Herb Library

Ginger + Turmeric + Lemon + Cayenne + Honey

Concentrated 1-2 oz wellness shot — the café immunity staple. Combines five evidence-based ingredients. Intense but effective. Daily during cold season.

Hericium erinaceus (gummy)

Lion's Mane in gummy form — the trendy format for cognitive support. Check actual mushroom extract dose per gummy (many are underdosed). Look for fruiting body extract.

MSM (organic sulfur)

An organic sulfur compound found in plants. Used for joint comfort, hair/skin/nail health, and exercise recovery. One of the most popular joint supplements.

PEA (endocannabinoid)

An endogenous fatty acid amide the body produces. Supplemental PEA supports the endocannabinoid system for pain, inflammation, and immune modulation.

Paeonia lactiflora

TCM blood-nourishing herb — Bai Shao (white peony) nourishes blood and softens the liver. Chi Shao (red peony) cools blood and moves stasis. For menstrual pain, muscle cramps, and liver qi stagnation. Key ingredient in Si Wu Tang.

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.

Rosmarinus officinalis (essential oil)

Steam-distilled rosemary oil — studied for hair growth (comparable to minoxidil in one study), memory enhancement (inhalation), and muscle pain relief topically.

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.

Dioscorea opposita

TCM Spleen/Lung/Kidney tonic — one of the few herbs that tonifies all three organs. For poor appetite, chronic diarrhea, diabetes, and vaginal discharge. Mild and nourishing. Safe for long-term use. Also eaten as a vegetable (nagaimo in Japanese cuisine).

Stryphnodendron adstringens

Brazilian cerrado tree bark widely used for wound healing, burns, gastric ulcers, and vaginal infections. Contains prodelphinidin tannins (up to 30%). Brazilian phytomedicine — standardized extract for wound healing. Applied topically as gel or decoction wash.

Prunus cerasus

Tart cherry concentrate — rich in melatonin and anthocyanins. Studied for sleep quality, exercise recovery, joint comfort, and gout support.

Thymus vulgaris

A culinary herb with strong respiratory support properties, used for coughs, bronchial comfort, and immune support.

Thymus vulgaris (tea)

Traditional European cough remedy tea — thymol is a potent antimicrobial. German Commission E approved for bronchitis. Safe for children.

Trametes versicolor

A medicinal mushroom with extensive research for immune system modulation, particularly PSK and PSP polysaccharides.

Trametes versicolor (tea)

Turkey Tail simmered 1-2 hours as tea. The traditional preparation extracts water-soluble PSK/PSP polysaccharides for immune modulation.

Curcuma longa + Raw Honey

Turmeric mixed into raw honey — creates a golden paste that's both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. Traditional Ayurvedic cold/flu remedy. ½ tsp 3x daily when sick.

Vitex agnus-castus

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

Paeonia lactiflora (Bai Shao)

TCM blood-nourishing and liver-softening herb — for menstrual cramps, muscle spasms, night sweats, and irritability. Contains paeoniflorin (anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory). Key herb in Xiao Yao San and Si Wu Tang formulas.

Vaccinium angustifolium

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

Wrightia antidysenterica

Indian and Southeast Asian tree — Ayurvedic 'kutaja' specifically for dysentery and amoebic infections. Bark contains conessine alkaloid with anti-amoebic activity validated in clinical studies. For diarrhea, IBS, and hemorrhoids in Ayurveda.

Glycyrrhiza glabra

The Ayurvedic preparation of licorice root, used for voice quality, respiratory support, digestive ulcers, and as a harmonizer in formulas.

Pausinystalia yohimbe

African aphrodisiac — yohimbine is an alpha-2 antagonist (increases norepinephrine). Prescription drug for erectile dysfunction. OTC supplements have inconsistent yohimbine content. DANGEROUS side effects possible. Not for casual use.