Herb Library

Matricaria chamomilla (tea bag)

Pre-packaged chamomile tea bag — the world's most popular calming tea. Steep 5-10 minutes covered. Choose whole-flower bags for best quality and flavor.

Vitex agnus-castus

A well-studied herb used to support hormonal balance, particularly for menstrual cycle regularity and PMS comfort.

Rheum palmatum

Powerful laxative and purgative used in small doses as a bitter digestive tonic. At higher doses, strongly stimulates bowel evacuation. Also anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial.

Vaccinium macrocarpon

A well-known berry used to support urinary tract health, particularly in women.

Vaccinium macrocarpon (juice)

Pure unsweetened cranberry juice — the traditional form for UTI prevention. Must be unsweetened (sugar feeds bacteria). 8oz twice daily for prevention.

Protease + Lipase + Amylase + plant enzymes

Broad-spectrum plant-based digestive enzymes — breaks down protein, fat, carbs, fiber, and dairy. Take with meals. Not an herb but essential in digestive protocols.

Echinacea purpurea + Hydrastis canadensis

The classic American herbal immune combination. Echinacea stimulates immune response while Goldenseal (berberine) provides direct antimicrobial action.

Magnesium sulfate (bath)

Magnesium sulfate dissolved in warm bath — traditional muscle soak. Provides transdermal magnesium and sulfate. 2 cups per standard bath. 20-minute soaks.

Eucalyptus + Peppermint + Camphor (topical)

Topical chest balm with eucalyptus, peppermint, and camphor — the natural Vicks alternative. Apply to chest and back for congestion relief. NEVER near infant faces.

Schisandra chinensis

Contains all five flavors — sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent. An adaptogen for liver protection, stress resilience, and endurance. Unique among herbs.

Cynara cardunculus

Mediterranean plant used as a liver-protective remedy that stimulates bile flow and helps reduce blood cholesterol levels. Clinical trials support use for dyspepsia and mild hyperlipidemia.

Matricaria chamomilla

Central Asian Unani calming herb for anxiety, digestive spasm, and skin inflammation. One of the most widely used herbs globally for relaxation and digestive comfort.

Crataegus monogyna (berry tea)

Traditional hawthorn berry tea — simmer dried berries 15-20 minutes. The gentlest way to support cardiovascular health daily. Pleasant mild fruity taste.

Hibiscus sabdariffa

A tart, ruby-red flower tea enjoyed worldwide, studied for blood pressure and cardiovascular support.

Ocimum tenuiflorum

A sacred Ayurvedic adaptogen known as "The Queen of Herbs," used to support stress resilience, mental clarity, and respiratory health.

Ocimum tenuiflorum (500mg)

Standard Tulsi capsule — 500mg extract. The convenient daily adaptogen format for those who don't want tea. 1-2 capsules daily.

Ocimum tenuiflorum (extract)

Standardized Tulsi extract — concentrated ursolic acid and eugenol. The most studied form for stress resilience, blood sugar, and cognitive support.

Ocimum tenuiflorum (tea)

India's most sacred herb as a daily tea — three varieties (Krishna, Rama, Vana) each with slightly different flavor and properties. The gentlest adaptogen delivery.

Ocimum tenuiflorum (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted Tulsi — concentrated adaptogen drops. 30-60 drops 2-3x daily. Faster acting than capsules for acute stress. The portable adaptogen format.

Pilocarpus jaborandi

Source of pilocarpine — prescription drug for glaucoma and dry mouth. Powerful cholinergic that causes sweating and salivation. Used by indigenous Brazilians as diaphoretic. PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY.

Simmondsia chinensis

Not actually an oil — it is a liquid wax ester, similar to human sebum. Excellent for skin and hair care. Non-comedogenic moisturizer. For acne, eczema, psoriasis, and hair conditioning. EXTERNAL USE ONLY (toxic if ingested).

Melissa officinalis

A gentle, lemon-scented herb used for calming, digestive comfort, and cognitive support. Excellent for children.

Melissa officinalis (500mg)

Standard lemon balm capsule — 500mg. For anxiety, sleep, and cognitive support. Non-drowsy at moderate doses. Safe for children. Also supports HSV management.

Melissa officinalis (tea)

One of the most pleasant herbal teas — lemon-scented, calming, and digestive. Safe for children. Best fresh. Combines beautifully with chamomile for bedtime.

Melissa officinalis (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted lemon balm — for acute anxiety, cold sores (topical), and digestive calm. 30-60 drops as needed. One of the gentlest and safest nervine tinctures.

