Herb Library

Lactuca tatarica

Native American medicinal plant used as hemorrhoid remedy, antidiarrheal, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois, Okanagan-Colville.

Nymphaea caerulea

An ancient Egyptian sacred flower used for relaxation, lucid dreaming, and as a mild euphoric. Contains nuciferine and aporphine alkaloids.

Quercus douglasii

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, eye medicine, throat aid. Documented among Kawaiisu, Midoo.

Arthrospira platensis (phycocyanin)

Isolated phycocyanin pigment from spirulina — the brilliant blue color with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. No fishy taste unlike whole spirulina.

Verbena hastata

A traditional nervine and bitter tonic used for nervous tension, digestive support, and as a gentle relaxant.

Verbena hastata (tea)

Blue vervain as a calming nervine tea — for tension, stress, and as a bitter digestive. The classic American herbalist's nervine. Quite bitter.

Viola sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine, panacea, pediatric aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Costanoan, Iroquois, Thompson.

Bacopa caroliniana

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, other, respiratory aid, sedative. Documented among Seminole.

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.

Hydrophyllum canadense

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote. Documented among Iroquois.

Adansonia gregorii

Aboriginal medicine tree of the Kimberley region. Bark used for fever, fruit pulp eaten as food rich in vitamin C, and leaves applied as poultice for sores.

Oclemena nemoralis

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

Menyanthes trifoliata

This aquatic plant targets the lymphatic tissues of the body, clearing obstruction and waste. It is also used to cleanse and tone the liver and gallbladder, relieve shingles, and regulate female hormones.

Vaccinium uliginosum

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

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.

Kalmia polifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, antihemorrhagic, dermatological aid. Documented among Hesquiat, Kwakiutl, Tlingit.

Andromeda polifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as respiratory aid. Documented among Mahuna.

Aniba rosaeodora

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

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).

Collagen-rich bone stock

Slow-cooked bone broth — rich in collagen, gelatin, glycine, proline, and minerals. Used for gut healing, joint support, and as a nourishing convalescent food.

Bone broth protein powder

Concentrated bone broth powder — type II collagen, glycine, proline, and minerals in convenient powder form. Used for gut healing, joint support, and protein supplementation.

Bovine bone calcium

Whole bone calcium (MCHA) — contains calcium, phosphorus, collagen, and growth factors in natural bone matrix. Better absorbed and retained than calcium carbonate.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

A traditional Native American and early American herb used for immune support during seasonal challenges.

Borago officinalis

The seed oil (starflower oil) is rich in GLA like Evening Primrose. Flowers are edible. ONLY use seed oil — plant contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

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.

Artemisia arctica

Native American medicinal plant used as cancer treatment, cold remedy, cough medicine, eye medicine, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Tanana, Upper.

Datura candida

Traditional medicinal plant used for asthma, chest, fracture, intoxicant, narcotic, piles, poison, tumor, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Boscia senegalensis

West African drought-resistant shrub used in Sahelian medicine for diabetes, hypertension, and as famine food. Seeds processed to remove bitterness and eaten. Root decoction for syphilis and mental illness in Nigerian folk medicine.

Boswellia serrata

The resin of the Boswellia tree, used in Ayurvedic medicine to support joint comfort and healthy inflammatory response.

Boswellia serrata (30% AKBA)

High-potency boswellia extract standardized to 30% AKBA (3-O-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid) — the most potent 5-LOX inhibitor. For osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and asthma. ApresFlex/Aflapin brands have best bioavailability.

Boswellia serrata (400mg)

Standard Boswellia extract capsule — 400mg standardized to 65% boswellic acids. For joint comfort and inflammation. 400mg 3x daily. Takes 2-4 weeks for full effect.

Boswellia serrata (ApresFlex)

ApresFlex — 20% AKBA standardization with enhanced bioavailability. 100mg dose shown to be as effective as 250mg regular boswellia in clinical trials.

Boswellia serrata (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted boswellia resin — provides boswellic acids in liquid form. 30-60 drops 3x daily. The tincture format for those who prefer liquids to capsules.

Lagenaria siceraria

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

Bovine thymus gland

Desiccated thymus gland from cows — used in European biological medicine for immune modulation. Contains thymosin peptides. Quality varies widely.

Iris macrosiphon

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

Acer negundo

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

Paxistima myrsinites

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, cold remedy, kidney aid, tuberculosis remedy, analgesic. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

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.

Pteridium aquilinum

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, bactericide, breast, carcinogenic, cyanogenetic, diarrhea, diuretic, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Melaleuca bracteata

Traditional medicinal plant used for repellant(insect).

Heuchera bracteata

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

Mentzelia nuda

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

Bacopa monnieri (extract)

Standardized Bacopa extract (45-55% bacosides). The most clinically studied form for memory, learning, and cognitive function. Takes 8-12 weeks for full effect.

Tragia ramosa

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

Phacelia ramosissima

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.