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157 herbs and natural remedies from 6 healing traditions with comprehensive information on mechanisms, dosages, interactions, and evidence levels
Artemisia annua (Qing Hao)
Key Uses:
Mechanism:
Artemisinin disrupts parasite membranes, antimalarial, antiviral, anticancer
Withania somnifera
Adaptogenic via withanolides, modulates cortisol and HPA axis, GABAergic, anti-inflammatory
Silybum marianum
Hepatoprotective via silymarin (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, regenerates hepatocytes)
Hypericum perforatum
Inhibits serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine reuptake; modulates GABA and glutamate receptors
Zingiber officinale
Anti-inflammatory, antiemetic, warming circulatory stimulant, digestive, analgesic
Panax ginseng (Ren Shen)
Adaptogenic, modulates HPA axis, neuroprotective, improves glucose metabolism
Trametes versicolor
Potent immunomodulation via PSK/PSP, anticancer adjunct, antiviral
Curcuma longa
Same as Turmeric (AY003) - anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective
Crataegus spp.
Increases cardiac contractility, vasodilation, ACE inhibition, antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory via curcumin (COX/LOX inhibition), antioxidant, neuroprotective, anticancer
Same as Ayurvedic Turmeric (AY003)
Sambucus nigra
Inhibits viral neuraminidase, reduces viral replication, modulates cytokine response
Allium sativum
Antimicrobial (allicin), cardiovascular support, lowers cholesterol and BP, antioxidant, anticoagulant
Ganoderma lucidum (Ling Zhi)
Immunomodulation, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, HPA axis modulation
Ganoderma lucidum
Immunomodulation via polysaccharides, beta-glucans, anti-inflammatory via triterpenes
Terminalia arjuna
Cardiotonic, inotropic, antihypertensive, antioxidant, hypolipidemic
Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi)
Immunomodulation via polysaccharides, adaptogenic, cardiotonic, antioxidant
Capsicum annuum
Stimulates circulation via capsaicin, analgesic (depletes substance P), thermogenic, digestive
Serenoa repens
5-alpha-reductase inhibition, anti-inflammatory, anti-androgenic
Lavandula angustifolia
Anxiolytic via linalool, sedative, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic
Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Gan Cao)
Glycyrrhizin mimics cortisol, harmonizes formulas, anti-inflammatory, demulcent, antiviral
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Glycyrrhizin mimics cortisol, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial
Hericium erinaceus
Nerve growth factor (NGF) stimulation, neuroprotective, promotes myelin, cognitive enhancement
Salix alba
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic via salicin (converts to salicylic acid), antipyretic
Boswellia serrata
Anti-inflammatory via boswellic acids (5-LOX inhibition), analgesic, antiarthritic
Matricaria recutita
Binds benzodiazepine receptors, anti-inflammatory via apigenin, antispasmodic
Tanacetum parthenium
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, serotonin release, platelet aggregation, anti-inflammatory
Aesculus hippocastanum
Venotonic via aescin, anti-inflammatory, reduces capillary permeability
Rhodiola rosea
Adaptogenic, modulates HPA axis, enhances mental performance, antifatigue, antidepressant
Salvia miltiorrhiza (Dan Shen)
Improves circulation, anticoagulant, cardioprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
Melaleuca alternifolia
Strong antimicrobial (terpinen-4-ol), antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory
Bacopa monnieri
Enhances memory via bacosides, antioxidant, anxiolytic, cholinergic modulation
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Prevents bacterial adhesion (E. coli) to urinary tract via proanthocyanidins, antioxidant
Grifola frondosa
Immunomodulation via D-fraction, blood sugar regulation, anticancer adjunct
Urtica dioica
Anti-inflammatory via COX inhibition, antihistamine, diuretic, nutritive
Mentha x piperita
Antispasmodic via menthol, analgesic, carminative, antimicrobial, cooling
Schisandra chinensis (Wu Wei Zi)
Adaptogenic, hepatoprotective via lignan compounds, enhances mental clarity, antioxidant
Arnica montana
Anti-inflammatory via sesquiterpene lactones, analgesic, reduces bruising
Coptis chinensis (Huang Lian)
Strong antibacterial via berberine, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, antimicrobial
Eleutherococcus senticosus (Ci Wu Jia)
Adaptogenic, modulates HPA axis, immunomodulating, improves endurance
Trigonella foenum-graecum
Lowers blood sugar via 4-hydroxyisoleucine, galactagogue, mucilaginous, lowers cholesterol
