Herb Library

Gonolobus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic. Documented among Houma.

Asclepias syriaca

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, asthma, bronchitis, cancer, cathartic, cicatrizant, cough, diaphoretic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Millettia brandisiana

Thai traditional medicine root used for vitality, muscle building, and male sexual health. Distinguished from Pueraria mirifica (female tonic). Contains pterocarpans and isoflavonoids. Used as rejuvenating tonic in northern Thai traditional medicine.

Millettia thonningii

West African tree used in Ghanaian and Nigerian traditional medicine for cough, urinary schistosomiasis, and wound healing. Seed extract for parasites. Contains rotenoids and isoflavones. Seeds traditionally used as fish poison (ichthyotoxic).

Albizia julibrissin

TCM "Collective Happiness Bark" — for grief, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Bark calms the spirit (Shen). Flowers (He Huan Hua) are used for similar purposes. Beautiful ornamental tree. Gentle mood support.

Claytonia perfoliata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), eye medicine. Documented among Shoshoni, Thompson.

Mentha sp

Traditional medicinal plant used for catarrh, conception, fever, sedative, spasm, tumor, vermifuge.

Mirabilis jalapa (root)

Pan-tropical ornamental plant ROOT used in Central American, Indian, and Pacific Island folk medicine for diarrhea, inflammation, and wound healing. Root contains mirabilis antiviral protein (MAP) and trigonelline. Aztec purgative medicine.

Synsepalum dulcificum

West African taste-modifier — contains miraculin protein that makes sour foods taste sweet for 30-60 minutes. Used to help chemotherapy patients enjoy food (chemo causes taste distortion). For diabetes management (sweetness without sugar).

Glycine max (fermented paste)

Japanese fermented soybean paste — rich in probiotics, B vitamins, and isoflavones. Used for gut health, immune support, and as a mineral-rich broth base.

Vernonia missurica

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

Phoradendron sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as disinfectant, eye medicine, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Papago.

Mitragyna stipulosa

West and Central African tree related to kratom (M. speciosa) but with distinct alkaloid profile. Used in Ghanaian and Nigerian traditional medicine for malaria, pain, and hypertension. Contains rhynchophylline and mitraphylline rather than mitragynine.

Terminalia brownii

East African Maasai remedy for malaria, stomach pain, and diarrhea; bark decoction is a primary antimalarial.

Garcinia livingstonei

East African bark remedy for cough, chest complaints, and diarrhea; tart fruit is eaten and used for flavoring drinks.

Tamarindus indica

East African sour fruit for fever, constipation, and malaria; pulp is laxative; bark is astringent for diarrhea.

Carya alba

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, analgesic, cold remedy, dermatological aid, diaphoretic, emetic. Documented among Cherokee, Delaware, Ontario.

Platanthera stricta

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

Eryngium alismifolium

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

Geranium lentum

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

Tetradymia stenolepis

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

Asclepias nyctaginifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, pediatric aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Arenaria macradenia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Suaeda moquinii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine, gastrointestinal aid, dermatological aid, kidney aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta, Paiute.

Euphorbia incisa

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

Chaenomeles sinensis

Korean herb for muscle cramps, damp-heat leg pain, and digestive disorders. Made into mogwa-cha (quince tea) as a popular Korean winter health beverage.

Aucklandia costus

Aromatic Kampo herb used for abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and nausea. Moves stagnant qi in the digestive system. CITES-listed endangered species.

Magnolia liliiflora

Kampo herb specifically for nasal congestion, sinusitis, and rhinitis. The dried flower buds are decocted and the warm vapor is also inhaled for sinus relief.

Mondia whitei

East and Central African root used across multiple African cultures as aphrodisiac, appetite stimulant, and tonic. Root has vanilla-ginger aroma. Used in Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa for male fertility and libido. Contains 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde.

Taraxacum mongolicum

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, ache(stomach), appendicitis, boil, cancer, cancer(esophagus), congestion, dermatitis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Mimulus sp.

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

Araucaria bidwillii

A medicinal plant (Araucaria bidwillii) from the Araucariaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Aconitum sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, febrifuge, respiratory aid, throat aid. Documented among Aleut, Blackfoot.

Glycerol monolaurate (from coconut)

A monoglyceride derived from lauric acid in coconut oil. Used for immune support with antimicrobial properties against certain bacteria and viruses.

Pycnanthemum montanum

A medicinal plant (Pycnanthemum montanum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Montanoa tomentosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for amenorrhea, diuretic, dysentery, fatality, fibromiomatosis, labor, lactogogue, menorrhagia, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cupressus macrocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Costanoan.

Ashwagandha + Warm Milk + Nutmeg + Honey

Ayurvedic-inspired bedtime drink — ashwagandha powder + warm milk + nutmeg + honey. The trendy evolution of traditional golden milk for nighttime stress and sleep support.

Menispermum dauricum

Has antiarrhythmic and analgesic effects. Used in TCM to relieve headache and insomnia. Also used against esophageal cancer.

Viburnum edule

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, pulmonary aid, cough medicine, antidiarrheal, cathartic, dermatological aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Carrier, Carrier, Northern.

Licania tomentosa

Brazilian urban tree commonly planted as shade tree. Leaf preparations used in folk medicine for diabetes, diarrhea, and inflammation. Contains quercetin and myricetin glycosides. Research on anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory properties ongoing.

Morinda sp

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), anodyne, cold, malaria, neuralgia.

Morinda officinalis

A TCM kidney yang tonic — different from Noni (M. citrifolia). Used for lower back/knee weakness, impotence, and bone strengthening.

Moringa oleifera

Called the "miracle tree," moringa leaves are one of the most nutrient-dense plants on earth, rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Moringa oleifera (capsule)

Moringa leaf powder in capsule form — avoids the grassy taste while providing the full nutritional profile. Typically 500-1000mg per capsule, 2-4 daily.

Moringa oleifera

One of the most nutrient-dense plants on earth — rich in protein, iron, calcium, vitamins A and C. Used worldwide as a nutritive supplement.

Moringa oleifera (powder)

Dried ground moringa leaf — the superfood powder format. 1-2 tsp daily in smoothies. Called "the miracle tree." Provides protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins.

Moringa stenopetala

Ethiopian and Kenyan moringa species distinct from the common M. oleifera. Leaves are staple food in Konso and Gamo cultures of southern Ethiopia. Used for hypertension, diabetes, and water purification. Contains glucosinolates and flavonoids.