Herb Library

Frangula californica

Native American medicinal plant used as toothache remedy. Documented among Neeshenam.

Salvia columbariae

Traditional medicinal plant used for tea.

Aristolochia californica

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy. Documented among Miwok.

Veratrum californicum

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), burn dressing, contraceptive, dermatological aid, disinfectant, febrifuge. Documented among Paiute, Paiute, Northern, Shoshoni.

Fremontodendron californicum

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Pinus sabiniana

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), burn dressing, dermatological aid, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), diaphoretic. Documented among Costanoan, Mendocino Indian, Miwok.

Stachys bullata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant, ear medicine, gastrointestinal aid, throat aid. Documented among Costanoan, Pomo, Kashaya.

Horkelia californica

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Pomo, Kashaya.

Adiantum jordanii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, blood medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Costanoan.

Artemisia californica

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, gynecological aid, pediatric aid, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cough medicine. Documented among Cahuilla, Costanoan, Mahuna.

Quercus lobata

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, eye medicine, cough medicine, pediatric aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Kawaiisu, Miwok, Yuki.

Caloncoba echinata

West African tree whose seed oil (gorli oil) contains chaulmoogric acid — historically important for leprosy treatment. Used in Congolese and Cameroonian traditional medicine for skin diseases and Hansen's disease before modern antibiotics.

Calophyllum brasiliense

South American rainforest tree used in Brazilian and Costa Rican traditional medicine for wound healing, ulcers, and pain. Resin applied to wounds. Bark decoction for rheumatism. Contains calophyllolide and brasiliensic acid with anti-HIV research interest.

Geum calthifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, dermatological aid, throat aid, tonic. Documented among Aleut.

Haematoxylum campechianum

Traditional medicinal plant used for amenorrhea, anodyne, antiseptic, astringent, bactericide, bedsore, cancer, circulation, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cinnamomum camphora

Aromatic topical analgesic — active ingredient in Vicks VapoRub, Tiger Balm, and IcyHot. For muscle pain, congestion, and cough (chest rub). EXTERNAL USE ONLY — internal use is toxic/fatal.

Hieracium canadense

Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine. Documented among Ojibwa.

Astragalus canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, dermatological aid, pediatric aid, pulmonary aid, febrifuge, analgesic. Documented among Blackfoot, Dakota, Lakota.

Cirsium arvense

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, pediatric aid, oral aid, pulmonary aid, tuberculosis remedy, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Abnaki, Iroquois, Mohegan.

Viola canadensis

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

Acalypha indica

Traditional medicinal plant used for constipation, croup, cyanogenetic, emetic, irritant, purgative, ringworm, tumor.

Atractylodes lancea

TCM dampness-drying herb — stronger than Bai Zhu for dampness. For heavy limbs, bloating, joint pain from dampness, and night blindness. Burns well as incense — traditionally burned to fumigate rooms during epidemics. Partner with Huang Bai in Er Miao San.

Carlina acaulis

Alpine and Eastern European folk diuretic and digestive tonic; root used for fever, liver support, and skin wounds.

Frangula caroliniana

Native American medicinal plant used as liver aid, cathartic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Creek, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Pyrrhopappus carolinianus

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

Tsuga caroliniana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Vicia caroliniana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), emetic, gastrointestinal aid, misc. disease remedy, orthopedic aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Draba reptans

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

Artemisia carruthii

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, dermatological aid, diaphoretic, febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Zuni.

Cassytha filiformis

Pan-tropical parasitic vine used in Bahamian, Hawaiian, and West African folk medicine for kidney stones, hypertension, and diabetes. Contains aporphine alkaloids (cassythine, actinodaphnine). Called 'love vine' in Caribbean for aphrodisiac properties.

Orthosiphon aristatus

A Southeast Asian herb widely used for kidney/urinary support. Popular as "kidney tea" in Germany and across Asia. Diuretic and anti-inflammatory.

Teucrium marum

A Mediterranean herb used in homeopathy and folk medicine. Different from true Germander (T. chamaedrys) which is hepatotoxic. Professional use only.

Atriplex polycarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Maricopa, Pima.

Achyranthes bidentata

Chinese herb that invigorates blood flow, stimulates menstruation, and eases period pain. Also used for lower back pain associated with kidney stones, canker sores, and nosebleeds.

Inonotus obliquus

A medicinal mushroom that grows on birch trees, prized for its antioxidant content and immune-supporting properties.

Inonotus obliquus (500mg)

Standard Chaga capsule — 500mg. For immune support and antioxidant protection. Look for wild-harvested (birch-grown) and dual-extracted for best quality.

Inonotus obliquus (extract)

Dual-extracted (hot water + alcohol) Chaga — captures both water-soluble polysaccharides and alcohol-soluble triterpenoids for immune support.

Inonotus obliquus (tea)

Chaga simmered as a traditional tea — the oldest preparation method. Rich in melanin, polysaccharides, and betulinic acid from birch trees.

Inonotus obliquus (dual-extract tincture)

Dual-extracted Chaga tincture (hot water + alcohol). Captures both water-soluble polysaccharides and alcohol-soluble triterpenoids (betulinic acid, inotodiol).

Smilax balbisiana

Jamaican blood purifier and male tonic; used for skin disorders, arthritis, and as a general vitality booster.

Hymenopappus tenuifolius

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

Dudleya pulverulenta

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Diegueno.

Physaria chambersii

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Cibotium chamissoi

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), blood medicine, dietary aid, sedative. Documented among Hawaiian.

Matricaria chamomilla (bath)

Strong chamomile tea added to bathwater — for skin soothing, relaxation, and as a gentle remedy for infant fussiness. Traditional European baby bath.

Matricaria chamomilla (capsule)

Standardized chamomile extract capsule — more concentrated apigenin than tea. Used for anxiety, sleep, and GI support when tea isn't convenient.

Matricaria chamomilla (Egyptian origin)

Egyptian-grown chamomile is considered the highest quality variety due to its high essential oil content. Same species as German Chamomile.

Matricaria chamomilla (essential oil)

Steam-distilled chamomile oil — blue color from chamazulene (anti-inflammatory). Used for skin healing, eczema, stress relief, and muscle relaxation.