Herb Library

Salix caroliniana

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, febrifuge, analgesic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Houma, Seminole.

Xyris ambigua

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

Dryopteris arguta

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, antiemetic, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Costanoan, Mewuk.

Solidago simplex

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy. Documented among Thompson.

Epilobium ciliatum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, orthopedic aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta, Potawatomi.

Tridax procumbens

Traditional medicinal plant used for alopecia, antiseptic, bronchitis, bruise, catarrh, diarrhea, dysentery, hemostat, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Erythroxylum coca var. coca

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ache(stomach), anesthetic, anodyne, aperient, aphrodisiac, asthma, astringent, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cochlospermum tinctorium

West African savanna plant whose root is used across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria for hepatitis, jaundice, malaria, and liver protection. Root produces yellow dye. Clinical studies in Mali support hepatoprotective activity. Contains cochloxanthin carotenoids.

Guarea rusbyi

Traditional medicinal plant used for emetic, expectorant.

Xanthium sp.

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

Celosia cristata

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, anodyne, antidiarrheic, astringent, blood, conjunctivitis, cough, cramps, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Erythrina crista-galli

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, cancer(stomach), narcotic, piles.

Capsicum baccatum

Central American topical analgesic and circulatory stimulant for arthritis, neuralgia, and poor circulation; milder than cayenne.

Theobroma cacao (fat)

The fat from cacao beans — used topically as the richest natural skin moisturizer. Contains oleic, stearic, and palmitic acids. Also used in suppositories and lip balms.

Chrysobalanus icaco

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, amygdalitis, antiseptic, astringent, bowel, cicatrizant, condyloma, diarrhea, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Smilax regelii

A Smilax genus plant with anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, antioxidant, anticancer, diaphoretic, and diuretic properties. Used to bind with toxins for removal from the blood and to treat skin conditions, arthritis, joint pain, headaches, colds, and sexual impotence.

Solanum sessiliflorum

A medicinal plant (Solanum sessiliflorum) from the Solanaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Cocos nucifera (virgin)

Cold-pressed virgin coconut oil — contains lauric acid (antimicrobial), MCTs for energy, and is used for oil pulling, cooking, skin care, and hair care.

Cocos nucifera

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, dermatological aid, other, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Cocos nucifera (water)

Natural electrolyte drink from young coconuts — rich in potassium. Nature's isotonic sports drink. Used for rehydration and kidney health in tropical traditions.

Colocasia esculenta

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative. Documented among Hawaiian.

Gadus morhua (oil)

Traditional vitamin A + D + omega-3 supplement — 1 tsp daily was the standard childhood supplement for generations. Rich in EPA/DHA plus fat-soluble vitamins.

Codonopsis pilosula

A gentle Qi tonic in Chinese medicine, used as a milder alternative to ginseng for energy, digestive, and immune support.

Senna occidentalis

A medicinal plant (Senna occidentalis) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Anadenanthera colubrina

A medicinal plant (Anadenanthera colubrina) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Phlox stansburyi

Native American medicinal plant used as contraceptive, dermatological aid, disinfectant, gynecological aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Oxytropis campestris

Native American medicinal plant used as disinfectant. Documented among Thompson.

Coleus forskohlii

An Ayurvedic herb containing forskolin, studied for cardiovascular health, eye pressure, and metabolic support.

Coleus forskohlii (extract)

Standardized forskolin extract (10-20%) — activates adenylate cyclase. Studied for body composition, eye pressure, asthma, and cardiovascular health.

Plectranthus barbatus

Contains forskolin which activates adenylate cyclase. Studied for asthma, glaucoma, cardiovascular health, and weight management.

Aletris farinosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(back), ache(stomach), breast, colic, diuretic, emetic, purgative, rheumatism, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Bone broth + vegetables + herbs

Bone broth cooked with medicinal herbs (astragalus, ginger, turmeric, shiitake) and vegetables. The most therapeutic food preparation in TCM and Western traditions.

Coffee + Collagen Peptides

Coffee blended with collagen peptides — the trending morning beauty ritual. Provides caffeine plus 10-15g type I/III collagen for skin, hair, and joints.

Pisces (marine source)

Hydrolyzed collagen from fish — type I collagen peptides for skin, hair, joint, and bone support. Not an herb but commonly sold alongside herbs.

Bovine/Marine collagen hydrolysate

Hydrolyzed collagen peptides — broken down for absorption. Used for skin elasticity, joint comfort, bone density, and gut healing. 10-15g daily typical dose.

Chicken sternum cartilage

Undenatured type II collagen from chicken cartilage — works through immune tolerance (not structural). 40mg daily shown to reduce joint discomfort.

Avena sativa (finely ground)

Ultra-fine ground oatmeal — FDA-approved skin protectant. Used for eczema, itching, sunburn, and sensitive skin. The basis of Aveeno products. Safe for all ages.

Ag (silver nanoparticles)

CONTROVERSIAL. Silver particles in water used as an antimicrobial. NOT FDA-approved. Can cause argyria (permanent blue-gray skin). Not an herb but commonly sold alongside herbs.

Citrullus colocynthis

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, amenorrhea, ascites, bilious, cancer, cathartic, emmenagogue, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Aquilegia caerulea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, heart medicine, panacea. Documented among Gosiute.

Phoradendron macrophyllum

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

Mirabilis multiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, hallucinogen, veterinary aid, antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, oral aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Penstemon linarioides

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

Hymenoxys richardsonii

Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid, poison. Documented among Isleta, Keres, Western.

Bovine colostrum

First milk from cows after calving — rich in immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, and growth factors. Used for gut health, immune support, and athletic recovery.

Tussilago farfara

A traditional respiratory herb whose Latin name means "cough dispeller." Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids — use PA-free preparations.

Colubrina asiatica

Pacific Island and Southeast Asian coastal shrub used in Fijian, Samoan, and Filipino folk medicine for sores, boils, and skin infections. Leaves produce soapy lather when crushed — applied to fungal skin conditions. Contains saponins and ceanothic acid.

Lilium columbianum

Native American medicinal plant used as witchcraft medicine. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.