Medicinal Herbs Database

Formidably spiny shrub of Pacific Northwest; one of the most sacred medicinal plants of Pacific Northwest Indigenous peoples.

Eleuthero, formerly known as Siberian ginseng, is a thorny shrub native to northeastern Asia. It was extensively studied in Russia as an adaptogen for enhancing performance under stress. Though not a true ginseng (Panax), it shares adaptogenic properties and was used by Russian astronauts and athletes.

Chinese adaptogenic shrub related to Siberian ginseng; bark used in TCM for musculoskeletal conditions, fatigue, and as an immune tonic.

Small Chihuahuan desert cactus with tiny white spines, used by indigenous peoples of the region for medicine.

Specifically the prepared (black soybean cooked) form of He Shou Wu, with reduced liver toxicity.

Celebrated TCM anti-aging tonic used to nourish liver and kidney, replenish essence, treat hair graying, and as a general longevity tonic. Now associated with liver toxicity if unprepared.

High-altitude Tibetan and Chinese Rhodiola species distinct from R. rosea; used in Tibetan Sowa Rigpa for altitude sickness, fatigue, and cardiovascular conditions.

Panax ginseng, also known as Asian or Korean ginseng, is one of the most widely used herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The root has been prized for over 5,000 years as an energy tonic and adaptogen. Its name "Panax" derives from the Greek word for "all-healing," reflecting its traditional reputation as a cure-all.

Fast-growing deciduous tree of tropical Asia, one of the Dashamoola herbs in Ayurveda used as a tonic, diuretic, and treatment for various systemic conditions.

European terrestrial orchid used in traditional Alpine medicine as a tonic and aphrodisiac.

A climbing vine from Asia dubbed the immortality herb, rich in gypenosides structurally similar to ginsenosides; used as a powerful adaptogen, antioxidant, and cardiovascular tonic.

Classical Kampo/TCM formula with eight herbs centered on prepared Rehmannia; used for kidney yang deficiency — one of the most prescribed Kampo formulas.

TCM alternative to Huang Qi; used for similar immune and tonic properties in northwest China.

Holy basil, or Tulsi, is one of the most sacred plants in India and a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine. It is classified as a rasayana (rejuvenating herb) and adaptogen, used to promote longevity and well-being. Three main varieties exist: Rama (green), Krishna (purple), and Vana (wild).

Tree of West African rainforests; seeds contain high caffeine; used ceremonially and medicinally across West Africa for energy, appetite suppression and digestive conditions.

Spiny shrub from Korean and Siberian forests used in Hanbang medicine as adaptogenic tonic for stress and fatigue.

A kidney tonic in Hanbang that stabilizes essence, strengthens bones, and improves vision.