Herb Library

Phlebodium aureum

Native American medicinal plant used as other, pediatric aid, psychological aid. Documented among Seminole.

Dalea aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Dakota.

Opuntia aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid. Documented among Shoshoni.

Packera aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, heart medicine, blood medicine, diaphoretic, febrifuge, kidney aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Solidago sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, toothache remedy, heart medicine, nose medicine, panacea, throat aid. Documented among Alabama, Algonquin, Quebec, Blackfoot.

Solidago virgaurea

Premier kidney and urinary herb — German Commission E approved for UTIs and kidney stones. Anti-inflammatory diuretic that flushes without depleting minerals. Unfairly blamed for hay fever (ragweed is the true culprit).

Hydrastis canadensis

A North American herb containing berberine, traditionally used to support immune function and digestive health. Endangered in the wild.

Hydrastis canadensis (500mg)

Standard goldenseal capsule — 500mg. SHORT-TERM USE ONLY (max 2-3 weeks). Not for daily long-term use. Rich in berberine. Endangered — consider Oregon Grape instead.

Hydrastis canadensis (tea)

Goldenseal root steeped as tea — extremely bitter. Used for digestive infections and immune support. Short-term only (2 weeks max). Endangered — use sustainably.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Cherokee.

Lamarckia aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Diegueno.

Zizia aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, febrifuge. Documented among Meskwaki.

Coptis trifolia

North American species of Coptis — contains berberine. Used for mouth sores, digestive infections, and as a bitter tonic. Different from Chinese Coptis.

Hypericum concinnum

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

Salix gooddingii

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge. Documented among Pima.

Ivesia gordonii

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic. Documented among Arapaho.

Philadelphus lewisii

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, dermatological aid, antirheumatic (external), breast treatment, hemorrhoid remedy, pulmonary aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Snohomish, Thompson.

Centella asiatica (powder)

Whole herb powder form — less concentrated than extract but provides full spectrum of triterpenoids. Traditional form used in Ayurveda for centuries.

Aframomum melegueta

A West African spice related to ginger and cardamom. Studied for metabolic support, thermogenesis, and testosterone. Contains 6-paradol and 6-gingerol.

Passiflora ligularis

A medicinal plant (Passiflora ligularis) from the Passifloraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Passiflora foetida

Traditional medicinal plant used for amygdalitis, asthma, bilious, cold, cough, cyanogenetic, depurative, emetic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Selenicereus grandiflorus

Grand cactus is a heart tonic that helps restore heart function, strengthen the heart muscle including contraction and electrical communications, and relieve chest and breath restriction.

Abies grandis

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, throat aid, tuberculosis remedy, cold remedy, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Bella Coola, Chehalis, Gitksan.

Citrus paradisi

Grapefruit seed extract — controversial. Natural antimicrobial or synthetic preservative? Many products contain added benzethonium chloride. Quality varies widely.

Citrus paradisi (seed)

Controversial extract — antimicrobial effects may be from added synthetic preservatives, not the grapefruit itself. Some products contain benzethonium chloride.

Vitis vinifera (seed)

Rich in OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) — powerful antioxidants studied for cardiovascular, skin, and venous health. 20x stronger than vitamin C.

Vitis vinifera (95% OPC)

Standardized to 95% OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins). 100-300mg daily. Used for cardiovascular health, capillary strength, skin aging, and venous insufficiency.

Petradoria pumila

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, breast treatment, gynecological aid, dermatological aid, cathartic, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Cornus racemosa

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, orthopedic aid, venereal aid, veterinary aid, analgesic. Documented among Iroquois, Meskwaki, Ojibwa.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, ceremonial medicine, veterinary aid, dermatological aid, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Hopi, Keres, Western.

Chelidonium majus

A traditional European liver and gallbladder herb. The orange sap was used for warts. HEPATOTOXIC — professional use only, short-term.

Gentianopsis crinita

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma, Rappahannock.

Rumex orbiculatus

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), antidote, blood medicine. Documented among Cree, Woodlands, Meskwaki, Potawatomi.

Ambrosia trifida

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, disinfectant, febrifuge, pulmonary aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Grindelia camporum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, analgesic, orthopedic aid, blood medicine. Documented among Costanoan, Kawaiisu, Mewuk.

Malaxis unifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic. Documented among Ojibwa.

Arisaema dracontium

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Menominee.

Pyrola chlorantha

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

Perna canaliculus

A New Zealand shellfish extract rich in unique omega-3s (ETA) and GAGs. Clinical evidence for joint comfort and inflammation support.

Asclepias viridiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, eye medicine, oral aid, pediatric aid, throat aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Lakota.

Mixed green superfood blend

Blended superfood powder — typically spirulina, chlorella, wheatgrass, barley grass, moringa, and other greens. Convenient daily nutrition boost.

Solanum douglasii

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, poison. Documented among Cahuilla, Luiseno.

Camellia sinensis (decaf extract)

Decaffeinated green tea extract — provides EGCG catechins without caffeine. For those sensitive to caffeine who still want antioxidant/metabolic benefits.

Grindelia squarrosa

A traditional Western herb used for respiratory support, particularly for bronchial spasm and poison ivy/oak relief.

Astragalus humistratus

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

Glechoma hederacea

A European herb used for respiratory congestion, sinus support, tinnitus, and as a spring tonic. Also used in traditional brewing.

Astragalus crassicarpus

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, hemostat, stimulant, tonic, veterinary aid. Documented among Chippewa, Lakota.

Coriaria thymifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for canicide, poison, raticide.