Ingredient Category: Herbal extract
Astragalus
Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi) is one of the most important tonic herbs in TCM, used for over 2,000 years to…
Black Cohosh
Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa, formerly Cimicifuga racemosa) is a North American herb primarily used for menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, night…
Black Seed / Nigella
Nigella sativa (black seed, black cumin, kalonji) is called 'Habbatus Sauda' in Islamic traditional medicine, where a hadith attributes it…
Bilberry
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a European wild blueberry relative rich in anthocyanins (particularly cyanidin and delphinidin glycosides) [1]. The WWII…
Cayenne / Capsaicin
Capsaicin is the pungent compound in chili peppers (Capsicum spp.) that activates TRPV1 (transient receptor potential vanilloid 1) pain/heat receptors.…
Cinnamon
Cinnamon supplements contain either Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, 'true cinnamon') or Cassia cinnamon (C. cassia/C. aromaticum). Cassia contains high coumarin…
Astragalus (Huang Qi)
Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi) is a foundational TCM adaptogen/immune tonic containing astragaloside IV (telomerase activator) and polysaccharides [1]. Used for…
Dang Gui (Dong Quai)
Angelica sinensis (Dong Quai/Dang Gui) is a TCM herb called 'female ginseng,' used for menstrual irregularities, menopausal symptoms, and blood…