Herb Library

Garcinia cambogia

A tropical fruit rind containing hydroxycitric acid (HCA). Marketed for weight loss but evidence is weak. Liver toxicity concerns.

Gardenia jasminoides

A TCM herb for clearing heat and draining dampness. Contains crocin (same pigment as saffron). Used for irritability, urinary infections, and jaundice.

Gastrodia elata

A TCM herb for calming liver wind — used for headaches, dizziness, tremors, and spasms. Studied for neuroprotective and cognitive effects.

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.

Tribulus terrestris

An Ayurvedic herb for urinary health, kidney support, and male vitality. The fruit and root have different therapeutic profiles.

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.

Evodia rutaecarpa

Kampo warming herb for migraine headache, nausea, cold abdominal pain, and mouth sores. Contains evodiamine with analgesic and thermoregulatory effects.

Centella asiatica

An Ayurvedic herb used to support cognitive function, skin health, and wound healing. Sometimes confused with Bacopa (also called Brahmi).

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.

Annona muricata

A tropical tree whose leaves are used in South American folk medicine for immune support. The fruit is a popular beverage. Research is preliminary.

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.

Mikania glomerata

Brazilian respiratory herb — in the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia. For asthma, bronchitis, and coughs. Contains coumarin (bronchodilator). Also traditional snakebite remedy. "Guaco Syrup" is sold in every Brazilian pharmacy as an OTC cough medicine.

Paullinia cupana

A Brazilian seed containing 2-4x more caffeine than coffee beans. Used for energy, cognitive support, and athletic performance. Slow-release caffeine.

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.

Tinospora cordifolia

A key Ayurvedic immunomodulating herb, called "Amrita" (nectar of immortality), used for immune balance and liver support.

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.

Terminalia chebula

Called the "King of Medicines" in Tibetan medicine. One of three fruits in Triphala. Used for digestive health, detoxification, and cognitive support.

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.

Polygonum multiflorum (processed)

The PREPARED (processed) form of He Shou Wu — dark, sweet, and used as a blood/yin tonic for hair, longevity, and vitality. Much safer than raw form.