Herb Library

Heuchera parvifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, eye medicine, hemostat, oral aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Penstemon fruticosus

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, kidney aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Okanagon, Thompson.

Ranunculus abortivus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, oral aid, sedative, throat aid, anticonvulsive, antidote. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Krameria erecta

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

Chimaphila menziesii

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

Salix arbusculoides

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine, oral aid. Documented among Eskimo, Inuktitut, Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut.

Quercus virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, love medicine. Documented among Houma, Seminole.

Milk Thistle + Dandelion + Artichoke + NAC

Comprehensive liver formula — Silymarin for protection, Dandelion for bile flow, Artichoke for fat metabolism, NAC for glutathione. The most complete liver support.

Milk Thistle + Dandelion + Beet + Lemon

Functional smoothie combining liver-supporting herbs with beetroot and lemon. Daily liver support in a whole-food format. Much gentler than aggressive "detox" protocols.

Pyrola asarifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, antihemorrhagic, ceremonial medicine, pediatric aid, sedative, liver aid. Documented among Carrier, Southern, Cree, Woodlands, Karok.

Packera multilobata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine, gynecological aid, cold remedy, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Yavapai.

Lobelia inflata

A powerful antispasmodic traditionally used for asthma and bronchospasm. TOXIC in improper doses — professional use only. Very small doses only.

Oxytropis sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, throat aid, gynecological aid, pediatric aid, misc. disease remedy, respiratory aid. Documented among Alaska Native, Blackfoot, Cheyenne.

Pinus contorta

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, heart medicine, tuberculosis remedy, eye medicine, orthopedic aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Blackfoot, Carrier, Northern.

Sisymbrium irio

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Pima.

Eremocrinum albomarginatum

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Helianthemum canadense

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, throat aid, analgesic, tonic. Documented among Cherokee, Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Chrysothamnus depressus

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Eriogonum longifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Comanche.

Heliomeris longifolia

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

Crepis acuminata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, eye medicine, gynecological aid. Documented among Shoshoni.

Ephedra trifurca

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, kidney aid, venereal aid, other. Documented among Cocopa, Navajo, Pima.

Catharanthus longifolius

A medicinal plant (Catharanthus longifolius) from the Apocynaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Phlox longifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, blood medicine, cathartic. Documented among Havasupai, Okanagan-Colville, Paiute.

Pinus palustris

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, arthritis, bronchitis, carminative, colic, cystitis, dandruff, diarrhea, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Piper longum

Ayurvedic bioavailability enhancer — more potent than black pepper for absorption of other herbs. Contains piperine and piperlongumine. Warming digestive for cold/sluggish digestion. Key Trikatu ingredient with black pepper and ginger.

Polygonum amphibium

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gynecological aid, oral aid, pediatric aid, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Meskwaki, Ojibwa.

Eriogonum elongatum

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, hypotensive. Documented among Mahuna.

Osmorhiza longistylis

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, kidney aid, gynecological aid, veterinary aid, dietary aid, eye medicine. Documented among Cheyenne, Chippewa, Meskwaki.

Iris tenuissima

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

Linnaea borealis

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, sedative, cold remedy. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Iroquois, Potawatomi.

Lophira lanceolata

West African savanna tree whose bark is used in Nigerian and Cameroonian medicine for malaria, fever, and pain. Seed oil (meni oil) applied to skin. Contains lophirone alkaloids and biflavonoids with analgesic properties.

Eriobotrya japonica

TCM cough and lung herb — Pi Pa Ye. Used in the famous Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa (honey loquat cough syrup — the most popular cough remedy in Asia). For dry coughs, nausea, and thirst. Leaf hairs must be removed before use.

Arum maculatum

Traditional medicinal plant used for bite(snake), cancer(face), cancer(lip), carcinoma, diaphoretic, dyspepsia, expectorant, incisive, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ziziphus obtusifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Pima.

Nelumbo nucifera

The seed of the sacred lotus, used in TCM for calming the spirit, stopping diarrhea, and strengthening the kidney. Also a culinary ingredient.

Orobanche ludoviciana

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Pima.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pediatric aid, pulmonary aid, respiratory aid, throat aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Comanche.

Levisticum officinale

European culinary and urinary herb — root is a strong diuretic for UTIs and kidney stones. Tastes like celery with added depth (Maggi seasoning flavor). German Commission E approved for urinary tract inflammation. Pairs well with Bearberry.

Solanum mammosum

Traditional medicinal plant used for bite(dog), bladder, burn, cold, colic, diuretic, elephantiasis, heart, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cystopteris protrusa

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

Camellia sinensis (amino acid)

An amino acid unique to tea (especially green tea). Promotes calm, focused alertness without drowsiness. Increases alpha brain waves. Synergizes with caffeine.

Lupinus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, misc. disease remedy, respiratory aid, veterinary aid, diuretic, urinary aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Tagetes erecta (extract)

A carotenoid from marigold flowers — concentrated in the macula of the eye. Strong evidence for macular health and blue light protection.

Tagetes erecta (FloraGLO)

Standardized free-form lutein from marigold — the form used in AREDS2 study. 10-20mg daily for macular health and blue light protection.

Lutein/Zeaxanthin (10mg/2mg)

Macular pigment carotenoids — filter blue light and protect against age-related macular degeneration. AREDS2 formula includes 10mg lutein + 2mg zeaxanthin. From marigold (Tagetes) flower extract. Takes 6+ months to build macular pigment density.

Litchi chinensis

Used in TCM as a remedy for gland enlargement and tumors. The seed has astringent and analgesic effects for gastralgia, colic, and orchitis.

Lychnophora ericoides

Brazilian cerrado mountain plant used as substitute for European arnica. For bruises, sprains, inflammation, and muscle pain. Contains lychnopholide sesquiterpene lactones with anti-inflammatory activity. Traditionally soaked in cachaca (sugarcane spirit).