Herb Library

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.

Cissus quadrangularis

An Ayurvedic herb called "bone setter" — used for fracture healing, joint comfort, and studied for weight management. Contains ketosteroids.

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

A Mediterranean shrub rich in polyphenols — studied for immune support, Lyme disease protocols, and biofilm disruption. High antioxidant content.

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

A warming aromatic spice with potent antimicrobial properties, traditionally used for oral health and digestive support.

Syzygium aromaticum (oil)

Clove bud essential oil — extremely potent antimicrobial. Used for toothache, oral health, and digestive support. MUST dilute heavily.

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).

Cnidium monnieri

A TCM herb used externally for skin conditions and itching, and internally for reproductive support and kidney yang tonification.

Cochlospermum tinctorium

West African savanna plant whose root is used across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria for hepatitis, jaundice, malaria, and liver protection. Root produces yellow dye. Clinical studies in Mali support hepatoprotective activity. Contains cochloxanthin carotenoids.

Codonopsis pilosula

A gentle Qi tonic in Chinese medicine, used as a milder alternative to ginseng for energy, digestive, and immune support.

Coleus forskohlii

An Ayurvedic herb containing forskolin, studied for cardiovascular health, eye pressure, and metabolic support.

Coleus forskohlii (extract)

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

Plectranthus barbatus

Contains forskolin which activates adenylate cyclase. Studied for asthma, glaucoma, cardiovascular health, and weight management.

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.

Combretum glutinosum

West African Combretum used in Senegalese and Malian traditional medicine for hepatitis, jaundice, and as diuretic. Leaf tea widely consumed across the Sahel for liver protection. Contains combretin and flavone glycosides with hepatoprotective activity.

Symphytum officinale

TOPICAL USE ONLY. Traditionally used as a poultice for muscle and joint comfort. Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids — internal use is dangerous.

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).

Mentha arvensis

The main commercial source of natural menthol. Used for digestive support, headache relief, and respiratory comfort.

Zea mays

Soothing diuretic herb used for urinary tract infections, cystitis, urethritis, and prostatitis. Also helpful for bedwetting in children and for kidney stones. Reduces fluid retention.

Cornus officinalis

A TCM kidney/liver astringent herb used for frequent urination, excessive sweating, and lower back weakness. Key ingredient in Liu Wei Di Huang Wan.

Primula veris

Traditional European cough and bronchitis herb — expectorant saponins in root, calming properties in flowers. Ingredient in Sinupret (German sinus remedy). Protected wildflower in many countries.

Crossopteryx febrifuga

West African tree whose bark is one of the most commonly used antimalarial remedies across the Sahel. Used in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Ghana for malaria, fever, diarrhea, and wounds. Contains alkaloids and tannins. Name 'febrifuga' references fever use.

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

A digestive spice used in Ayurveda and Middle Eastern medicine for bloating, gas, and as a cooling digestive. Rich in iron.

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.

Taraxacum officinale (leaf)

The leaf specifically — a potent natural diuretic rich in potassium (unlike pharmaceutical diuretics which deplete it). Also a nutritive spring green.

Taraxacum officinale leaf (tea)

Fresh or dried dandelion leaf tea — a potassium-sparing natural diuretic. Rich in minerals. The traditional "spring tonic" tea for gentle cleansing.

Taraxacum officinale (root)

The root specifically — used for liver/gallbladder support, gentle detox, and as a coffee substitute when roasted. Different action from the leaf.

Taraxacum officinale root (520mg)

Standard dandelion root capsule — for liver support, gentle detox, and digestive health. 520mg 1-3x daily with meals. The convenient format for daily liver tonic.

Taraxacum officinale (roasted)

Roasted dandelion root — the best caffeine-free coffee alternative. Rich, roasted flavor with liver-supporting benefits. Often blended with roasted chicory.

Angelica gigas

Korean medicinal angelica distinct from Chinese and Japanese species, used for blood deficiency, menstrual disorders, anemia, and pain. Contains decursin unique to this species.

Ophiocordyceps sinensis

Prized Tibetan medicine fungus parasitizing ghost moth larvae, used for kidney strengthening, lung support, fatigue, and libido. Among the world's most expensive biological products.

Dendrobium nobile

A prized TCM yin tonic orchid used for stomach/lung dryness, vision support, and longevity. One of the most expensive TCM herbs.

Dandelion + Burdock + Red Clover + Nettle

Classic Western herbalism detox tea — four alterative/blood-purifying herbs combined. The traditional spring cleanse approach. Gentle daily tonic.

Oplopanax horridus

Pacific Northwest adaptogen — closely related to ginseng (same family). Sacred to many First Nations peoples. For blood sugar balance, respiratory support, and spiritual protection. Spiny, formidable plant.