Herb Library

Uncaria tomentosa

A South American vine used in traditional Peruvian medicine to support immune function and joint comfort.

Uncaria tomentosa (bark)

The inner bark of Cat's Claw vine — standardized for alkaloid content. Used for immune support, inflammation, and digestive health.

Uncaria tomentosa (500mg)

Standard 500mg capsule form — the most common commercial format. Contains both POA and TOA alkaloids. 1-3 capsules daily typical dose.

Uncaria tomentosa (extract)

Standardized Cat's Claw extract — some forms are "TOA-free" (pentacyclic alkaloid only) for immune protocols. More concentrated than raw bark.

Uncaria tomentosa (tea)

Traditional preparation — inner bark simmered for 20+ minutes. Milder than capsules/tinctures but still provides alkaloids. The original Peruvian method.

Uncaria tomentosa (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted Cat's Claw — more concentrated than tea or capsules. 30-60 drops 2-3x daily. The preferred format for Lyme disease protocols.

Hypochaeris radicata

A common lawn weed related to dandelion — used in folk medicine as a mild liver tonic, diuretic, and bitter digestive.

Orthosiphon aristatus

A Southeast Asian herb widely used for kidney/urinary support. Popular as "kidney tea" in Germany and across Asia. Diuretic and anti-inflammatory.

Typha sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing. Documented among Omaha.

Teucrium marum

A Mediterranean herb used in homeopathy and folk medicine. Different from true Germander (T. chamaedrys) which is hepatotoxic. Professional use only.

Atriplex polycarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Maricopa, Pima.

Erythroxylum catuaba

A Brazilian bark used traditionally as a nervous system tonic, aphrodisiac, and for memory support. Contains catuabine alkaloids. NOT related to coca.

Capsicum annuum

A warming circulatory stimulant used topically for pain support and internally for digestive and cardiovascular health.

Capsicum annuum (capsule)

Cayenne in capsule form — avoids the mouth burn. Used for circulation, digestive stimulation, and pain support. Start low (30,000 HU) and increase.

Capsicum annuum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, poultice, stimulant, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Navajo, Ramah.

Cannabis sativa (CBD oil)

CBD in MCT oil carrier — sublingual drops for anxiety, pain, sleep, and inflammation. 10-50mg typical starting dose. Hold under tongue 60 seconds before swallowing.

Cecropia obtusifolia

Central American blood sugar herb — traditional Maya remedy for diabetes. Contains chlorogenic acid and isoorientin. Anti-diabetic action through alpha-glucosidase inhibition. Used in Mexican traditional medicine. Fast-growing pioneer tree species.

Thuja excelsa

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid. Documented among Tlingit.

Thuja occidentalis

Traditional immune stimulant and wart remedy — contains thujone (neurotoxic in excess). Homeopathic Thuja is used for warts and vaccine reactions. Herbal form requires careful dosing. External use for warts.

Cedrus libani

Traditional medicinal plant used for diuretic, insecticide.

Cedrela odorata

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, febrifuge, fever, malaria, rheumatism, vermifuge.

Simaba cedron

Traditional medicinal plant used for bite(snake), colic, dyspepsia, fever, fwvwe, malaria, preventitive(bite(snake)), sedative, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Chelidonium majus

European liver and gallbladder herb — yellow-orange sap used topically for warts. Contains chelidonine and berberine. German Commission E approved for biliary spasm. HEPATOTOXICITY risk — professional use only.

Apium graveolens

Cleansing diuretic herb used for rheumatic conditions, gout, and arthritis. Seeds help kidneys dispose of urates and waste products, and have urinary antiseptic properties.

Apium graveolens (juice)

Trending health drink — provides apigenin, luteolin, and phthalides. Used for blood pressure support, anti-inflammatory effects, and digestive health.

Ranunculus sceleratus

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Thompson.

Ligusticum apiifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, antihemorrhagic, pulmonary aid, blood medicine, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Karok, Pomo, Pomo, Kashaya.

Apium graveolens

Used in Ayurvedic and Western traditions for joint comfort, urinary support, and blood pressure balance.

Celtis australis

Mediterranean tree used in Turkish, Algerian, and Spanish folk medicine for diarrhea, heavy menstruation, and stomach complaints. Fruit edible and sweet. Bark astringent for digestive conditions. Contains flavonoids and triterpenoids.

Centaurium erythraea

European bitter tonic — one of the most bitter herbs in the pharmacopoeia. Stimulates digestive juices and appetite. Used for dyspepsia, flatulence, and loss of appetite. Gentle fever reducer.

Centella asiatica

A pan-Asian herb used in Ayurveda, TCM, and Southeast Asian medicine for cognitive support, wound healing, and venous health.

Centella asiatica (topical)

Topical Centella/Cica is a K-beauty staple for skin repair, sensitivity, redness, and barrier support. The #1 trending skincare ingredient from Asia.

Momordica balsamina

Caribbean and Central American bitter herb for skin infections, stomach ailments, and as a blood cleanser; distinct from bitter melon.

Erythroxylum steyermarkii

A medicinal plant (Erythroxylum steyermarkii) from the Erythroxylaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Muntingia calabura

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), cold, nerves, spasm, tea.

Prunus avium

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, cyanogenetic, gluttony, heart, tonic.

Sonchus oleraceus

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, abscess, antiopiate, ascites, bite(snake), boil, cancer, cancer(breast), and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Stenotus lanuginosus

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, nose medicine, oral aid, throat aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Navajo.

Cestrum nocturnum

Tropical American shrub used in Filipino, Indian, and Latin American folk medicine. Leaf decoction for epilepsy (Philippines). Flower infusion as mild sedative. CAUTION: All parts contain solanaceous alkaloids and saponins. Berries are toxic.

Cinnamomum verum (extract)

Standardized CEYLON cinnamon — 250x less coumarin than Cassia. CinSulin water extract is the most studied form for blood sugar support.

Cymbopogon nardus

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), anodyne, carminative, cholera, dentifrice, diaphoretic, disinfectant, dyspepsia, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Achyranthes bidentata

Chinese herb that invigorates blood flow, stimulates menstruation, and eases period pain. Also used for lower back pain associated with kidney stones, canker sores, and nosebleeds.

Inonotus obliquus

A medicinal mushroom that grows on birch trees, prized for its antioxidant content and immune-supporting properties.

Inonotus obliquus (500mg)

Standard Chaga capsule — 500mg. For immune support and antioxidant protection. Look for wild-harvested (birch-grown) and dual-extracted for best quality.

Inonotus obliquus (extract)

Dual-extracted (hot water + alcohol) Chaga — captures both water-soluble polysaccharides and alcohol-soluble triterpenoids for immune support.

Inonotus obliquus (tea)

Chaga simmered as a traditional tea — the oldest preparation method. Rich in melanin, polysaccharides, and betulinic acid from birch trees.

Inonotus obliquus (dual-extract tincture)

Dual-extracted Chaga tincture (hot water + alcohol). Captures both water-soluble polysaccharides and alcohol-soluble triterpenoids (betulinic acid, inotodiol).

Smilax balbisiana

Jamaican blood purifier and male tonic; used for skin disorders, arthritis, and as a general vitality booster.