Herb Library

Gymnema sylvestre

An Ayurvedic herb known as the "sugar destroyer" — it temporarily blocks sweet taste receptors and is studied for blood sugar support.

Gymnema sylvestre (400mg)

Standard Gymnema capsule — 400mg standardized to 25% gymnemic acids. Blocks sweet taste for 1-2 hours. Take before meals for blood sugar and craving support.

Gymnema sylvestre (extract)

Standardized extract (25-75% gymnemic acids). Blocks sweet taste receptors for 1-2 hours. The most studied form for blood sugar support.

Cephalotaxus hainanensis

A medicinal plant (Cephalotaxus hainanensis) from the Cephalotaxaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Plagiomnium juniperinum

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Heiltzuk.

Polytrichum commune

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

Heuchera americana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Chippewa, Menominee, Sioux, Teton.

Balsamorhiza hookeri

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, urinary aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Paiute, Washo.

Cinnamomum pubescens

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

Clematis hirsutissima

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, veterinary aid, respiratory aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Montana Indian, Navajo, Ramah.

Oenothera villosa

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

Grindelia hirsutula

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

Thaspium barbinode

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Chippewa.

Arctostaphylos columbiana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Pomo, Pomo, Kashaya.

Elsholtzia pilosa

A medicinal plant (Elsholtzia pilosa) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Rosmarinus tomentosus

A medicinal plant (Rosmarinus tomentosus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Polygonatum pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, carminative, eye medicine, hunting medicine. Documented among Abnaki, Iroquois.

Astragalus allochrous

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

Grindelia hirsutula

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Diegueno.

Asclepias hallii

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

Rosa rugosa

Japanese and Korean medicinal rose used for liver qi stagnation, menstrual pain, and digestive bloating. The fragrant flowers are brewed as a calming tea.

Antidesma pulvinatum

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

Hammada scoparia

North African and Arabian desert shrub used in Tunisian and Algerian folk medicine for diabetes, hypertension, and kidney stones. Contains alkaloids (carnegine, N-methylisosalsoline) and saponins. Traditional Bedouin remedy for urinary complaints.

Rhexia virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid. Documented among Micmac, Montagnais.

Schoenoplectus acutus

Native American medicinal plant used as other, hemostat, dietary aid, ceremonial medicine, emetic, pediatric aid. Documented among Clallam, Cree, Woodlands, Montana Indian.

Peganum harmala (root)

Middle Eastern medicinal root (distinct from seeds) used in Persian and Unani medicine for chronic skin conditions, joint pain, and menstrual disorders. Contains harmine, harmaline, vasicine. Root has different alkaloid ratios than commonly used seeds.

Peganum harmala

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, alterative, anodyne, aphrodisiac, asthma, cns depressant, cns stimulant, calculus, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Harpephyllum caffrum

South African tree whose bark is used in Zulu traditional medicine for skin conditions (acne, eczema, purulent dermatoses), blood purification, and dysentery. Contains gallic acid and methyl gallate. One of the most commercially traded South African medicinal barks.

Astragalus bisulcatus

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, eye medicine, toothache remedy. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Tiarella cordifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid, dermatological aid, dietary aid, eye medicine, hunting medicine, orthopedic aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Malecite.

Keckiella cordifolia

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

Nandina domestica

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(bones), ache(tooth), antitussive, breath, bronchitis, caries, cold, complexion, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Sisymbrium officinale

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

Helichrysum italicum

An Italian essential oil prized for skin healing, bruises, scars, and anti-aging. One of the most expensive essential oils. Also used for respiratory support.

Helichrysum odoratissimum

South African aromatic herb burned as incense by Zulu, Xhosa, and Sotho peoples to communicate with ancestors. Medicinally for colds, cough, fever, and wound healing. Contains flavonoids, phloroglucinols, and terpenoids. Culturally sacred plant.

Heliotropium indicum

Pan-tropical weed used in West African and South American folk medicine for wound healing, boils, and skin infections. EXTERNAL USE primarily. CAUTION: Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids (indicine, heliotrine) — internal use is hepatotoxic.

Sium suave

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anticonvulsive, orthopedic aid, gastrointestinal aid, hunting medicine, poison. Documented among Iroquois, Lakota, Ojibwa.

Eupatorium cannabinum

European immune and liver herb — for colds, flu, and liver congestion. Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids — use only PA-free preparations or short-term. Not related to hemp/cannabis despite the name.

Galeopsis tetrahit

Traditional medicinal plant used for asthma, blood, bronchitis, cancer, diuretic, expectorant, lung, resolvent, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cannabis sativa (protein)

Protein powder from hemp seeds — 50% protein, complete amino acids, plus fiber and omega-3. The most nutritionally complete plant protein. No THC/CBD.

Cannabis sativa

Hulled hemp seeds (no THC/CBD) — rich in complete protein, omega-3/6 fatty acids, and GLA. Used for digestive regularity and nutritive support.

Cannabis sativa (seed oil)

Cold-pressed hemp seed oil — ideal 3:1 omega-6 to omega-3 ratio. Contains NO THC or CBD (seeds don't contain cannabinoids). Rich in GLA. Food-grade nutrition.

Herb + Apple Cider Vinegar + Honey

Ancient preparation combining herbs extracted in vinegar and honey. The base of fire cider. An alcohol-free extraction method suitable for children and those avoiding alcohol.

Chamomile + Lavender + Rosemary (steam)

Herbs steeped in steaming water for facial steam — opens pores, delivers volatile compounds to skin and sinuses. Traditional beauty and respiratory remedy.

Heteromorpha trifoliata

Southern African tree used in Zulu medicine for abdominal cramps, colic, and as blood purifier. Contains falcarinol and lupeol. Root decoction for intestinal parasites. Bark preparations for menstrual complaints. Important in southern African traditional healing.

Juniperus macropoda

Traditional medicinal plant used for gleet, leucorrhea, skin.

Podophyllum hexandrum

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, cholagogue, cholagogueue, condyloma, emetic, intoxicant, mitogenic, purgative, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Taxus wallichiana

A medicinal plant (Taxus wallichiana) from the Taxaceae family used in traditional medicine.