Herb Library

Senna italica

North African and Middle Eastern wild senna used in Saharan and Sudanese traditional medicine as laxative, for skin diseases, and fever. Milder than Alexandrian senna. Contains sennosides A and B. Bedouin remedy for constipation and stomach complaints.

Asparagus racemosus (500mg)

Standard Shatavari capsule — Ayurveda's premier women's reproductive tonic. 500mg 2x daily. For fertility, lactation, menopause, and as a yin/cooling adaptogen.

Asphaltum punjabianum

A mineral-rich resin exuding from Himalayan rocks. Used in Ayurveda as a powerful rejuvenative (rasayana) for energy, cognition, and mineral delivery.

Asphaltum (purified extract)

Purified, standardized Shilajit extract — removes heavy metals and contaminants. Provides fulvic acid and dibenzo-alpha-pyrones for energy and mineral delivery.

Scutellaria lateriflora

A gentle nervine herb used for nervous tension, sleep support, and emotional balance. One of the most valued herbs in Western herbalism.

Scutellaria lateriflora (tea)

One of the most calming nervine teas — for nervous tension, anxiety, and sleep. Mild taste. Best from reputable sources (historical germander adulteration).

Scutellaria lateriflora (tincture)

Fresh-tinctured American Skullcap — the FRESH tincture is considered far superior to dried. One of the best fast-acting nervines for tension, anxiety, and nerve pain.

Ulmus rubra

A mucilaginous bark used to soothe and protect digestive and respiratory tissues. A key herb for GI comfort.

Ulmus rubra

A mucilaginous North American bark for soothing digestive, respiratory, and urinary tract membranes. Endangered — consider alternatives like Marshmallow.

Ulmus rubra (lozenge)

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

Ulmus rubra (powder)

Fine ground slippery elm bark — mix with water to form a mucilaginous gruel. The most soothing GI preparation. Can be made into a porridge for convalescents.

Ulmus rubra (tea)

Mucilaginous bark tea — steep in warm (not boiling) water for maximum mucilage. The most soothing tea for sore throat, heartburn, and GI irritation.

Polygonatum multiflorum

Musculoskeletal restoration herb — for damaged tendons, ligaments, joints, and connective tissue. Moistening and nourishing. TCM Yu Zhu nourishes yin and moistens dryness. Herbalist Jim McDonald popularized the joint/tendon use.

Rumex acetosa

Culinary sour green — French sorrel soup is a classic. High in oxalic acid and vitamin C. For fever, scurvy (historical), and as digestive tonic. Related to Sheep Sorrel. Use in moderation due to oxalates.

Annona muricata

Tropical cancer-fighting folk remedy — contains annonaceous acetogenins (anti-tumor in lab studies). Widely used in Caribbean and South American folk medicine. Fruit is delicious. CAUTION: neurotoxic compounds (annonacin) linked to atypical Parkinsonism.

Bidens pilosa

A pan-tropical weed used in African, Asian, and South American folk medicine for immune support, blood sugar, and wound healing.

Lessertia frutescens

A Southern African adaptogenic herb traditionally used for immune support, stress resilience, and overall vitality. Called "the cancer bush" though this is not a medical claim.

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.

Viola odorata

One of the leading herbs researched for treatment of breast, lung, and intestinal cancers. Sweet violet reduces glandular swellings, dissolves tumors and nodules, and moistens dry conditions.

Calophyllum inophyllum

A Pacific Island oil used topically for wound healing, scars, skin regeneration, and anti-aging. Rich in calophyllolide and delta-tocotrienol.

Tetrapleura tetraptera

West African spice tree fruit used in Ghanaian (prekese) and Nigerian (aridan) traditional medicine for hypertension, diabetes, convulsions, and postpartum care. Fruit has four characteristic wing-like ridges. Contains aridanin saponins and scopoletin.

Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora

Southeast Asian culinary herb with licorice-anise flavor. Antimicrobial and digestive aid. Rich in eugenol and linalool. Different from Holy Basil (Tulsi) — this is primarily culinary. Staple in Thai curries and Vietnamese pho.

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.

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.

Potentilla erecta

A European astringent herb used for diarrhea, mouth/throat inflammation, and wound healing. Rich in tannins.

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

An Ayurvedic herb used for reproductive health, urinary support, and athletic performance. Widely used in men's health formulas.

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.

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.

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.

Wrightia tinctoria

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

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.

Baptisia tinctoria

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

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.

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.

Clinoptilolite (mineral)

Volcanic mineral with cage-like structure that traps heavy metals and toxins. For heavy metal detox, gut health, and alkalizing. Microporous structure acts like a molecular sieve. Quality varies enormously — only use purified clinoptilolite.