Herb Encyclopedia

Mushroom · 10:1 Extract

Reishi

Ganoderma lucidum

Ganoderma lucidum — among the most studied functional mushrooms on earth. Its triterpenes and beta-glucans support a healthy immune system, a steady response to everyday stress, and restful, restorative sleep. Revered across Asia for two millennia and the subject of ongoing modern research.

Mushroom · 10:1 Extract

Chaga

Inonotus obliquus

A dense, slow-grown conk harvested from wild birch in the far north. It carries one of the highest antioxidant concentrations of any botanical, with a melanin- and polysaccharide-rich profile that supports immune resilience and cellular defense.

Mushroom · 10:1 Extract

Cordyceps

Cordyceps militaris

Cordyceps militaris, cultivated for its cordycepin and adenosine content. Studied for its support of cellular ATP production and oxygen utilization — the reason it is favored by endurance athletes for stamina and aerobic capacity.

Mushroom · 10:1 Extract

Lion's Mane

Hericium erinaceus

Hericium erinaceus — distinguished by its hericenones and erinacines, compounds studied for their support of nerve growth factor (NGF). The definitive botanical for mental clarity, memory, and sustained focus.

Mushroom · 10:1 Extract

Agaricus Blazei

Agaricus blazei Murill

A Brazilian native exceptionally rich in beta-glucans — among the most immune-active polysaccharides in the fungal kingdom. Studied for its support of natural immune function and cellular health.

Mushroom · 10:1 Extract

Turkey Tail

Trametes versicolor

Trametes versicolor — one of the most researched functional mushrooms on earth, defined by its PSP and PSK polysaccharides. A cornerstone of immune-modulating support: full-spectrum and exhaustively documented.

Sea Vegetable · raw powder

Atlantic Irish Sea Moss

Chondrus crispus

Chondrus crispus, wild-harvested from the cold North Atlantic. A mineral-dense whole food naturally rich in iodine, magnesium, potassium, and dozens of trace minerals for daily cellular nourishment.

Sea Vegetable · raw powder

Jamaican Purple Sea Moss

Eucheuma cottonii / Gracilaria spp.

A premium purple variety from the clear Caribbean coast, its color signaling a high anthocyanin content. Exceptionally rich in iodine and trace minerals, provided as whole dried body for traditional preparation.

Sea Vegetable · raw powder

Bladderwrack

Fucus vesiculosus

A brown seaweed rich in iodine, fucoidan, and alginic acid. Supports thyroid function, metabolism, and whole-body mineral nourishment.

Root · 10:1 Extract

Rehmannia

Rehmannia glutinosa

A blood-nourishing root, slow-prepared through repeated steaming to deepen its tonic action — a method refined over a thousand years. Supports foundational vitality, hormonal balance, and the body's deep reserves.

Root · 10:1 Extract

He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti)

Polygonum multiflorum

Polygonum multiflorum — a premier longevity root rich in stilbene glycosides. Associated with hair vitality and graceful aging, it supports the body's deep constitutional reserves.

Root · 10:1 Extract

American Ginseng

Panax quinquefolius

Panax quinquefolius — a cooling adaptogen rich in ginsenosides. Supports adrenal function, mental stamina, and steady energy, replenishing vitality without overstimulation or heat.

Root · 10:1 Extract

Albizia

Albizia julibrissin

The bark of the silk tree (Mimosa) — a gentle nervine that eases emotional tension and lifts the mood. Long known as the "tree of happiness," used to restore calm and emotional steadiness.

Root · 10:1 Extract

Cistanche

Cistanche deserticola

A desert succulent rich in echinacoside and acteoside — phenylethanoid compounds studied for their support of vitality and healthy aging. A revered kidney and longevity tonic.

Root · 10:1 Extract

Burdock

Arctium lappa

A deep taproot rich in inulin and polyphenols. A classic blood and lymphatic support, it nourishes the skin and aids the body's natural clearing and elimination pathways.

Root · 10:1 Extract

Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Glycyrrhiza glabra — a harmonizing root whose glycyrrhizin supports adrenal function and soothes the digestive tract. Used across nearly every herbal tradition as the synergist that unifies and amplifies a formula.

Root · 10:1 Extract

Asparagus Root

Asparagus cochinchinensis

Asparagus cochinchinensis — a moistening root rich in steroidal saponins. It nourishes the lungs, supports hydration, and settles the mind for clear, calm thinking.

Root · 10:1 Extract

Red Asparagus

Asparagus officinalis (red variety)

A rare red-pigmented asparagus root, its color signaling a concentrated antioxidant and nutrient profile. Supports kidney function and reproductive vitality.

Root · 10:1 Extract

Codonopsis

Codonopsis pilosula

A gentle adaptogenic root often called "poor man's ginseng" for its ginseng-like action without the stimulation. Supports digestion, steady energy, and the body's stress response.

Root · 10:1 Extract

Morinda

Morinda citrifolia

Noni — a broad-spectrum tonic from Polynesian botanical tradition, prepared from the root for concentrated effect. Studied for its immune-modulating and cellular-regenerative activity.

Root · 10:1 Extract

Polygala

Polygala tenuifolia

Polygala tenuifolia — a classic nervine root rich in saponins studied for cognitive support. It calms the nervous system while sharpening memory and focus under stress.

Root · 10:1 Extract

Spirit Poria

Wolfiporia extensa

A sclerotium that grows on pine roots, rich in triterpenes and polysaccharides. A calming botanical that settles the nervous system, anchors the mind, and supports restful, uninterrupted sleep.

Root · 10:1 Extract

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

A deep bitter taproot rich in inulin and bitter compounds that stimulate digestion and support the liver and kidneys. One of the most reliable botanicals for gentle clearing and flow.

