Herb Library

Cassia fistula

Mild Ayurvedic laxative from the fruit pulp, used for constipation, skin diseases, and fever. The black pulp inside the pods is the primary medicinal part.

Argania spinosa

Moroccan tree nut oil — rich in vitamin E, squalene, and ferulic acid. Used for skin, hair, and nail health. The luxury natural beauty oil. Also edible (culinary grade).

Arnica montana

A traditional topical herb used externally for bruises, sprains, and muscle soreness. Not safe for internal use except in homeopathic dilutions.

Aronia melanocarpa

One of the highest-antioxidant berries known — rich in anthocyanins. Used for cardiovascular health, blood sugar balance, and immune support.

Cynara scolymus (flower bud)

The edible artichoke flower bud — different from leaf extract but also supports liver and digestive function. Contains cynarin and inulin prebiotic fiber.

Ferula assa-foetida

Pungent resin used in Indian cooking and Ayurvedic medicine. Powerful carminative for gas, bloating, and colic. Anti-spasmodic for IBS. Smells terrible raw but transforms when cooked in oil.

Angelica keiskei

A Japanese longevity herb from Hachijo Island — the cut stem exudes a unique yellow sap containing DMC and chalcones. Studied for metabolic and anti-aging effects.

Saraca asoca (extract)

Standardized extract of the sacred Ayurvedic "sorrowless tree." Used for uterine support, menstrual comfort, and as a women's reproductive tonic.

Atractylodes macrocephala

A premier TCM herb for strengthening the Spleen and drying dampness. Used for digestive weakness, fatigue, and fluid metabolism.

Persea americana

Nutrient-rich medicinal food whose leaves treat diarrhea, coughs, and liver obstructions. Fruit pulp soothes skin and stimulates hair growth. Seed oil nourishes dry skin. Lowers cholesterol levels.

Persea americana (oil)

Cold-pressed avocado oil — rich in oleic acid, vitamin E, and lutein. Used for cooking (high smoke point), skin moisturizing, and hair conditioning.

Cullen corylifolium

Central Asian Unani herb for vitiligo, psoriasis, and skin depigmentation. Psoralen content makes skin photosensitive and is used in PUVA therapy.

Wolfiporia cocos

Korean poria mushroom used for edema, urinary difficulty, insomnia, and digestive complaints. Different layers of the fungal body have distinct therapeutic properties.

Aegle marmelos

Sacred Ayurvedic fruit for chronic diarrhea and dysentery — the unripe fruit is astringent, ripe fruit is mild laxative. Dual action depending on ripeness. Sacred to Lord Shiva.

Psoralea corylifolia

An Ayurvedic/TCM herb for vitiligo and skin pigmentation. Contains psoralen (photosensitizing). Also used for kidney yang and bone health in TCM.

Sida cordifolia

Ayurvedic strengthening herb used for muscle weakness, nerve pain, urinary disorders, and as a general tonic. Contains ephedrine alkaloids in small amounts.

Balanites aegyptiaca

Sahelian multipurpose tree used across Africa and Middle East for diabetes, intestinal worms, and as fish poison. Contains diosgenin (steroid precursor) and balanin saponins. Fruit mesocarp for bilharzia/schistosomiasis in Egyptian folk medicine.

Platycodon grandiflorus

A TCM herb that opens the lungs and directs other herbs upward. Used for coughs, sore throat, and as a lung tonic. Popular Korean side dish (doraji).

Bambusa arundinacea (extract)

The richest natural source of organic silica (70-80%). Used for hair, skin, nail, bone, and connective tissue support. More bioavailable than horsetail silica.

Adansonia digitata

The fruit of Africa's "Tree of Life" — exceptionally rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. Used as a nutritive tonic and prebiotic.

Adansonia digitata (powder)

Dried baobab fruit pulp powder — 6x more vitamin C than oranges, 50% fiber, and rich in potassium. African superfood with a tangy citrus flavor. Add to smoothies or water.

Berberis vulgaris

A berberine-containing shrub used traditionally for digestive health, liver support, and urinary comfort.

Berberis vulgaris (fruit)

The tart red berries of barberry — used in Persian cuisine (zereshk polo) and as a vitamin C-rich tea. Milder berberine content than the root.

