Herb Library

Mahonia japonica

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(back), alexiteric, cough, dysentery, enteritis, fever, hepatoma, knee, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Aucuba japonica

Traditional medicinal plant used for burn, swelling.

Cinnamomum sieboldii

Traditional medicinal plant used for balsamic, diaphoretic, febrifuge, stomachic.

Cryptotaenia japonica

A medicinal plant (Cryptotaenia japonica) from the Apiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Abies sachalinensis

A medicinal plant (Abies sachalinensis) from the Pinaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Gentiana scabra

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, ache(head), ache(stomach), apertif, arthritis, bitter-principle, boil, cold, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Panax japonicus

Japanese woodland herb related to Korean ginseng but with a milder tonic effect. Used traditionally as an expectorant for coughs, a mild immune stimulant, and in folk medicine for non-insulin-dependent diabetes and obesity.

Lonicera japonica

One of the most important TCM heat-clearing and detoxifying herbs. The flower buds are used for respiratory infections, fever, and inflammation.

Reynoutria japonica

An invasive plant that is also one of the richest natural sources of resveratrol. Used in TCM for blood circulation, inflammation, and Lyme disease protocols.

Cephalotaxus harringtonii

A medicinal plant (Cephalotaxus harringtonii) from the Cephalotaxaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Ligustrum japonicum

Traditional medicinal plant used for bactericide, coffee, tonic.

Skimmia japonica

Traditional medicinal plant used for atrophy, cachexia, palsy, poison, restorative, tonic.

Stephania japonica

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, cancer, fever, itch, tumor, urogenital.

Jasminum officinale

Jasmine flowers used in aromatherapy for mood elevation, relaxation, and as an aphrodisiac. The tea is antioxidant-rich and mildly sedating.

Cymbopogon winterianus

A medicinal plant (Cymbopogon winterianus) from the Poaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Curcuma xanthorrhiza

Traditional medicinal plant used for amenorrhea, choleretic, constipation, dyspepsia, emmenagogue, gallstones, hepatosis, parturition, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Oenanthe javanica

A medicinal plant (Oenanthe javanica) from the Apiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Abrus precatorius

Extremely toxic plant whose seeds contain abrin. Root and leaves contain glycyrrhizin and are used under professional supervision for chronic conjunctivitis. Strong antifertility effects in research.

Dracontium loretense

Peruvian Amazonian plant used by indigenous healers as snakebite antidote — the spotted stem resembles a fer-de-lance snake (doctrine of signatures). Also for HIV support, immune stimulation, and viral infections in modern herbalism.

Anastatica hierochuntica

Traditional medicinal plant used for parturition.

Ceanothus herbaceus

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

Chenopodium botrys

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anthelmintic, cold remedy, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cherokee.

Impatiens capensis

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, misc. disease remedy, pediatric aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Gynostemma pentaphyllum (tea)

Daily longevity tea — the Chinese province of Guizhou where jiaogulan is consumed daily has the highest centenarian rate. Sweet, slightly bitter adaptogenic tea. For cholesterol, blood sugar, stress, and longevity. Caffeine-free. Can be re-steeped 3-5 times.

Cosmos sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing. Documented among Navajo.

Datura stramonium

Toxic herb used in TCM as spasmolytic, analgesic, antiasthmatic, and antirheumatic agent. Historically used as general anesthetic for operations.

Datura sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine, eye medicine, febrifuge, toothache remedy, veterinary aid. Documented among Navajo.

Spatholobus suberectus

TCM blood-nourishing and blood-moving herb — name means "Chicken Blood Vine" because the cut stem bleeds red sap. For menstrual irregularity, numbness, and blood deficiency with stasis. Both nourishes and moves blood (unusual combination).

Coix lacryma-jobi

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Cherokee.

Lonicera subspicata

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid. Documented among Diegueno.

Polygonum douglasii

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

Yucca brevifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for emetic, gonorrhea.

Ziziphus jujuba

A gentle TCM herb that harmonizes formulas, nourishes blood, and calms the spirit. Used in many classic formulas as a harmonizer.

Polygonum virginianum

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Arachis hypogaea (wild variety)

Wild/heirloom peanut varieties — higher in resveratrol, oleic acid, and antioxidants than commercial peanuts. The "superfood" peanut. Used in ceremonial cacao.

Juniperus communis

A traditional urinary tract herb used for its diuretic and antiseptic properties. Not for long-term use.

Phoradendron juniperinum

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, witchcraft medicine, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (external), pediatric aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western, Navajo.

Juniperus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, tonic, analgesic. Documented among Apache, Western, Blackfoot, Creek.

Mimosa hostilis

A medicinal plant (Mimosa hostilis) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Jussiaea repens

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, alexiteric, bite(snake), dermatosis, diuretic, fever, refrigerant, skin, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Kaempferia galanga

Southeast Asian rhizomatous herb commercially cultivated in Indonesia and Vietnam. Used in traditional medicine as an expectorant, carminative, and for digestive disorders, rheumatism, and topically for swellings and skin diseases.

Antennaria rosulata

Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine, pediatric aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Aconitum maximum

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Aleut.

Hoslundia opposita

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, anodyne, bite(snake), blennorrhea, chest, cholagogue, cold, conjunctivitis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cyrtandra sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, reproductive aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Solanum aviculare

Aboriginal plant used for rheumatic joint swelling and skin conditions. Contains solasodine, a precursor for industrial steroid hormone production.

Piper methysticum (250mg)

Standard kava extract capsule — 250mg standardized to 30% kavalactones. For anxiety support. Use ONLY noble kava root extracts. Monitor liver. Max 3 months continuous.

Piper methysticum (extract)

Standardized to 30-70% kavalactones. Clinical evidence for anxiety comparable to benzodiazepines. Use ONLY noble kava root extract. Monitor liver.