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Piper methysticum (tea)
Traditional Polynesian kava preparation — root pounded and strained in water. Produces numbness of mouth (normal). Used for social ceremony, anxiety, and relaxation.
Sideritis athoa
A medicinal plant (Sideritis athoa) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Phyllanthus amarus
Siddha lithotriptic for kidney stones and hepatoprotective for jaundice and hepatitis B; extremely important in Tamil medicine.
Kefir grains (fermented milk)
Fermented milk drink with 30-50 strains of bacteria and yeasts. More diverse probiotics than yogurt. Used for gut health, immune support, and bone health.
Thymus longicaulis
A medicinal plant (Thymus longicaulis) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Lupinus caudatus
Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, emetic. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.
Perideridia kelloggii
Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic. Documented among Pomo, Pomo, Kashaya.
Laminaria digitata
A brown seaweed rich in iodine, fucoidan, and minerals. Used for thyroid support, metabolic health, and as a nutritive mineral supplement.
Kelussia odoratissima
Endemic Iranian mountain herb used as both food and medicine by Bakhtiari nomads. For digestive complaints, bloating, and as sedative. Contains phthalides similar to celery. Endangered due to overharvesting from the Zagros Mountains.
Gymnocladus dioicus
Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, stimulant, psychological aid, dietary aid, gynecological aid, hemostat. Documented among Dakota, Meskwaki, Omaha.
Ocimum suave
A medicinal plant (Ocimum suave) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Pinus insularis
A medicinal plant (Pinus insularis) from the Pinaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Heteranthera reniformis
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee.
Silphium compositum
Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee.
Lomatium graveolens
Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid, throat aid. Documented among Gosiute.
Thalictrum pubescens
Native American medicinal plant used as hemostat, liver aid. Documented among Iroquois.
Lupinus kingii
Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, dermatological aid, panacea. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Ramah.
Polygonatum biflorum
Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, breast treatment, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Menominee.
Pleurotus eryngii
A culinary mushroom studied for cholesterol support, antioxidant activity, and immune modulation. Contains ergothioneine — a unique antioxidant.
Combretum micranthum
West African daily health tea consumed across Senegal, Mali, and Guinea. Traditional use for malaria, liver protection, digestive support, and weight management. Contains combretin alkaloids.
Angelica genuflexa
Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, analgesic, eye medicine. Documented among Bella Coola, Gitksan.
Knema globularia
Thai and Malay Peninsula tree in the nutmeg family used in traditional Thai medicine for wound healing, skin infections, and diarrhea. Red sap from bark applied to cuts. Contains lignans and neolignans distinct from true nutmeg.
Hyptis capitata
Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), amenorrhea, carminative, chest, constipation, cyanogenetic, diarrhea, dyspepsia, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Strophanthus kombe
Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiotonic, diuretic, heart, poison, poison(arrow), stimulant.
SCOBY fermented tea (commercial)
Commercially brewed kombucha — safer than home-brew due to quality control. Contains probiotics, organic acids, B vitamins, and trace alcohol (<0.5% typically).
Thelypteris kunthii
Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid, psychological aid. Documented among Seminole.
Sophora flavescens
TCM heat-clearing and damp-drying herb — for itchy skin conditions (eczema, scabies), vaginal infections, and diarrhea from damp-heat. Used topically as wash for genital itching. Contains matrine and oxymatrine (anti-tumor research in China).
Cypraea moneta
Central Asian Unani calcined shell preparation used for calcium supplementation, acid peptic disease, and bone weakness. Processed through traditional calcination.
Rhododendron groenlandicum
Subarctic survival tea — used by First Nations, Inuit, and fur traders across northern Canada. For colds, coughs, and sore throats. Contains ledol (toxic in large amounts). Brew lightly — NEVER boil (concentrates toxins).
Heracleum laciniatum
A medicinal plant (Heracleum laciniatum) from the Apiaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Asplenium horridum
Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, oral aid, stimulant. Documented among Hawaiian.
Machaeranthera pinnatifida
Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Navajo.
Pseudognaphalium californicum
Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Costanoan.
Galium verum
Celtic and Scandinavian folk remedy for urinary complaints, epilepsy, and as a styptic wound herb; also used as a gentle sedative.
Alchemilla vulgaris
A European women's herb used for menstrual regulation, heavy bleeding, and menopausal support. The dew collected from its leaves was prized by alchemists.
Cypripedium pubescens
Lady's slipper provides pain relief and support for women's reproductive health. It is a wonderful relaxant to the nervous system and possesses natural pain-relieving properties.
Oxytropis lambertii
Native American medicinal plant used as poison, laxative. Documented among Hopi, Lakota, Navajo, Kayenta.
Chenopodium album
Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, dietary aid, antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), carminative, antidiarrheal. Documented among Carrier, Cherokee, Cree, Woodlands.
Scrophularia lanceolata
Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, blood medicine, cold remedy, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Iroquois.
Phyla lanceolata
Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Mahuna.
Physalis lanceolata
Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Omaha, Ponca, Winnebago.
Catharanthus lanceus
A medicinal plant (Catharanthus lanceus) from the Apocynaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Lannea microcarpa
West African savanna tree used in Burkina Faso and Malian traditional medicine for wound healing, diarrhea, and hypertension. Bark rich in tannins and flavonoids. Fruit eaten fresh. Important shade tree in Sahelian agroforestry.
Ranunculus lapponicus
Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid. Documented among Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut.
Penstemon grandiflorus
Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, febrifuge. Documented among Dakota, Kiowa, Pawnee.
Plantago aristata
Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antidote, burn dressing, dermatological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Cherokee.
Uvularia grandiflora
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, pulmonary aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Menominee, Ojibwa, Potawatomi.
Prosartes smithii
Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine. Documented among Makah.
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