Where to Upload Your Raw DNA Data (and What Each Option Does)

You downloaded your raw file. Now a quick search shows dozens of sites that offer to analyze it. They look similar, but they do very different things. Here are the five main types, so you can pick the one that matches what you actually want.

The five types of third-party tools

1. Genealogy matching. Find relatives and extend a family tree. Best if your goal is family history.

2. Variant lookup tools. These list findings linked to individual markers in your file. Useful if you enjoy reading research, but they don't tell you what to do with it, and many findings need context from a professional.

3. Trait and lifestyle reports. Summaries of tendencies such as caffeine response or sleep patterns. Informational.

4. Practitioner services. A dietitian, coach, or clinician reviews your file with you. Best if you want a person guiding the process.

5. Personalized formula services. Your file is turned into a product built for you. This is where Temple of Herbs sits.

What makes Temple of Herbs different from a report

Most upload tools end with information. We end with an action.

• Our ToH AI engine looks at 400+ health-relevant variants and scores 13 functional clusters and 13 body systems.
• It selects 15–20 botanicals from 300+ for your formula.
• A genetic safety screen is applied first.
• Daily check-ins shape your next cycle.

If you've already read your results and want to know "so what do I take?", this is the type of tool built for that question.

Which should you choose?

• Want to find relatives → genealogy tool
• Want to explore the research → variant lookup
• Want a person to guide you → practitioner
• Want to turn your file into something you use every day → personalized formula

You can use more than one. Your file is yours, and none of these options is exclusive.