Herbs

Dong Quai

Angelica sinensis, A polymorpha, A acutiloba, are often collectively known as “Chinese angelica,” plants native of China, Korea and Japan. … More

Devil’s Claw

Harpagophytum procumbens is a plant with a large hooked claw-like fruit, hence the name, native of Africa and especially of … More

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale is a perennial shrub native of Europe, Asia and N Africa closely related to chicory and known by … More

Comfrey

See Symphytum

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla is a common shrub widely distributed in many parts of the world, originating in southern Europe. Its active … More

Cat’s Claw

Uncaria tormentosa, known as “una de gato” is a climbing wood vine native of the Amazonian and Peruvian rain forest. … More

Butcher’s Broom

Ruscus aculeatus is an evergreen shrub member of the Lily family, growing wild in the Mediterranean region. The plant contains … More

Burdock

Arctium lappa is a biannual shrub found in hilly or mountainous regions originally in N Asia. Other names are burr-wee, … More

Black Cohosh

Cimicifuga racemosa is also known as Black-Snake root. It is a mossy perennial and native of North America. Its principal … More

Bilberry

Vaccinium myrtillus is also known as huckleberry, whortleberry, and European blueberry. It is a shrubby perennial that grows wild in … More