Herb Library

Garcinia atroviridis

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), earache, parturition.

Ludwigia adscendens

Traditional medicinal plant used for poultice, skin, sore.

Saraca asoca (extract)

Standardized extract of the sacred Ayurvedic "sorrowless tree." Used for uterine support, menstrual comfort, and as a women's reproductive tonic.

Withania somnifera (600mg)

Standard ashwagandha root capsule — 600mg. The basic whole-root format. Less expensive than branded extracts but still effective. Take with food.

Withania somnifera (KSM-66)

The most clinically studied ashwagandha extract — full-spectrum root with 5% withanolides. 24+ gold-standard clinical trials for stress, sleep, and performance.

Withania somnifera (Sensoril)

Leaf AND root extract — higher withanolide content (10%) than KSM-66. More calming profile. Both forms are evidence-based but have different effects.

Withania somnifera (leaf)

While the root is most famous, Ashwagandha leaves are used topically for wounds/inflammation and as a tea for fever and immune support.

Withania somnifera (powder)

Traditional Ayurvedic powder form — mix 1/2 tsp in warm milk with honey before bed. The original delivery method used for thousands of years. Earthy, bitter taste.

Withania somnifera (tea)

Ashwagandha root simmered in water or milk — the traditional Ayurvedic preparation. Milder than extracts. Earthy, slightly bitter taste improved with honey and cardamom.

Withania somnifera (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted ashwagandha — fast absorption for acute stress. 30-60 drops 1-2x daily. The liquid format allows flexible dosing and faster onset than capsules.

Hydrangea cinerea

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, cathartic, emetic, gynecological aid, liver aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Asiasarum heterotropoides

A medicinal plant (Asiasarum heterotropoides) from the Aristolochiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Asparagus racemosus

The "Queen of Herbs" in Ayurveda — premier female reproductive tonic. Supports fertility, lactation, and menopause. Adaptogenic, cooling, and nourishing. Name means "she who has 100 husbands."

Erigeron speciosus

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

Haematococcus pluvialis (12mg)

The most potent natural carotenoid antioxidant — 6000x vitamin C. 4-12mg daily for eye health, skin protection, joint comfort, and cardiovascular support.

Astragalus membranaceus (500mg)

Standard astragalus root capsule — 500mg. Take daily as an immune tonic (NOT during acute illness). 1-3 capsules daily. The convenient format for daily immune building.

Astragalus membranaceus (tea)

Dried astragalus root slices simmered in water or added to soups — the traditional Chinese preparation. Mild, slightly sweet taste. Daily immune building tonic.

Astragalus membranaceus (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted astragalus — the portable immune tonic. 30-60 drops 2-3x daily for deep immune building. Take as a TONIC (not during acute illness).

Clitoria mariana

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

Chamaecyparis thyoides

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Ojibwa, South.

Atractylodes macrocephala

A premier TCM herb for strengthening the Spleen and drying dampness. Used for digestive weakness, fatigue, and fluid metabolism.

Pedicularis attollens

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tonic. Documented among Washo.

Epilobium brachycarpum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Euphorbia tirucalli

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, ache(ear), ache(tooth), asthma, cancer, colic, cough, dermatosis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Geum urbanum

Medieval European herb — root has clove-like aroma (contains eugenol). Astringent for diarrhea, sore throats, and gum inflammation. Root was used as clove substitute in medieval cooking.

Persea americana

Mexican folk remedy — avocado leaf tea for blood pressure, blood sugar, kidney support, and digestive comfort. Contains persin (toxic to some animals, not humans).

Tagetes erecta

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

Nicotiana rustica

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, cold, fumitory, insecticide, masticatory, narcotic, snuff, tobacco, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Houstonia caerulea

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

Bacopa monnieri (300mg)

Standard Bacopa capsule — 300mg standardized to 55% bacosides. Take WITH food to reduce GI upset. Needs 8-12 weeks for memory effects. The nootropic benchmark.

Bacopa monnieri (BacoMind/Synapsa)

Standardized bacopa extracts — multiple patented forms exist. BacoMind (9 bioactives), Synapsa/CDRI-08 (55% bacosides). Clinical evidence for memory in 8-12 weeks.

Wyethia scabra

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, poison, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Wolfiporia cocos

Korean poria mushroom used for edema, urinary difficulty, insomnia, and digestive complaints. Different layers of the fungal body have distinct therapeutic properties.

Platycladus orientalis

Korean sedative herb used for insomnia, anxiety, palpitations, and constipation in the elderly. The oily seeds nourish the heart and calm the spirit.

Aegle marmelos

Sacred Ayurvedic fruit for chronic diarrhea and dysentery — the unripe fruit is astringent, ripe fruit is mild laxative. Dual action depending on ripeness. Sacred to Lord Shiva.

Eriogonum baileyi

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

Cynanchum atratum

Traditional medicinal plant used for anemia, cough, diuretic, febrifuge, fever, hematuria, puerperium, urethritis.

Balanites aegyptiaca

Sahelian multipurpose tree used across Africa and Middle East for diabetes, intestinal worms, and as fish poison. Contains diosgenin (steroid precursor) and balanin saponins. Fruit mesocarp for bilharzia/schistosomiasis in Egyptian folk medicine.

Clematis baldwinii

Native American medicinal plant used as other. Documented among Seminole.

Sideritis scardica

A medicinal plant (Sideritis scardica) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Ipomopsis congesta

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, cathartic, cold remedy, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Great Basin Indian, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Arenaria congesta

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, antirheumatic (external), blood medicine, dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Gosiute, Shoshoni, Washo.

Platycodon grandiflorus

A TCM herb that opens the lungs and directs other herbs upward. Used for coughs, sore throat, and as a lung tonic. Popular Korean side dish (doraji).

Populus tacamahacca

Traditional medicinal plant used for medicine.

Chrysanthemum balsamita

Traditional medicinal plant used for carminative, cholagogue, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, pectoral, polyp(nose), spasm, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Bambusa vulgaris

Bamboo leaf tea is used in Asian traditions for clearing heat, calming irritability, and urinary support. Rich in silica and antioxidants.

Smilax pseudochina

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), burn dressing, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Lagerstroemia speciosa

A Philippine tree leaf studied for blood sugar support — contains corosolic acid which enhances glucose uptake. Popular in Asian metabolic supplements.