Ashwagandha Root

Withania somnifera

■ Stress & adrenal support

One of Ayurveda's most researched herbs — buffers the effects of chronic stress on the adrenal glands and supports sustained, calm energy.

Astragalus Root

Astragalus membranaceus

■ Immune tonic & adaptogen

A cornerstone tonic herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, used for long-term immune building, adrenal support, and sustained vitality.

Damiana

Turnera diffusa

■ Mood & libido support

A traditional Mexican herb with a long history of use for mood elevation, libido, and nervous system balance.

Ginseng (Siberian)

Eleutherococcus senticosus

■ Energy & stress resilience

Technically a separate species from true ginseng — Eleuthero is used for physical endurance, stress resilience, and immune support.

Licorice Root

Glycyrrhiza glabra

■ Adrenal & digestive support

A deeply sweet root with strong adrenal-supportive properties, often used to help the body recover from prolonged stress and fatigue.

Schisandra

Schisandra chinensis

■ Liver, stress & clarity

The five-flavour berry of Traditional Chinese Medicine — prized for liver support, stress adaptation, mental clarity, and long-term vitality.

Black Walnut

Juglans nigra

■ Antiparasitic & antifungal

The hull of the black walnut contains juglone, a compound with well-documented antiparasitic and antifungal properties.

Bladderwrack

Fucus vesiculosus

■ Thyroid & iodine support

A nutrient-dense sea vegetable naturally rich in iodine, used to support thyroid function and overall metabolic health.

Blueberry Leaf

■ Blood sugar & antioxidant

Less well known than the berry but equally potent — contains concentrated antioxidants and compounds that support healthy blood sugar balance.

Cat's Claw Bark

Uncaria tomentosa

■ Immune & anti-inflammatory

A Peruvian rainforest herb with documented immune-modulating and anti-inflammatory properties, used for chronic infections and joint inflammation.

Elderberries

Sambucus nigra

■ Antiviral & immune support

One of the most researched natural antivirals — clinically shown to reduce both the duration and severity of colds and flu.

Eyebright

Euphrasia officinalis

■ Eye health & allergy

A traditional European herb used specifically for eye irritation, seasonal allergies, and the watery eyes and nasal symptoms of hay fever.

Goldenseal

Hydrastis canadensis

■ Antimicrobial & immune

Contains berberine, one of the most potent natural antimicrobials known — active against bacteria, viruses, and fungi throughout the body.

Irish Moss

Chondrus crispus

■ Thyroid & gut health

A mineral-rich sea vegetable used to support thyroid health, gut mucosal integrity, and gentle immune modulation.

Oregon Grape Root

Mahonia aquifolium

■ Antimicrobial & liver

A Pacific Northwest native herb containing berberine, used for gut infections, skin conditions rooted in digestive imbalance, and liver support.

Rose Hips Powder

Rosa canina

■ Vitamin C & immune

One of the richest plant sources of vitamin C, with accompanying bioflavonoids that enhance immune function and reduce systemic inflammation.

Sage

Salvia officinalis

■ Antimicrobial & women's

Powerfully antimicrobial and astringent, sage is used for sore throats, oral infections, excessive sweating, and menopausal hot flashes.

Agrimony

Agrimonia eupatoria

■ Digestive & liver

A gentle bitter herb traditionally used for diarrhoea, irritable bowel, mild liver congestion, and urinary tract irritation.

Alfalfa Leaf

Medicago sativa

■ Nutrition & detox

A deeply nutritive herb rich in vitamins, minerals, and chlorophyll, used as a gentle body tonic and digestive alkaliser.

Blessed Thistle

Cnicus benedictus

■ Digestive & liver

A classic bitter digestive herb that stimulates enzyme production and bile flow, supporting appetite, digestion, and nutrient absorption.

Calamus Root

Acorus calamus

■ Digestive & nervous system

A warming aromatic root used for gas, bloating, and nervous stomach — also mildly calming to an overactive nervous system.

Cascara Sagrada

Frangula purshiana

■ Digestive & laxative

One of the most effective herbal laxatives derived from North American bark — best used short-term for acute constipation.

Catnip

Nepeta cataria

■ Calming & digestive

A gentle nervine and digestive herb used for gas, colic, and nervous stomach — traditionally the go-to remedy for colicky infants.

Cranesbill Root

Geranium maculatum

■ Astringent & digestive

A strongly astringent root used to tighten and tone the digestive lining — effective for diarrhoea and intestinal inflammation.

Fennel Seed

Foeniculum vulgare

■ Digestive & gas relief

An aromatic seed with a pleasant mild licorice flavour, used to relieve gas, bloating, infant colic, and digestive cramping.

