Herb Library

Elsholtzia pilosa

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

Lithospermum caroliniense

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid. Documented among Lakota.

Veronica peregrina

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

Polygonatum pubescens

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

Townsendia strigosa

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, gynecological aid, gastrointestinal aid, nose medicine. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western, Navajo.

Eriodictyon trichocalyx

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Cahuilla.

Astragalus allochrous

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

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.

Hancornia speciosa

Brazilian cerrado fruit tree whose bark tea is widely used in traditional medicine for hypertension, diabetes, and inflammation. Latex applied for warts and skin conditions. Contains rutin, chlorogenic acid, and cyclitols. Fruit is popular regional delicacy.

Rhexia virginica

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

Alpinia oxyphylla

Korean warming herb for frequent urination, urinary incontinence, diarrhea, and excessive salivation. Warms the kidney and secures essence in Korean medicine.

Erigenia bulbosa

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

Oxytropis lagopus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, throat aid. Documented among Blackfoot.

Gaura hexandra

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

Castilleja hispida

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Calylophus hartwegii

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

Harungana madagascariensis

African relative of St. John's wort used across tropical Africa and Madagascar for liver complaints, digestive disorders, and malaria. Contains hypericin-type compounds and anthraquinones. European phytomedicine (Haronga extract) approved in Germany for dyspepsia.

Osteomeles anthyllidifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, laxative. Documented among Hawaiian.

Crataegus monogyna

A premier cardiovascular herb with extensive research supporting its use for heart health and circulation.

Crataegus monogyna

The berry specifically — rich in OPCs and flavonoids. The most studied form of hawthorn for cardiovascular support and blood pressure.

Crataegus monogyna (berry tea)

Traditional hawthorn berry tea — simmer dried berries 15-20 minutes. The gentlest way to support cardiovascular health daily. Pleasant mild fruity taste.

Crataegus monogyna (450mg)

Standard hawthorn berry capsule. The convenient daily cardiovascular tonic format. 450mg 2-3x daily. Safe for long-term use. Works best over months.

Crataegus monogyna (extract)

Standardized hawthorn extract (WS 1442 or LI 132) — 18-20% OPCs. The most clinically studied form for heart failure support and cardiovascular health.

Crataegus monogyna (leaf + flower)

Hawthorn leaves and flowers — different OPC profile than berries. Used as tea in European traditions. The leaf+flower+berry combination provides the broadest cardiovascular support.

Crataegus monogyna (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted hawthorn — whole berry, leaf, and flower combined. 30-60 drops 2-3x daily. The most comprehensive hawthorn preparation for cardiovascular support.

Astragalus bisulcatus

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

Arnica cordifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine, eye medicine, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Shuswap, Thompson.

Keckiella cordifolia

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

Ampelopsis cordata

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Plantago cordata

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid. Documented among Houma.

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.

Stachys sylvatica

Celtic wound herb applied as a poultice to cuts and bruises; internally used for gout and cramps.

Albizia julibrissin

Called the "collective happiness bark" in TCM, used for emotional support, grief, anxiety, and insomnia. The flowers are also used.

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.

Hyoscyamus niger

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), alcoholism, analgesic, anaphrodisiac, anodyne, antispasmodic, asthma, cns depressant, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Angelica hendersonii

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote. Documented among Mewuk.

Lawsonia inermis

Ancient cosmetic and medicinal plant — used for 5000+ years for hair dyeing, body art, and cooling the body. Contains lawsone (red-orange dye). Medicinally: antifungal, wound healing, and headache (paste on forehead).

Grifola frondosa

A large, prized culinary and medicinal mushroom. Contains D-fraction beta-glucans studied for immune modulation, blood sugar, and blood pressure support.

Herbs extracted in ACV

Herbs steeped in apple cider vinegar for 2-4 weeks. The alcohol-free extraction method. Extracts minerals, vitamins, and some alkaloids. Great for salad dressings too.

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.

Pavonia odorata

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, dysentery, enterorrhagia, fever, inflammation, intestine, refrigerant, stomachic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Hydnocarpus wightiana

Traditional medicinal plant used for leprosy.