The Library
Herb Library
Browse herbs by name, botanical family, region, flavor, tradition, and evidence level. Each entry distinguishes historical tradition from modern evidence.
249 herbs found
Agrimonia eupatoria
Agrimony
Rosaceae
Mild, slightly astringent, honeyed, green
Albizia julibrissin
Albizia Bark
Fabaceae
Mild, woody
Aloe barbadensis miller
Aloe Vera
Asphodelaceae
Mild, green, slightly vegetal, clean
Phyllanthus emblica
Amla
Phyllanthaceae
Sour, astringent, slightly sweet, green
Andrographis paniculata
Andrographis
Acanthaceae
Strongly bitter, green, earthy, herbaceous
Angelica archangelica
Angelica
Apiaceae
Warm, sweet, musky, celery-like
Pimpinella anisum
Anise
Apiaceae
Sweet, licorice-like, warm, aromatic
Syzygium anisatum
Anise Myrtle
Myrtaceae
Sweet anise-licorice, fresh, warm
Cynara cardunculus
Artichoke Leaf
Asteraceae
Mild, slightly bitter, green, earthy
Withania somnifera
Ashwagandha
Solanaceae
Earthy, pungent, horse-like
Panax ginseng
Asian Ginseng
Araliaceae
Earthy, sweet, slightly balsamic
Astragalus membranaceus
Astragalus
Fabaceae
Sweet, earthy, bean-like, mild
Scutellaria baicalensis
Baikal Skullcap
Lamiaceae
Mild, slightly bitter, green, earthy
Berberis vulgaris
Barberry
Berberidaceae
Sharp, resinous
Laurus nobilis
Bay Leaf
Lauraceae
Warm, aromatic, slightly floral, balsamic
Monarda didyma
Bergamot (Bee Balm)
Lamiaceae
Earl-grey-like, citrus, minty, herbaceous
Eclipta prostrata
Bhringraj
Asteraceae
Mild, slightly bitter, green
Vaccinium myrtillus
Bilberry
Ericaceae
Fruity, slightly tart, green, earthy
Betula pendula
Birch Leaf
Betulaceae
Fresh, green, slightly wintergreen, clean
Actaea racemosa
Black Cohosh
Ranunculaceae
Earth, slightly bitter, green
Ballota nigra
Black Horehound
Lamiaceae
Strong, unpleasant, herbaceous
Piper nigrum
Black Pepper
Piperaceae
Pungent, sharp, warm, woody
Rubus fruticosus
Blackberry Leaf
Rosaceae
Mild, fruity-tannic, green, slightly earthy
Cnicus benedictus
Blessed Thistle
Asteraceae
Bitter, herbaceous, slightly warm
Nymphaea caerulea
Blue Lotus
Nymphaeaceae
Floral, green, slightly sweet, earthy
Verbena hastata
Blue Vervain
Verbenaceae
Herbal, slightly bitter, green, earthy
Peumus boldus
Boldo
Monimiaceae
Aromatic, warm, slightly bitter, camphor-like
Eupatorium perfoliatum
Boneset
Asteraceae
Faint, pungent and hay-like
Borago officinalis
Borage
Boraginaceae
Mild, slightly cucumber-like, green, floral
Borago officinalis
Borage
Boraginaceae
Cool, cucumber-like, fresh
Bacopa monnieri
Brahmi (Bacopa)
Plantaginaceae
Bitter, earthy, green, slightly buttery
Agathosma betulina
Buchu
Rutaceae
Sharp, fruity, herbaceous
Agathosma betulina
Buchu
Rutaceae
Minty, peppery, slightly fruity, medicinal
Lycopus virginicus
Bugleweed
Lamiaceae
Mild, green, slightly minty, herbaceous
Bupleurum chinense
Bupleurum
Apiaceae
Mild, slightly sweet, bittersweet, green
Arctium lappa
Burdock
Asteraceae
Earthy, bitter, slightly sweet, rooty
Ruscus aculeatus
Butcher's Broom
Asparagaceae
Earthy, mildly green
Clitoria ternatea
Butterfly Pea
Fabaceae
Earthy, floral, mild, green
Theobroma cacao
Cacao
Malvaceae
Rich, chocolate, earthy, slightly bitter
Calendula officinalis
Calendula
Asteraceae
Warm, floral, faintly honeyed
Eschscholzia californica
California Poppy
Papaveraceae
Mild, floral, green, slightly sweet
Cannabis sativa
