Herb Library

Eriastrum eremicum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Paiute.

Artemisia herba-alba

Traditional medicinal plant used for emmenagogue, enteritis, gastritis, spasm, vermifuge.

Erigeron linearis

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Zinnia acerosa

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), psychological aid. Documented among Keres, Western.

Detarium microcarpum

West African savanna tree used in Hausa and Bambara traditional medicine for tuberculosis, meningitis, and malaria. Fruit pulp edible and nutritious. Bark decoction for pneumonia and diarrhea. Important in Malian traditional pharmacopoeia.

Dandelion + Burdock + Red Clover + Nettle

Classic Western herbalism detox tea — four alterative/blood-purifying herbs combined. The traditional spring cleanse approach. Gentle daily tonic.

Cedrus deodara

Ayurvedic anti-inflammatory herb used for arthritis, respiratory conditions, urinary disorders, and fever. The heartwood oil is valued for its warming properties.

Kalanchoe daegrimontiana

A medicinal plant (Kalanchoe daegrimontiana) from the Crassulaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Liatris scariosa

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, urinary aid. Documented among Meskwaki.

Harpagophytum procumbens

A South African herb used traditionally to support joint comfort and mobility, with research supporting its use for musculoskeletal discomfort.

Harpagophytum procumbens (480mg)

Standard Devil's Claw capsule — for back pain and osteoarthritis. 960mg 2x daily (1.92g total). Clinical evidence comparable to some NSAIDs for low back pain.

Harpagophytum procumbens (extract)

Standardized to harpagoside content. Clinical evidence for low back pain, osteoarthritis, and musculoskeletal discomfort comparable to some NSAIDs.

Oplopanax horridus

Pacific Northwest adaptogen — closely related to ginseng (same family). Sacred to many First Nations peoples. For blood sugar balance, respiratory support, and spiritual protection. Spiny, formidable plant.

Clematis virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine, gastrointestinal aid, kidney aid, orthopedic aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Cassytha filiformis

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Proboscidea althaeifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Pima.

Tephrosia virginiana

Traditional medicinal plant used for alopecia, bladder, cathartic, cough, diaphoretic, fortifcant, laxative, piscicide, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Lobelia tupa

A medicinal plant (Lobelia tupa) from the Campanulaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Aralia spinosa

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), carminative, dermatological aid, diaphoretic, emetic, orthopedic aid. Documented among Cherokee, Choctaw, Koasati.

Glycyrrhiza glabra (DGL chewable)

Chewable DGL licorice — must be chewed/dissolved in mouth before swallowing for best effect. Mix with saliva activates the protective mechanism. For heartburn and ulcers.

Silicon dioxide (food grade)

Fossilized diatoms — used for intestinal cleansing and as a silica source. FOOD GRADE ONLY. Evidence is mostly anecdotal. Not an herb but commonly sold alongside herbs.

Dichrostachys cinerea

Pan-African shrub with distinctive two-toned flower clusters. Used in Tanzanian, South African, and West African medicine for snakebite, toothache, dysentery, and gonorrhea. Root chewed for cough. Contains tannins and flavonoids.

Sesbania sesban

Vietnamese and Indian medicinal plant. Flowers are popular Vietnamese Mekong Delta vegetable. Bark decoction for fever and smallpox in Ayurveda. Contains cytokinins and saponins. Leaf tea used in Egyptian traditional medicine for worm infections.

Protease + Lipase + Amylase + plant enzymes

Broad-spectrum plant-based digestive enzymes — breaks down protein, fat, carbs, fiber, and dairy. Take with meals. Not an herb but essential in digestive protocols.

Arceuthobium occidentale

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Dillenia indica

South and Southeast Asian tree whose sour fruit is used in Ayurvedic and Thai traditional medicine for cough, digestive complaints, and fever. Bark decoction for diarrhea. Mucilaginous sepals used in curries. Contains betulinic acid and dillenic acid.

Diindolylmethane (100mg)

Standard DIM capsule — 100-200mg daily. Promotes healthy estrogen metabolism (2-OH pathway). For hormonal acne, PMS, and estrogen dominance. Best with BioPerine.

Dioscorea opposita

A gentle TCM tonic that strengthens Spleen, Lung, and Kidney. Used for fatigue, poor appetite, diarrhea, and diabetes support. Also a food.

Diospyros mespiliformis

Pan-African ebony tree used widely in Sahelian and East African traditional medicine for malaria, pneumonia, and intestinal worms. Bark for dysentery. Root chewed for toothache. Contains naphthoquinones (plumbagin) with antimicrobial activity.

Matricaria discoidea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, carminative, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, panacea, tonic. Documented among Aleut, Blackfoot, Cahuilla.

Penthorum sedoides

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine. Documented among Meskwaki.

Origanum creticum

Traditional medicinal plant used for medicine, scrofula, spasm, tumor.

Eriogonum divaricatum

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, orthopedic aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

D-Mannose (simple sugar)

A simple sugar that prevents E. coli from adhering to urinary tract walls. Strong evidence for UTI prevention. Not technically an herb but essential in UTI protocols.

D-Mannose (500mg)

Standard D-Mannose capsule — 500mg. For UTI prevention: 2 caps 2x daily. For acute UTI support: 2 caps every 2-3 hours. Prevents E. coli adhesion to bladder wall.

Cuscuta sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as contraceptive, poison. Documented among Paiute, Pima.

Rosa canina

Common European wild rose whose hips are exceptionally rich in vitamins A, B, C, and K. Used as a nutritional supplement, mild diuretic, and astringent for diarrhea and gastritis. Traditional rosehip syrup was once given to children as a vitamin C source.

Peltigera canina

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

Angelica sinensis (520mg)

Standard Dong Quai capsule — the convenient format for menstrual support. 520mg 3x daily. Best for blood deficiency patterns (TCM). Not a standalone menopause herb.

Angelica sinensis (extract)

Standardized extract of the "female ginseng." Used for menstrual regulation, blood nourishment, and menopausal support. Most studied form in clinical trials.

Angelica sinensis (tea)

Traditional decoction form of Dong Quai — simmered 20-30 minutes. The classic way TCM practitioners prepare this blood tonic. Often combined with other herbs.

Dorema ammoniacum

Iranian medicinal plant producing oleo-gum-resin (ammoniacum) used in traditional Persian and Unani medicine for asthma, chronic bronchitis, and as expectorant. Also used in plasters for joint pain. Contains ammoresinol with antimicrobial properties.

Dorstenia contrajerva

Central American fig relative whose rhizome was one of the most important medicines in colonial Latin America — used as universal antidote, for snakebite, and fever. Name means 'counter-poison.' Contains furanocoumarins and dorstenin.

Liatris punctata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, urinary aid, venereal aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Comanche, Meskwaki.

Crataegus punctata

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Polygonum punctatum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, orthopedic aid, psychological aid. Documented among Chippewa, Houma, Iroquois.

Proboscidea parviflora

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Pima.

Paeonia officinalis

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, antispasmodic, bilious, depurative, diarrhea, dropsy, emetic, emmenagogue, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.