Herb Library

Sisyrinchium campestre

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gynecological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Meskwaki.

Amphiachyris dracunculoides

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

Desmanthus illinoensis

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Paiute, Pawnee.

Malus ioensis

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy. Documented among Meskwaki.

Erigeron strigosus

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, analgesic. Documented among Catawba, Ojibwa.

Multi-strain probiotic + FOS/Inulin

Probiotic bacteria combined with prebiotic fiber (FOS/inulin) that FEEDS the probiotics. The synbiotic approach — more effective than probiotics alone for gut health.

Lactobacillus/Bifidobacterium species

Live beneficial bacteria for gut health. Not herbs but essential in herbal protocols. Different strains have different effects. 10-50 billion CFU typical dose.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 + L. reuteri RC-14

Specific probiotic strains for vaginal and urinary health — GR-1 and RC-14. The most studied strains for BV and yeast prevention. 2 billion CFU daily.

Psorospermum febrifugum

West African tree used in Malian and Burkinabe traditional medicine for malaria, skin diseases, and leprosy. Contains psorospermone xanthone with documented antitumor activity against leukemia cells. Name references fever-treating properties.

Rhus trilobata

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, pediatric aid. Documented among Diegueno.

Bovista plumbea

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Haisla and Hanaksiala.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, kidney aid, preventive medicine. Documented among Mahuna.

Vernonia cinerea

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ache(stomach), alexipharmic, amebiasis, antidote, cancer, cholera, colic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Rubus odoratus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cathartic, cough medicine, dermatological aid, emetic. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Houstonia wrightii

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

Crataegus submollis

Native American medicinal plant used as witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco

Traditional medicinal plant used for asthma, fever, malaria, stimulant, tonic.

Phyllanthus niruri

Pan-tropical kidney stone remedy — used in Brazilian, Indian, Chinese, and Caribbean traditional medicine. Dissolves calcium oxalate crystals. Also hepatoprotective (used for hepatitis B in Asia). Name means "stone breaker" in Portuguese and Spanish.

Quercetin 500mg + Bromelain 100mg

Classic allergy formula — Quercetin stabilizes mast cells while Bromelain enhances quercetin absorption and provides its own anti-inflammatory action. Take 20 min before meals.

Cinchona pubescens

Alternative cinchona species with higher quinine content than C. officinalis. Historical antimalarial. Tonic water originated as a way to make bitter quinine palatable (with gin). Modern tonic water has negligible quinine.

Alstonia constricta

Aboriginal antipyretic used for fever, especially malarial fever. Contains alstonine and other indole alkaloids with antimalarial and bitter tonic properties.

Crotalaria rotundifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid. Documented among Seminole.

Chrysothamnus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, toothache remedy, venereal aid, cold remedy, oral aid, throat aid. Documented among Isleta, Jemez, Keres, Western.

Ericameria bloomeri

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

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as sedative, analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), cold remedy, cough medicine, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Alabama, Cherokee, Choctaw.

Bahia dissecta

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), contraceptive, gynecological aid. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah, Zuni.

Lycopodium obscurum

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), blood medicine, gynecological aid, diuretic, hemostat. Documented among Chippewa, Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Rubus idaeus (ketone)

The aromatic compound from red raspberries — marketed for weight loss but evidence is very weak. Most commercial products are synthetic, not from actual raspberries.

Rubus idaeus

Classic pregnancy tonic — for toning the uterus and preparing for labor. Also used for menstrual cramps, diarrhea, and sore throats. Rich in fragarine (smooth muscle relaxant), minerals, and vitamin C. Safe throughout pregnancy.

Erigeron aphanactis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cathartic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, eye medicine. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Actaea rubra

Traditional medicinal plant used for cold, cough, poison.

Mahonia haematocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Apache, Mescalero.

Persea borbonia

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, analgesic, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, antirheumatic (external), ceremonial medicine. Documented among Seminole.

Houstonia rubra

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Kayenta.

Aesculus pavia

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), cancer treatment, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, hemorrhoid remedy. Documented among Cherokee.

Frangula rubra

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic. Documented among Miwok.

Trifolium pratense

A nutritive flower rich in isoflavones used for menopausal support, skin health, and respiratory comfort. Traditionally a blood purifier.

Aquilegia canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, heart medicine, dermatological aid, kidney aid, witchcraft medicine, antidiarrheal. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Gaillardia pinnatifida

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, diuretic, gynecological aid, psychological aid, misc. disease remedy, other. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western, Navajo.

Vaccinium parvifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy. Documented among Skagit, Skagit, Upper.

Morus rubra

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid, anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, cathartic, laxative, emetic. Documented among Alabama, Cherokee, Creek.

Rubus idaeus

A traditional pregnancy and women's health tonic, rich in minerals and used to tone uterine muscles.

Rubus idaeus (tea)

The classic pregnancy tea (2nd-3rd trimester) — tones the uterus. Also used for menstrual support and as a mineral-rich daily tonic. Pleasant, mild taste.

Eriogonum racemosum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, orthopedic aid, blood medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Erodium cicutarium

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy, gynecological aid, dermatological aid, disinfectant, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Costanoan, Jemez, Navajo, Kayenta.

Rheum rhabarbarum

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, depurative, laxative, stomachic, tonic.

Rheum palmatum

TCM purgative — "General Rhubarb" clears heat and moves stool. Contains anthraquinones (emodin, rhein). Small doses are astringent/binding; large doses are laxative. Key ingredient in many TCM formulas. NOT the garden rhubarb stalk.

Chamaesyce glyptosperma

Native American medicinal plant used as gland medicine, gynecological aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Iroquois, Thompson.