Herb Library

Matricaria chamomilla (bath)

Strong chamomile tea added to bathwater — for skin soothing, relaxation, and as a gentle remedy for infant fussiness. Traditional European baby bath.

Matricaria chamomilla (capsule)

Standardized chamomile extract capsule — more concentrated apigenin than tea. Used for anxiety, sleep, and GI support when tea isn't convenient.

Matricaria chamomilla (Egyptian origin)

Egyptian-grown chamomile is considered the highest quality variety due to its high essential oil content. Same species as German Chamomile.

Matricaria chamomilla (essential oil)

Steam-distilled chamomile oil — blue color from chamazulene (anti-inflammatory). Used for skin healing, eczema, stress relief, and muscle relaxation.

Matricaria chamomilla (extract)

Standardized chamomile extract — concentrated apigenin for sleep, anxiety, and digestive support. More potent than tea but same gentle profile.

Matricaria chamomilla

One of the most widely used and gentle herbs, traditionally enjoyed as a calming tea to support relaxation, digestive comfort, and sleep.

Matricaria chamomilla (glycerite)

A glycerin-based (alcohol-free) chamomile extract safe for children. Used for teething, colic, digestive upset, anxiety, and sleep in kids.

Chamaemelum nobile

A close relative of German Chamomile with similar calming properties, often preferred in aromatherapy and essential oil form.

Matricaria chamomilla (tea bag)

Pre-packaged chamomile tea bag — the world's most popular calming tea. Steep 5-10 minutes covered. Choose whole-flower bags for best quality and flavor.

Matricaria chamomilla (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted chamomile — more concentrated than tea. 30-60 drops in water for anxiety, sleep, and digestive support. The portable chamomile format.

Larrea tridentata

Southwestern US desert plant — Native American remedy for infections and snakebite. Contains NDGA (nordihydroguaiaretic acid), a potent antioxidant. HEPATOTOXICITY CONCERN — multiple liver failure cases. FDA warning issued. Internal use controversial.

Ribes malvaceum

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

Cuscuta californica

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote, hemostat. Documented among Diegueno, Kawaiisu.

Calystegia occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine. Documented among Karok.

Ericameria brachylepis

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Diegueno.

Lonicera interrupta

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid. Documented among Mendocino Indian, Shoshoni, Yuki.

Ceanothus leucodermis

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

Activated charcoal + lemon + sweetener

Trendy activated charcoal drink — striking black color. Binds toxins but also binds medications and nutrients. Drink well away from medications and supplements.

Argythamnia cyanophylla

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

Sinapis arvensis

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

Cinnamomum sulphuratum

A medicinal plant (Cinnamomum sulphuratum) from the Lauraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Vitex agnus-castus (400mg)

Standard Vitex capsule — 400mg whole berry or 40mg extract. Take first thing in morning on empty stomach. Takes 3-6 months for full effect on cycle regulation.

Vitex agnus-castus (leaf)

The leaves of Vitex — milder than the berries. Used as a tea for gentle hormonal support. Less studied than the fruit/berry form.

Anthriscus cerefolium

Traditional medicinal plant used for apertif, cancer, carminative, deobstruent, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, scrofula, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Stellaria media (salve)

Topical chickweed preparation for itchy skin conditions — eczema, psoriasis, rashes, insect bites. Cooling and anti-inflammatory. Safe for all ages.

Lycium chilense

A medicinal plant (Lycium chilense) from the Solanaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pinus gerardiana

Traditional medicinal plant used for carminative, expectorant, sore, stimulant, wound.

Rhododendron dauricum

A medicinal plant (Rhododendron dauricum) from the Ericaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Conioselinum chinense

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid. Documented among Micmac.

Gleditsia sinensis

Used in TCM to open orifices, dispel phlegm, dissipate clumps, and treat abscesses. The spine (Zao Jia Ci) has anti-inflammatory and antitumor activity.

Arisaema consanguineum

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, anodyne, bite(snake), boil, cancer(stomach), convulsion, decoagulant, epilepsy, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Quincula lobata

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy. Documented among Kiowa.

Glycyrrhiza uralensis

The Chinese species of licorice — used in more TCM formulas than any other herb. Called the "great harmonizer" for blending formulas.

Podophyllum pleianthum

A medicinal plant (Podophyllum pleianthum) from the Berberidaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Firmiana simplex

A medicinal plant (Firmiana simplex) from the Sterculiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Polystichum polyblepharum

A medicinal plant (Polystichum polyblepharum) from the Dryopteridaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Aglaia odorata

Traditional medicinal plant used for dysmenorrhea, fever, parturition, shampoo, tonic, venereal.

Scutellaria baicalensis

Major TCM anti-inflammatory — contains baicalin and wogonin. Used for heat conditions, respiratory infections, and liver protection. Different species from American Skullcap (S. lateriflora). Anti-viral and anti-bacterial.

Scutellaria baicalensis

Standardized root extract containing baicalin — one of TCM's top anti-inflammatory and antiviral herbs. Used for respiratory, liver, and gut support.

Datura quercifolia

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

Aquilegia triternata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Chlorella vulgaris

A freshwater green algae rich in chlorophyll, protein, and nutrients, used for detoxification support and nutritional supplementation.

Chlorella vulgaris (extract)

Broken cell wall chlorella — more bioavailable than whole cell. Rich in chlorophyll, protein, CGF (Chlorella Growth Factor), and chelating compounds.

Chlorella vulgaris (pressed tablet)

Pressed chlorella tablets — convenient format avoiding the green powder taste. 3-6g daily. Broken cell wall for digestibility. Rich in chlorophyll and CGF.

Various green plants

The green pigment of plants — used as an internal deodorizer, detoxifier, and nutritive. Commercial forms are usually copper chlorophyllin.

Chlorophyllin (liquid)

Copper chlorophyllin drops in water — the trending green water. Used for internal deodorizing, detoxification, and as a daily nutrient boost. Most products are semi-synthetic.

Chrysophyllum albidum

West African fruit tree used in Nigerian (Yoruba, Igbo) traditional medicine. Bark decoction for malaria and yellow fever. Seed powder for vaginal infections. Leaf for wound healing. Fruit is popular seasonal snack across Nigeria.

Calathea macrosepala

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