Herb Library

Senna auriculata

Siddha antidiabetic flower tea for blood sugar control, urinary disorders, and skin complexion; commercially popular as herbal tea.

Hunteria umbellata

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

Eriogonum abertianum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Abroma augusta

South Asian medicinal plant used in Ayurveda and Unani medicine for menstrual disorders, diabetes, and as uterine tonic. Root bark specific for dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea. Contains abromine alkaloid and friedelin. Important in Bengali folk medicine.

Abrus precatorius (leaf)

Pan-tropical vine whose LEAVES (distinct from extremely toxic seeds) are sweet-tasting and used in West African and Indian folk medicine as sweetener and for cough, colds, and sore throat. Leaves contain glycyrrhizin-like compounds. Seeds are LETHAL — never use.

Acacia senegal

A prebiotic soluble fiber from Acacia trees. Gentle on digestion, well-tolerated by IBS sufferers. Feeds beneficial gut bacteria without excess gas.

Euterpe oleracea

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

Euterpe oleracea (freeze-dried)

Freeze-dried açaí powder retains more anthocyanins than heat-processed forms. Rich in omega-9 oleic acid and polyphenols. Popular smoothie bowl ingredient.

Euterpe oleracea (root)

The root of the açaí palm — used in Amazonian folk medicine for parasites, diarrhea, and as a vermifuge. Different uses from the berry.

Malpighia emarginata

A tropical cherry with 50-100x more vitamin C than oranges. Used as a natural vitamin C source for immune support.

Achillea fragrantissima

Middle Eastern/Bedouin medicinal herb found across Sinai, Negev, and Arabian deserts. Traditional use for diabetes, stomach complaints, colds, and headache. Rich in terpenoids and flavonoids. Important in Palestinian, Egyptian, and Jordanian folk medicine.

Eruca sativa

Traditional medicinal plant used for cyanogenetic, diuretic, rubefacient, sclerosis(liver), scurvy, stimulant, stomachic, vesicant.

Aconitum carmichaelii

EXTREMELY TOXIC raw. Processed Fu Zi is used in TCM for yang deficiency, extreme cold, and shock. PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY. Requires special preparation.

Activated Carbon

Emergency poison treatment — adsorbs toxins in GI tract. Hospital use for drug overdose. Consumer use for gas/bloating (limited evidence). BINDS medications and nutrients — take 2+ hours apart. Black stool is normal. NOT for daily detox.

Encelia virginensis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), veterinary aid. Documented among Kawaiisu, Tubatulabal.

Adenanthera pavonina

Southeast Asian and Pacific tree used in Indonesian and Indian traditional medicine. Bark decoction for diarrhea and blood purification. Leaf paste for rheumatism and gout. Seeds used as weights (remarkably uniform 4 grains each). Contains galactomannan.

Mentzelia multiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, disinfectant, gastrointestinal aid, eye medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Aerva lanata

South Asian and Sri Lankan herb used in Ayurveda and Sinhala medicine for kidney stones, urinary infections, and cough. Called 'polpala' in Sri Lankan herbal tea tradition. Contains kaempferol, quercetin, and betulin. Official Sri Lankan Ayurvedic medicine.

Aframomum daniellii

West African spice plant used in Cameroonian and Nigerian traditional medicine and cuisine. Seeds for digestive complaints, cough, and malaria. Contains 1,8-cineole and alpha-terpineol. Used in Igbo pepper soup and traditional healing.

Ocimum kilimandscharicum

Traditional medicinal plant used for insecticide, medicine, repellant(insect).

Sansevieria trifasciata

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), baldness, bite(snake), earache, fever, itch, malaria, sore, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Capparis tomentosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for fatality, poison, witchcraft.

Silene capensis

A Xhosa sacred plant used to induce vivid, prophetic dreams. Traditionally taken before bed mixed with water and frothed. Research is very limited.

Pelargonium sidoides

A South African medicinal plant with clinical evidence for respiratory support, especially acute bronchitis.

Irvingia gabonensis

West African seed extract studied for weight management and cholesterol. Contains fiber and leptin-modulating compounds. Evidence is early but promising.

Elaeis guineensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), anodyne, antidote, aphrodisiac, hair-oil, poison, soap, spice, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Hypoxis hemerocallidea

Southern African immune-modulating herb containing hypoxoside. Used traditionally for prostate, immune, and urinary support.

Rauvolfia vomitoria

Traditional medicinal plant used for aphrodisiac, bite(snake), congestion, convulsion, dislocation, dyspepsia, emetic, enteritis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Tetracarpidium conophorum

West African fertility herb; seed and leaf preparations for male reproductive health, diabetes, and hypertension.

Hypoxis hemerocallidea

A Southern African herb studied for immune modulation and prostate support. Contains hypoxoside/rooperol.

Gelidium amansii

A vegan gelatin from red seaweed. Used as a gentle bulk laxative, appetite suppressant, and in Japanese longevity traditions. Zero calories, high fiber.

Agaricus blazei (extract)

Dual-extracted Brazilian/Japanese medicinal mushroom. Standardized for beta-glucans. Used in Japanese integrative oncology for immune modulation.

Agaricus blazei (powder)

Ground Agaricus blazei fruiting body — add to soups, smoothies, or hot water. Brazilian/Japanese medicinal mushroom for immune support. Mild mushroom flavor.

Laricifomes officinalis

An ancient medicinal mushroom used since Greek antiquity (Dioscorides). Studied for immune support and antiviral properties. Now rare in the wild.

Aquilaria malaccensis

The world's most expensive wood — infected heartwood produces aromatic resin. Used in TCM for digestive Qi stagnation, and in Middle Eastern/Asian perfumery and meditation.

Agave tequilana

Natural sweetener from blue agave — high in fructose (90%). Lower glycemic than sugar but high fructose load. Used as honey alternative by vegans.

Allium sativum + CoQ10 + Nattokinase

Triple cardiovascular formula — Aged Garlic + CoQ10 + Nattokinase. Addresses cholesterol, arterial flexibility, and blood viscosity simultaneously.

Aglaonema commutatum

A medicinal plant (Aglaonema commutatum) from the Araceae family used in traditional medicine.

Vitex agnus-castus (40mg extract)

The clinically studied 40mg extract dose of Vitex — used in European phytomedicine for PMS, cycle regulation, and mastalgia. Specific to BNO 1095/Ze 440 extracts.

Agrimonia eupatoria

A gentle astringent herb used traditionally for digestive comfort, sore throat gargle, and mild urinary support.

Kalanchoe pinnata

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), asthma, chest-cold, ear, fever, sore, strain.

Akebia quinata (fruit)

The fruit of the Akebia vine — used in TCM for promoting Qi flow, urination, and as a galactagogue. Different therapeutic use from the stem.

Dictamnus albus

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, amenorrhea, antiseptic, carcinoma, diuretic, eczema, emmenagogue, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, herbal steam, kidney aid, panacea. Documented among Bella Coola, Kwakiutl, Kwakiutl, Southern.

Artemisia alaskana

Native American medicinal plant used as cancer treatment, cold remedy, cough medicine, eye medicine, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Tanana, Upper.

Polygonum alpinum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Tanana, Upper.

Sanvitalia abertii

Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, oral aid, analgesic, cold remedy, dermatological aid, febrifuge. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Albizia julibrissin

The bark of the "happiness tree" — stronger than the flowers. Used in TCM for anxiety, insomnia, grief, and to calm the spirit.