Anti-inflammatory via gingerols, antiemetic, analgesic, warming, circulatory stimulant
Lentinula edodes
Immunomodulation via lentinan, cholesterol reduction, antimicrobial, liver support
Valeriana officinalis
Increases GABA availability, modulates GABA-A receptors, mild sedative effect
Actaea racemosa
Serotonergic activity, possible estrogen receptor modulation, anti-inflammatory
Cordyceps sinensis/militaris (Dong Chong Xia Cao)
Increases ATP production, adaptogenic, immunomodulation, bronchodilation
Cordyceps sinensis/militaris
Increases ATP, modulates immunity, adaptogenic, bronchodilation, improves O2 utilization
Gymnema sylvestre
Blocks sweet taste receptors, reduces glucose absorption, stimulates insulin secretion
Calendula officinalis
Anti-inflammatory via triterpenoids, vulnerary, antimicrobial, lymphatic stimulant
Inonotus obliquus
Antioxidant (highest ORAC), immunomodulation, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anticancer
Syzygium aromaticum
Analgesic (eugenol), strong antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant, anesthetic
Hydrastis canadensis
Berberine inhibits bacterial adhesion, anti-inflammatory via NF-κB pathway, antimicrobial
Centella asiatica
Enhances collagen synthesis, improves circulation, anxiolytic, neuroprotective, vulnerary
Scutellaria baicalensis (Huang Qin)
Anti-inflammatory via baicalin, antibacterial, antiviral, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective
Uncaria tomentosa (Uña de Gato)
Immunomodulation via pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antitumor
Mucuna pruriens (Kapikacchu)
L-DOPA precursor (dopamine), neuroprotective, aphrodisiac, antioxidant, mood support
Origanum vulgare
Strong antimicrobial (carvacrol), antifungal, antiviral, antioxidant, antiparasitic
Prunus africana
5-alpha-reductase inhibition, anti-inflammatory, reduces prolactin effects
Ocimum sanctum/tenuiflorum
Adaptogenic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, modulates cortisol
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Arbutin converts to hydroquinone (urinary antiseptic), astringent, diuretic
Emblica officinalis
Same as Amla - antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, rejuvenative
Phyllanthus emblica/Emblica officinalis
Antioxidant (highest natural vitamin C), anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, rejuvenative
Vaccinium myrtillus
Improves microcirculation, antioxidant via anthocyanins, strengthens capillaries, night vision
Eucalyptus globulus
Expectorant, decongestant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic
Ginkgo biloba
Increases circulation, platelet-activating factor antagonist, antioxidant, neuroprotective
Lycium barbarum (Gou Qi Zi)
Antioxidant via polysaccharides and carotenoids, neuroprotective, immunomodulating
Lepidium meyenii
Adaptogenic, hormone balancing (not via phytoestrogens), neuroprotective, energy
Passiflora incarnata
Increases GABA levels, modulates benzodiazepine receptors, mild MAO inhibition
Agaricus blazei/brasiliensis
Strong immunomodulation, anticancer via beta-glucans, anti-inflammatory, antiviral
Thymus vulgaris
Strong antimicrobial (thymol), antifungal, antiviral, expectorant, antioxidant
Paeonia lactiflora (Bai Shao)
Modulates estrogen, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective
Piper nigrum
Increases bioavailability (piperine), stimulating, analgesic, digestive, antioxidant
Myrciaria dubia
Antioxidant (highest natural vitamin C), anti-inflammatory, antiviral, mood support
Angelica sinensis
Modulates estrogen, vasodilation, blood building, uterine tonic
Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui)
Blood building, vasodilation, modulates estrogen, anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory
Boswellia carterii/sacra
Anti-inflammatory via boswellic acids, analgesic, anxiolytic, immune modulating, spiritual use
Tabebuia impetiginosa
Same as Pau d'Arco (RF002)
Melissa officinalis
Increases GABA, acetylcholine modulation, antiviral via rosmarinic acid
Antimicrobial via lapachol and beta-lapachone, antifungal, anticancer, anti-inflammatory
Paeonia lactiflora/veitchii (Chi Shao)
Anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, antispasmodic, modulates estrogen, hepatoprotective
Mineral pitch/resin
Adaptogenic, mitochondrial support, fulvic acid chelates minerals, antioxidant, rejuvenative
Piper nigrum + Piper longum + Zingiber officinale
Combination formula: digestive stimulant, thermogenic, bioavailability enhancer, expectorant
Terminalia chebula/bellirica/Emblica officinalis
Gentle laxative, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, digestive tonic, rejuvenative
Copaifera spp.
