Herb Library

Prunus amygdalus

Unani medicine oil used for brain health, skin nourishment, and constipation. Sweet almond oil is a major carrier oil in Central Asian and Unani massage preparations.

Agaricus blazei

A Brazilian medicinal mushroom used in Japanese complementary medicine for immune support. Contains unique beta-glucans.

Blumea balsamifera

Filipino and Southeast Asian herb for kidney stones, hypertension, and rheumatism. Approved as herbal medicine in the Philippines for dissolving urinary stones.

Croton lechleri

The red sap of this Amazonian tree is used topically for wound healing and internally for digestive ulcers. Contains taspine and proanthocyanidins.

Kigelia africana

African skin remedy — fruit extract for skin firming, anti-aging, and treating skin cancers (traditional). Used in upscale skincare products. Fruit hangs on rope-like stalks (looks like sausages). Bark decoction for rheumatism and snakebite.

Chondrus crispus (gel)

Blended sea moss gel — the trending superfood preparation. Add 1-2 tbsp to smoothies daily. Provides 92 minerals. Must be refrigerated. Viral on social media.

Rehmannia glutinosa var. purpurea

Korean steamed (processed) Rehmannia used for blood and yin deficiency, anemia, dizziness, and menstrual irregularity. Processing transforms cooling raw herb into warming blood tonic.

Ulmus rubra (lozenge)

Slippery elm in lozenge form — provides mucilaginous coating for sore throat and cough. One of the most effective natural throat soothers.

Acorus calamus

Warming digestive tonic used for bloating, gas, colic, and poor digestive function. Important herb in Ayurvedic medicine valued as a rejuvenator for the brain and nervous system.

Valeriana wallichii

Ayurvedic sedative herb used for insomnia, anxiety, hysteria, and epilepsy. Closely related to European valerian with similar valepotriate content.

Thunbergia laurifolia

Thai traditional detoxification herb — 'Rang Jued' means neutralize poison. Used for drug detox, alcohol hangover, insecticide poisoning, and liver protection. Contains rosmarinic acid, apigenin, and delphinidin. Listed in Thai Hospital Formulary for poison treatment.

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.

Carmona retusa

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

Vitex negundo

An Asian species of Vitex used in Ayurveda and TCM for joint pain, respiratory support, and as an anti-inflammatory. Different from Vitex agnus-castus.

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.

Triticum aestivum

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

Baptisia tinctoria

A powerful immune-stimulating herb used for acute infections, particularly throat/respiratory infections. Often combined with Echinacea. Small doses only.

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.

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.