Herb Library

Irvingia gabonensis (bark)

West African bush mango BARK (distinct from the well-known weight loss seed) used in Cameroonian and Gabonese traditional medicine for diarrhea, hernia, and wound healing. High tannin content. Bark decoction for dysentery and toothache.

Plantago ovata

The husk of psyllium seeds — the most used bulk-forming fiber supplement worldwide. FDA-approved for cholesterol reduction and regularity.

Origanum vulgare var. hirtum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(tooth), alopecia, anodyne, bronchitis, cancer, carminative, catarrh, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ajuga iva

Traditional medicinal plant used for spasm, tumor(liver).

Coccinia grandis

A medicinal plant (Coccinia grandis) from the Cucurbitaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Piscidia piscipula

A Caribbean tree bark used for nerve pain, insomnia, and muscle spasm. Potent — PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY in small doses. Contains rotenone-related compounds.

Penstemon jamesii

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, pediatric aid, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, throat aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

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.

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.

Chenopodium botrys

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

Gynostemma pentaphyllum

A Chinese adaptogenic vine containing gypenosides similar to ginsenosides, used for longevity, stress resilience, and cardiovascular support.

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.

Cnidium officinale

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, hematinic, sedative, tonic.

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).

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.

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.

Anisomeles indica

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, carminative, gravel, malaria, tonic.

Solanum aviculare

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

Sideritis athoa

A medicinal plant (Sideritis athoa) 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.

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.

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.

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).

Blechnum orientale

Traditional medicinal plant used for anthelminthic, boil, dropsy, urinary.

Elaeocarpus bancroftii

Aboriginal rainforest food-medicine from North Queensland. The blue fruit is edible and the kernels roasted for food. Traditionally used for general wellness.

Brachychiton populneus

Aboriginal food-medicine tree with the root used for diarrhea and stomach ailments. Seeds roasted as a coffee substitute and bark fibre used for string.

Plectranthus incanus

A medicinal plant (Plectranthus incanus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

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.

Larix occidentalis

A prebiotic fiber from larch tree bark. Supports immune function and gut microbiome. Well-tolerated source of soluble fiber. Also used in children.

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.

Erigeron grandiflorus

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

Castilleja minor

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

Collomia grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, laxative. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Lygodesmia grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, gynecological aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Gosiute, Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Geum macrophyllum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, panacea, contraceptive, gynecological aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Carrier, Southern, Chehalis.

Baptisia alba

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, antirheumatic (internal), hemorrhoid remedy, kidney aid, respiratory aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Choctaw, Koasati, Meskwaki.