Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus)

Chaste berry has been used in the past to reduce libido. it is ironic then that it's also great for treating reproductive insufficiencies and increasing fertility...

Cashew (Anacardium occidentale)

Cashew nuts are a great source of protein and trace minerals. The plant behind the cashew is even more useful as a medicine however. The leaves and bark can be used for...

Samambaia (Polypodium leucotomos)

Samambaia is a fern found growing in the Amazon rainforest. It's one of the best herbs around for treating skin and brain disorders. Especially psoriasis, vitiligo, and...

Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)

Marshmallow root has a high concentration of soothing mucilage. It can be concentrated and used as a vegan alternative for egg whites. Medicinally the mucilage is used to...

Black Ant (Polyrhachis spp.)

Black ants contain a high dose of zinc and other minerals, vitamins, and protein. They are a great source of nutrition, especially for athletes...

Maca (Lepidium meyenii)

Maca is a famous South American root vegetable with adaptogenic properties. It works to balance hormones directly through the hypothalamus, and provides a rich source of...

Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus)

Artichoke is a popular food crop, and potent anticholesterol medication. Its bitter components improve digestion, reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels, as well as...

Sarsaparilla (Smilax spp.)

Sarsaparilla is a root found growing all over the world. It has a long history of use in both China and the South American Amazon rainforest for much the same uses...

Catuaba (Trichilia catigua)

There are many plants in the Amazon rainforest that go by the common name catuaba. The Sunlight Experiment prefers the Trichilia catigua species for most conditions...