Herb Library

Eriogonum abertianum

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

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.

Laricifomes officinalis

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

Bobea sp.

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

Rubus macraei

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

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.

Blighia sapida

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(rib), anodyne, antidote, antiemetic, conjunctivitis, edema, epilepsy, fatality, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

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.

Phegopteris sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Berchemia scandens

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, reproductive aid, cough medicine, other. Documented among Choctaw, Houma, Koasati.

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.

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, herbal steam, kidney aid, panacea. Documented among Bella Coola, Kwakiutl, Kwakiutl, Southern.

Artemisia alaskana

Native American medicinal plant used as cancer treatment, cold remedy, cough medicine, eye medicine, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Tanana, Upper.

Polygonum alpinum

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

Albizia julibrissin

The bark of the "happiness tree" — stronger than the flowers. Used in TCM for anxiety, insomnia, grief, and to calm the spirit.

Frangula alnus

Gentle stimulant laxative — bark must be aged 1+ year before use (fresh bark causes violent vomiting). Used for short-term constipation relief. Less harsh than senna.

Rhamnus alnifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote, blood medicine, cathartic, dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois, Meskwaki, Potawatomi.

Quercus infectoria

Traditional medicinal plant used for antidote(alkaloid), astringent, diarrhea, dysentery, piles, scalp, styptic.

Ranunculus cymbalaria

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, venereal aid, panacea, ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Kawaiisu, Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta.

Isocoma acradenia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, throat aid. Documented among Cahuilla.

Malvella leprosa

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, burn dressing, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Choctaw.

Astragalus racemosus

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

Alkanna tinctoria

Root produces deep red pigment used in traditional wound salves and cosmetics. Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) — EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Beautiful color in lip balms and salves.

Rubus allegheniensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, oral aid, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Castanea pumila

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Koasati.

Prunus dulcis (milk)

Plant milk from almonds — low calorie, naturally vitamin E rich. Used as a dairy alternative. Choose unsweetened and calcium-fortified for best nutritional value.

Trifolium hybridum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Phyllanthus emblica

One of the richest natural sources of vitamin C, used in Ayurveda as a rejuvenative tonic and key ingredient in Triphala.

Ribes americanum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, kidney aid, antidote, antiemetic, dermatological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Lonicera canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, dermatological aid, pediatric aid, psychological aid, sedative, venereal aid. Documented among Iroquois, Menominee, Montagnais.

Astragalus americanus

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cree, Woodlands.

Lysichiton americanus

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, dermatological aid, antirheumatic (external), antihemorrhagic, antirheumatic (internal), misc. disease remedy. Documented among Bella Coola, Clallam, Cowlitz.

Aralia racemosa

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy, tuberculosis remedy, burn dressing, cough medicine, dermatological aid, diaphoretic. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Cherokee, Chippewa.

Phellodendron amurense

A TCM herb for clearing damp-heat, particularly in the lower body — urinary infections, skin conditions, and night sweats. Contains berberine.

Andrographis paniculata (nanoparticle)

Advanced bioavailable Andrographis — ParActin is a patented extract studied for joint health through a different mechanism than its immune use.

Annickia chlorantha

Cameroonian rainforest tree used traditionally for malaria, typhoid fever, and jaundice. Bark is intensely yellow containing berberine-type protoberberine alkaloids with demonstrated antimicrobial activity.

Eriogonum annuum

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, oral aid, pediatric aid, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Lakota, Navajo, Ramah.

Asclepias perennis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, kidney aid, laxative, urinary aid, venereal aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Rumex arcticus

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Eskimo, Inuktitut.

Nephroma arcticum

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener. Documented among Eskimo, Inuktitut.

Lonicera arizonica

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

Terminalia arjuna (extract)

Standardized extract of Arjuna bark — Ayurveda's premier cardiotonic. Clinical trials for angina, heart failure support, and cholesterol.

Eriogonum compositum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, dermatological aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Sanpoil.

Cynara scolymus

Artichoke leaf extract is used to support digestive health, liver function, and healthy cholesterol levels.

Cynara scolymus (extract)

Standardized for cynarin and chlorogenic acid. Clinical evidence for liver support, cholesterol, and IBS. The most studied form of artichoke.