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Herbs, nutrients, and plant compounds

An evidence-aware reference to the ingredients we use, the traditions they come from, and how they fit into a daily practice. Browse by type, by health goal, or by body system. Search if you already know what you are looking for.

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In focus · Andrographis

Andrographis, Andrographis paniculata.

Andrographis is a strongly bitter Ayurvedic and TCM herb known as the King of Bitters, most often taken as a standardized extract.

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Botanical

Andrographis

Andrographis paniculata
Best evidence forAndrographis is a strongly bitter Ayurvedic and
C
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Anise

Pimpinella anisum
digestivecomfort
Best evidence forA classic Mediterranean and Austrian Bauerngarte
B
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Artichoke

Cynara scolymus
Digestionliver-support
Best evidence forA Mediterranean Asteraceae herb with cynarin and
D
Botanical

Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera
Stress & resilienceSleep
Best evidence forAn Ayurvedic restorative root (Withania somnifer
C
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Bay Leaf

Laurus nobilis
digestive
Best evidence forA Wiener Hausmannskost classic
D
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Bilberry

Vaccinium myrtillus
digestive
Best evidence forA classic European forest berry
D
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Black Cumin

Nigella sativa
ImmuneMetabolic
Best evidence forBlack cumin (Nigella sativa) is a traditional Me
C
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Black Pepper

Piper nigrum
Digestion
Best evidence forA tropical Piperaceae spice from southern India
C
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Boswellia

Boswellia serrata
Best evidence forAn Indian resin used in Ayurveda for joint comfo
C
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Calendula

Calendula officinalis
Best evidence forA classic cottage-garden herb of the German-spea
C
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Caraway

Carum carvi
digestivecomfort
Best evidence forCaraway is the quietly indispensable spice of Au
B
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Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum
Digestion
Best evidence forA tropical Zingiberaceae spice from southern Ind
D
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Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla
SleepStress & resilience
Best evidence forA classic European herbal tea with a long tradit
C
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Chia

Salvia hispanica
Digestiongeneral-nutrition
Best evidence forA modern global superfood seed (Salvia hispanica
C
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Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)

Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry
Immune
Best evidence forSyzygium aromaticum
D
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Common Sage

Salvia officinalis
Hormonal balance
Best evidence forA classic Mediterranean garden herb with a long
C
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Common Thyme

Thymus vulgaris
Immunedigestive
Best evidence forA classic Mediterranean garden herb with a long
C
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Common Yarrow

Achillea millefolium
digestivemenstrualskin
Best evidence forA classic Austrian meadow and Bauerngarten herb
D
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Cordyceps

Cordyceps sinensis (Ophiocordyceps sinensis); Cordyceps militaris
EnergyImmune
Best evidence forA parasitic fungus from the Tibetan and Himalaya
C
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Cranberry

Vaccinium macrocarpon
urinary
Best evidence forAn American berry researched for urinary tract s
C
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Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale (L.) Weber ex F.H.Wigg.
digestiveappetite
Best evidence forA classic Austrian Frühjahrskur herb
D
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Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)

Echinacea purpurea
Immunerespiratoryskin
Best evidence forEchinacea purpurea
D
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Elderberry

Sambucus spp.
Immune
Best evidence forBlack elderberry
C
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Eleutherococcus (Siberian Ginseng)

Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. & Maxim.) Maxim.
Energyfocus
Best evidence forEleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian ginseng
D
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Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
digestivecomfort
Best evidence forA classic Mediterranean and Austrian Bauerngarte
B
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Fenugreek

Trigonella foenum-graecum
Digestion
Best evidence forA warming seed for appetite and minor skin infla
D
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Flax

Linum usitatissimum
Digestion
Best evidence forA classic Austrian household remedy for habitual
B
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Garlic

Allium sativum
MetabolicImmuneLongevity
Best evidence forA classic European kitchen bulb and household he
C
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Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Zingiber officinale
digestivepain
Best evidence forZingiber officinale
C
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Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba L.
CognitionLongevity
Best evidence forStandardised Ginkgo leaf extract studied for cog
C
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Ginseng

Panax ginseng C.A.Mey.
Energyfocus
Best evidence forAn East Asian tonic root (Panax ginseng) traditi
C
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Goldenrod

Solidago spp.
urinary
Best evidence forA classic European Apotheker-Pflanze for the uri
D
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Hawthorn

