Herb Library

Acacia melanoxylon

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

Fucus vesiculosus

A brown seaweed rich in iodine and fucoidan, traditionally used for thyroid support and metabolic health.

Fucus gardneri

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), strengthener, venereal aid. Documented among Kwakiutl, Southern.

Vaccinium membranaceum

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), heart medicine. Documented among Flathead.

Quercus douglasii

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, eye medicine, throat aid. Documented among Kawaiisu, Midoo.

Rubus coreanus

Korean berry used for male reproductive health, kidney tonic, frequent urination, and vision improvement. Traditionally made into bokbunja-ju wine.

Boswellia serrata (30% AKBA)

High-potency boswellia extract standardized to 30% AKBA (3-O-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid) — the most potent 5-LOX inhibitor. For osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and asthma. ApresFlex/Aflapin brands have best bioavailability.

Boswellia serrata (ApresFlex)

ApresFlex — 20% AKBA standardization with enhanced bioavailability. 100mg dose shown to be as effective as 250mg regular boswellia in clinical trials.

Pteridium aquilinum

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, bactericide, breast, carcinogenic, cyanogenetic, diarrhea, diuretic, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Centella asiatica

Called Brahmi in some Ayurvedic traditions (not to be confused with Bacopa which is also called Brahmi). Used for cognitive support and wound healing.

Opuntia fragilis

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, diuretic, throat aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Shuswap.

Asclepias latifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as respiratory aid. Documented among Isleta.

Gutierrezia sarothrae

Native American medicinal plant used as herbal steam, respiratory aid, pulmonary aid, veterinary aid, antidiarrheal, dermatological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Comanche, Dakota.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

A medicinal plant (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) from the Caprifoliaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Aesculus glabra

Related to Horse Chestnut — similar escin content for venous insufficiency. Ohio state tree. TOXIC raw — must be properly extracted. Traditional topical use for hemorrhoids and varicose veins.

Opuntia acanthocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Pima.

Pediomelum canescens

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Seminole.

Rhamnus cathartica

Traditional medicinal plant used for diuretic, emetic, laxative, poison, purgative.

Eriogonum sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, analgesic, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Cahuilla, Hopi, Kawaiisu.

Arctium lappa

A traditional blood-cleansing herb used in Western and Japanese traditions to support skin health and detoxification.

Arctium lappa

Premier blood-cleansing alterative — used worldwide for skin conditions (acne, eczema, psoriasis). Japanese eat the root as gobo (vegetable). Rich in inulin (prebiotic). Traditionally combined with Red Clover.

Arctium lappa (475mg)

Standard burdock root capsule — the traditional blood-purifying alterative in capsule form. For skin health, liver support, and as a gentle detox herb. 475mg 2-3x daily.

Arctium lappa (tea)

Roasted or raw burdock root tea — a gentle blood-purifying daily tonic. Sweet, earthy flavor. Popular in Japanese cuisine (gobo) and Western herbalism.

Arctium lappa (seed)

Burdock SEEDS (not root) — used in TCM (Niu Bang Zi) for sore throat, skin eruptions, and measles. Different therapeutic profile from the root. Disperses wind-heat.

Quercus macrocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, heart medicine, pulmonary aid, antidiarrheal, antidote. Documented among Chippewa, Iroquois, Menominee.

Cordylanthus ramosus

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, gynecological aid, hemostat, orthopedic aid, venereal aid. Documented among Navajo, Shoshoni.

Polygonum ramosissimum

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

Juglans cinerea

A gentle North American laxative and liver stimulant. Milder than Cascara Sagrada. Used by Eclectic physicians for chronic constipation with liver sluggishness.

Andira inermis

Traditional medicinal plant used for anthelminthic, eczema, emetic, febrifuge, fever, malaria, narcotic, piscicide, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Theobroma cacao (ceremonial grade)

Whole, minimally processed cacao in large ceremonial doses (40-50g). Used in guided ceremonies for heart-opening, meditation, and emotional release. Contains theobromine and PEA.

Rubus ursinus

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, other, antiemetic, antihemorrhagic, gynecological aid. Documented among Diegueno, Hesquiat, Kwakiutl.

Brickellia californica

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, emetic, pediatric aid, cough medicine. Documented among Diegueno, Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Aesculus californica

Native American medicinal plant used as hemorrhoid remedy, poison, toothache remedy, veterinary aid. Documented among Costanoan, Kawaiisu, Mendocino Indian.

Frangula californica

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

Mirabilis californica

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, febrifuge. Documented among Luiseno, Mahuna.

Quercus agrifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as hemostat, pediatric aid. Documented among Mahuna.

Asclepias californica

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

Quercus dumosa

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Diegueno, Luiseno.

Scutellaria californica

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Aralia californica

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, pulmonary aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Karok, Mendocino Indian, Pomo.

Quercus lobata

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

Myrciaria dubia (bark)

Amazonian shrub BARK preparation (distinct from the vitamin C-rich fruit). Bark decoction used by ribeirinhos for diabetes, diarrhea, and as anti-inflammatory. Contains ellagitannins and proanthocyanidins. Traditional Amazonian river community remedy.

Xanthium strumarium

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, febrifuge, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, antirheumatic (internal), kidney aid. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Houma, Keres, Western.

Eleocharis geniculata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (external), emetic, febrifuge, urinary aid. Documented among Seminole.

Sanicula canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, gynecological aid, heart medicine. Documented among Chippewa, Houma.

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.

Prenanthes serpentaria

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Cherokee.