Herb Library

Alisma plantago-aquatica

A TCM herb for draining dampness and promoting urination. Used for edema, urinary difficulty, and dizziness from fluid retention.

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.

Amelanchier laevis

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Ojibwa.

Hylotelephium telephioides

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Delaware, Ontario.

Allium tuberosum

Chinese/garlic chives — used in TCM for kidney yang support and as a digestive warming herb. Rich in allicin-like compounds. Both food and medicine across Asia.

Pimenta dioica

A Caribbean spice containing eugenol (like clove). Used for digestive support, pain relief, and as a warming carminative. The only spice grown exclusively in the Western Hemisphere.

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.

Aloe spp.

A medicinal plant (Aloe spp.) from the Aloeaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Aloe ferox

South African aloe species used internally as a strong laxative (bitter sap) and topically for skin. Stronger than Aloe vera. The gel is soothing.

Aloe barbadensis miller

A succulent plant widely used topically for skin support and internally as a digestive aid. The gel and latex have different properties and safety profiles.

Aloe barbadensis (inner leaf capsule)

Concentrated inner-leaf aloe gel in capsule — 200:1 extract. For digestive soothing and gut health. Ensure aloin-free (inner leaf only) to avoid laxative effect.

Aloe barbadensis (inner gel)

The inner gel only (no latex/aloin). Used internally for digestive soothing and externally for burns. Different safety profile from whole-leaf aloe.

Aloe barbadensis (inner leaf juice)

Inner-leaf aloe vera juice — decolorized/purified to remove aloin. Used for digestive soothing and gut health. Ensure label says "aloin-free" or "inner fillet."

Yucca aloifolia

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

R-Alpha Lipoic Acid

A mitochondrial antioxidant that regenerates vitamins C and E. Used for diabetic neuropathy, blood sugar support, and liver protection. R-form is most bioactive.

Alphitonia excelsa

Australian and Pacific Island tree used in Aboriginal Australian and Tongan traditional medicine. Bark decoction for sore eyes, colds, and diarrhea. Crushed leaves produce lather used medicinally for skin conditions. Contains saponins and triterpenoids.

Heuchera cylindrica

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Cheyenne.

Arctostaphylos alpina

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), blood medicine, ceremonial medicine, narcotic, panacea. Documented among Ojibwa.

Pseudocymopterus montanus

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

Heuchera glabra

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid. Documented among Tlingit.

Kalmia microphylla

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Kwakwaka'wakw.

Aster foliaceus

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, dietary aid, gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Okanagon, Thompson.

Oreoxis alpina

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

Rhododendron ferrugineum

Alpine rose stem cell extract — trending in luxury skincare. Provides epigenetic protection for skin cells. Used in high-end anti-aging serums.

Rorippa alpina

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Navajo.

Trifolium hybridum

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

Alstonia boonei

West African antimalarial bark for fevers, rheumatism, and as an analgesic; contains indole alkaloids.

Cornus alternifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, antidote, blood medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Heuchera sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, oral aid, pediatric aid, cathartic. Documented among Blackfoot, Chippewa, Gosiute.

Phyllanthus emblica

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

Cuscuta reflexa

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), alterative, cancer, depurative, itch, pediculicide, sore.

Plectranthus amboinicus

A medicinal plant (Plectranthus amboinicus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Ambrosia ambrosioides

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antihemorrhagic, cough medicine, gynecological aid. Documented among Pima.

Heuchera americana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, oral aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw.

Campanulastrum americanum

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid, cough medicine, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Ribes americanum

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

Staphylea trifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, gynecological aid, pediatric aid, sedative, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Lycopus americanus

A medicinal plant (Lycopus americanus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Schoenoplectus americanus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Kwakiutl.

Frasera caroliniensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antiemetic, dietary aid, disinfectant, gastrointestinal aid, tonic. Documented among Cherokee.

Viola conspersa

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine. Documented among Ojibwa.

Arceuthobium americanum

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, pulmonary aid, dietary aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Bella Coola, Carrier, Southern.