Herb Library

Lannea microcarpa

West African savanna tree used in Burkina Faso and Malian traditional medicine for wound healing, diarrhea, and hypertension. Bark rich in tannins and flavonoids. Fruit eaten fresh. Important shade tree in Sahelian agroforestry.

Lantana camara

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, ache(tooth), alexiteric, anemia, antibiotic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bilious, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ranunculus lapponicus

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid. Documented among Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut.

Larix occidentalis

A prebiotic fiber from larch tree bark. Supports immune function and gut microbiome. Well-tolerated source of soluble fiber. Also used in children.

Penstemon grandiflorus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, febrifuge. Documented among Dakota, Kiowa, Pawnee.

Plantago aristata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antidote, burn dressing, dermatological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Cherokee.

Erigeron grandiflorus

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

Castilleja minor

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

Collomia grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, laxative. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Lygodesmia grandiflora

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

Geum macrophyllum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, panacea, contraceptive, gynecological aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Carrier, Southern, Chehalis.

Baptisia alba

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, antirheumatic (internal), hemorrhoid remedy, kidney aid, respiratory aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Choctaw, Koasati, Meskwaki.

Platanthera orbiculata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Iroquois, Montagnais.

Aconitum delphiniifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Eskimo, Inupiat.

Eupatorium serotinum

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

Smilax laurifolia

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

Lavandula angustifolia

A beloved aromatic herb used for relaxation, sleep support, and mood balance. One of the safest and most versatile essential oils.

Lavandula angustifolia (80mg)

Oral lavender oil capsule (Silexan/CalmAid) — 80mg. Clinical evidence for generalized anxiety comparable to lorazepam. The most studied oral lavender preparation.

Santolina chamaecyparissus

Traditional medicinal plant used for analgesic, bactericide, digestive, emmenagogue, fungicide, perfume, repellant(insect), ringworm, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Lavandula angustifolia (oil)

The most versatile and safest essential oil. Used for anxiety, sleep, burns, skin healing, and headaches. One of the few oils safe for occasional neat (undiluted) spot use.

Lavandula + Citrus limon + honey

Lavender-infused lemonade — a calming summer beverage. Combines lavender's anxiolytic properties with vitamin C. Beautiful purple-pink color. Café trending drink.

Rosmarinus x lavandulaceus

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

Lavandula angustifolia (tea)

Dried lavender buds as tea — the gentlest way to consume lavender for anxiety and sleep. Pleasant floral taste. Often blended with chamomile or lemon balm.

Eriastrum filifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), venereal aid. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Bellis perennis

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Lawsonia inermis (root)

Middle Eastern and Indian henna plant ROOT (distinct from leaf dye) used in Unani medicine for liver conditions, jaundice, and as astringent. Root contains gallic acid and coumarins. Traditional Unani liver remedy. Different therapeutic profile from henna leaves.

Amorpha canescens

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, dermatological aid, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Meskwaki, Ojibwa, South, Omaha.

Erigeron foliosus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, toothache remedy, dermatological aid, febrifuge, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Kawaiisu, Miwok.

Coreopsis leavenworthii

Native American medicinal plant used as other. Documented among Seminole.

Leea indica

Southeast Asian shrub used in Malay, Indonesian, and Indian traditional medicine for skin diseases, cancer sores, and body aches. Contains gallic acid, ursolic acid, and mollic acid glucoside with documented cytotoxic activity.

Citrus limon

Important preventative medicine with high vitamin C. Antiseptic, antibacterial, and antirheumatic. Strengthens blood vessel walls and is useful for colds, flu, and circulatory problems.

Acronychia acidula

Aboriginal Australian fruit used for digestive complaints and as a sour flavoring. Contains citric acid and has demonstrated antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.

Melissa officinalis

A gentle, lemon-scented herb used for calming, digestive comfort, and cognitive support. Excellent for children.

Melissa officinalis (500mg)

Standard lemon balm capsule — 500mg. For anxiety, sleep, and cognitive support. Non-drowsy at moderate doses. Safe for children. Also supports HSV management.

Melissa officinalis (tea)

One of the most pleasant herbal teas — lemon-scented, calming, and digestive. Safe for children. Best fresh. Combines beautifully with chamomile for bedtime.

Melissa officinalis (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted lemon balm — for acute anxiety, cold sores (topical), and digestive calm. 30-60 drops as needed. One of the gentlest and safest nervine tinctures.

Lippia javanica

A medicinal plant (Lippia javanica) from the Verbenaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Citrus limon (essential oil)

Cold-pressed lemon peel oil — rich in d-limonene (90-95%). For aromatherapy: mood, focus, and air purification. D-limonene has clinical evidence for GERD (internal capsule form). Photosensitizing — avoid sun exposure on applied skin for 12 hours.

Eucalyptus citriodora

A medicinal plant (Eucalyptus citriodora) from the Myrtaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Citrus limon + Zingiber officinale (tea)

The universal wellness tea — fresh ginger and lemon in hot water with honey. For digestion, nausea, immune support, and daily alkalizing. The simplest effective herbal tea.

Cymbopogon citratus

A tropical grass with citrusy flavor used for digestive support, fever reduction, and as a calming tea. Also a potent insect repellent.

Monarda citriodora

Traditional medicinal plant used for sore.

Backhousia citriodora

An Australian native with the highest citral content of any plant — more lemony than lemon. Used for immune support, respiratory comfort, and as a culinary herb.

Corymbia citriodora

Aboriginal medicinal tree with lemon-scented leaves used for insect repellent, wound treatment, and respiratory conditions. PMD (citriodal) is an effective natural insect repellent.

Psoralidium lanceolatum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, throat aid, ceremonial medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Arapaho, Cheyenne, Navajo, Kayenta.

Aloysia citrodora

A lemon-scented herb used for digestive comfort, relaxation, and as a pleasant tea. Studied for antioxidant and joint support properties.

Citrus limon + water

Warm lemon water — the most popular morning wellness ritual worldwide. Supports hydration, vitamin C intake, digestion, and alkalizing effects. Simple but effective.

Calathea allouia

Traditional medicinal plant used for witchcraft.