Herb Library

Lechea minor

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, dietary aid, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Seminole.

Chamaesyce serpyllifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Omaha, Ponca.

Veronica serpyllifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, dermatological aid, ear medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Cherokee.

Thymus vulgaris (tea)

Traditional European cough remedy tea — thymol is a potent antimicrobial. German Commission E approved for bronchitis. Safe for children.

Ashwagandha + Guggul + Kelp + Selenium + Zinc

Comprehensive thyroid support — Ashwagandha for T4 conversion, Guggul for thyroid stimulation, Kelp for iodine, Selenium and Zinc for thyroid enzyme cofactors.

Tieghemella heckelii

West African rainforest tree used in Ivorian and Ghanaian traditional medicine for fever, malaria, and pain. Seed produces edible fat. Bark decoction for stomach complaints and as tonic. Contains triterpenoid saponins. Threatened timber species.

Panax notoginseng

TCM hemostatic — uniquely both stops bleeding AND moves blood stasis. Key ingredient in Yunnan Baiyao (the most famous Chinese trauma medicine). For bruises, injuries, cardiovascular health, and heavy menstruation.

Astragalus convallarius

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

Juncus bufonius

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic. Documented among Iroquois.

Trillium sessile

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, dermatological aid, other, panacea. Documented among Concow, Wailaki, Yuki.

Datura wrightii

EXTREMELY DANGEROUS psychoactive — tropane alkaloids (scopolamine, atropine) cause delirium, not hallucinations. Listed as safety warning. NEVER INGEST. Topical salve (very dilute) used historically for joint pain. Multiple fatalities documented.

Zanthoxylum americanum

A Native American circulatory stimulant — creates a tingling/numbing sensation. Used for poor circulation, joint pain, toothache, and digestive support.

Euphorbia dentata

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Keres, Western.

Habenaria odontopetala

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

Astragalus calycosus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, other, poultice, venereal aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Shoshoni.

Opuntia imbricata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, ear medicine, strengthener. Documented among Keres, Western.

Trichilia emetica

Southern African tree used in Zulu and Shangaan medicine for stomach complaints, kidney problems, and as an emetic. Seed oil (mafura butter) used topically for skin conditions and rheumatism.

Emblica officinalis, Terminalia bellirica, Terminalia chebula

A cornerstone Ayurvedic formula combining three fruits (Amalaki, Bibhitaki, Haritaki), used as a gentle daily digestive and detoxification support.

Triphala + Trikatu + Guggul

Comprehensive Ayurvedic digestive formula — Triphala for gentle cleansing, Trikatu for digestive fire, Guggul for metabolic support. Traditional Ayurvedic combination.

Amla + Haritaki + Bibhitaki (tea)

Traditional Triphala preparation — steep in warm water overnight or simmer briefly. The Ayurvedic daily digestive and gentle cleansing tonic. Bitter but effective.

Hydnocarpus kurzii

Traditional medicinal plant used for bactericide, bruise, fever, leprosy, lupus, ophthalmia, parasiticide, piscicide, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cercocarpus montanus

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, hunting medicine, panacea, laxative. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Phlox caespitosa

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, cathartic, ceremonial medicine, diuretic, gynecological aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Navajo.

Angelica laxiflora

A medicinal plant (Angelica laxiflora) from the Apiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Lallemantia royleana

Unani cooling mucilaginous seed for fever, cough, and urinary burning; soaked seeds form a gel used as a refreshing drink.

Papaver somniferum

Unani sedative used for insomnia, pain, cough, and diarrhea. Seeds contain trace opiates and are used in low-dose traditional preparations for calming.

Ocimum tenuiflorum + spices + tea

Tulsi combined with traditional chai spices (ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper) in black tea. India's most popular herbal chai. Adaptogenic and warming.

Calamintha nepeta subsp. glandulosa

A medicinal plant (Calamintha nepeta) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Chorizanthe staticoides

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

Satureja cilicica

A medicinal plant (Satureja cilicica) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Curcuma longa + Raw Honey

Turmeric mixed into raw honey — creates a golden paste that's both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. Traditional Ayurvedic cold/flu remedy. ½ tsp 3x daily when sick.

Lonicera involucrata

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, dermatological aid, venereal aid, cathartic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Blackfoot, Carrier.

Virola surinamensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for rheumatism.

Waltheria indica

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, laxative, pediatric aid, pulmonary aid, respiratory aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Dioscorea sp.

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

Caesalpinia kavaiensis

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Hawaiian.

Acacia tortilis

A medicinal plant (Acacia tortilis) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Prunus mume

Japanese macrobiotic superfood — salt-pickled ume plum. Extremely sour and salty. For hangover, nausea, digestive upset, and alkalizing the body. TCM Wu Mei stops diarrhea, generates fluids, and expels parasites. Part of Wu Mei Wan formula.

Penstemon virgatus

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

Ratibida columnifera

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, snake bite remedy, panacea, gynecological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Dakota, Keres, Western.

Lonicera utahensis

Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine, blood medicine, dermatological aid, laxative. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Okanagan-Colville.

Juniperus osteosperma

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, gynecological aid, other, analgesic, dermatological aid, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Havasupai, Hopi, Navajo.

Amelanchier utahensis

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

Acorus calamus

An Ayurvedic herb for cognitive support and voice clarity. CAUTION: Contains beta-asarone — use only the Ayurvedic-grade variety.

Valeriana officinalis + Humulus lupulus

Classic European sleep combination — synergistic sedation. Ze 91019 clinical trials show improved sleep quality comparable to benzodiazepines without morning hangover. Standard dose: 500mg valerian + 120mg hops before bedtime. Non-addictive.

Valeriana + Humulus

The most clinically studied sleep herb combination. Ze 91019 extract shown to improve sleep quality comparable to benzodiazepines without morning hangover.

Equisetum variegatum

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

Phacelia heterophylla

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