Fenugreek Seed

Trigonella foenum-graecum

■ Blood sugar & lactation

A warming seed with a mild maple-like flavour, used to support healthy blood sugar levels, stimulate milk production, and aid digestion.

Ginger Powder

Zingiber officinale

■ Digestive & anti-nausea

The most widely used digestive herb in the world — relieves nausea and motion sickness, stimulates digestion, and reduces gut inflammation.

Papaya Leaf

Carica papaya

■ Digestive & platelet support

Contains papain, a powerful digestive enzyme, and is used in traditional medicine for digestive support and platelet health.

Slippery Elm

Ulmus rubra

■ Digestive & soothing

The inner bark creates a soothing mucilage that coats and calms the entire digestive tract — used for ulcers, IBS, acid reflux, and inflamed bowel.

Turkey Rhubarb Root

Rheum palmatum

■ Digestive & detox

A Chinese medicinal rhubarb used in small doses as a digestive tonic and in larger doses as a laxative and detoxifying herb.

Black Cohosh

Actaea racemosa

■ Women's health & hormonal

The most widely researched herb for menopausal symptoms — particularly effective for hot flashes, night sweats, and mood disturbance.

Blue Cohosh

Caulophyllum thalictroides

■ Women's health

A traditional North American herb used by Indigenous peoples to support uterine health, ease menstrual irregularity, and tone the reproductive system.

Chaste Berry

Vitex agnus-castus

■ Hormonal balance

Acts indirectly on the pituitary gland to support progesterone balance — used for PMS, irregular cycles, and hormonal acne.

Cramp Bark

Viburnum opulus

■ Muscle cramps & women's

One of the most effective herbs for uterine and smooth muscle cramping — used for menstrual pain, muscle spasm, and threatened miscarriage.

Dong Quai Root

Angelica sinensis

■ Women's health & circulation

Known as the female ginseng in Traditional Chinese Medicine — used for menstrual regulation, blood nourishment, and pelvic circulation.

Lady's Mantle

Alchemilla vulgaris

■ Women's health & astringent

A gentle astringent herb traditionally used to regulate menstruation, reduce heavy bleeding, and support female reproductive health at all stages of life.

Saw Palmetto

Serenoa repens

■ Prostate & hormonal

Best known for prostate support, saw palmetto also supports hormonal balance in both men and women by moderating DHT activity.

Shepherd's Purse

Capsella bursa-pastoris

■ Bleeding & urinary

A common herb with remarkable haemostatic properties — used to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding, postpartum bleeding, and urinary tract bleeding.

Wild Yam Root

Dioscorea villosa

■ Hormonal & anti-inflammatory

Contains diosgenin, a plant compound related to progesterone — used to ease menopausal symptoms, reduce inflammation, and support hormonal balance.

Blue Vervain

Verbena officinalis

■ Nervous system & stress

A nervine tonic for chronic tension, anxiety, and nervous exhaustion — particularly suited to the tense, over-thinking, stressed constitution.

Chamomile Flower

Matricaria chamomilla

■ Calming & digestive

Perhaps the most universally beloved calming herb — gently settles the nervous system, relieves digestive cramping, and supports restful sleep.

Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

■ Calming & antiviral

A gentle member of the mint family used for anxiety, insomnia, and viral conditions — one of the most pleasant and accessible calming herbs available.

Lemon Verbena

Aloysia citrodora

■ Digestive & calming

A fragrant South American herb with a fresh lemon scent, used for nervous digestive upset, anxiety, and as a calming bedtime tea.

Oat Straw

Avena sativa

■ Nervous system & minerals

The green oat plant before it seeds — rich in minerals and nervine compounds that nourish, rebuild, and restore a depleted nervous system.

St. John's Wort

Hypericum perforatum

■ Mood & nerve support

The most clinically researched herb for mild to moderate depression and nerve pain — requires consistent use over several weeks for full benefit.

Valerian Root

Valeriana officinalis

■ Sleep & anxiety

One of the most effective natural sleep aids — shortens the time to fall asleep and improves sleep quality without causing morning grogginess.

Burdock Root

Arctium lappa

■ Blood purifier & liver

A deep-acting blood and lymph purifier used for skin conditions, liver congestion, and chronic inflammatory states rooted in toxic accumulation.

Chaparral Leaf

Larrea tridentata

■ Antioxidant & antimicrobial

A powerful desert antioxidant and antimicrobial — one of the strongest free-radical scavengers in the plant kingdom, used with care and guidance.

Dandelion Root

Taraxacum officinale

■ Liver & digestive detox

A classic liver tonic that stimulates bile production, supports the gallbladder, and gently aids elimination — the ideal spring cleanse herb.

