Herb Library

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.

Cecropia obtusifolia

Central American blood sugar herb — traditional Maya remedy for diabetes. Contains chlorogenic acid and isoorientin. Anti-diabetic action through alpha-glucosidase inhibition. Used in Mexican traditional medicine. Fast-growing pioneer tree species.

Thuja occidentalis

Traditional immune stimulant and wart remedy — contains thujone (neurotoxic in excess). Homeopathic Thuja is used for warts and vaccine reactions. Herbal form requires careful dosing. External use for warts.

Chelidonium majus

European liver and gallbladder herb — yellow-orange sap used topically for warts. Contains chelidonine and berberine. German Commission E approved for biliary spasm. HEPATOTOXICITY risk — professional use only.

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.

Centella asiatica

A pan-Asian herb used in Ayurveda, TCM, and Southeast Asian medicine for cognitive support, wound healing, and venous health.

Achyranthes bidentata

Chinese herb that invigorates blood flow, stimulates menstruation, and eases period pain. Also used for lower back pain associated with kidney stones, canker sores, and nosebleeds.

Inonotus obliquus

A medicinal mushroom that grows on birch trees, prized for its antioxidant content and immune-supporting properties.

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 (extract)

Dual-extracted (hot water + alcohol) Chaga — captures both water-soluble polysaccharides and alcohol-soluble triterpenoids for immune support.

Inonotus obliquus (tea)

Chaga simmered as a traditional tea — the oldest preparation method. Rich in melanin, polysaccharides, and betulinic acid from birch trees.

Inonotus obliquus (dual-extract tincture)

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

Chamaemelum nobile

A close relative of German Chamomile with similar calming properties, often preferred in aromatherapy and essential oil form.

Prunus serotina

Traditional cough remedy bark — the base of classic cough syrups. Contains prunasin which converts to HCN in small amounts (antitussive). Do NOT use wilted leaves.

Crataegus pinnatifida

The TCM variety of hawthorn — used more for digestive stagnation and meat digestion than the Western cardiovascular use. Also for blood lipids.

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.

Chlorella vulgaris

A freshwater green algae rich in chlorophyll, protein, and nutrients, used for detoxification support and nutritional supplementation.

Chlorella vulgaris (extract)

Broken cell wall chlorella — more bioavailable than whole cell. Rich in chlorophyll, protein, CGF (Chlorella Growth Factor), and chelating compounds.

Chlorella vulgaris (pressed tablet)

Pressed chlorella tablets — convenient format avoiding the green powder taste. 3-6g daily. Broken cell wall for digestibility. Rich in chlorophyll and CGF.

Chlorophyllin (liquid)

Copper chlorophyllin drops in water — the trending green water. Used for internal deodorizing, detoxification, and as a daily nutrient boost. Most products are semi-synthetic.

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.

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.

Coriandrum sativum (leaf)

Fresh cilantro leaves — used for heavy metal chelation (disputed), digestive support, and as a nutritive herb. Different medicinal profile from coriander seed.

Cinnamomum verum (essential oil)

Cinnamon bark essential oil — extremely potent antimicrobial. MUST dilute heavily (0.5-1%). Used for oral health, respiratory support, and immune function.

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 (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.

Syzygium aromaticum (tea)

Whole cloves steeped in hot water — warming digestive tea with antimicrobial benefits. 3-4 cloves per cup. Also a traditional toothache remedy (chew a clove).

Coleus forskohlii (extract)

Standardized forskolin extract (10-20%) — activates adenylate cyclase. Studied for body composition, eye pressure, asthma, and cardiovascular health.

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.

Coffee + Collagen Peptides

Coffee blended with collagen peptides — the trending morning beauty ritual. Provides caffeine plus 10-15g type I/III collagen for skin, hair, and joints.

Copaifera langsdorffii

A Brazilian tree resin rich in beta-caryophyllene — a cannabinoid receptor (CB2) agonist. Used for inflammation, pain, and skin support.

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).

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 (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.

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

A common "weed" that is actually a nutritional and medicinal powerhouse, used to support liver, digestive, and urinary health.

Taraxacum officinale (roasted root)

Roasted dandelion root — a caffeine-free coffee substitute with a rich, roasted flavor. Still provides liver support benefits. Popular with those quitting coffee.