Herb Library

Atractylodes lancea

TCM dampness-drying herb — stronger than Bai Zhu for dampness. For heavy limbs, bloating, joint pain from dampness, and night blindness. Burns well as incense — traditionally burned to fumigate rooms during epidemics. Partner with Huang Bai in Er Miao San.

Baccharis trimera

Brazilian bitter herb for liver and digestive complaints. Used in gaucho folk medicine for hangover, indigestion, diabetes, and intestinal parasites. Contains clerodane diterpenes and flavonoids. Very bitter — often blended with other herbs.

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 (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.

Apium graveolens (juice)

Trending health drink — provides apigenin, luteolin, and phthalides. Used for blood pressure support, anti-inflammatory effects, and digestive health.

Centaurium erythraea

European bitter tonic — one of the most bitter herbs in the pharmacopoeia. Stimulates digestive juices and appetite. Used for dyspepsia, flatulence, and loss of appetite. Gentle fever reducer.

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.

Inonotus obliquus (dual-extract tincture)

Dual-extracted Chaga tincture (hot water + alcohol). Captures both water-soluble polysaccharides and alcohol-soluble triterpenoids (betulinic acid, inotodiol).

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.

Cissus quadrangularis

An Ayurvedic herb called "bone setter" — used for fracture healing, joint comfort, and studied for weight management. Contains ketosteroids.

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.

Syzygium aromaticum (oil)

Clove bud essential oil — extremely potent antimicrobial. Used for toothache, oral health, and digestive support. MUST dilute heavily.

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.

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.

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.

Croton cajucara

Amazonian tree used in northern Brazilian folk medicine for diabetes, liver protection, cholesterol, and weight loss. Contains linalool, trans-crotonin, and clerodane diterpenes. CAUTION: Hepatotoxicity reported with chronic bark tea consumption.

Cuminum cyminum

A digestive spice used in Ayurveda and Middle Eastern medicine for bloating, gas, and as a cooling digestive. Rich in iron.

Cuminum cyminum (tea)

Roasted cumin seeds steeped in hot water — the classic Ayurvedic digestive tea. Cooling, carminative, and iron-rich. Drink warm after meals. Popular in India as daily tonic.

Murraya koenigii

An Indian culinary herb (NOT curry powder) used for digestive support, blood sugar balance, and hair health. Rich in carbazole alkaloids.

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.

Dendrobium nobile

A prized TCM yin tonic orchid used for stomach/lung dryness, vision support, and longevity. One of the most expensive TCM herbs.

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.

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.

Angelica sinensis

One of the most important herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, traditionally used to support blood health and menstrual balance.

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.

Angelica sinensis (extract)

Standardized extract of the "female ginseng." Used for menstrual regulation, blood nourishment, and menopausal support. Most studied form in clinical trials.

Angelica sinensis

The whole root of Dong Quai — "female ginseng" of TCM. Blood tonic and blood mover for menstrual health. Head, body, and tail have different actions.

Angelica sinensis (tea)

Traditional decoction form of Dong Quai — simmered 20-30 minutes. The classic way TCM practitioners prepare this blood tonic. Often combined with other herbs.

Hylocereus undatus

Tropical cactus superfruit — rich in betalains (red variety), oligosaccharides (prebiotic), and vitamin C. For gut health, blood sugar, and antioxidant support. Flower tea is traditional Vietnamese remedy for diabetes. Seeds contain omega-3 and omega-6.

Angelica pubescens

TCM wind-damp herb for the LOWER body — partner of Qiang Huo (upper body). For sciatica, low back pain, knee pain, and lower body arthritis. Key herb in Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (one of TCMs most important arthritis formulas).

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.

Cecropia pachystachya

Brazilian traditional medicine tree leaf for asthma, cough, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions. Contains C-glycosyl flavones (orientin, isoorientin). Used in Amazonian folk medicine as bronchodilator and anti-hypertensive.

DIM + Calcium D-Glucarate + Broccoli Extract

Estrogen metabolism support — DIM promotes 2-hydroxy estrogen pathway, Calcium D-Glucarate prevents estrogen recirculation, Broccoli Seed provides sulforaphane.

Eucommia ulmoides

A TCM kidney yang tonic used for lower back pain, bone strength, and blood pressure support. One of the few TCM herbs studied for hypertension.

Euphorbia resinifera

Moroccan endemic cactus-like euphorbia producing a latex containing resiniferatoxin — the hottest compound known (1000x capsaicin). Used in traditional Moroccan medicine for toothache, warts, and rheumatism. Modern research on pain management via TRPV1 desensitization.

Euphrasia officinalis

Doctrine of Signatures — flower looks like an eye, used for eye conditions. Traditional remedy for conjunctivitis, eye strain, and allergic eyes. Used as eyewash or internal tea. Anti-inflammatory and astringent.

Viscum album

Used in European anthroposophic medicine (Iscador) for immune support. Different from American mistletoe. Research ongoing. Professional use recommended.

Foeniculum vulgare (480mg)

Standard fennel seed capsule — for bloating, gas, and digestive comfort. Also used for lactation support. 480mg 1-3x daily.

Fumaria officinalis

European amphoteric liver herb — uniquely normalizes bile flow (increases if low, decreases if excessive). For skin conditions, gallbladder dysfunction, and migraine. Contains fumarine alkaloids.

Pueraria montana var. thomsonii

Korean variety of kudzu used for thirst, diarrhea, and alcohol detoxification. Distinguished from P. lobata by its larger root and different isoflavone profile.