Every digestive & metabolic herbs entry in the Typed supplements library. Each one is a full page: what it does, stage by stage, and what the evidence says.
- Amla (Indian Gooseberry)A small, intensely sour fruit that’s one of the richest natural vitamin C sources on earth, with real small-trial evidence for improving cholesterol too.
- Artichoke Leaf ExtractAn extract from artichoke leaves, studied mainly for modestly lowering cholesterol and easing indigestion.
- BerberineA plant compound studied closely for its effect on blood sugar.
- Bitter MelonA very bitter Asian vegetable long used in traditional medicine for blood sugar, with mixed and modest scientific support.
- Chanca PiedraAn Amazonian herb long used for kidney and gallstones, with small studies showing it changes urine chemistry in a favorable direction — though it’s not proven to dissolve existing stones.
- Cinnamon ExtractThe spice, concentrated for its blood sugar research.
- Dandelion RootThe root of a common backyard weed, roasted into tea and used traditionally to support digestion and liver function.
- Fennel Seed ExtractA licorice-scented seed used since antiquity, with real trial support for menstrual cramps and much weaker support for general bloating.
- FenugreekA seed studied for both blood sugar and milk supply.
- Ginger Root ExtractOne of the better-evidenced herbs there is, specifically for nausea.
- GuggulA tree resin used for millennia in Ayurveda for metabolic and cholesterol complaints — but the most rigorous modern trial found it didn’t work the way tradition claims.
- Gymnema SylvestreA traditional Indian herb studied for blood sugar support, best known for its party trick of blocking your ability to taste sweetness.
- Licorice RootOne where the warning genuinely matters more than the benefit.
- Milk ThistleKnown for one specific compound, called silymarin.
- TriphalaA classic Ayurvedic blend of three dried fruits, traditionally used as a gentle digestive tonic — with small studies suggesting real, modest benefit for occasional constipation.
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