Herb Library

Syzygium guineense

Pan-African tree used in Ethiopian, Congolese, and South African traditional medicine for diarrhea, abdominal pain, and malaria. Bark decoction widely used across East Africa. Fruit edible. Contains ellagic acid, gallic acid, and quercetin.

Zanthoxylum bungeanum

Not actually pepper — produces unique "numbing" sensation (hydroxy-alpha-sanshool activates touch receptors). TCM warms the middle jiao and kills parasites. For digestive coldness, abdominal pain, and roundworms. Key in Sichuan cuisine.

Tabernaemontana divaricata

South and Southeast Asian ornamental with medicinal uses in Ayurveda and Thai medicine. Root for toothache and worm infections. Latex for eye infections (diluted). Contains coronaridine and voacangine indole alkaloids with analgesic properties.

Tacca chantrieri

Southeast Asian ornamental with striking black flowers used in Thai and Chinese folk medicine for gastric ulcers, hypertension, and burns. Rhizome contains taccalonolide diterpenoids with documented anti-tumor activity in modern research.

Tacca leontopetaloides

Polynesian medicinal and food plant — one of the original canoe plants brought by Pacific voyagers. Starch extracted for food; whole rhizome used medicinally for stomachache and as poultice for stings. Important famine food across Pacific Islands.

Pandanus tectorius

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, laxative, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Potentilla arguta

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

Eriophorum angustifolium

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

Agrimonia gryposepala

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, blood medicine, dermatological aid, dietary aid, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Delphinium scaposum

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, gynecological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Dodecatheon jeffreyi

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

Prenanthes altissima

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy. Documented among Iroquois.

Astragalus kentrophyta

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

Calophyllum inophyllum

A Pacific Island oil used topically for wound healing, scars, skin regeneration, and anti-aging. Rich in calophyllolide and delta-tocotrienol.

Tamarindus indica (bark)

Pan-tropical tamarind tree BARK (distinct from the culinary fruit) used in Ayurvedic and West African medicine for wound healing, diarrhea, and as astringent gargle. Very high tannin content. Bark decoction for gingivitis and oral infections.

Lithocarpus densiflorus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, toothache remedy, cough medicine, strengthener. Documented among Costanoan, Pomo, Kashaya, Yurok.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, stimulant, gastrointestinal aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Ramah.

Tanacetum vulgare

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, acaricide, ache(foot), ache(stomach), antibiotic, antioxidant, antiseptic, ascaricide, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Camissonia tanacetifolia

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

Artemisia dracunculus

A culinary herb with medicinal properties — used for appetite, digestion, sleep, and blood sugar support. Rich in antioxidants.

Micromeria fruticosa

A medicinal plant (Micromeria fruticosa) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Taurine (amino acid)

Conditional amino acid — abundant in heart, brain, and eyes. For heart rhythm, blood pressure, anxiety, and eye health. 1-3g daily. In energy drinks for a reason (but its calming, not stimulating). Deficiency common in vegans and elderly.

Cryptantha fulvocanescens

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, snake bite remedy, toothache remedy. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Acinos alpinus var. meridionalis

A medicinal plant (Acinos alpinus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Phaseolus acutifolius

A medicinal plant (Phaseolus acutifolius) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Terminalia superba

West African timber tree with bark used in Congolese and Cameroonian traditional medicine for malaria, diarrhea, and wound healing. Contains tannins and triterpenoids with antimicrobial properties.

Colubrina texensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for diarrhea, hematochezia.

Croton texensis

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, gastrointestinal aid, emetic, eye medicine, ear medicine, laxative. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Hopi, Isleta.

Saxifraga parnassifolia

Tibetan alpine herb used for liver disorders, bile-heat, and infectious fevers. Grows at extremely high altitudes and is collected by traditional Tibetan herbalists.

Clove + Lemon + Cinnamon + Eucalyptus + Rosemary

Legend-based EO blend from medieval plague times — potent antimicrobial combination. Used in diffusers for air purification and diluted for cleaning. MUST dilute for skin.

Alnus incana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), pulmonary aid, tuberculosis remedy, eye medicine, laxative. Documented among Bella Coola, Blackfoot, Cree, Woodlands.

Helianthus decapetalus

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

Castilleja thompsonii

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

Datura innoxia

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), anesthetic, asthma, demulcent, expectorant, motion-sickness, ophthalmia, parkinsonianism, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Stephanomeria spinosa

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, diaphoretic, herbal steam, misc. disease remedy, panacea, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Cheyenne, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Acanthopanax gracilistylus

Used for arthritis, backache, and beriberi in TCM. Has anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and antipyretic effects.

Erigeron filifolius

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

Senecio flaccidus

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, stimulant, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Hopi, Jemez, Keres, Western.

Gutierrezia microcephala

Native American medicinal plant used as toothache remedy, carminative, veterinary aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Hopi, Navajo.

Chamaesyce revoluta

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

Solidago velutina

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, psychological aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Thunbergia laurifolia

Thai traditional detoxification herb — 'Rang Jued' means neutralize poison. Used for drug detox, alcohol hangover, insecticide poisoning, and liver protection. Contains rosmarinic acid, apigenin, and delphinidin. Listed in Thai Hospital Formulary for poison treatment.

Lechea minor

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

Chamaesyce serpyllifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Omaha, Ponca.

Panax notoginseng

TCM hemostatic — uniquely both stops bleeding AND moves blood stasis. Key ingredient in Yunnan Baiyao (the most famous Chinese trauma medicine). For bruises, injuries, cardiovascular health, and heavy menstruation.

Cyperus esculentus

Not actually a nut — a tuber. Rich in resistant starch, oleic acid, and minerals. Used as a prebiotic, digestive aid, and in horchata (Spanish drink).

Tillandsia usneoides

Pan-American epiphyte used in Gulf Coast, Caribbean, and South American folk medicine for diabetes, rheumatism, and hemorrhoids. Contains 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid (HMG). Historical use as surgical dressing. Houma tribe used for fever.

Timonius timon

Southeast Asian tree used in Malay and Indonesian traditional medicine for postpartum care, fever, and wound healing. Leaf poultice applied after childbirth. Bark decoction for malaria. Contains iridoids and anthraquinones.