Herb Library

Thymbra spicata

Eastern Mediterranean herb — the original za'atar of biblical and Arab tradition. For cough, digestive complaints, and as antimicrobial. Contains carvacrol (60-80%) making it one of the strongest natural antimicrobials. Used across Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey.

Ashwagandha + Guggul + Kelp + Selenium + Zinc

Comprehensive thyroid support — Ashwagandha for T4 conversion, Guggul for thyroid stimulation, Kelp for iodine, Selenium and Zinc for thyroid enzyme cofactors.

Eurycoma longifolia

A Southeast Asian herb used for male vitality, hormonal balance, and athletic performance support.

Eurycoma longifolia (300mg)

Standard Tongkat Ali capsule — 300mg. For male vitality, testosterone support, and athletic performance. Look for standardized 100:1 or 200:1 extracts.

Tremella fuciformis

A beauty mushroom used in TCM and Chinese cuisine for skin hydration, lung yin support, and as a plant-based hyaluronic acid source.

Tribulus terrestris (500mg)

Standard Tribulus capsule — for male vitality and athletic performance. 500-1500mg daily. Bulgarian and Indian varieties have different saponin profiles.

Tribulus terrestris (extract)

Standardized extract (40-90% saponins) of Tribulus — used for male vitality, athletic performance, and urinary support. Bulgarian and Indian varieties differ.

Zingiber officinale + Piper nigrum + Piper longum

Ayurvedic formula of Ginger, Black Pepper, and Long Pepper. A powerful digestive fire (Agni) stimulant and bioenhancer that increases absorption of other herbs.

Emblica officinalis, Terminalia bellirica, Terminalia chebula

A cornerstone Ayurvedic formula combining three fruits (Amalaki, Bibhitaki, Haritaki), used as a gentle daily digestive and detoxification support.

Triphala + Trikatu + Guggul

Comprehensive Ayurvedic digestive formula — Triphala for gentle cleansing, Trikatu for digestive fire, Guggul for metabolic support. Traditional Ayurvedic combination.

Amla + Haritaki + Bibhitaki (tea)

Traditional Triphala preparation — steep in warm water overnight or simmer briefly. The Ayurvedic daily digestive and gentle cleansing tonic. Bitter but effective.

Carmona retusa

Philippine DOH-approved mouthwash and antidiarrheal; leaf decoction for stomach pain, diarrhea, and oral hygiene.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

A traditional urinary tract herb containing arbutin, used for short-term bladder and urinary support.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (400mg)

Standard Uva Ursi capsule — for short-term UTI support (MAX 1-2 weeks). 400mg 3x daily. Requires alkaline urine to activate arbutin. Take with sodium bicarbonate.

Vanilla planifolia

Worlds most popular flavor — Aztec heritage. Vanilla extract has mild sedative and antioxidant properties. Vanillin (main compound) is anti-inflammatory. Real vanilla is expensive; most "vanilla" is synthetic vanillin. Aromatherapy for anxiety.

Crataeva nurvala

Ayurvedic herb for urinary stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and bladder conditions. The bark has demonstrated litholytic and anti-inflammatory activity.

Wrightia tinctoria

Siddha specific for psoriasis and skin diseases; leaf oil applied topically; bark decoction for dysentery and stomachache.

Undaria pinnatifida

A Japanese brown seaweed rich in fucoxanthin — studied for metabolic health, thyroid support, and cardiovascular benefits. Common in miso soup.

Warburgia salutaris

Southern African medicinal tree with extremely pungent bark used in Zulu and Shangaan medicine for colds, cough, chest complaints, and malaria. Contains drimane sesquiterpenes (warburganal, polygodial) with potent antimicrobial activity. Critically endangered due to overharvesting.

Eutrema japonicum

Japanese pungent condiment — contains allyl isothiocyanate (antimicrobial). Real wasabi is extremely expensive; most "wasabi" is colored horseradish. For digestive support, food safety, and sinus clearing. Anti-inflammatory and anticancer research.

Tibicos (sugar water ferment)

Dairy-free probiotic ferment — kefir grains fed with sugar water. Rich in beneficial bacteria and yeasts. The vegan alternative to milk kefir.

Triticum aestivum

Young wheat grass juice — rich in chlorophyll, enzymes, and nutrients. Used as a nutritive green supplement. Gluten-free (harvested before grain forms).

Dioscorea villosa

A traditional antispasmodic herb. Note: wild yam does NOT convert to progesterone in the body despite marketing claims.

Withania coagulans

Pakistani and Indian medicinal plant distinct from ashwagandha (W. somnifera). Fruit enzymes coagulate milk (natural rennet). Used in Pakistani folk medicine for diabetes, wound healing, and dyspepsia. Contains withanolides with hypoglycemic activity.

Isatis tinctoria

A TCM antiviral herb — the root (Ban Lan Gen) is one of China's most used herbs during respiratory illness outbreaks. Also a historical blue dye.

Ilex paraguariensis

A South American caffeinated herb traditionally consumed as a social tea, providing energy support and antioxidants.

Cananga odorata

A tropical flower oil used in aromatherapy for anxiety, blood pressure support, and as an aphrodisiac. One of the main ingredients in Chanel No. 5.

Yucca schidigera

Desert anti-inflammatory — Native American remedy for arthritis and joint pain. Contains steroidal saponins (anti-inflammatory). Also used as natural foaming agent in beverages and pet food (reduces fecal odor). Root bark makes natural soap.

Berberis integerrima

Central Asian barberry used in Unani medicine for liver disorders, jaundice, and fever. The sour berries are also used culinarily and the root bark contains berberine.

Curcuma zedoaria

TCM blood-mover — E Zhu breaks blood stasis and dissolves masses. For uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, and abdominal pain from stagnation. Related to turmeric but different actions. Contains curcumenol and curdione (anti-tumor research).