Anti-inflammatory via beta-caryophyllene (CB2 agonist), analgesic, antimicrobial, neuroprotective
Eucommia ulmoides (Du Zhong)
Antihypertensive, strengthens bones and tendons, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
Piper methysticum
Modulates GABA receptors, blocks sodium channels, anxiolytic without sedation
Pueraria lobata (Ge Gen)
Vasodilation, reduces alcohol cravings, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, estrogenic
Azadirachta indica
Antimicrobial, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulating, skin purifying
Rosmarinus officinalis
Stimulating, improves circulation, analgesic, antimicrobial, cognitive enhancement, antioxidant
Hamamelis virginiana
Astringent via tannins, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, antimicrobial
Ilex paraguariensis
Stimulant via caffeine, antioxidant, thermogenic, appetite suppressant, neuroprotective
Arctium lappa
Blood purifier/alterative, prebiotic (inulin), mild diuretic, antimicrobial, skin detoxification
Ligusticum chuanxiong (Chuan Xiong)
Improves circulation, analgesic, moves blood, dispels wind, anti-inflammatory
Paullinia cupana
Stimulant (high caffeine), thermogenic, cognitive enhancement, appetite suppressant, antioxidant
Moringa oleifera
Nutritive, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic, galactagogue
Trifolium pratense
Phytoestrogens (isoflavones) modulate estrogen receptors, alterative, expectorant
Chamaemelum nobile
Calming, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, digestive
Croton lechleri
Vulnerary, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, astringent via proanthocyanidins
Tribulus terrestris (Bai Ji Li)
Increases testosterone/DHEA, aphrodisiac, diuretic, improves sperm quality
Echinacea purpurea
Stimulates phagocytosis, increases white blood cell activity, enhances interferon production
Commiphora mukul
Hypolipidemic via guggulsterones, anti-inflammatory, thyroid stimulating
Phellinus linteus
Same as Phellinus (MM013)
Anticancer, immunomodulating, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral
Piper longum
Bioavailability enhancer (piperine), expectorant, digestive stimulant, rejuvenative, warming
Ulmus rubra
Mucilage soothes and protects mucous membranes, demulcent, mild anti-inflammatory
Antrodia camphorata
Hepatoprotective, anticancer, immunomodulating, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Helichrysum italicum
Anti-inflammatory, vulnerary, anticoagulant, antioxidant, pain relief
Cucurbita pepo
5-alpha-reductase inhibition (mild), anti-inflammatory, nutritive (zinc, magnesium)
Turnera diffusa
Aphrodisiac, anxiolytic, antidepressant, urinary antiseptic, smooth muscle relaxant
Pelargonium graveolens
Balancing, astringent, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, hormone balancing (traditional)
Cymbopogon citratus
Antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, insect repellent, digestive
Althaea officinalis
Mucilage coats and soothes mucous membranes, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulating
Mahonia aquifolium
Berberine antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, liver support, alterative
Asparagus racemosus
Phytoestrogen, galactagogue, demulcent, adaptogenic, immunomodulating
Tremella fuciformis
Moistening, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin health via polysaccharides, neuroprotective
Trichilia catigua
Aphrodisiac, stimulant (mild), antidepressant, antimicrobial, neuroprotective
Ziziphus jujuba (Da Zao)
Sedative via jujuboside, anxiolytic, digestive tonic, blood building
Ptychopetalum olacoides
Aphrodisiac, neuroprotective, adaptogenic, acetylcholinesterase inhibition
Commiphora myrrha
Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, astringent, vulnerary, immune support, spiritual
Santalum album
Anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, meditation aid, astringent
Laricifomes officinalis
