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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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Andrographis

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

Anise

Pimpinella anisum
digestivecomfort
Best evidence forAnise flavours Christmas baking and is tradition
C
BotanicalTEM

Artichoke

Cynara scolymus
Digestionliver-support
Best evidence forArtichoke leaves are traditionally used for full
D
BotanicalAYURVEDA

Ashwagandha

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

Bay Leaf

Laurus nobilis
digestive
Best evidence forA classic spice for pulses
D
BotanicalTEM

Bilberry

Vaccinium myrtillus
digestive
Best evidence forDried bilberries are traditionally used for mild
D
BotanicalFOLK

Black Cumin

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

Black Pepper

Piper nigrum
Digestion
Best evidence forBlack pepper provides pungency from piperine and
C
BotanicalAYURVEDA

Boswellia

Boswellia serrata
Best evidence forIndian frankincense resin with an Ayurvedic trad
C
BotanicalTEM

Calendula

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

Caraway

Carum carvi
digestivecomfort
Best evidence forCaraway flavours many Austrian dishes
B
BotanicalTEM

Cardamom

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

Chia

Salvia hispanica
Digestiongeneral-nutrition
Best evidence forMesoamerican seeds providing plant omega-3 (ALA)
C
BotanicalAYURVEDA

Clove

Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry
Immune
Best evidence forSyzygium aromaticum: a eugenol-rich flower bud f
D
BotanicalTEM

Common Mallow (Malva sylvestris)

Malva sylvestris
Immunerespiratory
Best evidence forCommon mallow flowers and leaves are traditional
D
BotanicalTEM

Common Sage

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

Common Thyme

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

Common Yarrow

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

Cordyceps

Cordyceps sinensis (Ophiocordyceps sinensis); Cordyceps militaris
EnergyImmune
Best evidence forThis entry covers the traditional caterpillar fu
C
BotanicalFOLK

Cranberry

Vaccinium macrocarpon
urinary
Best evidence forAn American berry researched for urinary tract s
B
BotanicalTEM

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale F.H.Wigg.
digestiveappetite
Best evidence forA classic Austrian Frühjahrskur herb
D
BotanicalFOLK

Echinacea

Echinacea spp. (E. purpurea, E. angustifolia, E. pallida)
Immunerespiratoryskin
Best evidence forEchinacea includes several North American specie
C
BotanicalTEM

Elderberry

Sambucus spp.
Immune
Best evidence forBlack elderberry
C
BotanicalTCM

Eleutherococcus (Siberian Ginseng)

Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. & Maxim.) Maxim.
Energyfocus
Best evidence forEleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) comes fro
D
BotanicalTEM

Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
digestivecomfort
Best evidence forAn aromatic herb of Mediterranean and Central Eu
D
BotanicalTEM

Fenugreek

Trigonella foenum-graecum
Digestion
Best evidence forFenugreek seeds have a maple-like aroma and are
D
BotanicalTEM

Garlic

Allium sativum
MetabolicImmuneLongevity
Best evidence forA popular culinary ingredient and traditional co
C
BotanicalTEM

German Chamomile

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

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Zingiber officinale
digestivepain
Best evidence forZingiber officinale
C
BotanicalTCM

Ginkgo Biloba

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

Ginseng

Panax ginseng C.A.Mey.
Energyfocus
Best evidence forGinseng root (Panax ginseng) is traditionally us
C
BotanicalTEM

Goldenrod

Solidago virgaurea L.
urinary
Best evidence forA European medicinal herb traditionally used as
D
BotanicalTEM

Hawthorn

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

Hibiscus

Hibiscus sabdariffa
Metabolic
Best evidence forA deep-red
C
BotanicalAYURVEDA

Holy Basil

Ocimum tenuiflorum L.
Stress & resilienceLongevityImmune
Best evidence forTulsi is a sacred Hindu plant and a traditional
C
BotanicalTEM

Hops

Humulus lupulus
SleepStress & resilience
Best evidence forHops are climbing plants with cone-shaped flower
C
BotanicalTEM

Horseradish

Armoracia rusticana
respiratoryurinaryimmunity
Best evidence forHorseradish is called Kren in Austria
D
BotanicalTEM

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia
SleepStress & resilienceMood
Best evidence forViolet flowers and a strong scent make lavender
C
BotanicalTEM

Lemon Balm

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

Linden

Tilia spp.
ImmuneSleepStress & resilience
Best evidence forIn summer
D
BotanicalTEM

Lingonberry

Vaccinium vitis-idaea
urinary
Best evidence forThese tart red berries also grow in Austrian for
D
BotanicalTEM

Linseed (Flaxseed)

Linum usitatissimum
Digestion
Best evidence forA classic household remedy for habitual constipa
B
BotanicalTCM

Lion's Mane

Hericium erinaceus (Bull.) Pers.
cognitionfocusLongevity
Best evidence forIts dangling white spines resemble a small lion’
C
BotanicalTEM

Lovage

Levisticum officinale
urinarydigestive
Best evidence forThis strongly aromatic herb grows in many kitche
D
BotanicalFOLK

Maca

Lepidium meyenii Walp.
EnergyHormonal balance
Best evidence forMaca is a traditional Andean food crop
C
BotanicalTEM

Marjoram

Origanum majorana
digestive
Best evidence forMarjoram is a mild
D
BotanicalTEM

Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)

Althaea officinalis
immunity
Best evidence forMarshmallow root contains mucilage and is tradit
D
BotanicalTEM

Milk Thistle

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

Nettles

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

Oregano

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

Passionflower

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

Peppermint

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

Queen Anne’s lace (wild carrot)

Daucus carota L. subsp. carota
Hormonal balance
Best evidence forQueen Anne’s lace (Daucus carota subsp
D
BotanicalTCM

Reishi Mushroom

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

Rhodiola rosea

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

Ribwort Plantain

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

Roman Chamomile

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

Rosehip

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

Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis
digestive
Best evidence forRosemary as a kitchen herb
D
BotanicalTCM

Star Anise (Illicium verum)

Illicium verum
digestivecomfort
Best evidence forThe woody star-shaped fruit has a warm
D
BotanicalTEM

Valerian

Valeriana officinalis
Sleep
Best evidence forClassic European medicinal plant
C
BotanicalFOLK

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
BotanicalTEM

White Mustard

Sinapis alba
respiratoryDigestion
Best evidence forWhite mustard (Sinapis alba)
D
BotanicalNAT

Witch Hazel

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

Zinc

Zincum
Immuneskindigestive
Best evidence forEssential trace mineral
B