Herb Library

Veronicastrum virginicum

Culver's root can relieve gallbladder pain and liver discomfort by stimulating both organs into action, gently forcing them to clear out stagnation of toxicity and bile.

Satureja cuneifolia

A medicinal plant (Satureja cuneifolia) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Curculigo orchioides

Improves immunity and stimulates endocrine system. Used in TCM to tonify Kidney Yang and strengthen bones and sinews.

Curcuma longa (C3 Complex)

The original patented curcumin extract — standardized to 95% curcuminoids. The "gold standard" used in most clinical research. Often combined with BioPerine.

Curcuma longa (Meriva phytosome)

Curcumin bound to phosphatidylcholine — 29x better absorption than standard curcumin. The most clinically studied bioavailable curcumin form for joint health.

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, ear medicine, gynecological aid, venereal aid, analgesic, antidiarrheal. Documented among Gosiute, Kawaiisu, Paiute.

Grindelia nuda

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, veterinary aid, poultice. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Zuni.

Polygonum lapathifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, ceremonial medicine, febrifuge, cathartic, emetic. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah, Potawatomi.

Pycnanthemum curvipes

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

Eriogonum ovalifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid, cold remedy. Documented among Gosiute, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Helianthus cusickii

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, tuberculosis remedy, analgesic, carminative, dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Paiute, Shasta.

Penstemon richardsonii

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Paiute.

Huperzia spp

A medicinal plant (Huperzia spp) from the Lycopodiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, burn dressing, gastrointestinal aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa.

Machaeranthera canescens

Native American medicinal plant used as nose medicine, throat aid, witchcraft medicine, emetic. Documented among Navajo, Okanagan-Colville, Zuni.

Cardamine concatenata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cold remedy, dietary aid, gastrointestinal aid, hallucinogen, heart medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Cynomorium songaricum

Improves immunity and stimulates endocrine system. Used in TCM as an aphrodisiac and to tonify Kidney Yang, nourish blood, and moisten the intestines.

Dacryodes edulis

West and Central African fruit tree whose bark and leaf are used in Cameroonian and Congolese traditional medicine for wound healing, dysentery, and anemia. Fruit is major food source ('bush butter'). Resin applied to parasitic skin infections.

Narcissus tazetta

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, abscess(breast), analgesic, antiphlogistic, boil, breast, cancer, cancer(breast), and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ilex cassine

Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, emetic, kidney aid, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Glandularia bipinnatifida

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy, throat aid. Documented among Keres, Western.

Rosa damascena (tea)

Dried rose buds steeped in hot water — the most elegant herbal tea. Used for mood support, skin beauty, menstrual comfort, and as a gentle digestive. Exquisite aroma.

Rosa damascena (hydrosol)

Steam-distilled rose water — used topically for skin toning, eye comfort, and in Ayurvedic/Middle Eastern cuisine. Gentle enough for sensitive skin.

Hesperis matronalis

Traditional medicinal plant used for aphrodisiac, diuretic, expectorant, restorative, scurvy, stimulant, tonic.

Taraxacum officinale

A common "weed" that is actually a nutritional and medicinal powerhouse, used to support liver, digestive, and urinary health.

Taraxacum officinale (roasted root)

Roasted dandelion root — a caffeine-free coffee substitute with a rich, roasted flavor. Still provides liver support benefits. Popular with those quitting coffee.

Taraxacum officinale (leaf)

The leaf specifically — a potent natural diuretic rich in potassium (unlike pharmaceutical diuretics which deplete it). Also a nutritive spring green.

Taraxacum officinale leaf (tea)

Fresh or dried dandelion leaf tea — a potassium-sparing natural diuretic. Rich in minerals. The traditional "spring tonic" tea for gentle cleansing.

Taraxacum officinale (root)

The root specifically — used for liver/gallbladder support, gentle detox, and as a coffee substitute when roasted. Different action from the leaf.

Taraxacum officinale root (520mg)

Standard dandelion root capsule — for liver support, gentle detox, and digestive health. 520mg 1-3x daily with meals. The convenient format for daily liver tonic.

Taraxacum officinale (roasted)

Roasted dandelion root — the best caffeine-free coffee alternative. Rich, roasted flavor with liver-supporting benefits. Often blended with roasted chicory.

Daniellia oliveri

West African tree producing copaiba-like oleoresin used in Malian and Nigerian medicine for wound healing, cough, and skin infections. Resin applied to ulcers. Bark decoction for diarrhea and fever. Contains sesquiterpenes similar to South American copaiba.

Dodecatheon pulchellum

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, oral aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Okanagan-Colville.

Polyherbal Formula (10 roots)

A famous Ayurvedic formula of 10 roots used for Vata disorders — joint pain, anxiety, nerve pain, respiratory conditions, and postpartum recovery.

Davidsonia pruriens

Aboriginal medicinal fruit with extremely high anthocyanin content used for general health and as an antioxidant-rich food. Very sour fresh but processed into preserves.

Glandularia bipinnatifida

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

Angelica dawsonii

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, antirheumatic (external), ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, dietary aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Blackfoot.

Ziziphus jujuba (fruit)

TCM qi and blood tonic — harmonizes formulas and moderates harsh herbs. For fatigue, poor appetite, and emotional instability. The most commonly used "assistant" herb in TCM formulas. Sweet and nourishing. Eaten as a snack throughout China.

Liatris sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Creek.

Balsamorhiza deltoidea

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Dendrobium nobile

A prized TCM yin tonic orchid used for stomach/lung dryness, vision support, and longevity. One of the most expensive TCM herbs.

Polygonum densiflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Hawaiian.

Cedrus deodora

Traditional medicinal plant used for tumor(abdomen).

Lomatium foeniculaceum

Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine. Documented among Dakota, Omaha, Pawnee.

Baccharis sarothroides

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Diegueno.

Loeseliastrum matthewsii

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

Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus

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

Oenothera primiveris

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