Herb Library

Dracaena mannii

West African tree used in Igbo and Yoruba traditional medicine for wound healing, hemorrhoids, and as ritual plant. Planted on shrines and boundaries. Leaf decoction for fever. Contains steroidal saponins and flavonoids.

Croton lechleri

South American tree whose red sap is rich in proanthocyanidins. The extract SP-303 was clinically studied for treatment of diarrhea in AIDS patients and traveler's diarrhea, showing modest symptomatic benefit.

Silene drummondii

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

Arabis drummondii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, kidney aid, orthopedic aid, urinary aid, venereal aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagon, Salish, Thompson.

Dieffenbachia seguine

Traditional medicinal plant used for angina, aphrodisiac, arrow, castration, caustic, contraceptive, corn, cyanogenetic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Lavandula x intermedia

A medicinal plant (Lavandula x intermedia) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Dicentra cucullaria

Native American medicinal plant used as sports medicine, love medicine. Documented among Iroquois, Menominee.

Potentilla canadensis

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

Iris cristata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, liver aid, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Mirabilis pumila

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

Dalea nana

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Keres, Western.

Rubus pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, antihemorrhagic, gastrointestinal aid, tonic. Documented among Okanagon, Thompson.

Calliandra humilis

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

Rhus copallina

Traditional medicinal plant used for dysentery, tea, tetters, wart.

Populus deltoides

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener, gynecological aid, cold remedy, dermatological aid, venereal aid, anthelmintic. Documented among Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma, Flathead.

Dennstaedtia punctilobula

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Cherokee, Mahuna.

Tsuga canadensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, cold, cough, diaphoretic, flu, medicine, scurvy, sore, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, urinary aid, antidiarrheal, emetic. Documented among Coahuilla, Costanoan, Diegueno.

Ribes cynosbati

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Meskwaki, Potawatomi.

Digitaria setigera

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, eye medicine, laxative, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Echinacea purpurea

One of the most popular immune-support herbs in Western herbalism, used traditionally at the onset of seasonal challenges.

Echinacea angustifolia

The root of narrow-leaved echinacea — traditionally preferred by Native Americans and early Eclectic physicians. Different alkaloid profile from E. purpurea.

Echinacea purpurea (400mg)

Standard echinacea capsule. Take at FIRST sign of symptoms — 2-3 caps every 2-3 hours day 1, then 3x daily for 7-10 days. Don't wait until you're already sick.

Echinacea purpurea (standardized)

Standardized whole-plant Echinacea extract — the most clinically studied form. Take at FIRST SIGN of symptoms for best results. Short-term use (7-10 days).

Echinacea purpurea + Hydrastis canadensis

The classic American herbal immune combination. Echinacea stimulates immune response while Goldenseal (berberine) provides direct antimicrobial action.

Echinacea angustifolia (root tincture)

Fresh-tinctured Echinacea root — produces the classic tongue-tingling sensation from alkylamides. The form preferred by traditional Western herbalists.

Echinacea purpurea (tea)

Echinacea steeped as tea — milder than tincture but still effective. Take at first sign of symptoms. Slight tingling on tongue is normal and indicates quality.

Echinacea purpurea (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted Echinacea — the strongest form for acute immune support. 60 drops every 2 hours day 1, then 60 drops 3x daily for 7-10 days. Tongue tingling normal.

Echium amoenum

Iranian traditional flower tea for depression, anxiety, and as a calming agent. Clinical trials support anxiolytic effects. Popular in Iranian bazaars as dried flower tea. Contains rosmarinic acid and flavonoids. CAUTION: May contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids like other Echium species.

Argentina egedii

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

Paspalidium geminatum

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

Sambucus nigra (capsule)

Standard elderberry capsule format — typically 500mg equivalent. Convenient travel-friendly form of the most popular immune berry.

Sambucus nigra (extract)

Standardized elderberry extract — the most popular immune supplement worldwide. Clinical evidence for reducing duration and severity of seasonal illness.

Sambucus nigra (200mg extract)

Concentrated elderberry extract capsule — 200mg equivalent to 2000mg fresh berries. The most potent capsule form. Standardized for anthocyanins.

Sambucus + Vitamin C + Zinc + Echinacea

Four evidence-based immune ingredients together. Each addresses different immune pathways. The most comprehensive OTC immune formula.

Sambucus nigra + Ascorbic acid

Classic immune combination — elderberry anthocyanins with vitamin C. The two most popular evidence-based immune support ingredients together.

Sambucus nigra (Sambucol brand)

The original clinically studied elderberry extract brand. Standardized for anthocyanins. Multiple RCTs for influenza and common cold.

Sambucus nigra (alcohol tincture)

Elderberry extracted in alcohol — more potent and longer-lasting than syrup. No added sugar. Drop dosing allows precise adjustment. 30-60 drops 3x daily.

Sambucus nigra + Zinc picolinate

Elderberry extract + 15mg Zinc in capsule — the convenient immune duo. Daily for prevention, every 2-3 hours with zinc lozenges during acute episodes.

Sambucus nigra + Zinc

Combination of elderberry extract with zinc — two of the most evidence-based immune support ingredients. Zinc lozenges alone can reduce cold duration by 33%.

Sambucus nigra flower (syrup)

Sweet elderflower syrup — a traditional British/Scandinavian summer drink. Diluted with water or sparkling water. Also used for fever support and hay fever.

Sambucus nigra flower (extract)

Concentrated elderflower extract — standardized for flavonoids. Used for seasonal comfort, upper respiratory support, and fever.

Inula helenium

A respiratory and digestive herb with a long history in European and Ayurvedic traditions, containing inulin and antimicrobial compounds.

Mineral salt + citrus + honey blend

Natural electrolyte formula — sea salt, potassium, magnesium, lemon, honey. The herbal alternative to Gatorade. For exercise, illness, and daily hydration.

Polemonium elegans

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

Argyreia speciosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, boil, diarrhea, dysentery, nerves, poultice, rheumatism, rubefacient, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Elephantopus scaber

Southeast Asian and tropical herb used in Malaysian (tapak liman), Indonesian, and Chinese folk medicine for hepatitis, fever, and kidney complaints. Contains elephantopin and deoxyelephantopin sesquiterpene lactones with documented anticancer activity.

Picea engelmannii

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, respiratory aid, tuberculosis remedy, cancer treatment, cough medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.