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Uncaria tomentosa (500mg)
Standard 500mg capsule form — the most common commercial format. Contains both POA and TOA alkaloids. 1-3 capsules daily typical dose.
Uncaria tomentosa (extract)
Standardized Cat's Claw extract — some forms are "TOA-free" (pentacyclic alkaloid only) for immune protocols. More concentrated than raw bark.
Uncaria tomentosa (tea)
Traditional preparation — inner bark simmered for 20+ minutes. Milder than capsules/tinctures but still provides alkaloids. The original Peruvian method.
Uncaria tomentosa (tincture)
Alcohol-extracted Cat's Claw — more concentrated than tea or capsules. 30-60 drops 2-3x daily. The preferred format for Lyme disease protocols.
Orthosiphon aristatus
A Southeast Asian herb widely used for kidney/urinary support. Popular as "kidney tea" in Germany and across Asia. Diuretic and anti-inflammatory.
Apium graveolens
Used in Ayurvedic and Western traditions for joint comfort, urinary support, and blood pressure balance.
Inonotus obliquus (500mg)
Standard Chaga capsule — 500mg. For immune support and antioxidant protection. Look for wild-harvested (birch-grown) and dual-extracted for best quality.
Crataegus pinnatifida
The TCM variety of hawthorn — used more for digestive stagnation and meat digestion than the Western cardiovascular use. Also for blood lipids.
Leonurus japonicus
The TCM species of motherwort — used for menstrual irregularity, postpartum recovery, and blood circulation. Contains leonurine.
Ziziphus jujuba (dried)
Dried jujube fruit — staple in TCM formulas and Asian cooking. Nourishes blood, calms spirit, harmonizes other herbs. Often eaten as a snack or in soups.
Chrysanthemum morifolium
A cooling TCM herb used for eye health, headaches, and clearing heat. Commonly enjoyed as a pleasant floral tea across East Asia.
Chrysanthemum morifolium
One of the most popular herbal teas in China — cooling, eye-supporting, and headache-relieving. A pleasant daily drink.
Passiflora caerulea (flavonoid)
A flavonoid from passionflower and honey — studied for aromatase inhibition (reducing estrogen conversion). Used in men's health and hormonal balance.
Polyherbal Ayurvedic Formula
An ancient Ayurvedic jam-like formula based on Amalaki (Amla) with 30-80 herbs. Used as a daily immune tonic and rejuvenative. India's most popular herbal supplement.
Amla-based Ayurvedic jam
India's #1 herbal supplement — 1-2 tsp daily of this Amla-based jam with 30-80 herbs. The ultimate Ayurvedic immune and rejuvenative tonic. 3000+ year history.
Cissus quadrangularis
An Ayurvedic herb called "bone setter" — used for fracture healing, joint comfort, and studied for weight management. Contains ketosteroids.
Cistanche deserticola
A TCM kidney yang tonic from desert regions. Called "ginseng of the desert." Used for energy, libido, bone strength, and constipation in the elderly.
Cistanche deserticola (extract)
Standardized extract of "desert ginseng." Contains echinacoside and acteoside. Used for energy, libido, cognitive function, and constipation.
Cistus incanus
A Mediterranean shrub rich in polyphenols — studied for immune support, Lyme disease protocols, and biofilm disruption. High antioxidant content.
Cistus incanus (tea)
Mediterranean rock rose tea — one of the highest polyphenol teas. Used in Lyme protocols for biofilm disruption. Pleasant mild taste. Reduces iron absorption.
Salvia sclarea
A European sage used in aromatherapy for menstrual comfort, labor support, and mood balance. The essential oil is more commonly used than the tea.
Salvia sclarea (essential oil)
Essential oil for women's health — used in aromatherapy for menstrual cramps, labor support, and emotional balance. Strong estrogen-like effects.
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.
Cnidium monnieri
A TCM herb used externally for skin conditions and itching, and internally for reproductive support and kidney yang tonification.
Cochlospermum tinctorium
West African savanna plant whose root is used across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria for hepatitis, jaundice, malaria, and liver protection. Root produces yellow dye. Clinical studies in Mali support hepatoprotective activity. Contains cochloxanthin carotenoids.
Codonopsis pilosula
A gentle Qi tonic in Chinese medicine, used as a milder alternative to ginseng for energy, digestive, and immune support.
