Herb Library

Ligusticum chuanxiong

TCM blood-moving and headache herb — "the herb that reaches the head." For headaches (all types), menstrual pain, and chest pain. Contains ligustrazine (tetramethylpyrazine) — used as IV drug in Chinese hospitals for cardiovascular disease.

Maytenus macrocarpa

A large Amazonian tree whose bark is used in Peruvian folk medicine for joint pain, back pain, arthritis, and as a general tonic.

Calathea macrosepala

A medicinal plant (Calathea macrosepala) from the Marantaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Quararibea cordata

A medicinal plant (Quararibea cordata) from the Bombacaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Polyherbal Ayurvedic Formula

An ancient Ayurvedic jam-like formula based on Amalaki (Amla) with 30-80 herbs. Used as a daily immune tonic and rejuvenative. India's most popular herbal supplement.

Amla-based Ayurvedic jam

India's #1 herbal supplement — 1-2 tsp daily of this Amla-based jam with 30-80 herbs. The ultimate Ayurvedic immune and rejuvenative tonic. 3000+ year history.

Cinchona officinalis

Source of quinine — the original antimalarial drug. Discovery changed world history. Tonic water contains trace quinine. Historical use for fever, malaria, and leg cramps. Largely replaced by synthetic drugs.

Pectis papposa

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, carminative, eye medicine. Documented among Pima, Zuni.

Cinnamomum verum + raw honey

Traditional folk remedy combining Ceylon cinnamon with raw honey. Used for sore throat, blood sugar support, and immune health. Popular home remedy worldwide.

Cistanche deserticola

A TCM kidney yang tonic from desert regions. Called "ginseng of the desert." Used for energy, libido, bone strength, and constipation in the elderly.

Cistanche deserticola (extract)

Standardized extract of "desert ginseng." Contains echinacoside and acteoside. Used for energy, libido, cognitive function, and constipation.

Citrullus colocynthis (root)

Desert medicinal plant root used in Middle Eastern and North African traditional medicine for diabetes and joint pain. Root preparations considered less toxic than the extremely bitter fruit. Contains cucurbitacins. Used in Sudanese and Egyptian folk medicine.

Physalis heterophylla

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid, dietary aid. Documented among Iroquois, Lakota.

Phacelia crenulata

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, antirheumatic (external), throat aid. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western.

Phacelia crenulata

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

Cleistopholis patens

West African tree used in Yoruba and Igbo traditional medicine for malaria, fever, and pain. Bark decoction as antimalarial. Contains clerodane diterpenes and liriodenine. Important in Nigerian ethnomedicine for febrile illness.

Fendlera rupicola

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, cathartic, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta.

Ericameria cuneata

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

Scirpus pallidus

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Syzygium aromaticum (dental use)

Clove oil specifically for dental pain — eugenol is a natural anesthetic and antiseptic. Apply a tiny amount on cotton to the affected tooth. Temporary relief only.

Opuntia clavata

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

Leucothoe axillaris

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, other, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee.

Hypericum brachyphyllum

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

Cochlospermum tinctorium

West African savanna plant whose root is used across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria for hepatitis, jaundice, malaria, and liver protection. Root produces yellow dye. Clinical studies in Mali support hepatoprotective activity. Contains cochloxanthin carotenoids.

Anadenanthera colubrina

A medicinal plant (Anadenanthera colubrina) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Phlox stansburyi

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

Plectranthus barbatus

Contains forskolin which activates adenylate cyclase. Studied for asthma, glaucoma, cardiovascular health, and weight management.

Bone broth + vegetables + herbs

Bone broth cooked with medicinal herbs (astragalus, ginger, turmeric, shiitake) and vegetables. The most therapeutic food preparation in TCM and Western traditions.

Citrullus colocynthis

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, amenorrhea, ascites, bilious, cancer, cathartic, emmenagogue, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Aconitum columbianum

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Hyptis pectinata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, psychological aid. Documented among Seminole.

Commiphora africana

Sahelian and East African relative of myrrh used in Hausa, Maasai, and Somali traditional medicine. Resin for wound healing and oral health. Bark decoction for malaria and stomach complaints. Root chewed for snakebite. Contains furanosesquiterpenes.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, antidiarrheal, febrifuge, tonic, toothache remedy, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Chickasaw, Choctaw, Kiowa.

Adenostoma fasciculatum

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), disinfectant, veterinary aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Coahuilla.

Celtis occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, venereal aid, abortifacient, cold remedy, gynecological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Houma, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Ptelea trifoliata

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, panacea, pulmonary aid. Documented among Menominee, Meskwaki.

Sempervivum tectorum

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

Bassia scoparia

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

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, psychological aid. Documented among Mahuna, Navajo, Kayenta.

Origanum vulgare

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.

Vicia sativa

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, gynecological aid, love medicine, analgesic. Documented among Iroquois, Snohomish.

Luzula multiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Conocephalum conicum

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, eye medicine, kidney aid, psychological aid. Documented among Haisla and Hanaksiala, Nitinaht.

Ericameria cooperi

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Tubatulabal.

Hintonia latiflora

Mexican blood sugar herb — traditional Maya and Aztec remedy for diabetes. Contains neoflavonoids (coutareagenin) that improve insulin sensitivity. German-studied (Sucontil brand). One of the best-studied Latin American anti-diabetic plants.

Elliottia pyroliflorus

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid. Documented among Kitasoo.

Corchorus olitorius

Pan-tropical leafy vegetable and medicinal plant fundamental to Egyptian (molokhia) and Nigerian (ewedu) cuisine. Leaf tea for constipation and liver support. Contains mucilage, beta-carotene, and cardiac glycosides (in seeds — AVOID seeds). Highly nutritious.

Cornus mas

A medicinal plant (Cornus mas) from the Cornaceae family used in traditional medicine.