Herb Library

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

Gynostemma pentaphyllum

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Arnica montana

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

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.

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.

Psoralea corylifolia

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trimethylglycine hydrochloride

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

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.

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.

Oryza sativa (black/purple)

Ancient "forbidden rice" — contains more anthocyanins than blueberries per serving. Used for antioxidant support, cardiovascular health, and as a nutritious whole grain.