Ratanhia is one plant that’s never going to win a beauty contest. The bushy shrub loves dry and rocky sites and seems unimpressive at first glance. But, like many plants that are easily overlooked, its inner values are remarkable. It’s native to the foothills of the Andes in Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador, where indigenous people have always seen the ratanhia as a medicinal plant, especially used for inflammation in the mouth.

Due to growing popularity of the plant, export volumes have increased considerably in recent years, which in turn threatens the very existence of the ratanhia. That’s why, for 40 years, we have been getting our ratanhia from specific locations in Peru, where we are even more committed to sustainable and socially responsible wild collection. The protection of humans and habitat is always at our heart.