Medicinal Herbs Database

Asian asparagus species; root tubers used in TCM as yin tonic for kidney and lung — stronger yin effect than Mai Men Dong.

TCM substance from inner bamboo nodes; clears heat, transforms phlegm, and calms spirit; used for fever with phlegm.

A Tibetan ephedra species used in Sowa Rigpa for respiratory conditions and cold patterns.

A bitter cold herb fundamental to Sowa Rigpa used to clear heat, detoxify, and treat fever.

A sacred Tibetan plant used in Sowa Rigpa for urinary conditions and ritual purification.

A calming sedative herb used in Tibetan medicine for sleep disorders and nervous conditions.

Mexican and Central American flowering tree used as a sedative and anxiolytic tea; widely sold in Mexican markets and pharmacies for insomnia and anxiety.

European linden with small fragrant flowers considered most medicinal; used for anxiety, cardiovascular, and colds across Europe.

Large-leaved linden with particularly fragrant flowers used in European folk medicine for anxiety, cardiovascular, and cold conditions.

Silver-leafed linden native to Southeast Europe used similarly to common linden for anxiety and respiratory conditions.

Epiphytic bromeliad used by Native Americans and folk healers for fever, rheumatism, and diabetes.

Climbing vine native to Southeast Asia used in traditional medicine of Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines for diabetes, malaria, and fever.

South American tree used in Andean folk medicine for skin conditions and fever.

An Aztec medicinal herb used for wound healing, skin conditions, and as an analgesic.

Indigenous American ceremonial plant used by shamans for protection, healing, and spiritual work; much stronger than commercial tobacco.

Classic Kampo formula combining Dang Gui and Bai Shao with other herbs; one of the most prescribed Kampo formulas for women's health.