Cannabis
Cannabaceae
Pungent, resinous, herbaceous
Carum carvi
Caraway
Apiaceae
Warm, earthy, slightly sweet, peppery
Elettaria cardamomum
Cardamom
Zingiberaceae
Sweet, floral, citrus-spice
Ceratonia siliqua
Carob
Fabaceae
Sweet, cacao-like, nutty, slightly toasty
Uncaria tomentosa
Cat's Claw
Rubiaceae
Woody, earthy, slightly bitter, herbal
Nepeta cataria
Catnip
Lamiaceae
Minty, green, mild, slightly musky
Trichilia catigua
Catuaba
Meliaceae
Earthy, bittersweet bark
Apium graveolens
Celery Seed
Apiaceae
Warm, spicy, celery-like
Centaurium erythraea
Centaury
Gentianaceae
Mild, green, faintly bitter
Momordica charantia
Cerasee
Cucurbitaceae
Bitter, green, earthy, slightly metallic
Inonotus obliquus
Chaga
Hymenochaetaceae
Earthy, vanilla-like, woody, slightly smoky
Matricaria chamomilla
Chamomile
Asteraceae
Sweet, apple-like, with soft hay and honey notes.
Vitex agnus-castus
Chasteberry (Vitex)
Lamiaceae
Peppery, slightly sweet, herbaceous
Stellaria media
Chickweed
Caryophyllaceae
Mild, fresh, green, slightly earthy
Cichorium intybus
Chicory
Asteraceae
Roasted, nutty, earthy, bitter
Chrysanthemum morifolium
Chrysanthemum
Asteraceae
Floral, honeyed, slightly herbal, cool
Cinnamomum verum
Cinnamon
Lauraceae
Sweet, warm, woody-spicy
Galium aparine
Cleavers
Rubiaceae
Fresh, green, slightly grassy, mild
Syzygium aromaticum
Clove
Myrtaceae
Warm, pungent, sweet-spicy, woody
Codonopsis pilosula
Codonopsis
Campanulaceae
Sweet, mild, slightly earthy, herbal
Tussilago farfara
Coltsfoot
Asteraceae
Mild, slightly sweet, herbaceous, honeyed
Symphytum officinale
Comfrey
Boraginaceae
Mild, slightly cucumber-like, green, earthy
Cordyceps sinensis
Cordyceps
Cordycipitaceae
Earthy, mushroom-like, slightly sweet, savory
Coriandrum sativum
Coriander
Apiaceae
Warm, citrus-like, slightly sweet, aromatic
Centaurea cyanus
Cornflower
Asteraceae
Floral, mild, slightly sweet, green
Zea mays
Cornsilk
Poaceae
Mild, sweet, grassy, slightly green
Elymus repens
Couch Grass
Poaceae
Fresh, hay-like, green
Primula veris
Cowslip
Primulaceae
Delicate, sweetly floral, apricot-like
Viburnum opulus
Cramp Bark
Adoxaceae
Earthy, slightly bitter, woody
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Cranberry
Ericaceae
Fresh, fruity, sharp
Geranium maculatum
Cranesbill
Geraniaceae
Mild, slightly astringent, green, floral
Murraya koenigii
Curry Leaf
Rutaceae
Pungent, citrus-resinous
Rosa × damascena
Damask Rose
Rosaceae
Deep, sweet, classic rose
Turnera diffusa
Damiana
Passifloraceae
Sweet, aromatic, herbal, slightly spicy
Taraxacum officinale
Dandelion
Asteraceae
Earthy, bitter, mildly roasted
Salvia miltiorrhiza
Danshen
Lamiaceae
Mildly camphoraceous, woody
Harpagophytum procumbens
Devil's Claw
Pedaliaceae
Earthy, bitter, slightly smoky
Anethum graveolens
Dill
Apiaceae
Fresh, grassy, slightly sweet, citrus-like
Angelica sinensis
Dong Quai
Apiaceae
Musky, earthy, sweet-bitter, aromatic
Echinacea purpurea
Echinacea
Asteraceae
Earthy, floral, slightly sharp
Sambucus nigra
Elderberry
Adoxaceae
Sweet, floral, berry-like
Sambucus nigra
Elderflower
Adoxaceae
Floral, sweet, slightly green, honeyed
Inula helenium
Elecampane
Asteraceae
Pungent, earthy, aromatic
Inula helenium
Elecampane
Asteraceae
Warm, bitter, camphoraceous, honey-spicy
Eleutherococcus senticosus
Eleuthero
Araliaceae
