Herb Library

Senna auriculata

Siddha antidiabetic flower tea for blood sugar control, urinary disorders, and skin complexion; commercially popular as herbal tea.

Hunteria umbellata

Nigerian antidiabetic seed; used for blood sugar control, dysmenorrhea, and fever; seeds are soaked and the water drunk.

Robinia pseudoacacia honey

Light, mild honey from black locust flowers — the lowest glycemic index honey. Stays liquid longest. Used for sore throat, wound healing, and as a prebiotic.

Euterpe oleracea

A Brazilian superfruit rich in anthocyanins and antioxidants, used for cardiovascular and metabolic support.

Euterpe oleracea (blended bowl)

Frozen açaí blended thick and topped with granola, fruit, and seeds. The most popular superfood meal format. Rich in anthocyanins and healthy fats.

Euterpe oleracea (freeze-dried)

Freeze-dried açaí powder retains more anthocyanins than heat-processed forms. Rich in omega-9 oleic acid and polyphenols. Popular smoothie bowl ingredient.

Malpighia emarginata

A tropical cherry with 50-100x more vitamin C than oranges. Used as a natural vitamin C source for immune support.

Achillea fragrantissima

Middle Eastern/Bedouin medicinal herb found across Sinai, Negev, and Arabian deserts. Traditional use for diabetes, stomach complaints, colds, and headache. Rich in terpenoids and flavonoids. Important in Palestinian, Egyptian, and Jordanian folk medicine.

Aconitum carmichaelii

EXTREMELY TOXIC raw. Processed Fu Zi is used in TCM for yang deficiency, extreme cold, and shock. PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY. Requires special preparation.

Coffee + Ashwagandha + Reishi + Cordyceps

Coffee enhanced with three adaptogens — Ashwagandha for stress, Reishi for calm, Cordyceps for energy. Reduces coffee jitters while adding health benefits.

Ashwagandha + Maca + Cacao + Reishi blend

Pre-mixed adaptogen smoothie powder — combines multiple adaptogens with cacao for flavor. The convenience format for daily stress resilience.

Adhatoda vasica

South Asian shrub widely cultivated in Nepal and Vietnam for its potent bronchodilatory and expectorant properties. Used in Ayurvedic medicine for asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, and as a uterine stimulant.

Aerva lanata

South Asian and Sri Lankan herb used in Ayurveda and Sinhala medicine for kidney stones, urinary infections, and cough. Called 'polpala' in Sri Lankan herbal tea tradition. Contains kaempferol, quercetin, and betulin. Official Sri Lankan Ayurvedic medicine.

Irvingia gabonensis

West African seed extract studied for weight management and cholesterol. Contains fiber and leptin-modulating compounds. Evidence is early but promising.

Hypoxis hemerocallidea

Southern African immune-modulating herb containing hypoxoside. Used traditionally for prostate, immune, and urinary support.

Hypoxis hemerocallidea

A Southern African herb studied for immune modulation and prostate support. Contains hypoxoside/rooperol.

Gelidium amansii

A vegan gelatin from red seaweed. Used as a gentle bulk laxative, appetite suppressant, and in Japanese longevity traditions. Zero calories, high fiber.

Agaricus blazei (extract)

Dual-extracted Brazilian/Japanese medicinal mushroom. Standardized for beta-glucans. Used in Japanese integrative oncology for immune modulation.

Agaricus blazei (powder)

Ground Agaricus blazei fruiting body — add to soups, smoothies, or hot water. Brazilian/Japanese medicinal mushroom for immune support. Mild mushroom flavor.

Laricifomes officinalis

An ancient medicinal mushroom used since Greek antiquity (Dioscorides). Studied for immune support and antiviral properties. Now rare in the wild.

Agave tequilana

Natural sweetener from blue agave — high in fructose (90%). Lower glycemic than sugar but high fructose load. Used as honey alternative by vegans.

Alchornea cordifolia

Pan-African medicinal shrub used across West and Central Africa for wound healing, diarrhea, respiratory infections, and genitourinary complaints. One of the most frequently cited plants in African ethnobotanical surveys. Contains alchornine alkaloid and terpenoids.

Frangula alnus

Gentle stimulant laxative — bark must be aged 1+ year before use (fresh bark causes violent vomiting). Used for short-term constipation relief. Less harsh than senna.

Medicago sativa

A deeply nutritive herb rich in minerals, vitamins, and chlorophyll. Used as a nutritive tonic, for lactation support, and cholesterol management.