Berberis vulgaris (root)

The root bark of barberry — rich in berberine. Used for digestive infections, liver support, and metabolic health. Same active as goldenseal.

Hordeum vulgare

Young barley grass juice powder — rich in chlorophyll, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals. Used as a nutritive green superfood supplement.

Hordeum vulgare (juice powder)

Juice extracted from young barley grass then dried — more concentrated than whole grass powder. Rich in SOD (superoxide dismutase) enzyme and chlorophyll.

Ocimum basilicum (essential oil)

Steam-distilled sweet basil oil — used for headaches (inhalation), muscle tension (topical diluted), and mental focus. Contains linalool and eugenol.

Ocimum basilicum

Common culinary basil — also medicinal for digestive support, stress relief, and antimicrobial activity. Different from Holy Basil (Tulsi). Contains eugenol and linalool.

Laurus nobilis

The culinary bay leaf — also medicinal for blood sugar support, digestive health, and respiratory comfort. Rich in cineole and linalool.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (extract)

Standardized arbutin extract from Uva Ursi. Short-term urinary antiseptic — 1-2 week courses maximum. Requires alkaline urine pH to be active.

Galium aparine

Spring lymphatic cleanser — the premier lymph-moving herb in Western herbalism. For swollen glands, urinary support, and skin conditions. Best used fresh (loses potency when dried). Traditional spring tonic.

Bos taurus (desiccated liver)

Freeze-dried grass-fed beef liver — nature's multivitamin. Rich in bioavailable iron, B12, vitamin A, copper, and folate. Used by ancestral health practitioners.

Apis mellifera (raw pollen)

Raw flower pollen collected by bees — nutritionally complete superfood. Start with 1-2 granules (allergy test), then work up to 1 tsp daily over weeks.

Citrus bergamia

The citrus fruit that flavors Earl Grey tea. Essential oil used for mood support, stress relief, and skin care. Contains bergaptene (photosensitizing).

Trimethylglycine hydrochloride

A supplemental form of stomach acid used for low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria). Supports protein digestion and mineral absorption. Not technically an herb.

Rotheca serrata

Tibetan and Ayurvedic herb for asthma, bronchitis, and allergic respiratory conditions. The root has demonstrated antihistaminic and mast cell stabilizing activity.

Eclipta prostrata

An important Ayurvedic herb for liver support and hair health, traditionally known as the "ruler of hair."

Terminalia bellirica

The second fruit of Triphala. Used in Ayurveda for respiratory health, eye support, and as a rejuvenative for Kapha dosha.

Betula pendula

European birch bark and leaves used for urinary health, joint comfort, and as a mild diuretic. Contains betulin and betulinic acid.

Betula pendula (leaf tea)

Young birch leaf tea — a gentle diuretic and urinary tonic from Northern European folk medicine. Pleasant mild green taste. Used for UTI support and fluid retention.

Garcinia kola

West African longevity nut — chewed for respiratory infections, coughs, and as social stimulant. Contains kolaviron (hepatoprotective bioflavonoid). Used in Nigerian traditional medicine for arthritis, infections, and impotence. Bitter but valued.

Gymnanthemum amygdalinum

West African traditional fever and malaria remedy; also used for diabetes management and as a general digestive bitter.

Citrus aurantium

Contains synephrine — a stimulant used for weight management and nasal congestion. The peel is used in TCM (Zhi Shi) for digestive stagnation.

Ribes nigrum

European shrub whose vitamin-C-rich fruits are used for colds and infections. The leaves are diuretic and antirheumatic, while the seed oil is rich in gamma-linolenic acid and used for eczema, arthritis, and menstrual irregularities.

Ribes nigrum

Rich in GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) from seed oil, vitamin C from berries, and anti-inflammatory compounds from leaves. A triple-use medicinal fruit.

Ballota nigra

Anti-nausea herb — particularly for motion sickness and nausea of nervous origin. Despite its unpleasant smell, it is an effective antiemetic. Not related to White Horehound despite the name.

Lepidium meyenii (black)

The black variety of maca — considered most potent for male vitality, cognitive function, and mood support. Different phytochemical profile from red/yellow.

Rubus occidentalis

The leaf is used similarly to Red Raspberry for uterine toning. The berries are exceptionally rich in anthocyanins and ellagic acid.