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Herb glossary

Every herb we work with regularly. What it does, who shouldn't take it, and what we typically pair it with.

Sea moss

Foundation mineral. 92 trace minerals. Daily use. Wildcrafted from Honduras, Jamaica, St. Lucia, and Maine. Pairs with: bladderwrack, burdock. Avoid if hyperthyroid without practitioner guidance.

Bladderwrack

Iodine and thyroid support. Use with sea moss for the full mineral picture. Avoid if hyperthyroid without practitioner guidance.

Burdock root

Blood purifier and lymphatic mover. The third leg of the foundation tripod. Mild — safe for most people daily. Pairs with: dandelion, sea moss.

Dandelion root

Liver bitter and gentle diuretic. Phase-one staple. Pairs with: milk thistle, burdock. Avoid with strong diuretics.

Milk thistle

Liver support — the workhorse. Daily use is fine, especially if you're around environmental load. Pairs with: dandelion, bitters.

Black walnut hull

Antiparasitic. Use only inside a structured cycle. Not for pregnant women. Pairs with: wormwood, clove (the triad).

Wormwood

Antiparasitic, especially against larger parasites. Short-course only — never daily. Not during pregnancy or nursing.

Clove

Kills parasite eggs. The third herb in the classic parasite triad. Short-course only.

Elderberry

Antiviral support. Daily during cold and flu season; pause when symptoms resolve. Don't combine with prescription antivirals without guidance.

Chamomile

Nervous system softener. Bedtime tea. Safe long-term. Avoid if you have a ragweed allergy.

Skullcap

Stronger sleep and anxiety support. Use as needed, not as a daily.

Ashwagandha

Adaptogen. Steady-state stress support. Avoid if hyperthyroid or pregnant.

Ginger root

Digestive warmer, anti-nausea. Daily use is fine. Pairs with: fennel, tulsi.

Yoni steam blends

Topical support for menstrual and postpartum care. Twice weekly during cycle support phases. Not during active bleeding or pregnancy.

Activated charcoal

Binder. Take two hours after any antiparasitic or strong herb. Don't take with medications — wait at least an hour before, two hours after meds.

Bentonite clay

Heavy-metal binder. Mix with water in a glass jar — never aluminum. Drink quickly; it sets up.

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