Herb Library

Albizia julibrissin

TCM "Collective Happiness Bark" — for grief, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Bark calms the spirit (Shen). Flowers (He Huan Hua) are used for similar purposes. Beautiful ornamental tree. Gentle mood support.

Mirabilis jalapa (root)

Pan-tropical ornamental plant ROOT used in Central American, Indian, and Pacific Island folk medicine for diarrhea, inflammation, and wound healing. Root contains mirabilis antiviral protein (MAP) and trigonelline. Aztec purgative medicine.

Synsepalum dulcificum

West African taste-modifier — contains miraculin protein that makes sour foods taste sweet for 30-60 minutes. Used to help chemotherapy patients enjoy food (chemo causes taste distortion). For diabetes management (sweetness without sugar).

Mitragyna stipulosa

West and Central African tree related to kratom (M. speciosa) but with distinct alkaloid profile. Used in Ghanaian and Nigerian traditional medicine for malaria, pain, and hypertension. Contains rhynchophylline and mitraphylline rather than mitragynine.

Garcinia livingstonei

East African bark remedy for cough, chest complaints, and diarrhea; tart fruit is eaten and used for flavoring drinks.

Tamarindus indica

East African sour fruit for fever, constipation, and malaria; pulp is laxative; bark is astringent for diarrhea.

Geranium lentum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Tetradymia stenolepis

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Asclepias nyctaginifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, pediatric aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Arenaria macradenia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Suaeda moquinii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine, gastrointestinal aid, dermatological aid, kidney aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta, Paiute.

Euphorbia incisa

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Chaenomeles sinensis

Korean herb for muscle cramps, damp-heat leg pain, and digestive disorders. Made into mogwa-cha (quince tea) as a popular Korean winter health beverage.

Mondia whitei

East and Central African root used across multiple African cultures as aphrodisiac, appetite stimulant, and tonic. Root has vanilla-ginger aroma. Used in Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa for male fertility and libido. Contains 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde.

Taraxacum mongolicum

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, ache(stomach), appendicitis, boil, cancer, cancer(esophagus), congestion, dermatitis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Glycerol monolaurate (from coconut)

A monoglyceride derived from lauric acid in coconut oil. Used for immune support with antimicrobial properties against certain bacteria and viruses.

Pycnanthemum montanum

A medicinal plant (Pycnanthemum montanum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Montanoa tomentosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for amenorrhea, diuretic, dysentery, fatality, fibromiomatosis, labor, lactogogue, menorrhagia, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Licania tomentosa

Brazilian urban tree commonly planted as shade tree. Leaf preparations used in folk medicine for diabetes, diarrhea, and inflammation. Contains quercetin and myricetin glycosides. Research on anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory properties ongoing.

Morinda sp

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), anodyne, cold, malaria, neuralgia.

Morinda officinalis

A TCM kidney yang tonic — different from Noni (M. citrifolia). Used for lower back/knee weakness, impotence, and bone strengthening.

Moringa oleifera

Called the "miracle tree," moringa leaves are one of the most nutrient-dense plants on earth, rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Moringa oleifera (capsule)

Moringa leaf powder in capsule form — avoids the grassy taste while providing the full nutritional profile. Typically 500-1000mg per capsule, 2-4 daily.

Moringa oleifera

One of the most nutrient-dense plants on earth — rich in protein, iron, calcium, vitamins A and C. Used worldwide as a nutritive supplement.

Moringa oleifera (powder)

Dried ground moringa leaf — the superfood powder format. 1-2 tsp daily in smoothies. Called "the miracle tree." Provides protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins.

Moringa stenopetala

Ethiopian and Kenyan moringa species distinct from the common M. oleifera. Leaves are staple food in Konso and Gamo cultures of southern Ethiopia. Used for hypertension, diabetes, and water purification. Contains glucosinolates and flavonoids.

Moringa oleifera (leaf tea)

Dried moringa leaf tea — retains most nutrients. Mild, slightly earthy taste. Rich in iron, calcium, and vitamins. Popular in tropical countries as a daily tonic.

Ephedra sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, blood medicine, gastrointestinal aid, kidney aid, venereal aid. Documented among Mahuna.

Thymus saturejoides

A medicinal plant (Thymus saturejoides) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Thymus broussonettii

A medicinal plant (Thymus broussonettii) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Morus alba

Mulberry leaf — studied for blood sugar support (DNJ compound). The fruit (Sang Shen) nourishes blood and yin in TCM. Leaf and berry have different uses.

Silene acaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Gosiute.

Atriplex obovata

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive. Documented among Hopi.

Alnus incana

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, blood medicine, emetic, eye medicine, gynecological aid, laxative. Documented among Blackfoot, Chippewa, Cree, Woodlands.

Mertensia ciliata

Native American medicinal plant used as breast treatment, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cheyenne.

Sisyrinchium montanum

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, misc. disease remedy, poison. Documented among Iroquois.

Penstemon laetus

Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid. Documented among Karok.

Zigadenus elegans

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, antirheumatic (external), diaphoretic, strengthener, dermatological aid, analgesic. Documented among Alaska Native, Eskimo, Inupiat, Keres, Western.

Cunila origanoides

Traditional medicinal plant used for cold, fever.

Mirabilis albida

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Teucrium montanum

A medicinal plant (Teucrium montanum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Solidago multiradiata

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic. Documented among Cree, Hudson Bay.

Mahonia aquifolium

Pacific Northwest berberine source — sustainable alternative to Goldenseal. For psoriasis (topical), liver support, and infections. Contains berberine, berbamine, and oxyacanthine. Oregon state flower.

Tsuga mertensiana

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, internal medicine, emetic, ceremonial medicine, pediatric aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Hoh, Kwakiutl.

Castilleja parviflora

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Ute.

Cypripedium montanum

Native American medicinal plant used as reproductive aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Kalmia latifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, astringent, blood, cardiac, diarrhea, dysentery, eruption, eye, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Pericome caudata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine, cough medicine, dermatological aid, diaphoretic, emetic. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.