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Foeniculum vulgare
A culinary and medicinal herb used traditionally for digestive support, particularly for gas, bloating, and colic.
Foeniculum vulgare (480mg)
Standard fennel seed capsule — for bloating, gas, and digestive comfort. Also used for lactation support. 480mg 1-3x daily.
Foeniculum vulgare (tea)
One of the most pleasant-tasting digestive teas — sweet, licorice-like flavor. Traditional for infant colic, bloating, gas, and breastfeeding support.
Foeniculum vulgare (gripe water)
Diluted fennel seed tea for infant colic — one of the oldest baby remedies. Can also be given to breastfeeding mother. Gentle, sweet flavor babies accept well.
Gadus morhua (fermented)
Traditionally fermented cod liver oil — provides vitamins A, D, and EPA/DHA in their natural forms. Used by Weston A. Price followers for bone/tooth health.
Ficus carica
Fig leaves — studied for blood sugar support, cholesterol, and skin health (topical for vitiligo). Contains ficin enzyme and psoralen compounds.
Chamerion angustifolium
Russian national herbal tea (Ivan Chai) — fermented fireweed tea. Anti-inflammatory for prostate (BPH), digestive, and urinary issues. Rich in polyphenols. First colonizer after forest fires — hence the name.
Boswellia carterii (essential oil)
Aromatic essential oil for meditation and inflammation — contains alpha-pinene and incensole acetate (anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory). For aromatherapy: anxiety, focus, and spiritual practice. Topical (diluted) for joint pain and skin aging. NOT for ingestion.
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.
Pueraria mirifica
Used in Korean and Thai medicine for menopausal symptoms due to potent phytoestrogen content (miroestrol, deoxymiroestrol). Much stronger estrogenic activity than soy.
Ganoderma lucidum + Coffea
Coffee blended with Reishi mushroom extract — combines caffeine with adaptogenic/immune benefits. Smoother energy without coffee jitters. Trending functional beverage.
Gardenia jasminoides
A TCM herb for clearing heat and draining dampness. Contains crocin (same pigment as saffron). Used for irritability, urinary infections, and jaundice.
Gentiana lutea
One of the most bitter herbs known, used as a premier digestive bitter to stimulate appetite and support digestive function.
Gentiana lutea
The most bitter herb known — a premier digestive bitter that stimulates appetite, stomach acid, bile, and enzymes. Foundation of aperitif liqueurs.
Pelargonium graveolens
A balancing essential oil used for hormonal support, skin care, and emotional wellness. Popular in women's aromatherapy blends.
Ginger + SCOBY fermented tea
Kombucha secondary-fermented with fresh ginger — combines probiotic benefits with ginger's digestive power. The most popular kombucha flavor worldwide.
Ginkgo biloba (tea)
Dried ginkgo leaf tea — milder than extract. The traditional way to consume ginkgo before standardized extracts. 2-3 cups daily.
Panax ginseng (berry)
The berry of the ginseng plant — different ginsenoside profile from the root. Studied for blood sugar support and anti-fatigue. Emerging research area.
Galega officinalis
Historical source of metformin — guanidine compounds in this plant inspired the worlds most prescribed diabetes drug. Also used as galactagogue (increases breast milk). Toxic to livestock in large amounts.
Lycium barbarum
A nutrient-dense berry used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for eye health, liver support, and as a longevity tonic.
Lycium barbarum (powder)
Freeze-dried goji berry powder — add to smoothies, oatmeal, or baking. More convenient than whole dried berries. Rich in zeaxanthin for eye health.
Lycium barbarum (tea)
Dried goji berries steeped in hot water — a TCM longevity tea. Sweet and pleasant. Eat the berries after drinking. Rich in zeaxanthin for eye health.
Hydrastis canadensis
A North American herb containing berberine, traditionally used to support immune function and digestive health. Endangered in the wild.
Hydrastis canadensis (500mg)
Standard goldenseal capsule — 500mg. SHORT-TERM USE ONLY (max 2-3 weeks). Not for daily long-term use. Rich in berberine. Endangered — consider Oregon Grape instead.
Hydrastis canadensis (tea)
Goldenseal root steeped as tea — extremely bitter. Used for digestive infections and immune support. Short-term only (2 weeks max). Endangered — use sustainably.
