Herb Library

Andrographis paniculata (leaf)

Standardized leaf extract of Andrographis — the most studied form for acute respiratory support. Contains andrographolide.

Andrographis + Echinacea + Elderberry

Triple immune formula combining the three most evidence-based acute immune herbs. For use at first sign of seasonal challenges. 7-10 day courses.

Andrographis paniculata (tablet)

Standard andrographis tablet — typically 400mg extract. Take at FIRST sign of upper respiratory symptoms for best results. 5-7 day courses.

Andrographis paniculata (spray)

Andrographis in throat spray format — delivers antimicrobial action directly to the throat. Combined with echinacea, propolis, or sage for sore throat.

Andrographis paniculata (nanoparticle)

Advanced bioavailable Andrographis — ParActin is a patented extract studied for joint health through a different mechanism than its immune use.

Anemarrhena asphodeloides

A TCM herb that clears heat and nourishes yin. Used for high fever, night sweats, diabetes-like symptoms, and dry cough.

Pulsatilla vulgaris

A European herb used in small doses for anxiety, insomnia, and reproductive support. FRESH PLANT IS TOXIC — only use dried/prepared forms.

Angelica archangelica

A European herb traditionally used for digestive support and respiratory health. Not to be confused with Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis).

Angelica dahurica

A TCM herb for sinus congestion, headaches, and skin conditions. Opens nasal passages and expels wind-cold patterns.

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.

Angelica archangelica (essential oil)

Steam-distilled angelica root oil — deeply grounding aromatherapy oil. Used for anxiety, digestive support, and in perfumery. Photosensitizing — avoid sun after use.

Angelica sinensis

The most important blood tonic in TCM for women. Nourishes and invigorates blood. Head, body, and tail of root have different functions.

Justicia pectoralis

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), aphrodisiac, cachexia, chest, chest-cold, cough, fever, flu, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Galipea officinalis

A medicinal plant (Galipea officinalis) from the Rutaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Montrichardia arborescens

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, boil, corn, diuretic, erysipelas, gout, poultice, sore, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Pimpinella anisum

Native American medicinal plant used as respiratory aid, cathartic, gastrointestinal aid, tonic. Documented among Cherokee, Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Syzygium anisatum

Aboriginal Australian plant with strong anise flavor used for digestive complaints, coughs, and as a food flavoring. Contains anethole, the compound responsible for anise flavor.

Agastache foeniculum

Native American medicinal herb with licorice-mint flavor. Traditional cough remedy and digestive aid. Beautiful pollinator plant. Gentle enough for children as tea. Not true anise or hyssop.

Solidago odora

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, antidiarrheal, cold remedy, cough medicine, diaphoretic, febrifuge. Documented among Cherokee.

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).

Bixa orellana (extract)

Annatto seed extract — the only tocopherol-free source of delta-tocotrienol (vitamin E). Studied for cholesterol, bone health, and cardiovascular protection.

Annickia chlorantha

Cameroonian rainforest tree used traditionally for malaria, typhoid fever, and jaundice. Bark is intensely yellow containing berberine-type protoberberine alkaloids with demonstrated antimicrobial activity.

Eriogonum annuum

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, oral aid, pediatric aid, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Lakota, Navajo, Ramah.

Matricaria recutita

A medicinal plant (Matricaria recutita) from the Asteraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Mercurialis annua

Traditional medicinal plant used for cholagogue, cyanogenetic, diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue, hydragogue, laxative, poison, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Psathyrotes annua

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, toothache remedy, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, urinary aid. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Polypogon monspeliensis

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Symphyotrichum divaricatum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, toothache remedy. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Melilotus indicus

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative. Documented among Pomo, Kashaya.

Purshia tridentata

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, emetic, pulmonary aid, respiratory aid, gynecological aid, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Klamath, Montana Indian, Navajo.

Sambucus tridentata

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, laxative. Documented among Paiute.

Asclepias asperula

Native American medicinal plant used as respiratory aid, ceremonial medicine, emetic, veterinary aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Anthocleista djalonensis

West African tree used in Guinean, Nigerian, and Ghanaian traditional medicine for diabetes, hypertension, and malaria. Bark decoction for fever and liver complaints. Contains sweroside and fagaramide. Name references Fouta Djallon highlands of Guinea.

Antidesma bunius

Southeast Asian fruit tree used in Filipino and Indonesian traditional medicine. Leaf tea for hypertension. Bark decoction for snakebite. Fruit juice for digestive complaints. Rich in anthocyanins and phenolic compounds.

Turmeric + Ginger + Pineapple + Cherry

Whole-food anti-inflammatory blend — turmeric and ginger for COX/LOX inhibition, pineapple for bromelain, tart cherry for anthocyanins. Post-workout recovery staple.

Lycopodium clavatum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), apertif, aphrodisiac, cancer(skin), carminative, catarrh, chest, diarrhea, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Anvillea garcinii

North African and Middle Eastern desert composite used in Moroccan, Algerian, and Iranian traditional medicine for diabetes, digestive complaints, and liver conditions. Contains germacranolide sesquiterpenes. Important in Saharan folk medicine.

Passionflower + Lemon Balm + L-Theanine

Non-drowsy anxiety formula — Passionflower for GABA, Lemon Balm for calm, L-Theanine for focused relaxation. Daytime-appropriate unlike valerian combinations.

Astragalus sarcocolla

Central Asian Unani resin used topically for wound healing, eye conditions, and internally for cough and diarrhea. Forms a protective film over wounds.

Matricaria chamomilla (flavonoid)

The key flavonoid in chamomile — a natural anxiolytic and sleep aid. Binds to GABA receptors. Also found in parsley, celery, and many herbs. Studied for neuroprotection.

Ribes rotundifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, misc. disease remedy, sedative, other. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Vittaria lineata

Native American medicinal plant used as other, pediatric aid, psychological aid. Documented among Seminole.

Malus domestica (fermented)

Fermented apple juice containing acetic acid and "mother" probiotics. Used for blood sugar support, digestion, and as a tonic. Evidence is modest but growing.

Malus domestica (ACV capsule)

ACV in capsule form — avoids tooth enamel erosion and throat irritation of liquid ACV. 500mg per capsule. Less studied than liquid but more convenient.

Malus domestica (ACV gummy)

ACV in gummy format — the viral supplement that made ACV mainstream. Contains much less acetic acid than liquid. More of a trend product than a therapeutic dose.

Mentha x rotundifolia

A medicinal plant (Mentha x rotundifolia) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Mentha rotundifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, nausea, sclerosis, stomach, toothwhitener, vermifuge.

Eriophorum callitrix

Native American medicinal plant used as hemostat. Documented among Ojibwa.