Herb Library

Cymbopogon citratus

A tropical grass with citrusy flavor used for digestive support, fever reduction, and as a calming tea. Also a potent insect repellent.

Corymbia citriodora

Aboriginal medicinal tree with lemon-scented leaves used for insect repellent, wound treatment, and respiratory conditions. PMD (citriodal) is an effective natural insect repellent.

Ligusticum striatum

A premier TCM blood-moving herb for headaches, menstrual pain, and cardiovascular support. Key in many classic formulas for pain.

Ligustrum lucidum

A gentle TCM yin tonic for liver and kidney support. Used for premature graying, tinnitus, blurred vision, and bone weakness.

Tilia cordata

A gentle relaxing nervine and diaphoretic tea, one of the most popular herbal teas in Europe. Used for anxiety, colds, and cardiovascular support.

Coffee + Hericium erinaceus

Coffee blended with Lion's Mane mushroom extract — caffeine for alertness + Lion's Mane for nerve growth factor. The most popular cognitive functional coffee.

Syzygium aromaticum

Tibetan medicine aromatic herb for stomach cold, vomiting, hiccup, and kidney yang deficiency. Eugenol content provides analgesic and antimicrobial properties.

Milk Thistle + Dandelion + Beet + Lemon

Functional smoothie combining liver-supporting herbs with beetroot and lemon. Daily liver support in a whole-food format. Much gentler than aggressive "detox" protocols.

Lychnophora ericoides

Brazilian cerrado mountain plant used as substitute for European arnica. For bruises, sprains, inflammation, and muscle pain. Contains lychnopholide sesquiterpene lactones with anti-inflammatory activity. Traditionally soaked in cachaca (sugarcane spirit).

Lepidium meyenii (500mg)

Standard maca root capsule — 500mg. For energy, libido, and hormonal balance. 1-3g daily. Take in the morning (stimulating). Gelatinized form easier on stomach.

Lepidium meyenii (blended)

Maca powder blended into smoothies — the most common way to consume maca. Malty/butterscotch flavor blends well with cacao, banana, and nut butters.

Magnesium chloride hexahydrate

Magnesium chloride flakes dissolved in warm bath — transdermal magnesium absorption. Used for muscle cramps, stress, sleep, and restless legs. Very relaxing.

Garcinia mangostana

A Southeast Asian fruit whose rind contains xanthones with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The whole fruit is a prized tropical delicacy.

Rubia cordifolia

The premier blood-purifying (rakta shodhak) herb in Ayurveda. Used for skin conditions, lymphatic support, and menstrual regulation.

Tithonia diversifolia

Caribbean and Central American bitter leaf for malaria, diabetes, and stomach pain; also a soil-enrichment plant.

Althaea officinalis

A soothing mucilaginous herb used to support digestive, respiratory, and urinary tract comfort.

Althaea officinalis (leaf)

The leaf of marshmallow — less mucilaginous than the root but still demulcent. Used for respiratory and urinary comfort, and as a gentle daily tea.

Althaea officinalis (480mg)

Standard marshmallow root capsule — for digestive, respiratory, and urinary soothing. Take 1 hour APART from other medications (delays absorption due to mucilage).

Althaea officinalis (extract)

Concentrated marshmallow root — higher mucilage content than tea form. Used for GI, respiratory, and urinary tract soothing. The most demulcent herb.

Althaea officinalis (cold infusion)

COLD infusion is best for maximum mucilage — steep in room temperature water 4-8 hours (overnight). The most soothing preparation for digestive and urinary comfort.

Filipendula ulmaria

The herb that inspired aspirin — contains salicylates. Used for digestive comfort, joint support, and as a gentle anti-inflammatory.

Phellinus linteus

A medicinal mushroom highly valued in Korean and Japanese traditional medicine for immune modulation. Extensively studied in Asian oncology research.

Silybum marianum (tea)

Crushed milk thistle seeds steeped as tea — milder than extract but still liver-supportive. Silymarin is poorly water-soluble so tea is less potent than capsules.

Albizia julibrissin

TCM "Collective Happiness Bark" — for grief, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Bark calms the spirit (Shen). Flowers (He Huan Hua) are used for similar purposes. Beautiful ornamental tree. Gentle mood support.

Moringa oleifera (capsule)

Moringa leaf powder in capsule form — avoids the grassy taste while providing the full nutritional profile. Typically 500-1000mg per capsule, 2-4 daily.

Moringa stenopetala

Ethiopian and Kenyan moringa species distinct from the common M. oleifera. Leaves are staple food in Konso and Gamo cultures of southern Ethiopia. Used for hypertension, diabetes, and water purification. Contains glucosinolates and flavonoids.

