Herb Library
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241 herbs
Damiana
Damiana, Turnera diffusa, is a small shrub with aromatic leaves found on dry, sunny, rocky hillsides in south Texas, Southern California, Mexico and Central America. Damiana leaves have…
Dandelion
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a common flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, which includes sunflowers and daisies. It is native to Europe and Asia but has become…
Devil’s Claw
Devil's Claw, (Harpagophytum procumbens), is a plant native to the southern regions of Africa, particularly in the Kalahari Desert, Namibia and South Africa. It is named for the…
Dill
Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a culinary herb belonging to the Apiaceae family, which also includes parsley, celery and carrots. It is native to southwestern Asia and the Mediterranean…
Dong Quai
Dong Quai, (Angelica sinensis), also known as Chinese Angelica, is a herb native to China, Korea, and Japan. It has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine…
Echinacea
Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae). It is native to North America and is commonly known as coneflowers. Echinacea plants are…
Elderberry
Elderberry refers to the dark purple-black berries of the elder tree, scientifically known as Sambucus nigra. Elderberries grow on deciduous shrubs or small trees in the Adoxaceae family…
Elderflower
Elderflower comes from the potentially toxic Elder plant (Sambucus), which is a genus of flowering plants in the family Adoxaceae. It is often overlooked for its medicinal benefits…
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus Oil comes from the Eucalyptus Tree, which is native to Australia, but is now grown in many places all over the world. The oil, derived from the…
Euphrasia/Eyebright
Euphrasia, (Euphrasia spp.), commonly known as Eyebright, is a genus of flowering plants in the Orobanchaceae family. These small, herbaceous plants are native to Europe, Asia and North…
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil, (EPO), is derived from the seeds of the evening primrose plant (Oenothera biennis), a wildflower native to North America. Evening Primrose Oil has been called…
Fennel
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a flowering plant in the Apiaceae family, which also includes carrots, parsley and celery. It is native to the Mediterranean region but is now…
Fenugreek
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region, Western Asia and Southern Europe. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and has been cultivated for…
Feverfew
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a medicinal herb belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae). It is native to Europe and has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to…
Fish Oil
Fish oil is a dietary supplement derived from the tissues of oily fish, such as salmon, mackerel, sardines, herring and anchovies. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids,…
Flaxseed Oil
Flaxseed oil, also known as linseed oil, is a dietary oil derived from the seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). Flaxseed oil is rich in alpha-linolenic acid…
Fo-ti Root
Fo-ti root comes from the plant Polygonum multiflorum, also known as Fleece Flower Vine, and is known as He Shou Wu in traditional Chinese medicine. It is used…
Garcinia
Garcinia cambogia is a tropical fruit, also known as Malabar tamarind or Brindleberry. It grows primarily in Southeast Asia, India and parts of Africa. Garcinia cambogia gained popularity…
Garlic
Garlic (Allium sativum) is a bulbous plant known for its culinary and medicinal uses. It contains sulfur compounds such as Allicin, which give it its distinctive flavor and…
Geranium
Hardy Geranium, also known as Cranesbill Geranium, are a group of perennial plants in the genus Geranium (they are not the same as the annual Geraniums in the…
Ginger
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a flowering plant whose rhizome, or underground stem, is widely used as a spice and traditional medicine. It has a pungent aroma and a…
Ginkgo biloba
The Ginkgo tree, scientifically known as Ginkgo biloba and also known as Maidenhair is one of the oldest tree species on Earth, dating back over 200 million years. Ginkgo…
Glucosamine
Glucosamine is a natural compound found in the body, primarily in cartilage. It plays a vital role in maintaining the health and integrity of cartilage, the flexible tissue…
Goji Berry
Goji Berries, also commonly known as Wolfberries, are small, red-orange berries that grow on the Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense shrub, which is native to China. They have been…