Herb Library

Hunteria umbellata

Nigerian antidiabetic seed; used for blood sugar control, dysmenorrhea, and fever; seeds are soaked and the water drunk.

Euterpe oleracea

A Brazilian superfruit rich in anthocyanins and antioxidants, used for cardiovascular and metabolic support.

Euterpe oleracea (blended bowl)

Frozen açaí blended thick and topped with granola, fruit, and seeds. The most popular superfood meal format. Rich in anthocyanins and healthy fats.

Coffee + Ashwagandha + Reishi + Cordyceps

Coffee enhanced with three adaptogens — Ashwagandha for stress, Reishi for calm, Cordyceps for energy. Reduces coffee jitters while adding health benefits.

Frangula alnus

Gentle stimulant laxative — bark must be aged 1+ year before use (fresh bark causes violent vomiting). Used for short-term constipation relief. Less harsh than senna.

Amburana cearensis

Brazilian northeastern folk medicine tree for bronchitis, asthma, and cough. Bark syrup is the most popular respiratory remedy in the Brazilian sertao. Contains coumarin, isokaempferide, and amburoside. Pleasant vanilla-like aroma.

Phyllanthus emblica

One of the richest natural sources of vitamin C. Key ingredient in Triphala and Chyawanprash. Used for hair, skin, immune, and digestive health.

Aronia melanocarpa

One of the highest-antioxidant berries known — rich in anthocyanins. Used for cardiovascular health, blood sugar balance, and immune support.

Angelica keiskei

A Japanese longevity herb from Hachijo Island — the cut stem exudes a unique yellow sap containing DMC and chalcones. Studied for metabolic and anti-aging effects.

Saraca asoca (extract)

Standardized extract of the sacred Ayurvedic "sorrowless tree." Used for uterine support, menstrual comfort, and as a women's reproductive tonic.

Cullen corylifolium

Central Asian Unani herb for vitiligo, psoriasis, and skin depigmentation. Psoralen content makes skin photosensitive and is used in PUVA therapy.

Wolfiporia cocos

Korean poria mushroom used for edema, urinary difficulty, insomnia, and digestive complaints. Different layers of the fungal body have distinct therapeutic properties.

Aegle marmelos

Sacred Ayurvedic fruit for chronic diarrhea and dysentery — the unripe fruit is astringent, ripe fruit is mild laxative. Dual action depending on ripeness. Sacred to Lord Shiva.

Psoralea corylifolia

An Ayurvedic/TCM herb for vitiligo and skin pigmentation. Contains psoralen (photosensitizing). Also used for kidney yang and bone health in TCM.

Sida cordifolia

Ayurvedic strengthening herb used for muscle weakness, nerve pain, urinary disorders, and as a general tonic. Contains ephedrine alkaloids in small amounts.

Balanites aegyptiaca

Sahelian multipurpose tree used across Africa and Middle East for diabetes, intestinal worms, and as fish poison. Contains diosgenin (steroid precursor) and balanin saponins. Fruit mesocarp for bilharzia/schistosomiasis in Egyptian folk medicine.

Platycodon grandiflorus

A TCM herb that opens the lungs and directs other herbs upward. Used for coughs, sore throat, and as a lung tonic. Popular Korean side dish (doraji).

Bambusa arundinacea (extract)

The richest natural source of organic silica (70-80%). Used for hair, skin, nail, bone, and connective tissue support. More bioavailable than horsetail silica.

Adansonia digitata

The fruit of Africa's "Tree of Life" — exceptionally rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. Used as a nutritive tonic and prebiotic.

Adansonia digitata (powder)

Dried baobab fruit pulp powder — 6x more vitamin C than oranges, 50% fiber, and rich in potassium. African superfood with a tangy citrus flavor. Add to smoothies or water.

Berberis vulgaris

A berberine-containing shrub used traditionally for digestive health, liver support, and urinary comfort.

