Herb Library

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Gymnanthemum amygdalinum

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

Clitoria ternatea

A stunning blue flower tea that changes color with pH (add lemon = purple). Used for cognitive support, eye health, hair care, and as a natural food colorant.

Clitoria ternatea

A Southeast Asian flower known for its vivid blue color that changes to purple with acid (lemon). Used for cognitive support, eye health, and as a natural colorant.

Clitoria ternatea (latte)

Blue butterfly pea flower steeped in milk — changes from blue to purple with acid (lemon). Viral social media drink that's also medicinal for cognitive support.

Coffee + Cacao Butter + MCT

Coffee blended with cacao butter and MCT oil — the high-fat "bulletproof" style coffee for sustained energy and ketosis. Provides smooth, creamy texture without dairy.

Eschscholzia californica

A gentle, non-addictive sedative herb native to the American West, used for sleep support and nervous tension. NOT an opiate.

Oregano Oil + Caprylic Acid + Berberine

Antifungal combination — Oregano Oil (carvacrol), Caprylic Acid (coconut), Berberine. Multiple mechanisms to address yeast overgrowth. Short-term protocol.

Thuja occidentalis

Traditional immune stimulant and wart remedy — contains thujone (neurotoxic in excess). Homeopathic Thuja is used for warts and vaccine reactions. Herbal form requires careful dosing. External use for warts.

Achyranthes bidentata

Chinese herb that invigorates blood flow, stimulates menstruation, and eases period pain. Also used for lower back pain associated with kidney stones, canker sores, and nosebleeds.

Coriandrum sativum (leaf)

Fresh cilantro leaves — used for heavy metal chelation (disputed), digestive support, and as a nutritive herb. Different medicinal profile from coriander seed.

Cleome droserifolia

Egyptian and Sinai desert herb used by Bedouin communities for diabetes management. Contains flavonoids and terpenoids. Clinical studies in Egypt show blood sugar-lowering effects. Traditionally gathered from wild in desert wadis.

Plectranthus barbatus

Contains forskolin which activates adenylate cyclase. Studied for asthma, glaucoma, cardiovascular health, and weight management.

Coffee + Collagen Peptides

Coffee blended with collagen peptides — the trending morning beauty ritual. Provides caffeine plus 10-15g type I/III collagen for skin, hair, and joints.

Symphytum officinale

TOPICAL USE ONLY. Traditionally used as a poultice for muscle and joint comfort. Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids — internal use is dangerous.

Cornus officinalis

A TCM kidney/liver astringent herb used for frequent urination, excessive sweating, and lower back weakness. Key ingredient in Liu Wei Di Huang Wan.

Murraya koenigii

An Indian culinary herb (NOT curry powder) used for digestive support, blood sugar balance, and hair health. Rich in carbazole alkaloids.

Taraxacum officinale (roasted root)

Roasted dandelion root — a caffeine-free coffee substitute with a rich, roasted flavor. Still provides liver support benefits. Popular with those quitting coffee.

Taraxacum officinale (leaf)

The leaf specifically — a potent natural diuretic rich in potassium (unlike pharmaceutical diuretics which deplete it). Also a nutritive spring green.

Taraxacum officinale leaf (tea)

Fresh or dried dandelion leaf tea — a potassium-sparing natural diuretic. Rich in minerals. The traditional "spring tonic" tea for gentle cleansing.

Taraxacum officinale (roasted)

Roasted dandelion root — the best caffeine-free coffee alternative. Rich, roasted flavor with liver-supporting benefits. Often blended with roasted chicory.

Hylocereus undatus

Tropical cactus superfruit — rich in betalains (red variety), oligosaccharides (prebiotic), and vitamin C. For gut health, blood sugar, and antioxidant support. Flower tea is traditional Vietnamese remedy for diabetes. Seeds contain omega-3 and omega-6.

Sambucus nigra (flower)

Elder flowers — used differently from berries. A gentle diaphoretic for fever support and a pleasant cordial. Traditional for hay fever.

Sambucus nigra (flowers)

The flowers of the elder tree, used for seasonal comfort, fever support, and as a pleasant diaphoretic tea.

Sambucus nigra flower (syrup)

Sweet elderflower syrup — a traditional British/Scandinavian summer drink. Diluted with water or sparkling water. Also used for fever support and hay fever.

Sambucus nigra flower (extract)

Concentrated elderflower extract — standardized for flavonoids. Used for seasonal comfort, upper respiratory support, and fever.

DIM + Calcium D-Glucarate + Broccoli Extract

Estrogen metabolism support — DIM promotes 2-hydroxy estrogen pathway, Calcium D-Glucarate prevents estrogen recirculation, Broccoli Seed provides sulforaphane.

Euphorbia resinifera

Moroccan endemic cactus-like euphorbia producing a latex containing resiniferatoxin — the hottest compound known (1000x capsaicin). Used in traditional Moroccan medicine for toothache, warts, and rheumatism. Modern research on pain management via TRPV1 desensitization.

Vicia faba

Contains natural L-DOPA (like Mucuna). Used in Mediterranean diet and studied for Parkinson's support. CRITICAL: dangerous for G6PD deficiency (favism).

Foeniculum vulgare

A culinary and medicinal herb used traditionally for digestive support, particularly for gas, bloating, and colic.

Foeniculum vulgare (480mg)

Standard fennel seed capsule — for bloating, gas, and digestive comfort. Also used for lactation support. 480mg 1-3x daily.

Foeniculum vulgare (tea)

One of the most pleasant-tasting digestive teas — sweet, licorice-like flavor. Traditional for infant colic, bloating, gas, and breastfeeding support.