Centella asiatica (400mg)
Standard Gotu Kola capsule — 400mg. For cognitive support, wound healing, and venous health. 400mg 2-3x daily. Takes weeks for cognitive effects.
Centella asiatica (powder)
Whole herb powder form — less concentrated than extract but provides full spectrum of triterpenoids. Traditional form used in Ayurveda for centuries.
Centella asiatica (tea)
Fresh or dried Gotu Kola leaf tea — the traditional form used daily in Sri Lanka and India for cognitive support, longevity, and wound healing.
Aframomum melegueta
A West African spice related to ginger and cardamom. Studied for metabolic support, thermogenesis, and testosterone. Contains 6-paradol and 6-gingerol.
Sanguisorba officinalis
TCM herb for cooling blood and stopping bleeding — for hemorrhoids, bloody diarrhea, and heavy menstruation. Astringent tannins. Used topically for burns and eczema. Both European and TCM traditions.
Chelidonium majus
A traditional European liver and gallbladder herb. The orange sap was used for warts. HEPATOTOXIC — professional use only, short-term.
Coffea arabica (unroasted)
Unroasted coffee beans — higher in chlorogenic acid than roasted. Studied for blood sugar, blood pressure, and weight management support.
Coffea arabica (400mg)
Standard green coffee bean extract capsule — 400mg standardized to 45-50% chlorogenic acid. For blood sugar and weight management. Contains caffeine.
Mixed green vegetable juice
Cold-pressed juice from kale, celery, cucumber, spinach, and other greens. Provides concentrated phytonutrients without fiber. Popular daily wellness ritual.
Mixed green superfood blend
Blended superfood powder — typically spirulina, chlorella, wheatgrass, barley grass, moringa, and other greens. Convenient daily nutrition boost.
Paullinia cupana (500mg)
Standard guarana capsule — slow-release caffeine (2-4x coffee beans). For energy, focus, and athletic performance. 500mg provides ~100mg caffeine.
Psidium guajava
Guava leaves — used in tropical folk medicine for diarrhea, blood sugar support, and digestive health. Rich in flavonoids and tannins.
L-Glutamine + Marshmallow + Slippery Elm + Aloe
Gut barrier repair formula — L-Glutamine for enterocyte fuel, Marshmallow/Slippery Elm for mucilage coating, Aloe for tissue repair. The "4R" gut protocol staple.
Hagenia abyssinica
Ethiopian traditional anthelmintic; dried female flower clusters used to expel tapeworms; once widely traded.
Hancornia speciosa
Brazilian cerrado fruit tree whose bark tea is widely used in traditional medicine for hypertension, diabetes, and inflammation. Latex applied for warts and skin conditions. Contains rutin, chlorogenic acid, and cyclitols. Fruit is popular regional delicacy.
Camptotheca acuminata
Toxic herb containing camptothecin, used to treat breast cancer, stomach and colon carcinoma, and chronic leukemia.
Harpephyllum caffrum
South African tree whose bark is used in Zulu traditional medicine for skin conditions (acne, eczema, purulent dermatoses), blood purification, and dysentery. Contains gallic acid and methyl gallate. One of the most commercially traded South African medicinal barks.
Helichrysum italicum
An Italian essential oil prized for skin healing, bruises, scars, and anti-aging. One of the most expensive essential oils. Also used for respiratory support.
Helicteres isora
Indian and Southeast Asian shrub with distinctive screw-shaped fruits. Ayurvedic and Siddha medicine for diabetes, diarrhea, and colic. Fruit decoction for flatulence and gripe in children. Contains cucurbitacin B and betulinic acid.
Cannabis sativa
Hulled hemp seeds (no THC/CBD) — rich in complete protein, omega-3/6 fatty acids, and GLA. Used for digestive regularity and nutritive support.
Lawsonia inermis
Ancient cosmetic and medicinal plant — used for 5000+ years for hair dyeing, body art, and cooling the body. Contains lawsone (red-orange dye). Medicinally: antifungal, wound healing, and headache (paste on forehead).
Grifola frondosa
A large, prized culinary and medicinal mushroom. Contains D-fraction beta-glucans studied for immune modulation, blood sugar, and blood pressure support.
Gentian + Artichoke + Ginger + Orange Peel
Portable bitter spray format — 5 sprays before meals activates digestive secretions within seconds. More convenient than dropper bottles. The modern bitters format.
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