Herb Library

Ipomoea leptophylla

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, veterinary aid, analgesic, sedative, stimulant. Documented among Keres, Western, Keresan, Lakota.

Penstemon fruticosus

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, gynecological aid, love medicine, analgesic, cold remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Iroquois, Okanagan-Colville, Shuswap.

Solanum centrale

Aboriginal desert food-medicine with high antioxidant content. The dried fruit has a savory flavor and is used for digestive complaints and as a nutritious food source.

Andropogon glomeratus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, orthopedic aid, dermatological aid, hemorrhoid remedy. Documented among Catawba, Rappahannock.

Ruscus aculeatus

A European herb with clinical evidence for chronic venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids, and orthostatic hypotension. Contains ruscogenins.

Sabal palmetto

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dietary aid, febrifuge. Documented among Seminole.

Theobroma cacao (ceremonial grade)

Whole, minimally processed cacao in large ceremonial doses (40-50g). Used in guided ceremonies for heart-opening, meditation, and emotional release. Contains theobromine and PEA.

Chrysophyllum cainito

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, astringent, breast, diabetes, dysentery, fever, intestine, laxative, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Calamintha nepeta

A medicinal plant (Calamintha nepeta) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Acorus calamus

Ayurvedic brain herb (Vacha) — for clarity, focus, and speech. IMPORTANT: Asian varieties contain beta-asarone (carcinogen). Only American variety (A. calamus var. americanus) is beta-asarone-free.

Acorus calamus

Used in Ayurveda (Vacha) for cognitive support and voice clarity. CRITICAL: North American variety has high beta-asarone (carcinogenic). Use Asian diploid variety only.

Calcium salt of D-glucaric acid

A calcium salt found in fruits/vegetables. Inhibits beta-glucuronidase enzyme, preventing recirculation of toxins and excess hormones (especially estrogen).

Calendula officinalis (cream)

Commercial calendula cream — the most widely used natural skin healing product. For diaper rash, eczema, cuts, dry skin, and nursing nipple care. Safe for all ages.

Bromus carinatus

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Hesquiat.

Orobanche californica

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, pulmonary aid. Documented among Paiute.

Wyethia angustifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pulmonary aid, diaphoretic, febrifuge, emetic. Documented among Costanoan, Miwok, Yuki.

Aristolochia californica

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy. Documented among Miwok.

Lomatium californicum

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, cold remedy, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, throat aid, analgesic. Documented among Karok, Kawaiisu, Yuki.

Adiantum jordanii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, blood medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Costanoan.

Marah fabaceus

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

Asclepias californica

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

Pycnanthemum californicum

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

Torreya californica

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, diaphoretic, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Costanoan, Pomo, Pomo, Kashaya.

Platanus racemosa

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea, blood medicine, respiratory aid. Documented among Costanoan, Diegueno.

Calligonum comosum

Arabian and North African desert shrub used in Saudi and Algerian folk medicine for diabetes, gastric ulcers, and wound healing. Flower decoction for stomach complaints. Contains flavonoids and anthraquinones. Important sand-stabilizing plant across Arabian deserts.

Calophyllum brasiliense

South American rainforest tree used in Brazilian and Costa Rican traditional medicine for wound healing, ulcers, and pain. Resin applied to wounds. Bark decoction for rheumatism. Contains calophyllolide and brasiliensic acid with anti-HIV research interest.

Jateorhiza palmata

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, apertif, diarrhea, dysentery, dyspepsia, gastrotonic, restorative, sore, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Camellia japonica

Traditional medicinal plant used for burn, cardiotonic, endocarditis, enterorrhagia, food, hematemesis, hemoptysis, oil, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Anthemis sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid. Documented among Cree.

Haematoxylum campechianum

Traditional medicinal plant used for amenorrhea, anodyne, antiseptic, astringent, bactericide, bedsore, cancer, circulation, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cinnamomum camphora

Aromatic topical analgesic — active ingredient in Vicks VapoRub, Tiger Balm, and IcyHot. For muscle pain, congestion, and cough (chest rub). EXTERNAL USE ONLY — internal use is toxic/fatal.

Myrciaria dubia

An Amazonian berry with the highest natural vitamin C content of any fruit (2-3% by weight). Used for immune support and as an antioxidant superfood.

Myrciaria dubia (bark)

Amazonian shrub BARK preparation (distinct from the vitamin C-rich fruit). Bark decoction used by ribeirinhos for diabetes, diarrhea, and as anti-inflammatory. Contains ellagitannins and proanthocyanidins. Traditional Amazonian river community remedy.

Myrciaria dubia (standardized)

Standardized Camu Camu extract — typically 20% natural vitamin C. Whole-food vitamin C source with co-occurring bioflavonoids, carotenoids, and amino acids that enhance absorption vs synthetic ascorbic acid. Amazonian rainforest sustainable product.

Myrciaria dubia (powder)

Freeze-dried Amazonian berry powder — the highest vitamin C fruit on earth (2-3% by weight). 1 tsp provides 700-1000% daily vitamin C. Extremely tart.

Anemone canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, hemostat, anthelmintic, witchcraft medicine, eye medicine, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Chippewa, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Astragalus canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, dermatological aid, pediatric aid, pulmonary aid, febrifuge, analgesic. Documented among Blackfoot, Dakota, Lakota.

Prunus nigra

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, antiemetic. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Meskwaki.

Canarium vulgare

Indonesian and Pacific Island tree whose resin (damar) is used in traditional medicine for wound healing and skin infections. Bark decoction for stomach complaints. Nut is important protein source in Melanesia. Resin burned as incense with medicinal smoke.

Oregano Oil + Caprylic Acid + Berberine

Antifungal combination — Oregano Oil (carvacrol), Caprylic Acid (coconut), Berberine. Multiple mechanisms to address yeast overgrowth. Short-term protocol.

Anemone cylindrica

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, burn dressing, eye medicine, psychological aid, stimulant, pulmonary aid. Documented among Meskwaki, Ojibwa.

Gardenia jasminoides

A TCM herb for clearing heat, irritability, and jaundice. Contains crocin (same as saffron) and geniposide. Used in many TCM formulas.

Artemisia capillaris

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ague, anodyne, antibilious, antiphlogistic, bactericide, cataplasm, catarrh, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Elettaria cardamomum

The "Queen of Spices" — used in Ayurveda for digestive support, respiratory comfort, and as a warming carminative. Detoxifies caffeine in coffee.

Elettaria cardamomum (tea)

Crushed cardamom pods in hot water or milk — the most fragrant herbal tea. Used in Ayurveda for digestive support, respiratory comfort, and detoxifying caffeine.

Polygonum careyi

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, febrifuge. Documented among Potawatomi.

Modiola caroliniana

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy, throat aid. Documented among Houma.

Tsuga caroliniana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Cherokee.