Crataegus spp.
Stress & resilienceSleep
Best evidence forEuropean hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna and laevig
B
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Hibiscus

Hibiscus sabdariffa
Metabolic
Best evidence forA ruby-red tropical infusion known as Karkadeh
C
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Holy Basil

Ocimum tenuiflorum L.
Stress & resilienceLongevityImmune
Best evidence forAn Indian Ayurvedic herb (Tulsi) traditionally c
C
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Hops

Humulus lupulus
SleepStress & resilience
Best evidence forA traditional European herb for mild stress and
C
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Horseradish

Armoracia rusticana
respiratoryurinaryimmunity
Best evidence forThe classic Austrian Kren
D
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Illicium verum (Star Anise)

Illicium verum
digestivecomfort
Best evidence forA southwest-Chinese star-shaped spice fruit
D
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Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia
SleepStress & resilienceMood
Best evidence forA Mediterranean herbal classic with a long Europ
C
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Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis
calmSleepdigestive
Best evidence forA classic European garden herb with a long tradi
C
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Linden

Tilia spp.
ImmuneSleepStress & resilience
Best evidence forThe classic European household tea of the cold s
D
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Lingonberry

Vaccinium vitis-idaea
urinary
Best evidence forAn Austrian wild berry of the alpine forests
D
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Lion's Mane

Hericium erinaceus (Bull.) Pers.
cognitionfocusLongevity
Best evidence forAn East Asian medicinal mushroom (Hericium erina
C
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Lovage

Levisticum officinale
urinarydigestive
Best evidence forThe classical Austrian Suppenkraut and Maggikrau
D
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Maca

Lepidium meyenii Walp.
EnergyHormonal balance
Best evidence forMaca (Lepidium meyenii) is a traditional Andean
C
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Mallow (Common)

Malva sylvestris
Immunerespiratory
Best evidence forA traditional European household tea for a dry i
D
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Marjoram

Origanum majorana
digestive
Best evidence forThe milder sister species of Oregano
D
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Marshmallow

Althaea officinalis
immunity
Best evidence forA classic Austrian cottage-garden cough herb wit
B
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Milk Thistle

Silybum marianum
Digestionliver-support
Best evidence forA traditional European medicinal plant whose see
D
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Nettles

Urtica dioica
EnergyMetabolic
Best evidence forA classic Austrian wild herb of the Frühjahrskur
C
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Oregano

Origanum vulgare
digestive
Best evidence forA classic Mediterranean kitchen herb
D
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Passionflower

Passiflora incarnata
SleepStress & resilienceMood
Best evidence forA calming European traditional herb
C
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Peppermint

Mentha × piperita
digestiveheadache
Best evidence forThe classic European peppermint tea with a long
C
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Reishi Mushroom

Ganoderma lucidum (Curtis) P.Karst.
LongevityImmuneEnergy
Best evidence forAn East Asian medicinal mushroom (Ganoderma luci
C
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Rhodiola rosea

Rhodiola rosea L.
Stress & resilienceEnergyCognition
Best evidence forAn alpine and arctic adaptogen root (Rhodiola ro
C
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Ribwort Plantain

Plantago lanceolata L.
respiratorythroattopical
Best evidence forA classic European roadside herb
D
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Roman Chamomile

Chamaemelum nobile
Stress & resilienceSleep
Best evidence forRoman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is a distin
D
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Rosehip

Rosa canina
jointsantioxidantimmunity
Best evidence forAustrian wild Hagebutte with GOPO and high vitam
C
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Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis
digestive
Best evidence forA Mediterranean evergreen shrub and classic Baue
D
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Valerian

Valeriana officinalis
Sleep
Best evidence forClassic European medicinal plant
C
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Vanilla

Vanilla planifolia
Best evidence forA tropical climbing orchid from Mexico
D
Nutrient

Vitamin C

L-ascorbic acid
ImmuneEnergy
Best evidence forWater-soluble essential vitamin
B
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White Mustard

Sinapis alba
respiratoryDigestion
Best evidence forWhite mustard (Sinapis alba)
D
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Witch Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana
recoverytopical
Best evidence forWitch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
B
Nutrient

Zinc

Zincum
Immuneskindigestive
Best evidence forEssential trace mineral
B