Coffee + Lion's Mane + Chaga (original)

The original mushroom coffee that started the functional coffee trend. Half caffeine of regular coffee plus dual-extracted mushroom fruiting bodies.

Cacao + Reishi + Chaga

Hot chocolate enhanced with medicinal mushrooms — Reishi for calm, Chaga for immune support. A comforting evening adaptogen drink. Kid-friendly at low mushroom doses.

Cyperus rotundus

Widely used Ayurvedic digestive herb for diarrhea, dyspepsia, and fever. Also employed for menstrual irregularities and as an analgesic.

Sinapis alba

Traditional counterirritant — mustard plasters for chest congestion and joint pain. Activates TRPA1 pain channels (warming sensation). TCM Bai Jie Zi for phlegm-cold in lungs. Culinary condiment with antimicrobial properties.

Azadirachta indica (475mg)

Standard neem leaf capsule — for skin health, blood sugar, and immune support. 475mg 1-3x daily. Very bitter. LEAF capsules only (not seed oil — toxic internally).

Avena sativa

A gentle nervine tonic and nutritive herb used for nervous system nourishment, stress support, and bone health.

Avena sativa (tea)

Dried oat straw long-infused (4+ hours) — a deeply nourishing nervous system tonic rich in calcium, magnesium, and silica. One of the safest daily tonics.

Pinus koraiensis

Korean pine nut and needle preparation used for respiratory conditions, fatigue, and nutritional support. Pine nut oil is rich in pinolenic acid for appetite control.

Olea europaea (500mg)

Standard olive leaf extract capsule — 500mg standardized to 18-20% oleuropein. For immune, cardiovascular, and blood sugar support. 1-2 capsules twice daily.

Origanum vulgare (oil capsule)

Oregano essential oil in capsule — 150mg per capsule. Very potent antimicrobial. Short-term use (10-14 days). Take with food. Follow with probiotics after course.

Origanum vulgare (enteric)

Enteric-coated oregano oil capsules — bypasses stomach to release in intestines. Used for SIBO, candida, and intestinal infections. Stronger than non-enteric.

Ligusticum porteri

Rocky Mountain respiratory powerhouse — Native American cold/flu remedy. For upper respiratory infections, sore throats, and altitude sickness. Bears dig it up after hibernation (hence "Bear Root"). Endangered — never wildcrafted.

Otostegia persica

Iranian and Baluchistan medicinal shrub used for diabetes, fever, and headache in traditional Baluchi and Persian medicine. Contains iridoid glycosides and flavonoids with demonstrated hypoglycemic activity. Also used as insect repellent.

Pleurotus ostreatus

A widely cultivated mushroom with natural statin-like compounds (lovastatin). Studied for cholesterol, blood sugar, and immune support.

Petroselinum crispum

A common culinary herb with medicinal properties including diuretic, nutritive, and breath-freshening effects. Seed preparations are stronger.

Bergenia ligulata

Ayurvedic litholytic herb traditionally used for kidney and bladder stones, urinary tract infections, and dysentery. Name literally means 'stone breaker'.

Passiflora edulis

The fruit of passion vine — rich in antioxidants. The leaves (like P. incarnata) have calming properties. The fruit provides vitamin C and fiber.

Polyscias fruticosa

Vietnamese traditional tonic herb called 'Vietnamese ginseng' (Dinh Lang). Used for fatigue, memory, physical endurance, and immune support. Root contains oleanolic acid saponins. Less stimulating than true ginseng. Popular in Vietnamese folk medicine.

Zanthoxylum americanum

Circulatory stimulant and toothache remedy — chewing bark numbs mouth pain (contains xanthoxylum). For poor circulation, cold hands/feet, arthritis, and digestive weakness. Sichuan pepper (Z. bungeanum) is the culinary cousin.

Pseuderanthemum palatiferum

Vietnamese traditional medicine plant for hypertension, diabetes, and liver protection. Widely cultivated in Vietnamese home gardens. Called 'miraculous leaf' in Vietnamese folk medicine. Contains kaempferol, beta-sitosterol, and stigmasterol. Growing research interest.

Inula racemosa

Ayurvedic cardiorespiratory herb used for angina, asthma, and chest pain. Contains alantolactone with anti-ischemic and bronchodilator properties.

Quassia amara

One of the most bitter substances in nature — used as digestive bitter, antimalarial, and insecticide. For loss of appetite, dyspepsia, and intestinal parasites. Contains quassin (appetite stimulant). Used in brewing as hops substitute.