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.

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.

Euterpe oleracea (blended bowl)

Frozen açaí blended thick and topped with granola, fruit, and seeds. The most popular superfood meal format. Rich in anthocyanins and healthy fats.

Malpighia emarginata

A tropical cherry with 50-100x more vitamin C than oranges. Used as a natural vitamin C source for immune 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.

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.

Yucca filamentosa

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, ceremonial medicine, misc. disease remedy, sedative, orthopedic aid. Documented among Catawba, Cherokee, Nanticoke.

Coffee + Ashwagandha + Reishi + Cordyceps

Coffee enhanced with three adaptogens — Ashwagandha for stress, Reishi for calm, Cordyceps for energy. Reduces coffee jitters while adding health benefits.

Mentzelia multiflora

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

Aerva lanata

South Asian and Sri Lankan herb used in Ayurveda and Sinhala medicine for kidney stones, urinary infections, and cough. Called 'polpala' in Sri Lankan herbal tea tradition. Contains kaempferol, quercetin, and betulin. Official Sri Lankan Ayurvedic medicine.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Kalanchoe pinnata

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

Rubus macraei

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

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.

Sideroxylon sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, febrifuge, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Peperomia sp.

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

Berchemia scandens

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

Premna odorata

Philippine hilot leaf for cough, asthma, fever, and wound cleaning; aromatic leaf decoction is a traditional steam inhalant.

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.

Chenopodium oahuense

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, dietary aid, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Sanvitalia abertii

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

Albizia adianthifolia

East and Southern African tree used in Zulu and Shona medicine for skin diseases, headache, and eye conditions. Bark decoction for inflammation and diarrhea. Root for tapeworm. Contains saponins and triterpenoids. Used in traditional dream medicine.

Albizia julibrissin

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

Albizia julibrissin (flower tea)

The flowers of the "collective happiness tree" brewed as a gentle calming tea. Lighter and more pleasant-tasting than the bark. For grief, anxiety, and emotional support.

Albizia julibrissin + Schisandra + Ziziphus

A TCM-inspired formula for emotional support combining Albizzia (happiness tree), Schisandra (adaptogen), and Ziziphus (sleep). For grief, anxiety, and insomnia.

Albizia julibrissin

The flowers of the "happiness tree" — used for lifting spirits, resolving grief, and promoting emotional balance. Gentler than the bark.

Alchornea cordifolia

Pan-African medicinal shrub used across West and Central Africa for wound healing, diarrhea, respiratory infections, and genitourinary complaints. One of the most frequently cited plants in African ethnobotanical surveys. Contains alchornine alkaloid and terpenoids.

Alnus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, heart medicine, analgesic, antiemetic, antirheumatic (internal), cathartic. Documented among Carrier, Micmac, Mohegan.

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.

Adiantum aleuticum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, antihemorrhagic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Lummi, Makah, Skokomish.

Medicago sativa

A deeply nutritive herb rich in minerals, vitamins, and chlorophyll. Used as a nutritive tonic, for lactation support, and cholesterol management.

Medicago sativa (sprouts)

Sprouted alfalfa — more nutritious than mature plant. Rich in enzymes, vitamins K and C. Popular salad ingredient. Caution: may trigger lupus flares.

Alhagi maurorum

Middle Eastern and Central Asian desert plant producing manna (taranjubin). Used in Unani and Persian medicine for cough, kidney stones, liver conditions, and as laxative. Manna exudate consumed as sweetener with laxative properties. Contains flavonoids and tannins.