Milk Thistle

Silybum marianum

■ Liver health & detox

Silymarin, the active compound in milk thistle seed, is one of the most clinically validated liver-protective substances in natural medicine.

Sarsaparilla Root

Smilax ornata

■ Blood purifier & detox

A tropical root with blood-purifying properties, used for skin conditions, joint inflammation, and as a liver tonic with a long history in folk medicine.

Sheep Sorrel

Rumex acetosella

■ Antioxidant & detox

One of the four herbs in the original Essiac formula — an antioxidant-rich herb used in detoxification and immune support protocols.

Yellow Dock Root

Rumex crispus

■ Iron & liver support

An iron-rich root used to address iron-deficiency anaemia through improved absorption — also supportive of liver function and digestive sluggishness.

Angelica

Angelica archangelica

■ Digestive & respiratory

A warming aromatic herb used for cold, stagnant respiratory conditions — loosens mucus, opens airways, and supports circulation to the lungs.

Coltsfoot

Tussilago farfara

■ Respiratory support

One of the oldest known lung herbs — used for coughs, bronchitis, and irritated airways where a soothing, expectorant action is needed.

Elderflower

Sambucus nigra

■ Respiratory & immune

The flower of the elder tree is used for upper respiratory catarrh, sinusitis, hay fever, and as a gentle diaphoretic during fevers.

Elecampane Root

Inula helenium

■ Respiratory & lung support

A warming and antimicrobial herb particularly suited to deep, lingering coughs and bronchial infections — one of Li Ping's most recommended respiratory herbs.

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus globulus

■ Respiratory & decongestant

The oil-rich leaves of the eucalyptus tree open congested airways, reduce inflammation, and fight the respiratory infections that cause mucus buildup.

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

■ Skin & anti-inflammatory

One of the most widely used and trusted skin herbs — strongly anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and deeply healing to damaged, irritated, or slow-healing skin.

Chickweed

Stellaria media

■ Skin & anti-itch

A cooling and anti-itch herb used for eczema, psoriasis, hives, and other hot, itchy inflammatory skin conditions — effective both internally and topically.

Comfrey Root

Symphytum officinale

■ Joint & tissue repair

Contains allantoin, a compound that accelerates cell repair and regeneration — used for bruises, sprains, arthritic joints, and slow-healing wounds.

Rose Hips Oil

Rosa canina

■ Skin & vitamin C

Cold-pressed from rose hip seeds, this nourishing oil is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin C for skin regeneration and scar reduction.

Butcher's Broom

Ruscus aculeatus

■ Circulation & vascular

A circulatory herb used for chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, leg heaviness, and haemorrhoids — supports vascular tone throughout the body.

Cleavers

Galium aparine

■ Lymphatic & urinary

A gentle lymphatic and urinary herb used to clear urinary tract infections, reduce swollen lymph nodes, and support kidney filtration.

Cornsilk

Zea mays

■ Urinary & kidney support

The silky threads of corn are a gentle diuretic and urinary demulcent, used to soothe bladder irritation and support urinary tract health.

Couch Grass

Elymus repens

■ Urinary & kidney support

A common garden weed with notable urinary soothing properties, used for kidney stones, urinary infections, and prostate-related urinary symptoms.

Gravel Root

Eutrochium purpureum

■ Urinary & kidney

Traditionally used to help dissolve and pass kidney and bladder stones — also supports the urinary tract and reduces inflammation.

Juniper Berries

Juniperus communis

■ Urinary & diuretic

A warming diuretic and urinary antiseptic — used for urinary tract infections and water retention, but not appropriate where kidney disease is present.

Uva Ursi

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

■ Urinary & antibacterial

Contains arbutin, which converts in the body to a powerful urinary antiseptic — one of the most effective herbs for urinary tract infections.

Hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna

■ Heart & cardiovascular

The berries, leaves, and flowers of hawthorn are among the most researched herbs for heart function, blood pressure, and healthy circulation.

Hawthorn Berries

Crataegus sp.

■ Heart & cardiovascular

Rich in bioflavonoids that strengthen capillary walls and improve microcirculation — a long-term tonic for the aging heart and vascular system.

Hibiscus Flower

Hibiscus sabdariffa

■ Blood pressure & antioxidant

Clinical research supports hibiscus tea as an effective natural approach to reducing mild to moderate high blood pressure with regular use.

White Oak Bark

Quercus alba

■ Astringent & anti-inflammatory

A strongly astringent bark rich in tannins — used internally for bleeding and diarrhoea, and topically for varicose veins and inflamed skin.

White Willow Bark

Salix alba

■ Pain & anti-inflammatory

Contains salicin, the compound that inspired aspirin — used for pain, fever, and inflammation with a gentler effect on the stomach than synthetic aspirin.