Berberis vulgaris (fruit)

The tart red berries of barberry — used in Persian cuisine (zereshk polo) and as a vitamin C-rich tea. Milder berberine content than the root.

Berberis vulgaris (root)

The root bark of barberry — rich in berberine. Used for digestive infections, liver support, and metabolic health. Same active as goldenseal.

Hordeum vulgare

Young barley grass juice powder — rich in chlorophyll, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals. Used as a nutritive green superfood supplement.

Hordeum vulgare (juice powder)

Juice extracted from young barley grass then dried — more concentrated than whole grass powder. Rich in SOD (superoxide dismutase) enzyme and chlorophyll.

Ocimum basilicum (essential oil)

Steam-distilled sweet basil oil — used for headaches (inhalation), muscle tension (topical diluted), and mental focus. Contains linalool and eugenol.

Ocimum basilicum

Common culinary basil — also medicinal for digestive support, stress relief, and antimicrobial activity. Different from Holy Basil (Tulsi). Contains eugenol and linalool.

Laurus nobilis

The culinary bay leaf — also medicinal for blood sugar support, digestive health, and respiratory comfort. Rich in cineole and linalool.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (extract)

Standardized arbutin extract from Uva Ursi. Short-term urinary antiseptic — 1-2 week courses maximum. Requires alkaline urine pH to be active.

Galium aparine

Spring lymphatic cleanser — the premier lymph-moving herb in Western herbalism. For swollen glands, urinary support, and skin conditions. Best used fresh (loses potency when dried). Traditional spring tonic.

Bos taurus (desiccated liver)

Freeze-dried grass-fed beef liver — nature's multivitamin. Rich in bioavailable iron, B12, vitamin A, copper, and folate. Used by ancestral health practitioners.

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.

Citrus bergamia

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

Trimethylglycine hydrochloride

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

Areca catechu

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

Rotheca serrata

Tibetan and Ayurvedic herb for asthma, bronchitis, and allergic respiratory conditions. The root has demonstrated antihistaminic and mast cell stabilizing activity.

Eclipta prostrata

An important Ayurvedic herb for liver support and hair health, traditionally known as the "ruler of hair."

Terminalia bellirica

The second fruit of Triphala. Used in Ayurveda for respiratory health, eye support, and as a rejuvenative for Kapha dosha.

Vaccinium myrtillus

A European berry rich in anthocyanins, traditionally used to support eye health and circulation.

Betula pendula

European birch bark and leaves used for urinary health, joint comfort, and as a mild diuretic. Contains betulin and betulinic acid.

Betula pendula (leaf tea)

Young birch leaf tea — a gentle diuretic and urinary tonic from Northern European folk medicine. Pleasant mild green taste. Used for UTI support and fluid retention.

Ammi visnaga

Egyptian medicinal plant — source of khellin, which inspired the development of cromolyn sodium (asthma drug). Traditional use for asthma, kidney stones, and angina. Smooth muscle relaxant.

Garcinia kola

West African longevity nut — chewed for respiratory infections, coughs, and as social stimulant. Contains kolaviron (hepatoprotective bioflavonoid). Used in Nigerian traditional medicine for arthritis, infections, and impotence. Bitter but valued.

Gymnanthemum amygdalinum

West African traditional fever and malaria remedy; also used for diabetes management and as a general digestive bitter.

Citrus aurantium

Contains synephrine — a stimulant used for weight management and nasal congestion. The peel is used in TCM (Zhi Shi) for digestive stagnation.

Ribes nigrum

European shrub whose vitamin-C-rich fruits are used for colds and infections. The leaves are diuretic and antirheumatic, while the seed oil is rich in gamma-linolenic acid and used for eczema, arthritis, and menstrual irregularities.

Ribes nigrum

Rich in GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) from seed oil, vitamin C from berries, and anti-inflammatory compounds from leaves. A triple-use medicinal fruit.