Herb Library

Abelmoschus manihot

Asian ornamental and medicinal plant used in TCM (Huangkui capsule) for chronic kidney disease and proteinuria. Clinical evidence from Chinese hospitals supports nephroprotective effects. Contains hyperoside and isoquercitrin flavonoids. Leaves eaten as vegetable in PNG.

Pouteria caimito

A medicinal plant (Pouteria caimito) from the Sapotaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Abrus precatorius (leaf)

Pan-tropical vine whose LEAVES (distinct from extremely toxic seeds) are sweet-tasting and used in West African and Indian folk medicine as sweetener and for cough, colds, and sore throat. Leaves contain glycyrrhizin-like compounds. Seeds are LETHAL — never use.

Acacia senegal

A prebiotic soluble fiber from Acacia trees. Gentle on digestion, well-tolerated by IBS sufferers. Feeds beneficial gut bacteria without excess gas.

Robinia pseudoacacia honey

Light, mild honey from black locust flowers — the lowest glycemic index honey. Stays liquid longest. Used for sore throat, wound healing, and as a prebiotic.

Euterpe oleracea

A Brazilian superfruit rich in anthocyanins and antioxidants, used for cardiovascular and metabolic support.

Achillea fragrantissima

Middle Eastern/Bedouin medicinal herb found across Sinai, Negev, and Arabian deserts. Traditional use for diabetes, stomach complaints, colds, and headache. Rich in terpenoids and flavonoids. Important in Palestinian, Egyptian, and Jordanian folk medicine.

Achillea wilhelmsii

Iranian and Afghan medicinal herb used in traditional Persian medicine for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and digestive complaints. Clinical trial demonstrated significant reduction in blood pressure and lipids. Contains flavonoids and sesquiterpene lactones.

Aconitum napellus

Highly toxic plant used only in homeopathic and extremely dilute preparations. Contains aconitine, a powerful nerve poison. Historically used as sedative and painkiller in minute doses.

Aconitum napellus (30C)

Homeopathic dilution of aconite — EXTREMELY dilute (no material dose). Used for sudden onset cold/flu, fear, and shock. Safe because of extreme dilution. NOT the herbal form.

Aconitum carmichaelii

EXTREMELY TOXIC raw. Processed Fu Zi is used in TCM for yang deficiency, extreme cold, and shock. PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY. Requires special preparation.

Activated Carbon

Emergency poison treatment — adsorbs toxins in GI tract. Hospital use for drug overdose. Consumer use for gas/bloating (limited evidence). BINDS medications and nutrients — take 2+ hours apart. Black stool is normal. NOT for daily detox.

Encelia virginensis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), veterinary aid. Documented among Kawaiisu, Tubatulabal.

Ashwagandha + Maca + Cacao + Reishi blend

Pre-mixed adaptogen smoothie powder — combines multiple adaptogens with cacao for flavor. The convenience format for daily stress resilience.

Adenanthera pavonina

Southeast Asian and Pacific tree used in Indonesian and Indian traditional medicine. Bark decoction for diarrhea and blood purification. Leaf paste for rheumatism and gout. Seeds used as weights (remarkably uniform 4 grains each). Contains galactomannan.

Mentzelia multiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, disinfectant, gastrointestinal aid, eye medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Aframomum daniellii

West African spice plant used in Cameroonian and Nigerian traditional medicine and cuisine. Seeds for digestive complaints, cough, and malaria. Contains 1,8-cineole and alpha-terpineol. Used in Igbo pepper soup and traditional healing.

Ocimum kilimandscharicum

Traditional medicinal plant used for insecticide, medicine, repellant(insect).

Sansevieria trifasciata

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), baldness, bite(snake), earache, fever, itch, malaria, sore, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Capparis tomentosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for fatality, poison, witchcraft.

Silene capensis

A Xhosa sacred plant used to induce vivid, prophetic dreams. Traditionally taken before bed mixed with water and frothed. Research is very limited.

Pelargonium sidoides

A South African medicinal plant with clinical evidence for respiratory support, especially acute bronchitis.

Irvingia gabonensis

West African seed extract studied for weight management and cholesterol. Contains fiber and leptin-modulating compounds. Evidence is early but promising.

Elaeis guineensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), anodyne, antidote, aphrodisiac, hair-oil, poison, soap, spice, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Hypoxis hemerocallidea

Southern African immune-modulating herb containing hypoxoside. Used traditionally for prostate, immune, and urinary support.

Rauvolfia vomitoria

Traditional medicinal plant used for aphrodisiac, bite(snake), congestion, convulsion, dislocation, dyspepsia, emetic, enteritis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Tetracarpidium conophorum

West African fertility herb; seed and leaf preparations for male reproductive health, diabetes, and hypertension.

Hypoxis hemerocallidea

A Southern African herb studied for immune modulation and prostate support. Contains hypoxoside/rooperol.

Agaricus blazei (extract)

Dual-extracted Brazilian/Japanese medicinal mushroom. Standardized for beta-glucans. Used in Japanese integrative oncology for immune modulation.

Agaricus blazei (powder)

Ground Agaricus blazei fruiting body — add to soups, smoothies, or hot water. Brazilian/Japanese medicinal mushroom for immune support. Mild mushroom flavor.

Laricifomes officinalis

An ancient medicinal mushroom used since Greek antiquity (Dioscorides). Studied for immune support and antiviral properties. Now rare in the wild.

Allium sativum + CoQ10 + Nattokinase

Triple cardiovascular formula — Aged Garlic + CoQ10 + Nattokinase. Addresses cholesterol, arterial flexibility, and blood viscosity simultaneously.

Aglaonema commutatum

A medicinal plant (Aglaonema commutatum) from the Araceae family used in traditional medicine.

Agrimonia eupatoria

A gentle astringent herb used traditionally for digestive comfort, sore throat gargle, and mild urinary support.

Kalanchoe pinnata

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), asthma, chest-cold, ear, fever, sore, strain.

Artemisia argyi

The moxibustion herb — dried and rolled into sticks burned near acupuncture points. Warms channels, stops bleeding, and calms the fetus. For menstrual pain, threatened miscarriage (under practitioner care), and cold conditions. Dragon Boat Festival herb.

Erythroxylum cataractarum

A medicinal plant (Erythroxylum cataractarum) from the Erythroxylaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Mixed herbal preparation

Nigerian Igbo postpartum multi-herb decoction of five plants for weight loss, uterine cleansing, and lactation support; culturally significant.

Trachyspermum ammi

An Indian spice used for digestive complaints — gas, bloating, colic, and as a respiratory decongestant. Contains thymol (like thyme).

Akebia quinata

A TCM herb for promoting urination and clearing damp-heat. CAUTION: Some Mu Tong species (Aristolochia) are nephrotoxic — only use Akebia species.

Akebia quinata (fruit)

The fruit of the Akebia vine — used in TCM for promoting Qi flow, urination, and as a galactagogue. Different therapeutic use from the stem.

Dictamnus albus

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, amenorrhea, antiseptic, carcinoma, diuretic, eczema, emmenagogue, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Wikstroemia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, respiratory aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Peperomia sp.

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

Pelea sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Salix fuscescens

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, oral aid. Documented among Eskimo, Western.

Polygonum alpinum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Tanana, Upper.

Sanvitalia abertii

Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, oral aid, analgesic, cold remedy, dermatological aid, febrifuge. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.