Herb Library

Parthenium hysterophorus

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, ache(back), ache(head), analgesic, antiseptic, apertif, arthritis, cachexia, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Carissa spinarum

Aboriginal bush fruit and medicine. Root decoction used for toothache and urinary complaints. Fruit is a sweet edible berry rich in vitamin C.

Connarus suberosus

Brazilian cerrado medicinal tree used in traditional medicine of central Brazil for ulcers, gastritis, and as anti-venom. Bark decoction for stomach complaints. Contains catechins and proanthocyanidins. Part of the highly biodiverse cerrado pharmacopoeia.

Aristolochia grandiflora

Used in traditional medicine for arthritis and edema, to stimulate the immune system and white-blood-cell production, kill parasites, and treat snakebites.

Chamaesyce ocellata

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

Ericameria cooperi

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Tubatulabal.

Copaifera langsdorffii

A Brazilian tree resin rich in beta-caryophyllene — a cannabinoid receptor (CB2) agonist. Used for inflammation, pain, and skin support.

Hintonia latiflora

Mexican blood sugar herb — traditional Maya and Aztec remedy for diabetes. Contains neoflavonoids (coutareagenin) that improve insulin sensitivity. German-studied (Sucontil brand). One of the best-studied Latin American anti-diabetic plants.

Elliottia pyroliflorus

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid. Documented among Kitasoo.

Sphaeralcea angustifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, ceremonial medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, misc. disease remedy, antidiarrheal. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Pima.

Acalypha australis

Antibacterial, antiasthmatic, and antipyretic herb used in TCM. Also used as a detoxicant and hemostatic agent.

Coptis chinensis

One of the most important heat-clearing herbs in TCM, containing berberine. Used for digestive infections, inflammation, and damp-heat patterns.

Coptis chinensis

One of the most important heat-clearing TCM herbs containing berberine. Used for GI infections, inflammation, and damp-heat patterns.

Ubiquinone/Ubiquinol

A naturally occurring antioxidant critical for cellular energy production. Strong evidence for heart health, statin side effects, and energy. Not an herb but essential in herbal formularies.

Ubiquinone (100mg)

Standard CoQ10 capsule — 100-200mg daily with fat-containing meal. Essential for heart health and energy. If over 40, consider ubiquinol (reduced form) for better absorption.

Ubiquinol (reduced CoQ10)

Pre-reduced form of CoQ10 — 8x better absorbed than ubiquinone (oxidized form). Essential for mitochondrial energy. For heart health, statin side effects (muscle pain), migraines, and fertility. Everyone over 40 should consider it (natural production declines with age).

Erythrina fusca

Traditional medicinal plant used for beriberi, cancer, wound.

Gilia subnuda

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

Corchorus olitorius

Pan-tropical leafy vegetable and medicinal plant fundamental to Egyptian (molokhia) and Nigerian (ewedu) cuisine. Leaf tea for constipation and liver support. Contains mucilage, beta-carotene, and cardiac glycosides (in seeds — AVOID seeds). Highly nutritious.

Cordia myxa

Middle Eastern and South Asian tree used in Unani medicine (sapistan) for cough, chest complaints, and urinary tract infections. Mucilaginous fruit is demulcent and expectorant. Traditional ingredient in Unani cough formulas. Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids in some parts.

Rhoeo spathacea

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, diuretic, pectoral, refrigerant.

Salvia gilliesii

A medicinal plant (Salvia gilliesii) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Piper auritum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ache(stomach), repellant(tick), spice.

Cordyceps militaris

A prized medicinal mushroom in Traditional Chinese Medicine used for energy, athletic performance, and lung and kidney support.

Cordyceps militaris (500mg)

Standard Cordyceps capsule — 500mg fruiting body. For energy, athletic performance, and lung capacity. 1-3g daily. Works best with consistent daily use over weeks.

Cordyceps militaris (extract)

Dual-extracted Cordyceps — hot water for polysaccharides, alcohol for cordycepin. Used for athletic performance, lung capacity, and energy support.

Cordyceps militaris (tincture)

Dual-extracted Cordyceps tincture — for athletic performance, energy, and lung capacity. 30-60 drops 1-2x daily in morning. Pairs well with Lion's Mane for "stack."

Coriandrum sativum

The seeds of the cilantro plant — used for digestive support, blood sugar balance, and as a gentle detoxifying herb. Different profile from the leaf (cilantro).

Quercus suber

A medicinal plant (Quercus suber) from the Fagaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Duboisia myoporoides

Traditional medicinal plant used for hypnotic, intoxicant, mydriatic, parturition, piscicide, poison, psychiatry, sedative.

Agrostemma githago

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, diuretic, dropsy, emmenagogue, expectorant, jaundice, poison, vermifuge.

Cornus mas

A medicinal plant (Cornus mas) from the Cornaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Centaurea cyanus

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, collyrium, diuretic, emmenagogue, eye, fever, pectoral, stimulant, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Mentha arvensis var. piperascens

A medicinal plant (Mentha arvensis var. piperascens) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Mentha arvensis

The main commercial source of natural menthol. Used for digestive support, headache relief, and respiratory comfort.

Zea mays

Soothing diuretic herb used for urinary tract infections, cystitis, urethritis, and prostatitis. Also helpful for bedwetting in children and for kidney stones. Reduces fluid retention.

Zea mays

The silky threads from corn cobs, used traditionally as a mild diuretic and urinary tract soother.

Cornus officinalis

A TCM kidney/liver astringent herb used for frequent urination, excessive sweating, and lower back weakness. Key ingredient in Liu Wei Di Huang Wan.

Mentha requienii

A medicinal plant (Mentha requienii) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Corydalis yanhusuo

One of TCM's strongest pain-relief herbs, containing dl-THP (tetrahydropalmatine). Used for menstrual pain, abdominal pain, and traumatic injury.

Balsamita major

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

Saussurea costus

Ayurvedic and Chinese herb used for digestive and respiratory problems including abdominal distention, nausea, vomiting, and poor appetite. Listed as CITES Appendix I (most endangered).

Gossypium sp

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, ache(head), aphrodisiac, astringent, bite(bat), cancer, dysentery, ecbolic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Pseudognaphalium stramineum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine, emetic, panacea, dermatological aid. Documented among Kawaiisu, Navajo, Ramah, Pomo.

Cotula cinerea

Saharan desert herb used across North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Libya) for colds, fever, digestive complaints, and menstrual pain. Traditionally prepared as sweet tea. Contains essential oils with thymol and carvacrol.

Navarretia cotulifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Miwok.

Elymus repens

A common "weed" that is actually a gentle urinary demulcent and diuretic. Used for bladder irritation, UTI support, and kidney gravel.

Elymus repens

A gentle urinary demulcent and diuretic from a common lawn weed. Used for bladder irritation, cystitis support, and kidney gravel.