Herb Library

Phyllanthus emblica (powder)

Dried and powdered amla fruit — the whole-food form retaining fiber and all cofactors. 100x more vitamin C than oranges. Key in Triphala and Chyawanprash.

Adonis vernalis

Toxic herb used in TCM to treat heart disease and depression. Contains cardiac glycosides including cymarol and convallatoxin.

Anacardium humile

Brazilian cerrado dwarf cashew relative used in folk medicine of central Brazil for diarrhea, diabetes, and wound healing. Bark decoction for stomach complaints. Contains anacardic acids and gallic acid. CAUTION: Related to poison ivy — skin sensitization possible.

Polymnia edulis

A medicinal plant (Polymnia edulis) from the Asteraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Carapa guianensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for arthritis, cold, feet, fever, flu, insecticide, insectifuge, itch, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Andrographis paniculata

A bitter herb used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine to support immune function and respiratory health.

Andrographis paniculata (standardized)

Standardized andrographolide extract — Swedish Kan Jang formula has most clinical evidence for reducing cold duration and severity. Contains 4-6% andrographolides. Take at first sign of symptoms for best results. Scandinavian cold remedy.

Andrographis paniculata (extract)

Standardized andrographolide extract — clinical evidence for reducing duration of upper respiratory infections. One of the strongest evidence-based immune herbs.

Andrographis paniculata (leaf)

Standardized leaf extract of Andrographis — the most studied form for acute respiratory support. Contains andrographolide.

Andrographis + Echinacea + Elderberry

Triple immune formula combining the three most evidence-based acute immune herbs. For use at first sign of seasonal challenges. 7-10 day courses.

Andrographis paniculata (tablet)

Standard andrographis tablet — typically 400mg extract. Take at FIRST sign of upper respiratory symptoms for best results. 5-7 day courses.

Andrographis paniculata (spray)

Andrographis in throat spray format — delivers antimicrobial action directly to the throat. Combined with echinacea, propolis, or sage for sore throat.

Andrographis paniculata (nanoparticle)

Advanced bioavailable Andrographis — ParActin is a patented extract studied for joint health through a different mechanism than its immune use.

Angelica dahurica

A TCM herb for sinus congestion, headaches, and skin conditions. Opens nasal passages and expels wind-cold patterns.

Justicia pectoralis

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), aphrodisiac, cachexia, chest, chest-cold, cough, fever, flu, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Syzygium anisatum

Aboriginal Australian plant with strong anise flavor used for digestive complaints, coughs, and as a food flavoring. Contains anethole, the compound responsible for anise flavor.

Solidago odora

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, antidiarrheal, cold remedy, cough medicine, diaphoretic, febrifuge. Documented among Cherokee.

Bixa orellana (extract)

Annatto seed extract — the only tocopherol-free source of delta-tocotrienol (vitamin E). Studied for cholesterol, bone health, and cardiovascular protection.

Anthocleista djalonensis

West African tree used in Guinean, Nigerian, and Ghanaian traditional medicine for diabetes, hypertension, and malaria. Bark decoction for fever and liver complaints. Contains sweroside and fagaramide. Name references Fouta Djallon highlands of Guinea.

Antidesma bunius

Southeast Asian fruit tree used in Filipino and Indonesian traditional medicine. Leaf tea for hypertension. Bark decoction for snakebite. Fruit juice for digestive complaints. Rich in anthocyanins and phenolic compounds.

Malus domestica (fermented)

Fermented apple juice containing acetic acid and "mother" probiotics. Used for blood sugar support, digestion, and as a tonic. Evidence is modest but growing.

Malus domestica (ACV capsule)

ACV in capsule form — avoids tooth enamel erosion and throat irritation of liquid ACV. 500mg per capsule. Less studied than liquid but more convenient.

Malus domestica (ACV gummy)

ACV in gummy format — the viral supplement that made ACV mainstream. Contains much less acetic acid than liquid. More of a trend product than a therapeutic dose.

Asclepias perennis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, kidney aid, laxative, urinary aid, venereal aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Cassia fistula

Mild Ayurvedic laxative from the fruit pulp, used for constipation, skin diseases, and fever. The black pulp inside the pods is the primary medicinal part.

Erythroxylum pulchrum

A medicinal plant (Erythroxylum pulchrum) from the Erythroxylaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Rumex arcticus

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Eskimo, Inuktitut.

Nephroma arcticum

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener. Documented among Eskimo, Inuktitut.

Sagittaria sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec.

Crotalaria sagittalis

Native American medicinal plant used as narcotic, venereal aid, blood medicine. Documented among Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma, Mohegan.

Senecio triangularis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, sedative. Documented among Cheyenne.

Pluchea sericea

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, dermatological aid, eye medicine, pediatric aid. Documented among Havasupai, Paiute, Pima.

Sagittaria cuneata

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Navajo, Ojibwa.

Ferula assa-foetida

Pungent resin used in Indian cooking and Ayurvedic medicine. Powerful carminative for gas, bloating, and colic. Anti-spasmodic for IBS. Smells terrible raw but transforms when cooked in oil.

Ludwigia adscendens

Traditional medicinal plant used for poultice, skin, sore.

Withania somnifera

A premier adaptogenic herb used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years to support stress resilience, energy, and overall vitality.

Withania somnifera (600mg)

Standard ashwagandha root capsule — 600mg. The basic whole-root format. Less expensive than branded extracts but still effective. Take with food.

Withania somnifera (KSM-66)

The most clinically studied ashwagandha extract — full-spectrum root with 5% withanolides. 24+ gold-standard clinical trials for stress, sleep, and performance.

Withania somnifera (Sensoril)

Leaf AND root extract — higher withanolide content (10%) than KSM-66. More calming profile. Both forms are evidence-based but have different effects.

Withania somnifera (gummy)

KSM-66 or Sensoril ashwagandha in gummy form — the fastest-growing supplement format. Tasty and convenient but check the actual extract dose per gummy.

Withania somnifera (KSM-66 extract)

Most clinically studied ashwagandha extract — standardized to 5% withanolides by HPLC. Root-only extract (no leaves). 22+ clinical trials for stress, testosterone, cognition, sleep, and athletic performance. The gold standard ashwagandha product.

Withania somnifera (leaf)

While the root is most famous, Ashwagandha leaves are used topically for wounds/inflammation and as a tea for fever and immune support.

Withania somnifera + warm milk

Traditional Ayurvedic nightcap — ashwagandha powder simmered in milk with cardamom and honey. The original adaptogen delivery method. Deeply calming.

Withania somnifera (powder)

Traditional Ayurvedic powder form — mix 1/2 tsp in warm milk with honey before bed. The original delivery method used for thousands of years. Earthy, bitter taste.

Withania somnifera (tea)

Ashwagandha root simmered in water or milk — the traditional Ayurvedic preparation. Milder than extracts. Earthy, slightly bitter taste improved with honey and cardamom.

Withania somnifera (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted ashwagandha — fast absorption for acute stress. 30-60 drops 1-2x daily. The liquid format allows flexible dosing and faster onset than capsules.

Hydrangea cinerea

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, cathartic, emetic, gynecological aid, liver aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Asiasarum heterotropoides

A medicinal plant (Asiasarum heterotropoides) from the Aristolochiaceae family used in traditional medicine.