Root · 10:1 Extract

Dendrobium

Dendrobium nobile

One of the most prized orchids in East Asian herbalism, rich in polysaccharides and alkaloids. A moistening, restorative botanical that supports digestion, hydration, and mental clarity.

Root · 10:1 Extract

Astragalus

Astragalus membranaceus

Astragalus membranaceus — a foundational adaptogen rich in astragalosides and polysaccharides. One of the world's most important immune and vitality tonics, studied for its support of immune resilience and healthy aging.

Root · 10:1 Extract

Siberian Ginseng

Eleutherococcus senticosus

Eleutherococcus senticosus, rich in eleutherosides — the adaptogen Soviet researchers studied in cosmonauts and Olympic athletes for endurance and stress resistance. Supports adrenal function and physical performance.

Root · 10:1 Extract

Eleuthero

Eleutherococcus senticosus

The root that defined the word 'adaptogen,' rich in eleutherosides. It fortifies the body against physical and mental stress, sharpens endurance, and restores depleted adrenal reserves.

Root · 10:1 Extract

Rhodiola

Rhodiola rosea

Rhodiola rosea — an Arctic adaptogen rich in rosavins and salidroside, among the best-studied botanicals for fatigue. It sharpens mental performance, steadies mood, and restores vitality under stress.

Root · 10:1 Extract

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

A warming rhizome rich in gingerols and shogaols. It stimulates circulation, settles the stomach, and supports digestion — one of the most universally relied-upon botanicals on earth.

Root · 10:1 Extract

Hemp Root

Cannabis sativa (root)

A restorative root with a distinctive alkaloid and terpene profile, valued for its grounding, recovery-supporting properties. Long used in poultices and decoctions, now drawing renewed scientific interest.

Berry · 10:1 Extract

Goji Berry

Lycium barbarum

Lycium barbarum — a nutrient-dense berry rich in zeaxanthin and Lycium polysaccharides. Supports vision, antioxidant defense, and the vitality of the liver and kidneys.

Fruit · 10:1 Extract

Longan Berry

Dimocarpus longan

A sweet, warming fruit that nourishes the heart and settles the mind. Valued for its support of restful sleep, memory, and emotional steadiness.

Berry · 10:1 Extract

Purple Mulberry

Morus nigra

Morus nigra — a deeply pigmented berry rich in anthocyanins and resveratrol. Supports the blood, hair vitality, and the body's defenses against oxidative stress.

Berry · 10:1 Extract

Mulberry

Morus alba

Morus alba — dark, antioxidant-rich berries that nourish the blood and replenish the body's moisture reserves. A gentle, restorative, rejuvenating fruit.

Fruit · 10:1 Extract

Jujube

Ziziphus jujuba

The red date — rich in nourishing sugars and saponins that settle the mind, nourish the blood, and steady digestion. Used across herbal traditions to harmonize and soften a formula.

Berry · 10:1 Extract

Schizandra

Schisandra chinensis

Schisandra chinensis — the rare 'five-flavor berry,' rich in lignans that support liver function, mental performance, and stress resilience. One of the few botanicals to engage all five taste profiles at once.

Green · raw powder

Moringa

Moringa oleifera

Moringa oleifera — among the most complete plant foods on earth, dense in vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids, and antioxidants. A foundational green for daily nutrition.

Green · raw powder

Gynostemma

Gynostemma pentaphyllum

A climbing adaptogenic vine rich in gypenosides — saponins structurally close to ginseng's. Supports metabolic health, steady energy, and the body's stress response.

Green · raw powder

Tulsi (Holy Basil)

Ocimum sanctum

Holy Basil — an Ayurvedic adaptogen rich in eugenol and ursolic acid. Supports stress resilience, immune function, and clear, easy breathing.

Green · raw powder

Wheat Grass

Triticum aestivum

Young wheat shoots harvested at peak chlorophyll density. A potent alkalizing green, dense in vitamins, minerals, and active enzymes.

Aromatic · Powder

Cinnamon

Cinnamomum cassia

A warming bark rich in cinnamaldehyde, studied for its support of healthy blood-sugar balance and circulation. A cornerstone of both the kitchen and the apothecary.

Aromatic · Powder

Clove

Syzygium aromaticum

An intensely aromatic bud with one of the highest antioxidant densities of any spice, rich in eugenol. It stimulates circulation and reinforces the body's natural defenses.

Aromatic · Powder

Jatamansi (Spikenard)

Nardostachys jatamansi

A rare aromatic root from the high Himalayas, rich in calming sesquiterpenes. Used in small amounts to quiet the mind, steady the nerves, and ground the senses.

Mineral · whole herb

Zeolite

A natural volcanic mineral with a crystalline honeycomb lattice that functions as a molecular sieve. Its negatively charged structure binds and carries out positively charged compounds — a precise, gentle binder.

Mineral · whole herb

Bentonite Clay

A swelling clay formed from aged volcanic ash, carrying an exceptional adsorptive surface charge. It binds compounds through the digestive tract for gentle, thorough clearing.

Mineral · whole herb

Activated Charcoal

Carbon processed to an immense internal surface area — a single gram can span thousands of square feet. It traps compounds in the digestive tract to support comfort during occasional upset.

Bark · 10:1 Extract

Eucommia

Eucommia ulmoides

The bark of a hardy tree, rich in lignans and iridoid glycosides. Long used to strengthen bone, tendon, and lower-back vitality, and studied for its support of healthy blood pressure and structural integrity.

Leaf · 10:1 Extract

Hemp Leaf

Cannabis sativa

Chlorophyll-rich leaf from organically grown garden hemp. A foundational green, dense in phytonutrients, amino acids, and alkalizing minerals.