Earthy, woody
Eryngium yuccifolium
Eryngo
Apiaceae
Faint, rooty, herbaceous
Eucommia ulmoides
Eucommia Bark
Eucommiaceae
Woody, faintly sweet
Euphrasia officinalis
Eyebright
Orobanchaceae
Faint, green and herbaceous
Euphrasia officinalis
Eyebright
Orobanchaceae
Mild, green, slightly bitter, herbal
Foeniculum vulgare
Fennel
Apiaceae
Sweet, anise, licorice-like
Trigonella foenum-graecum
Fenugreek
Fabaceae
Maple-like, nutty, bittersweet, earthy
Polygonum multiflorum
Fo-Ti
Polygonaceae
Earthy, slightly bitter, starchy, mild
Forsythia suspensa
Forsythia
Oleaceae
Faint, clean and floral-green
Alpinia galanga
Galangal
Zingiberaceae
Sharp, camphoraceous, gingery
Gentiana lutea
Gentian
Gentianaceae
Intensely bitter, earthy, dry
Zingiber officinale
Ginger
Zingiberaceae
Warm, pungent, citrusy-spicy.
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo
Ginkgoaceae
Mild, slightly nutty, green, faintly sweet
Lycium barbarum
Goji Berry
Solanaceae
Sweet, tangy, fruity, slightly herbal
Hydrastis canadensis
Goldenseal
Ranunculaceae
Bitter, earthy, slightly astringent
Centella asiatica
Gotu Kola
Apiaceae
Green, earthy, slightly bitter, grassy
Eutrochium purpureum
Gravel Root
Asteraceae
Faint, hay-like, earthy
Annona muricata
Graviola (Soursop)
Annonaceae
Tropical, creamy, slightly sour, fruity
Camellia sinensis
Green Tea
Theaceae
Fresh, grassy, vegetal, sometimes marine
Paullinia cupana
Guarana
Sapindaceae
Toasted, earthy
Ilex guayusa
Guayusa
Aquifoliaceae
Smooth, slightly sweet, earthy, grassy
Tinospora cordifolia
Guduchi
Menispermaceae
Bitter, earthy, slightly starchy
Gymnema sylvestre
Gymnema
Apocynaceae
Earthy, slightly bitter, green
Terminalia chebula
Haritaki
Combretaceae
Astringent, slightly sour, earthy, green
Crataegus monogyna
Hawthorn
Rosaceae
Mild, slightly tart, fruity, green
Helichrysum italicum
Helichrysum
Asteraceae
Sweet, honeyed, spicy, reminiscent of curry
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Hibiscus
Malvaceae
Crisp, fruity, cranberry-like
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Lamiaceae
Spicy, peppery, clove-like, green
Cyclopia genistoides
Honeybush
Fabaceae
Sweet, honey-like, woody, floral
Lonicera japonica
Honeysuckle
Caprifoliaceae
Sweet, floral, honeyed, slightly green
Humulus lupulus
Hops
Cannabaceae
Floral, resinous, earthy, slightly bitter
Marrubium vulgare
Horehound
Lamiaceae
Bitter, earthy, menthol-like, herbaceous
Equisetum arvense
Horsetail
Equisetaceae
Mild, slightly astringent, green, grassy
Hydrangea arborescens
Hydrangea Root
Hydrangeaceae
Mild, earthy, rooty
Hyssopus officinalis
Hyssop
Lamiaceae
Herbal, slightly bitter, camphor-like, minty
Cetraria islandica
Iceland Moss
Parmeliaceae
Earthy, mineral, faintly green
Jasminum sambac
Jasmine
Oleaceae
Sweet, floral, heady, exotic
Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Jiaogulan
Cucurbitaceae
Mild, slightly sweet, green, beany
Ziziphus jujuba
Jujube
Rhamnaceae
Sweet, date-like, caramel, malty
Juniperus communis
Juniper Berry
Cupressaceae
Crisp, pine-resin, gin-like
Piper methysticum
Kava
Piperaceae
Earthy, peppery, slightly bitter, creamy
Cola nitida
Kola Nut
Malvaceae
Earthy, mildly nutty
Pueraria lobata
Kudzu
Fabaceae
Sweet, starchy, slightly floral, earthy
Lavandula angustifolia
Lavender
Lamiaceae
Sweet, herbaceous, intensely floral.