Antiviral, antibacterial, immunomodulating, anti-inflammatory, respiratory tonic
Codonopsis pilosula (Dang Shen)
Qi tonic, adaptogenic, immunomodulating, digestive tonic, blood building
Viburnum opulus
Antispasmodic via viopudial, uterine relaxant, muscle relaxant, mild sedative
Annona muricata (Soursop)
Anticancer via acetogenins (mitochondrial complex I inhibition), antimicrobial, antiparasitic
Terminalia chebula
Laxative, digestive tonic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, rejuvenative
Armoracia rusticana
Antimicrobial, expectorant, circulatory stimulant, diuretic, digestive stimulant
Rubia cordifolia
Blood purifier/alterative, lymphatic detoxification, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial
Rehmannia glutinosa (Di Huang)
Neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, blood building, kidney tonic
Scutellaria lateriflora
GABA-A receptor modulation, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory via COX-2 inhibition
Vetiveria zizanioides
Sedative, grounding, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, immune support
Achillea millefolium
Promotes blood clotting, anti-inflammatory via sesquiterpene lactones, diaphoretic, antimicrobial
Cananga odorata
Sedative, antidepressant, aphrodisiac, antihypertensive, balancing
Eclipta alba/prostrata
Hepatoprotective, hair tonic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, rejuvenative
Bupleurum chinense (Chai Hu)
Liver Qi regulation, anti-inflammatory via saikosaponins, immunomodulating, antipyretic
Cedrus atlantica / Juniperus virginiana
Antiseptic, astringent, sedative, diuretic, insect repellent, grounding
Chrysanthemum morifolium (Ju Hua)
Antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, antioxidant, hepatoprotective
Dimocarpus longan (Long Yan Rou)
Blood tonic, calms shen (spirit), neuroprotective, anxiolytic, sleep support
Pogostemon cablin
Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidepressant, aphrodisiac, astringent, grounding
Boerhavia diffusa
Diuretic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, rejuvenative, immunomodulating
Pfaffia paniculata
Adaptogenic, anabolic via ecdysteroids, immunomodulating, nutritive
Angelica dahurica (Bai Zhi)
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, disperses wind, opens sinuses
Terminalia bellirica
Astringent, expectorant, laxative, antioxidant, hepatoprotective
Citrus reticulata (Chen Pi)
Regulates Qi, carminative, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, digestive tonic
Cupressus sempervirens
Astringent, vasoconstrictor, antispasmodic, antiseptic, deodorizing
Polygonum multiflorum
Antioxidant, neuroprotective, promotes hair growth, liver tonic (processed form)
Pleurotus ostreatus
Cholesterol-lowering via lovastatin-like compounds, antioxidant, immunomodulating, antimicrobial
Platycodon grandiflorus (Jie Geng)
Expectorant, opens lungs, anti-inflammatory, directs herbs upward in formulas
Nepeta cataria
Mild sedative, antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, nervine
Maytenus krukovii
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, adaptogenic, antimicrobial, aphrodisiac
Verbascum thapsus
Expectorant, demulcent, mild anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial
Poria cocos (Fu Ling)
Diuretic, digestive tonic, calming, immunomodulating via polysaccharides
Plantago major
Vulnerary, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, draws out toxins
Embelia ribes
Antiparasitic via embelin, antimicrobial, digestive stimulant, carminative
Atractylodes macrocephala (Bai Zhu)
Digestive tonic, diuretic, immunomodulating, antiemetic, strengthens Spleen Qi
Pinellia ternata (Ban Xia)
Antiemetic, expectorant, dries dampness, resolves phlegm, descends rebellious Qi
Symphytum officinale
Allantoin promotes cell proliferation, anti-inflammatory, vulnerary
Psychotria viridis
DMT source (psychoactive), traditional shamanic use, serotonergic