Medicago sativa (sprouts)

Sprouted alfalfa — more nutritious than mature plant. Rich in enzymes, vitamins K and C. Popular salad ingredient. Caution: may trigger lupus flares.

Alisma plantago-aquatica

A TCM herb for draining dampness and promoting urination. Used for edema, urinary difficulty, and dizziness from fluid retention.

Prunus dulcis (milk)

Plant milk from almonds — low calorie, naturally vitamin E rich. Used as a dairy alternative. Choose unsweetened and calcium-fortified for best nutritional value.

Aloe ferox

South African aloe species used internally as a strong laxative (bitter sap) and topically for skin. Stronger than Aloe vera. The gel is soothing.

Aloe barbadensis (inner leaf capsule)

Concentrated inner-leaf aloe gel in capsule — 200:1 extract. For digestive soothing and gut health. Ensure aloin-free (inner leaf only) to avoid laxative effect.

Aloe barbadensis (inner leaf juice)

Inner-leaf aloe vera juice — decolorized/purified to remove aloin. Used for digestive soothing and gut health. Ensure label says "aloin-free" or "inner fillet."

Rhododendron ferrugineum

Alpine rose stem cell extract — trending in luxury skincare. Provides epigenetic protection for skin cells. Used in high-end anti-aging serums.

Alstonia boonei

West African antimalarial bark for fevers, rheumatism, and as an analgesic; contains indole alkaloids.

Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Japanese/Chinese adaptogenic vine containing gypenosides similar to ginsenosides. Called "herb of immortality" in regions where it grows. Pleasant sweet tea.

Phyllanthus emblica

One of the richest natural sources of vitamin C, used in Ayurveda as a rejuvenative tonic and key ingredient in Triphala.

Amaranthus caudatus

An ancient Aztec grain — gluten-free, high in protein (14-18%), lysine, and squalene. The leaves are more nutritious than spinach. Both food and medicine.

Amburana cearensis

Brazilian northeastern folk medicine tree for bronchitis, asthma, and cough. Bark syrup is the most popular respiratory remedy in the Brazilian sertao. Contains coumarin, isokaempferide, and amburoside. Pleasant vanilla-like aroma.

Phyllanthus emblica

One of the richest natural sources of vitamin C. Key ingredient in Triphala and Chyawanprash. Used for hair, skin, immune, and digestive health.

Phyllanthus emblica (powder)

Dried and powdered amla fruit — the whole-food form retaining fiber and all cofactors. 100x more vitamin C than oranges. Key in Triphala and Chyawanprash.

Desmodium adscendens

Pan-tropical herb used in Brazilian and West African traditional medicine for asthma, hepatitis, and muscle spasms. Contains triterpenoid saponins and indole alkaloids. French clinical research supports bronchodilator and hepatoprotective effects.

Phellodendron amurense

A TCM herb for clearing damp-heat, particularly in the lower body — urinary infections, skin conditions, and night sweats. Contains berberine.

Anemarrhena asphodeloides

A TCM herb that clears heat and nourishes yin. Used for high fever, night sweats, diabetes-like symptoms, and dry cough.

Angelica archangelica

European aromatic bitter — traditional digestive tonic and warming circulatory herb. Used in Scandinavian and German herbal medicine for gas, bloating, and poor appetite. Contains furanocoumarins.

Angelica sinensis

The most important blood tonic in TCM for women. Nourishes and invigorates blood. Head, body, and tail of root have different functions.

Bixa orellana

A tropical seed used as a natural colorant (E160b) and in folk medicine for blood sugar support and skin protection. Rich in tocotrienols (vitamin E).

Annickia chlorantha

Cameroonian rainforest tree used traditionally for malaria, typhoid fever, and jaundice. Bark is intensely yellow containing berberine-type protoberberine alkaloids with demonstrated antimicrobial activity.

Malus domestica (fermented)

Fermented apple juice containing acetic acid and "mother" probiotics. Used for blood sugar support, digestion, and as a tonic. Evidence is modest but growing.

Malus domestica (ACV capsule)

ACV in capsule form — avoids tooth enamel erosion and throat irritation of liquid ACV. 500mg per capsule. Less studied than liquid but more convenient.

Malus domestica (ACV gummy)

ACV in gummy format — the viral supplement that made ACV mainstream. Contains much less acetic acid than liquid. More of a trend product than a therapeutic dose.