Herb Library

Cymbopogon jwarancusa

Unani diuretic and carminative grass for kidney and bladder stones, fever, and vomiting; classified as hot-dry temperament.

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.

Galax urceolata

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, sedative. Documented among Cherokee.

Beta vulgaris

Rich in nitrates that convert to nitric oxide — supports blood pressure, athletic endurance, and circulation. One of the most studied performance foods.

Hackelia virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as cancer treatment, dermatological aid, kidney aid, love medicine, psychological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Fritillaria thunbergii

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), antiemetic, cancer(thyroid), drainage, hyperacidity, hypertension, hypotension, lactogogue, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Glehnia littoralis

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, antispasmodic, bath, chest, cold, cough, croup, diaphoretic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Davilla sp.

A medicinal plant (Davilla sp.) from the Dilleniaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Atropa bella-donna

Traditional medicinal plant used for poison.

Commelina benghalensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for eye, fertility, leprosy, medicine, stomach.

Lindera benzoin

Traditional medicinal plant used for circulation, cold, cough, dysentery, medicine, sudorific, tea, tonic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Montmorillonite clay

Volcanic clay used internally (liquid) for GI detox and externally as a face mask/poultice. Binds toxins through ionic charge. Internal use is controversial.

Styrax benzoin

Aromatic resin from Southeast Asian tree — used as compound tincture of benzoin (Friar's Balsam) for respiratory steam inhalation. Wound sealant and skin protectant. Used in incense and perfumery.

Berberis vulgaris

A bioactive compound found in several plants, studied extensively for metabolic health support including blood sugar and cholesterol.

Berberis vulgaris (500mg HCl)

Standard berberine HCl capsule — 500mg 2-3x daily with meals. The clinical dose that matches metformin in some blood sugar studies. The #1 natural metabolic supplement.

Berberis vulgaris (standardized)

Standardized berberine hydrochloride — the most studied form. 500mg 2-3x daily is the clinical dose for blood sugar and cholesterol support.

Berberine + Cinnamon + Gymnema

Triple metabolic formula — Berberine for insulin sensitivity, Ceylon Cinnamon for glucose transport, Gymnema to reduce sugar cravings.

Berberine hydrochloride (500mg)

Isolated alkaloid from multiple plants (Goldenseal, Oregon Grape, Barberry, Coptis). 500mg 2-3x daily matches metformin for blood sugar in some studies. Also antimicrobial and cholesterol-lowering. The "natural metformin."

Berberine-phospholipid complex

Berberine bound to phospholipids for 10x better absorption. Allows lower doses (550mg vs 1500mg standard). Emerging form in clinical research.

Berberine + Silymarin complex

Berberine combined with Milk Thistle (silymarin) — the combination protects the liver while berberine works on metabolism. Addresses berberine's main concern.

Berberine HCl (timed-release)

Sustained-release berberine — reduces GI side effects and maintains blood levels. Dihydroberberine (GlucoVantage) is 5x more bioavailable than standard.

Citrus bergamia

The citrus fruit that flavors Earl Grey tea. Essential oil used for mood support, stress relief, and skin care. Contains bergaptene (photosensitizing).

Citrus bergamia (extract)

Standardized bergamot fruit extract (not the EO) — studied for cholesterol and metabolic support. Contains brutieridin and melitidin (statin-like polyphenols).

Citrus bergamia (in Earl Grey)

Black tea flavored with bergamot oil — the classic Earl Grey. Bergamot provides mood-lifting and cholesterol-lowering properties on top of black tea's benefits.

Cerastium beeringianum

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Cynodon dactylon

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid. Documented among Keres, Western.

Bersama abyssinica

East African highland tree used in Ethiopian, Kenyan, and Tanzanian traditional medicine for tapeworm, malaria, and rabies. Bark decoction as anthelmintic. Root preparation for epilepsy. Contains triterpenoid saponins.

Various fungal/yeast sources

Polysaccharides from mushrooms, yeast, or oats that modulate immune function. The most studied immune-modulating compounds from medicinal mushrooms.

Trimethylglycine hydrochloride

A supplemental form of stomach acid used for low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria). Supports protein digestion and mineral absorption. Not technically an herb.

Piper betle

Widely cultivated vine in South and Southeast Asia whose leaves are chewed as a stimulant, digestive aid, and breath freshener. Used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and for respiratory disorders.

Areca catechu

Used in TCM to treat taeniasis (tapeworm). Also used to promote Qi movement, remove food stagnation, and promote urination.

Piper betel

Traditional medicinal plant used for adenopathy, anodyne, antioxidant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, asthma, astringent, bactericide, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Trillium erectum

A traditional Appalachian and Native American herb used for uterine support and as an astringent.

Stachys officinalis

Ancient European headache and anxiety herb — Anglo-Saxons considered it a cure-all and protection against evil. Modern use for tension headaches, anxiety, and digestive upset. Gentle nervine.

Pinus walliciana

A medicinal plant (Pinus walliciana) from the Pinaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Artemisia biennis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anthelmintic, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Arctostaphylos glauca

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid. Documented among Cahuilla.

Andropogon gerardii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, diuretic, gastrointestinal aid, febrifuge, stimulant. Documented among Chippewa, Omaha.

Verbena bracteata

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Cerastium fontanum

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, pediatric aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Mirabilis bigelovii

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Paiute.

Hymenoxys bigelovii

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), cathartic, gynecological aid, stimulant. Documented among Hopi.

Nicotiana quadrivalvis

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, ceremonial medicine, ear medicine, emetic, analgesic, dermatological aid. Documented among Costanoan, Kawaiisu.

Tellima grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid, dietary aid, panacea. Documented among Nitinaht, Skagit.

Cuscuta megalocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Eurybia macrophylla

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, laxative, venereal aid, analgesic, hunting medicine. Documented among Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Lupinus polyphyllus

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic, poison, veterinary aid. Documented among Salish, Thompson.