Herb Library

Senna auriculata

Siddha antidiabetic flower tea for blood sugar control, urinary disorders, and skin complexion; commercially popular as herbal tea.

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 (blended bowl)

Frozen açaí blended thick and topped with granola, fruit, and seeds. The most popular superfood meal format. Rich in anthocyanins and healthy fats.

Euterpe oleracea (freeze-dried)

Freeze-dried açaí powder retains more anthocyanins than heat-processed forms. Rich in omega-9 oleic acid and polyphenols. Popular smoothie bowl ingredient.

Malpighia emarginata

A tropical cherry with 50-100x more vitamin C than oranges. Used as a natural vitamin C source for immune support.

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.

Ashwagandha + Maca + Cacao + Reishi blend

Pre-mixed adaptogen smoothie powder — combines multiple adaptogens with cacao for flavor. The convenience format for daily stress resilience.

Adhatoda vasica

South Asian shrub widely cultivated in Nepal and Vietnam for its potent bronchodilatory and expectorant properties. Used in Ayurvedic medicine for asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, and as a uterine stimulant.

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.

Laricifomes officinalis

An ancient medicinal mushroom used since Greek antiquity (Dioscorides). Studied for immune support and antiviral properties. Now rare in the wild.

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.

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.

Prunus dulcis (milk)

Plant milk from almonds — low calorie, naturally vitamin E rich. Used as a dairy alternative. Choose unsweetened and calcium-fortified for best nutritional value.

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.

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."

Rhododendron ferrugineum

Alpine rose stem cell extract — trending in luxury skincare. Provides epigenetic protection for skin cells. Used in high-end anti-aging serums.

Alstonia boonei

West African antimalarial bark for fevers, rheumatism, and as an analgesic; contains indole alkaloids.

Phyllanthus emblica (powder)

Dried and powdered amla fruit — the whole-food form retaining fiber and all cofactors. 100x more vitamin C than oranges. Key in Triphala and Chyawanprash.

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.

Bixa orellana

A tropical seed used as a natural colorant (E160b) and in folk medicine for blood sugar support and skin protection. Rich in tocotrienols (vitamin E).

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).

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.

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.

Wolfiporia cocos

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

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 (root)

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

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.

Apis mellifera (product)

Flower pollen collected by bees, used as a nutritive supplement rich in protein, vitamins, and enzymes. Used for energy, allergy desensitization, and athletic performance.

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).