Magnolia officinalis

A TCM herb for digestive stagnation and phlegm, now studied for its compounds honokiol and magnolol which support relaxation and sleep.

Morus alba

Mulberry leaf — studied for blood sugar support (DNJ compound). The fruit (Sang Shen) nourishes blood and yin in TCM. Leaf and berry have different uses.

10 Mushroom Blend

10 medicinal mushrooms in one capsule — Reishi, Lion's Mane, Chaga, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail, Maitake, Shiitake, Agaricus, Meshima, Tremella. Broadest immune modulation.

Urtica dioica (tea bag)

Pre-packaged nettle leaf tea bag — convenient daily mineral tonic. For allergy support, use freeze-dried capsules instead (tea is less effective for allergies).

Pinus pinaster

A standardized pine bark extract (Pycnogenol) rich in proanthocyanidins, studied for cardiovascular and skin health.

Phyllanthus niruri

Pan-tropical kidney stone remedy — used in Brazilian, Indian, Chinese, and Caribbean traditional medicine. Dissolves calcium oxalate crystals. Also hepatoprotective (used for hepatitis B in Asia). Name means "stone breaker" in Portuguese and Spanish.

Quercetin 500mg + Bromelain 100mg

Classic allergy formula — Quercetin stabilizes mast cells while Bromelain enhances quercetin absorption and provides its own anti-inflammatory action. Take 20 min before meals.

Cinchona pubescens

Alternative cinchona species with higher quinine content than C. officinalis. Historical antimalarial. Tonic water originated as a way to make bitter quinine palatable (with gin). Modern tonic water has negligible quinine.

Rubus idaeus

Classic pregnancy tonic — for toning the uterus and preparing for labor. Also used for menstrual cramps, diarrhea, and sore throats. Rich in fragarine (smooth muscle relaxant), minerals, and vitamin C. Safe throughout pregnancy.

Rheum palmatum

TCM purgative — "General Rhubarb" clears heat and moves stool. Contains anthraquinones (emodin, rhein). Small doses are astringent/binding; large doses are laxative. Key ingredient in many TCM formulas. NOT the garden rhubarb stalk.

Polypodium leucotomos

South American fern with clinical evidence for photoprotection (oral sunscreen), vitiligo, and psoriasis. Contains polypodine and osladin. Used in Honduran and Brazilian traditional medicine. Standardized extract (Fernblock) studied in dermatology.

Serenoa repens

The whole berry of saw palmetto — standardized extracts (85-95% fatty acids) are the most studied form for prostate and urinary health in men.

Schisandra chinensis

The adaptogenic "five-flavor berry" — sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent. Liver protector, stress reducer, cognitive enhancer.

Eleutherococcus senticosus

Powerful adaptogenic tonic that helps the body withstand heat, cold, infection, and radiation. Improves physical and mental stamina, and supports recovery during cancer treatment.

Arthrospira platensis (tablet)

Compressed spirulina tablets — convenient format avoiding the taste of powder. 3-6g daily provides complete protein, B12, GLA, and phycocyanin.

Phyllanthus niruri

Famous tropical kidney stone herb — used worldwide in folk medicine. Emerging clinical evidence for preventing calcium oxalate stone formation.

Phyllanthus niruri

A tropical herb whose name means "stone breaker" — traditionally used worldwide for kidney stones, gallstones, and liver support. Promising research.

Camphor + Menthol + Cajuput + Clove

Iconic Asian topical analgesic — camphor, menthol, cajuput, and clove oils in a petroleum base. For muscle pain, headache (temples), and congestion. Since 1870.

Vitex agnus-castus

See Chasteberry entry for full details. Cross-referenced for searchability.

Salix alba

The original source of salicin (precursor to aspirin), used traditionally for discomfort, headaches, and joint support.

Salix alba (400mg)

Standard white willow bark capsule — the herbal aspirin alternative. 400mg providing ~60mg salicin. For headaches, back pain, and joint discomfort. Gentler on stomach than aspirin.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Wild lowbush blueberries have 2x the antioxidant content of cultivated varieties. Rich in pterostilbene and anthocyanins for brain, eye, and cardiovascular health.

Vitex + DIM + Black Cohosh + Dong Quai

Comprehensive women's hormonal formula — Vitex for cycle regulation, DIM for estrogen metabolism, Black Cohosh for vasomotor symptoms, Dong Quai for blood nourishment.