Herb Library

Pellaea mucronata

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, blood medicine, dermatological aid, emetic, febrifuge, gynecological aid. Documented among Costanoan, Yavapai.

Viola ?pedata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, blood medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Asplenium nidus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, oral aid, pediatric aid, strengthener, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Hawaiian.

Caesalpinia pulcherrima

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, astringent, bechic, catarrh, cathartic, cold, convulsion, cough, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ammi visnaga

Egyptian medicinal plant — source of khellin, which inspired the development of cromolyn sodium (asthma drug). Traditional use for asthma, kidney stones, and angina. Smooth muscle relaxant.

Rumex obtusifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pediatric aid, blood medicine, liver aid, contraceptive, gynecological aid. Documented among Chippewa, Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Solanum dulcamara

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, analgesic, anaphrodisiac, anodyne, antidote, bronchitis, cancer, cardiotonic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Neurolaena lobata

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), antiseptic, apertif, bilious, cold, decoagulant, diabetes, dysmenorrhea, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Alnus glutinosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, astringent, detersive, diuretic, fever, foot, sudorific, tonic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Nigella sativa

Prophet Muhammad said it cures everything except death. Contains thymoquinone — anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial. One of the most researched traditional herbs with 1000+ studies.

Nigella sativa (oil)

Cold-pressed oil from black seeds — concentrated thymoquinone. One of the most studied herbal oils for immune, metabolic, and respiratory support.

Sambucus nigra

One of the most popular immune-support herbs, traditionally used for seasonal wellness and respiratory health.

Sambucus nigra (65:1 extract)

High-concentration elderberry extract (65:1 ratio). More potent than syrup form. Standardized for anthocyanins. Popular in clinical research.

Sambucus nigra (commercial syrup)

Commercially produced elderberry syrup — standardized, safe, and consistent. The most popular immune supplement in America. 1 tbsp daily for prevention, every 2-3 hours acute.

Rudbeckia hirta

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, dermatological aid, ear medicine, gynecological aid, kidney aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Ballota nigra

Anti-nausea herb — particularly for motion sickness and nausea of nervous origin. Despite its unpleasant smell, it is an effective antiemetic. Not related to White Horehound despite the name.

Brassica nigra

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, febrifuge, kidney aid, misc. disease remedy, orthopedic aid, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Meskwaki, Mohegan.

Solanum nigrum

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, abscess, ache(stomach), alexiteric, alterative, amygdalitis, analgesic, anasarca, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Nigella sativa

An ancient remedy referenced in many traditions as a "cure for everything except death." Used for immune, metabolic, and respiratory support.

Nigella sativa (500mg)

Standard black seed capsule — 500mg seed powder or oil. The convenient format for daily immune and metabolic support. 1-2 capsules twice daily typical dose.

Nigella sativa + Raw Honey

Traditional Middle Eastern remedy — black seed mixed into raw honey. Combines the immune benefits of both. Popular in Islamic and Ayurvedic medicine.

Nigella sativa (cold-pressed oil)

Cold-pressed Nigella sativa seed oil — the premium form delivering thymoquinone, thymohydroquinone, and thymol. 1-3 tsp daily. For inflammation, blood sugar, cholesterol, and immune support. Peppery/bitter taste. "The remedy for everything except death."

Plantago rugelii

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid. Documented among Menominee.

Acacia melanoxylon

A medicinal plant (Acacia melanoxylon) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Silene latifolia

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

Physalis alkekingi

A medicinal plant (Physalis alkekingi) from the Solanaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Halosaccion glandiforme

Native American medicinal plant used as reproductive aid. Documented among Nitinaht.

Fucus vesiculosus

A brown seaweed rich in iodine and fucoidan, traditionally used for thyroid support and metabolic health.

Fucus gardneri

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), strengthener, venereal aid. Documented among Kwakiutl, Southern.

Cnicus benedictus

A bitter herb traditionally used for digestive stimulation, lactation support, and as a general tonic. Different from Milk Thistle.

Citrus sinensis (blood variety)

Blood orange extract — rich in anthocyanins (unusual for citrus). Studied for metabolic health, cardiovascular support, and antioxidant protection.

Sanguinaria canadensis

A potent Native American herb used traditionally in very small doses. Contains sanguinarine — TOXIC in improper doses. Professional use only.

Adenophora tetraphylla

Hemolyzes blood cells and stimulates myocardial contraction. Used as an antibacterial and demulcent in TCM.

Baptisia australis

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, cathartic, emetic, gynecological aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Cherokee.

Elymus glaucus

Native American medicinal plant used as other. Documented among Karok.

Solidago uliginosa

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

Ledum groenlandicum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, nose medicine, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, tonic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Abnaki, Algonquin, Quebec, Bella Coola.

Platanthera ?media

Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine. Documented among Potawatomi.

Richeria grandis

Trinidadian and Eastern Caribbean aphrodisiac bark decoction for erectile dysfunction and male vitality.

Aniba rosaeodora

A medicinal plant (Aniba rosaeodora) from the Lauraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Peumus boldus

A South American herb used for liver and gallbladder support, and digestive comfort. Contains boldine alkaloid. Short-term use only.

Peumus boldus (leaf tea)

South Americas most popular liver tea — Chilean and Argentine households drink boldo tea after heavy meals. Contains boldine (antioxidant 10x vitamin E). For hangover, indigestion, and gallbladder support. ONLY use dried leaves (essential oil is toxic).

Borago officinalis (seed oil)

Cold-pressed borage seed oil — the richest source of GLA (gamma-linolenic acid, 20-26%). PA-free seed oil only. Used for skin health and inflammation.

Lagenaria siceraria

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, analgesic, psychological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Houma, Seminole.

Acer negundo

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Cheyenne, Meskwaki, Ojibwa.

Buxus sempervirens

European evergreen tree whose leaf extract (SPV-30) was studied in clinical trials for HIV/AIDS. A well-designed placebo-controlled trial showed SPV-30 may help maintain CD4 cell counts in asymptomatic HIV patients.

Brachylaena discolor

South African coastal tree used in Zulu traditional medicine for intestinal parasites, diabetes, and as blood purifier. Bark decoction for colds and chest complaints. Contains sesquiterpene lactones. Durable wood traditionally used for fence posts.

Heuchera bracteata

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