Melissa officinalis
Lemon Balm
Lamiaceae
Bright, lemony, herbaceous.
Backhousia citriodora
Lemon Myrtle
Myrtaceae
Intensely citrus-lemon, fresh, clean
Citrus limon
Lemon Peel
Rutaceae
Bright, citrus, zesty, slightly sweet
Aloysia citrodora
Lemon Verbena
Verbenaceae
Bright lemon, sweet, floral
Cymbopogon citratus
Lemongrass
Poaceae
Bright, lemony, fresh, grassy
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Licorice Root
Fabaceae
Sweet, woody, anise-like
Tilia cordata
Linden
Malvaceae
Sweet, honeyed, floral
Hericium erinaceus
Lion's Mane
Hericiaceae
Mild, umami, seafood-like, slightly sweet
Dimocarpus longan
Longan
Sapindaceae
Sweet, fruity, delicately floral
Eriobotrya japonica
Loquat
Rosaceae
Faint, fruity-green
Levisticum officinale
Lovage
Apiaceae
Warm, celery-like, slightly musky, savory
Pulmonaria officinalis
Lungwort
Boraginaceae
Faint, green and earthy
Pulmonaria officinalis
Lungwort
Boraginaceae
Mild, green, slightly earthy, delicate
Lepidium meyenii
Maca
Brassicaceae
Earthy, slightly caramelized
Grifola frondosa
Maitake
Meripilaceae
Deep, foresty, mushroom
Citrus hystrix
Makrut Lime Leaf
Rutaceae
Citrus, lime, floral, slightly peppery
Malva sylvestris
Mallow
Malvaceae
Mild, green, slightly sweet, mucilaginous
Rubia cordifolia
Manjistha
Rubiaceae
Earthy, slightly bitter, herbaceous
Acer saccharum
Maple Leaf
Sapindaceae
Mild, sweet, woody, slightly earthy
Origanum majorana
Marjoram
Lamiaceae
Warm, aromatic, slightly spicy, green
Althaea officinalis
Marshmallow Root
Malvaceae
Faint, sweet, earthy
Filipendula ulmaria
Meadowsweet
Rosaceae
Sweet, almond-like, floral, honeyed
Silybum marianum
Milk Thistle
Asteraceae
Mild, slightly nutty, earthy, green
Viscum album
Mistletoe
Santalaceae
Mild, slightly bitter, green
Moringa oleifera
Moringa
Moringaceae
Mild, slightly peppery, green, earthy
Leonurus cardiaca
Motherwort
Lamiaceae
Herbal, slightly bitter, green, earthy
Mucuna pruriens
Mucuna
Fabaceae
Earthy, nutty, slightly bitter
Artemisia vulgaris
Mugwort
Asteraceae
Herbal, slightly bitter, aromatic, green
Ptychopetalum olacoides
Muira Puama
Olacaceae
Earthy, woody, slightly bitter
Verbascum thapsus
Mullein
Scrophulariaceae
Faint, sweet, herbaceous
Myrtus communis
Myrtle
Myrtaceae
Fresh, cineole-rich, subtly floral
Azadirachta indica
Neem
Meliaceae
Bitter, strong, sulfur-like, herbaceous
Morinda citrifolia
Noni
Rubiaceae
Strong, fruity-pungent, slightly cheesy
Myristica fragrans
Nutmeg
Myristicaceae
Warm, sweet, woody, spicy
Avena sativa
Oatstraw
Poaceae
Mild, sweet, hay-like, green
Olea europaea
Olive Leaf
Oleaceae
Mild, green, herbal, slightly astringent
Citrus sinensis
Orange Peel
Rutaceae
Sweet citrus, zesty, warm, slightly floral
Origanum vulgare
Oregano
Lamiaceae
Warm, herbaceous, slightly spicy, aromatic
Mahonia aquifolium
Oregon Grape
Berberidaceae
Bitter, tart, slightly fruity, earthy
Osmanthus fragrans
Osmanthus
Oleaceae
Apricot, floral, sweet, buttery
Pandanus amaryllifolius
Pandan
Pandanaceae
Sweet, nutty, vanilla-coconut, grassy
Petroselinum crispum
Parsley
Apiaceae
Fresh, grassy, green
Passiflora incarnata
Passionflower
Passifloraceae
Fresh, green, mild
Handroanthus impetiginosus
Pau d'Arco
Bignoniaceae
Earthy, woody, slightly bitter, floral
Mentha x piperita
Peppermint
Lamiaceae
Sharp, cool, penetrating menthol.
