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Amla (Indian Gooseberry): Vitamin C, Hair, and Ayurvedic Evidence

Amla has one of the highest natural vitamin C contents of any fruit and has clinical evidence for cholesterol, hair growth, and antioxidant protection.

February 26, 2026·4 min read

Andrographis: Immune, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antiviral Evidence

Andrographis reduces cold duration by 1-2 days in meta-analyses and has NF-kB anti-inflammatory activity. Here's the full evidence and dosing guide.

February 26, 2026·4 min read

Beta-Sitosterol: Cholesterol, Prostate, and Immune Evidence

Beta-sitosterol lowers LDL cholesterol, reduces BPH symptoms, and modulates immune function. Here's the clinical evidence and effective doses.

February 26, 2026·4 min read

Butea Superba: Thai Herb for Male Sexual Health

Butea superba is a Thai herb with PDE5 inhibitory and androgenic activity. Here's what clinical trials show and the safety concern you need to know.

February 26, 2026·4 min read

Cat's Claw: Anti-Inflammatory and Immune Modulation Evidence

Cat's claw modulates NF-kB inflammation and has evidence for arthritis, immune support, and DNA repair. Here's what the science shows.

February 26, 2026·4 min read

Fenugreek: Testosterone, Milk Supply, and Blood Sugar Evidence

Fenugreek inhibits aromatase and 5-alpha reductase to support free testosterone. It also has strong evidence for lactation and blood sugar control.

February 26, 2026·4 min read

Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium): Icariin Mechanism and Evidence

Horny goat weed contains icariin, a PDE5 inhibitor structurally related to sildenafil. Here's the clinical evidence, icariin content to look for, and dosing.

February 26, 2026·4 min read

Morinda Officinalis: Traditional Yang Tonic and Modern Evidence

Morinda officinalis is a TCM kidney yang tonic with evidence for testosterone, bone density, and depression. Here's the modern science behind the tradition.

February 26, 2026·4 min read

Nettle Root: Testosterone, SHBG, and BPH Evidence

Nettle root binds SHBG to free up testosterone and has strong clinical evidence for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Here's what the research shows.

February 26, 2026·4 min read

Pau d'Arco: Antifungal, Antiviral, and Anti-Cancer Evidence

Pau d'arco contains lapachol with genuine antifungal and antiviral activity. Here's what the evidence shows and the toxicity concern you need to know.

February 26, 2026·4 min read

Pine Pollen: Natural Androgens, Phytoestrogens, and Evidence

Pine pollen contains testosterone, DHEA, and androstenedione but in tiny amounts. Here's an honest analysis of what it can and cannot do.

February 26, 2026·4 min read

Pygeum: African Bark for Prostate and Urinary Health

Pygeum africanum has stronger prostate clinical evidence than almost any other herb. Here's the mechanism, what trials show, and optimal dosing.

February 26, 2026·4 min read

Tribulus Terrestris: Testosterone, Libido, and Reality Check

Tribulus does not raise testosterone in healthy men, but it may improve libido through other pathways. Here's an honest look at what the evidence shows.

February 26, 2026·4 min read

Triphala: Ayurvedic Digestive Formula and Modern Evidence

Triphala combines three fruits with complementary mechanisms for gut health, antioxidant protection, and metabolic support. Here's what clinical trials show.

February 26, 2026·5 min read