Herb Library

Echinacea purpurea + Hydrastis canadensis

The classic American herbal immune combination. Echinacea stimulates immune response while Goldenseal (berberine) provides direct antimicrobial action.

Echium amoenum

Iranian traditional flower tea for depression, anxiety, and as a calming agent. Clinical trials support anxiolytic effects. Popular in Iranian bazaars as dried flower tea. Contains rosmarinic acid and flavonoids. CAUTION: May contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids like other Echium species.

Paspalidium geminatum

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

Sambucus nigra (adult gummy)

Adult-dose elderberry gummies — typically 100-150mg elderberry per gummy. The most popular immune supplement format in the US. Pleasant berry flavor.

Sambucus nigra (gummy)

Elderberry in child-friendly gummy form — the most popular children's immune supplement. Usually combined with vitamin C and zinc.

Sambucus + Vitamin C + Zinc + Echinacea

Four evidence-based immune ingredients together. Each addresses different immune pathways. The most comprehensive OTC immune formula.

Sambucus nigra + Ascorbic acid

Classic immune combination — elderberry anthocyanins with vitamin C. The two most popular evidence-based immune support ingredients together.

Sambucus nigra (Sambucol brand)

The original clinically studied elderberry extract brand. Standardized for anthocyanins. Multiple RCTs for influenza and common cold.

Inula helenium

A respiratory and digestive herb with a long history in European and Ayurvedic traditions, containing inulin and antimicrobial compounds.

Ulmus sp.

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

Solidago ulmifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as stimulant. Documented among Meskwaki.

Sideritis pauli

A medicinal plant (Sideritis pauli) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Cecropia pachystachya

Brazilian traditional medicine tree leaf for asthma, cough, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions. Contains C-glycosyl flavones (orientin, isoorientin). Used in Amazonian folk medicine as bronchodilator and anti-hypertensive.

Stachys mexicana

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tonic. Documented among Green River Group, Puyallup, Saanich.

Sphaeralcea emoryi

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Pima.

Eremophila longifolia

Aboriginal bush medicine plant for colds, chest infections, and skin sores. Leaves are heated and applied topically or prepared as a wash for skin conditions.

Picea engelmannii

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, respiratory aid, tuberculosis remedy, cancer treatment, cough medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Enterolobium contortisiliquum

South American tree with ear-shaped pods used in Brazilian and Argentine folk medicine for respiratory conditions, wound healing, and as soap substitute. Bark contains saponins. Fruit decoction for cough and bronchitis. Contains enterolobine.

Magnesium sulfate (bath)

Magnesium sulfate dissolved in warm bath — traditional muscle soak. Provides transdermal magnesium and sulfate. 2 cups per standard bath. 20-minute soaks.

Eriosema chinense

Vietnamese and southern Chinese medicinal root used for low back pain, joint problems, and male reproductive health. Contains genistein and luteolin isoflavones. Common in Vietnamese thuoc nam (southern medicine) for bone and tendon strengthening.

DIM + Calcium D-Glucarate + Broccoli Extract

Estrogen metabolism support — DIM promotes 2-hydroxy estrogen pathway, Calcium D-Glucarate prevents estrogen recirculation, Broccoli Seed provides sulforaphane.

Eucalyptus globulus (steam inhalation)

The classic cold/flu remedy — 3-5 drops eucalyptus oil in steaming water, drape towel, breathe 5-10 min with eyes closed. Opens sinuses and soothes airways.

Eucommia ulmoides

A TCM kidney yang tonic used for lower back pain, bone strength, and blood pressure support. One of the few TCM herbs studied for hypertension.

Lithospermum officinale

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Viscum album

Used in European anthroposophic medicine (Iscador) for immune support. Different from American mistletoe. Research ongoing. Professional use recommended.

Sorbus aucuparia

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, emetic, misc. disease remedy, pulmonary aid. Documented among Potawatomi.

Oenothera biennis

The oil from evening primrose seeds is rich in GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), used to support skin health and hormonal balance.

Oenothera biennis (oil)

Cold-pressed seed oil rich in GLA (8-10%). Used for PMS breast tenderness, skin health, and nerve function. Take 1-3g daily. Better studied than borage oil.

Oenothera biennis (1000mg)

Standard EPO softgel — 1000mg providing 90mg GLA. For PMS breast tenderness, eczema, and nerve function. Take 1-3 capsules daily. Works best over 2-3 months.

Fagopyrum esculentum

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Sideroxylon foetidissimum

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

Smilacina sp.

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

Dalea formosa

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, strengthener. Documented among Jemez, Keres, Western.

Maianthemum racemosum

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, antirheumatic (internal), eye medicine, analgesic, gynecological aid, contraceptive. Documented among Abnaki, Algonquin, Quebec, Cherokee.

Drymaria glandulosa

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

Sphaeralcea fendleri

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, oral aid, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Thalictrum fendleri

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, ceremonial medicine, venereal aid. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah, Shoshoni.

Penstemon fendleri

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

Chamaesyce fendleri

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, oral aid, pediatric aid, gastrointestinal aid, analgesic, antidiarrheal. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Gadus morhua (fermented)

Traditionally fermented cod liver oil — provides vitamins A, D, and EPA/DHA in their natural forms. Used by Weston A. Price followers for bone/tooth health.

Allium sativum (black/honey ferment)

Garlic transformed through fermentation — black garlic (heat) or honey-garlic (lacto). Both increase SAC content and reduce harshness while maintaining benefits.

Curcuma longa (fermented)

Turmeric that has been fermented to increase bioavailability of curcumin without needing piperine. Easier on the digestive system.

Dyssodia papposa

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, febrifuge, other, analgesic, antihemorrhagic, reproductive aid. Documented among Dakota, Keres, Western, Lakota.

Thalictrum sparsiflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Great Basin Indian.

Teucrium botrys

Traditional medicinal plant used for fibroma.

Cucurbita pepo

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, ceremonial medicine, diuretic, kidney aid, urinary aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Menominee.

Artemisia campestris

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, febrifuge. Documented among Tewa.

Hymenopappus filifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, emetic. Documented among Zuni.