Picrorhiza kurroa
Picrorhiza
Plantaginaceae
Very bitter, earthy, slightly acrid
Pinus sylvestris
Pine Needle
Pinaceae
Pine forest, crisp and terpenic
Matricaria discoidea
Pineapple Weed
Asteraceae
Sweet, apple-like, mildly chamomile, fruity
Plantago major
Plantain
Plantaginaceae
Faint green and mineral
Plantago major
Plantain (Herb)
Plantaginaceae
Mild, slightly earthy, green, cucumber-like
Cucurbita pepo
Pumpkin Seed
Cucurbitaceae
Nutty, warm
Prunus africana
Pygeum
Rosaceae
Woody, slightly smoky
Trifolium pratense
Red Clover
Fabaceae
Mild, sweet, floral, grassy
Rubus idaeus
Red Raspberry Leaf
Rosaceae
Fresh, green, faintly fruity
Rehmannia glutinosa
Rehmannia
Scrophulariaceae
Earthy, rooty, slightly sweet
Ganoderma lucidum
Reishi
Ganodermataceae
Bitter, earthy, woody, umami
Rhodiola rosea
Rhodiola
Crassulaceae
Floral, rose-scented from the root's essential oil
Aspalathus linearis
Rooibos
Fabaceae
Warm, honeyed, slightly smoky.
Pelargonium graveolens
Rose Geranium
Geraniaceae
Sweet floral rose, citrus, slightly green
Rosa canina
Rose Hips
Rosaceae
Tart, fruity, slightly floral
Salvia rosmarinus
Rosemary
Lamiaceae
Strong, camphoraceous, woody
Nelumbo nucifera
Sacred Lotus
Nelumbonaceae
Mild, slightly sweet, green, earthy
Carthamus tinctorius
Safflower
Asteraceae
Mild, slightly bitter, green
Crocus sativus
Saffron
Iridaceae
Floral, honeyed, warm, slightly earthy
Salvia officinalis
Sage
Lamiaceae
Herbaceous, earthy, savory, slightly camphoraceous
Smilax officinalis
Sarsaparilla
Smilacaceae
Earthy, sweet, slightly bitter, woody
Satureja hortensis
Savory
Lamiaceae
Warm, peppery, piney, herbaceous
Serenoa repens
Saw Palmetto
Arecaceae
Pungent, slightly rancid, earthy
Schisandra chinensis
Schisandra
Schisandraceae
Tart, fruity, complex
Hippophae rhamnoides
Sea Buckthorn
Elaeagnaceae
Tart, fruity, citrus-like, slightly sweet
Prunella vulgaris
Self-Heal
Lamiaceae
Mild, slightly bitter, green, earthy
Senna alexandrina
Senna
Fabaceae
Mild, slightly sweet, grassy, faintly floral
Citrus aurantium
Seville Orange
Rutaceae
Citrus, bitter-orange, floral, slightly spicy
Convolvulus pluricaulis
Shankhpushpi
Convolvulaceae
Mild, green, slightly sweet, herbaceous
Asparagus racemosus
Shatavari
Asparagaceae
Sweet, earthy, slightly bitter, herbal
Capsella bursa-pastoris
Shepherd's Purse
Brassicaceae
Fresh, mustard-green
Scutellaria lateriflora
Skullcap
Lamiaceae
Mild, green, slightly bitter, earthy
Ulmus rubra
Slippery Elm
Ulmaceae
Mild, earthy, slightly sweet, mucilaginous
Rumex acetosa
Sorrel
Polygonaceae
Tart, lemony, bright, green
Artemisia abrotanum
Southernwood
Asteraceae
Sharp, camphor-like, herbaceous
Mentha spicata
Spearmint
Lamiaceae
Fresh, sweet, minty, slightly fruity
Nardostachys jatamansi
Spikenard
Caprifoliaceae
Earthy, musky, resinous, slightly sweet
Hypericum perforatum
St. John's Wort
Hypericaceae
Herbal, warm, balsamic, slightly bitter
Illicium verum
