirect process begins — protecting every volatile oil from heat and light.
Preserved at the Peak
Once fully dry and brittle, herbs are taken down, cleaned of remaining stems, and stored in airtight containers. Leaves kept whole to protect natural volatile compounds until use.
Gathered From Where They Grow
Every plant collected in its natural habitat — no farms, no synthetic inputs. Sourced from biodiverse regions aligned with ancestral gathering sites.
Harvested With Care
Handpicked at peak maturity, often in early morning. Only abundant species collected; root systems preserved; harvest sites rotated to maintain ecosystem health.
Natural Shade Drying
Hung in bundles or spread on ventilated drying beds. Slow, indirect drying in cool, well-shaded spaces prevents breakdown of volatile oils — preserving aroma, color, and botanical character.
Final Processing & Storage
Once fully dry, remaining stems and debris are removed. Stored in airtight containers away from light and moisture. Leaves kept whole to preserve volatile compounds.
Wild-crafted · Shade-dried · Preserved at Origin
An apothecary of ethnobotanical wisdom, preserved across millennia by cultures who understood that healing begins where the plant grows — not where it's packaged.
All Wildcrafted in Honduras
Our Herbs
Each herb carries its local name, its traditional context, and the care of the people who gathered it.
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Complete Catalog
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Bledo
Amaranth Greens
FMT-TH-BL
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Hojas de Laurel
Bay Leaves
FMT-TH-BY
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Cundeamor
Bitter Melon
FMT-TH-CA
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Cardo Santo
Blessed Thistle
FMT-TH-HT
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Cana Fistula
Cassia Pods
FMT-TH-CF
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Una de Gato
Cat's Claw
FMT-TH-CC
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Cuculmeca
Cocolmeca Root
FMT-TH-CR
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Contribo
FMT-TH-CT
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Pata de Vaca
Cow's Foot Leaves
FMT-TH-CW
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Sangre de Grado
Dragon's Blood Bark
FMT-TH-DB
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Duck Flower
FMT-TH-DF
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Hojas de Eucalipto
Eucalyptus Leaves
FMT-TH-EU
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Guaco Leaves
FMT-TH-GU
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Hojas de Guayaba
Guava Leaves
FMT-TH-GL
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Mulato, Indio Desnudo
Gumbo Limbo Bark
FMT-TH-GLB
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Mulato, Indio Desnudo
Gumbo Limbo Leaves
FMT-TH-AL
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Flor de Jamaica
Hibiscus Flowers
FMT-TH-HF
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Calaguala
Kalawalla Root
FMT-TH-KR
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Kalanchoe, Hoja de Vida
Leaf of Life
FMT-TH-LV
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Zacate de Limon
Lemongrass
FMT-TH-LG
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Tilia
Linden
FMT-TH-TL
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Hojas de Mango
Mango Leaves
FMT-TH-ML
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Moringa Leaves
FMT-TH-MO
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Muicle
FMT-TH-MU
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Neem Leaves
FMT-TH-NM
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Ortiga
Nettle Leaves
FMT-TH-NL
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Palo Guaco
FMT-TH-PG
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Palo Santo
FMT-TH-PS
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Lapacho
Pau D'Arco Bark
FMT-TH-PC
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Hojas de Pino
Pine Needles
FMT-TH-PN
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Llanten
Plantain Leaf
FMT-TH-PL
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Cissus
Possum Grape
FMT-TH-CI
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Hombre Grande
Quassia — Bitter Wood
FMT-TH-HG
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Zarzaparrilla
Sarsaparilla
FMT-TH-SR
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Dormilona
Sensitive Plant
FMT-TH-DO
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Lengua de Suegra
Snake Plant
FMT-TH-SN
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Guanabana
Soursop Leaves
FMT-TH-SL
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Chanca Piedra
Stonebreaker
FMT-TH-SP
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Malanga
Taro Leaf
FMT-TH-MA
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Thuja — Cedar Leaves
FMT-TH-CD
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Guarumo
Trumpet Tree Leaves
FMT-TH-TT
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Prepared for Traditional and Commercial Use
Available Formats
These formats support traditional herbal preparations, botanical product development, and specialty retail.
The Collection at a Glance
Wildcrafted Varieties
Harvest Regions
Processing Formats
Plant Material Types
From Olancho and La Mosquitia — the most biodiverse harvest regions in Central America.
Stewardship at Every Step
Protecting What We Harvest
As ecosystem pressures grow across Central America, Forestal MT promotes stewardship through every step of our work. This collection highlights Honduras’ extraordinary ethnobotanical wealth — and the traditions that protect it.
Sustainable Wild-Harvesting
Rotation of sites, selective collection, and population monitoring ensure long-term ecosystem health.
Fair Compensation
Economic support for indigenous and rural communities who share their knowledge and labor.
Habitat Protection
Making forest preservation economically viable through direct value creation at origin.
Cultural Respect
Direct partnerships with herbalists, healers, and traditional practitioners — not anonymous supply chains.
Who This Collection Serves
Built for Brands That Value Origin
- Herbalists and apothecaries
- Natural lifestyle and wellness brands
- Botanical formulators and extract producers
- Tea makers and specialty retailers
- Retailers seeking traceable, wildcrafted ingredients
- Consumers who value cultural heritage and nature-based traditions
Wholesale & Global Supply
Partner With the Source
Bulk herbs, private label solutions, and international distribution. Export-ready from Honduras.
Request a QuoteFor traditional use only. These products are not medical treatments and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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