Coleus forskohlii
An Ayurvedic herb containing forskolin, studied for cardiovascular health, eye pressure, and metabolic support.
Coleus forskohlii (extract)
Standardized forskolin extract (10-20%) — activates adenylate cyclase. Studied for body composition, eye pressure, asthma, and cardiovascular health.
Plectranthus barbatus
Contains forskolin which activates adenylate cyclase. Studied for asthma, glaucoma, cardiovascular health, and weight management.
Bone broth + vegetables + herbs
Bone broth cooked with medicinal herbs (astragalus, ginger, turmeric, shiitake) and vegetables. The most therapeutic food preparation in TCM and Western traditions.
Combretum glutinosum
West African Combretum used in Senegalese and Malian traditional medicine for hepatitis, jaundice, and as diuretic. Leaf tea widely consumed across the Sahel for liver protection. Contains combretin and flavone glycosides with hepatoprotective activity.
Coriandrum sativum
The seeds of the cilantro plant — used for digestive support, blood sugar balance, and as a gentle detoxifying herb. Different profile from the leaf (cilantro).
Zea mays
Soothing diuretic herb used for urinary tract infections, cystitis, urethritis, and prostatitis. Also helpful for bedwetting in children and for kidney stones. Reduces fluid retention.
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.
Primula veris
Traditional European cough and bronchitis herb — expectorant saponins in root, calming properties in flowers. Ingredient in Sinupret (German sinus remedy). Protected wildflower in many countries.
Crossopteryx febrifuga
West African tree whose bark is one of the most commonly used antimalarial remedies across the Sahel. Used in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Ghana for malaria, fever, diarrhea, and wounds. Contains alkaloids and tannins. Name 'febrifuga' references fever use.
Rosa damascena (tea)
Dried rose buds steeped in hot water — the most elegant herbal tea. Used for mood support, skin beauty, menstrual comfort, and as a gentle digestive. Exquisite aroma.
Taraxacum officinale root (520mg)
Standard dandelion root capsule — for liver support, gentle detox, and digestive health. 520mg 1-3x daily with meals. The convenient format for daily liver tonic.
Ophiocordyceps sinensis
Prized Tibetan medicine fungus parasitizing ghost moth larvae, used for kidney strengthening, lung support, fatigue, and libido. Among the world's most expensive biological products.
Oplopanax horridus
Pacific Northwest adaptogen — closely related to ginseng (same family). Sacred to many First Nations peoples. For blood sugar balance, respiratory support, and spiritual protection. Spiny, formidable plant.
Fagonia cretica
Unani and Pakistani folk medicine plant for cancer support, fever, skin diseases, and blood purification. Has generated significant research interest for anticancer activity.
Diindolylmethane (100mg)
Standard DIM capsule — 100-200mg daily. Promotes healthy estrogen metabolism (2-OH pathway). For hormonal acne, PMS, and estrogen dominance. Best with BioPerine.
Dioscorea opposita
A gentle TCM tonic that strengthens Spleen, Lung, and Kidney. Used for fatigue, poor appetite, diarrhea, and diabetes support. Also a food.
Rosa canina
Common European wild rose whose hips are exceptionally rich in vitamins A, B, C, and K. Used as a nutritional supplement, mild diuretic, and astringent for diarrhea and gastritis. Traditional rosehip syrup was once given to children as a vitamin C source.
Angelica sinensis (520mg)
Standard Dong Quai capsule — the convenient format for menstrual support. 520mg 3x daily. Best for blood deficiency patterns (TCM). Not a standalone menopause herb.
Daemonorops draco
Red resin from multiple plant species used across cultures — Southeast Asian (palm), South American (Croton lechleri), and Canary Islands (Dracaena draco). For wound healing, GI ulcers, and bleeding. Powerfully astringent.
Croton lechleri
South American tree whose red sap is rich in proanthocyanidins. The extract SP-303 was clinically studied for treatment of diarrhea in AIDS patients and traveler's diarrhea, showing modest symptomatic benefit.
Elephantopus scaber
Southeast Asian and tropical herb used in Malaysian (tapak liman), Indonesian, and Chinese folk medicine for hepatitis, fever, and kidney complaints. Contains elephantopin and deoxyelephantopin sesquiterpene lactones with documented anticancer activity.
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