Star Anise
Schisandraceae
Sweet, licorice-anise, warm
Stevia rebaudiana
Stevia
Asteraceae
Sweet, clean, slightly green, licorice-like
Urtica dioica
Stinging Nettle
Urticaceae
Fresh, green, faintly grassy
Fragaria vesca
Strawberry Leaf
Rosaceae
Mild, fruity, green, lightly sweet
Pfaffia paniculata
Suma
Amaranthaceae
Earthy, root-like
Drosera rotundifolia
Sundew
Droseraceae
Faint, green and earthy
Ocimum basilicum
Sweet Basil
Lamiaceae
Sweet, peppery, herbaceous, slightly anise-like
Viola odorata
Sweet Violet
Violaceae
Floral, sweet, green, slightly mucilaginous
Artemisia dracunculus
Tarragon
Asteraceae
Anise-like, warm, herbaceous, slightly bittersweet
Thymus vulgaris
Thyme
Lamiaceae
Strong, herbaceous, thymol
Eurycoma longifolia
Tongkat Ali
Simaroubaceae
Bitter, slightly woody
Tribulus terrestris
Tribulus
Zygophyllaceae
Mild, slightly bitter, green
Trametes versicolor
Turkey Tail
Polyporaceae
Earthy, mild, mushroom-like, slightly woody
Curcuma longa
Turmeric
Zingiberaceae
Warm, earthy, slightly musky
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Uva Ursi
Ericaceae
Astringent, earthy, green, mildly bitter
Valeriana officinalis
Valerian
Caprifoliaceae
Strong, musky, valerian-like (some find unpleasant)
Vanilla planifolia
Vanilla
Orchidaceae
Sweet, creamy, floral, warm
Verbena officinalis
Vervain
Verbenaceae
Faint, green and herbaceous
Nasturtium officinale
Watercress
Brassicaceae
Peppery, fresh, green, slightly mustard-like
Morus alba
White Mulberry Leaf
Moraceae
Mild, slightly sweet, green, earthy
Paeonia lactiflora
White Peony
Paeoniaceae
Floral, sweet, slightly bitter, earthy
Salix alba
White Willow Bark
Salicaceae
Earthy, slightly bitter, woody, astringent
Prunus serotina
Wild Cherry Bark
Rosaceae
Bitter almond, woody, aromatic
Lactuca virosa
Wild Lettuce
Asteraceae
Mild, green, slightly bitter, milky
Dioscorea villosa
Wild Yam
Dioscoreaceae
Earthy, starchy, slightly bitter
Hamamelis virginiana
Witch Hazel
Hamamelidaceae
Mild, astringent, woody, slightly warm
Betonica officinalis
Wood Betony
Lamiaceae
Mild, green and herbaceous
Stachys officinalis
Wood Betony
Lamiaceae
Mild, herbal, slightly bitter, green
Galium odoratum
Woodruff
Rubiaceae
Sweet, vanilla, freshly mown hay
Artemisia absinthium
Wormwood
Asteraceae
Intensely bitter, aromatic, herbaceous, sage-like
Smallanthus sonchifolius
Yacon
Asteraceae
Sweet, mild, slightly earthy, fresh
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow
Asteraceae
Herbal, bitter, slightly sweet, aromatic
Ilex vomitoria
Yaupon Holly
Aquifoliaceae
Earthy, lightly sweet, tea-like
Rumex crispus
Yellow Dock
Polygonaceae
Earthy, slightly sour, tannic, dry
Anemopsis californica
Yerba Mansa
Saururaceae
Earthy, slightly peppery, aromatic, green
Ilex paraguariensis
Yerba Mate
Aquifoliaceae
Herbal, smoky, grassy, slightly bitter
Eriodictyon californicum
Yerba Santa
Boraginaceae
Resinous, earthy, slightly bitter, green