Herb Library

Genista tinctoria

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, diuretic, emetic, home-remedy, laxative, purgative, sudorific, wen.

Solidago nemoralis

Native American medicinal plant used as liver aid, kidney aid, burn dressing, dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Houma, Iroquois, Mahuna.

Solidago gigantea

A medicinal plant (Solidago gigantea) from the Asteraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Thalictrum dioicum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antiemetic, eye medicine, heart medicine, other. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Elymus hystrix

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Populus deltoides

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener, gynecological aid, cold remedy, dermatological aid, venereal aid, anthelmintic. Documented among Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma, Flathead.

Hybanthus concolor

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

Tsuga canadensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, cold, cough, diaphoretic, flu, medicine, scurvy, sore, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ostrya virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, orthopedic aid, toothache remedy, antihemorrhagic, antirheumatic (external), cough medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Delaware, Ontario.

Dirca palustris

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, cathartic, dermatological aid, pulmonary aid, analgesic, blood medicine. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Phoradendron serotinum

Traditional medicinal plant used for chill, fever, poison, prostration.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, urinary aid, antidiarrheal, emetic. Documented among Coahuilla, Costanoan, Diegueno.

Toxicodendron radicans

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic. Documented among Houma.

Ribes cynosbati

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Meskwaki, Potawatomi.

Penstemon laevigatus

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

Euonymus atropurpurea

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine, cathartic, gynecological aid. Documented among Meskwaki, Mohegan, Winnebago.

Cymbopogon flexuosus

Traditional medicinal plant used for cholera, repellant(insect), rheumatic.

Arctostaphylos glandulosa

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Pomo, Kashaya.

Mimulus eastwoodiae

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

Arenaria eastwoodiae

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic. Documented among Hopi.

Penstemon eatonii

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, hemostat, orthopedic aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Shoshoni.

Asplenium platyneuron

A medicinal plant (Asplenium platyneuron) from the Aspleniaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Echinacea angustifolia

The root of narrow-leaved echinacea — traditionally preferred by Native Americans and early Eclectic physicians. Different alkaloid profile from E. purpurea.

Echinacea purpurea + Hydrastis canadensis

The classic American herbal immune combination. Echinacea stimulates immune response while Goldenseal (berberine) provides direct antimicrobial action.

Echinacea angustifolia (root tincture)

Fresh-tinctured Echinacea root — produces the classic tongue-tingling sensation from alkylamides. The form preferred by traditional Western herbalists.

Echium amoenum

Iranian traditional flower tea for depression, anxiety, and as a calming agent. Clinical trials support anxiolytic effects. Popular in Iranian bazaars as dried flower tea. Contains rosmarinic acid and flavonoids. CAUTION: May contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids like other Echium species.

Elaeagnus latifolia

Southeast Asian shrub used in Thai and Indian hill-tribe medicine for diarrhea, cough, and as astringent. Fruit edible (acidic). Root decoction for itch and skin conditions. Contains lycopene, beta-carotene, and flavonoids.

Sambucus nigra (flower)

Elder flowers — used differently from berries. A gentle diaphoretic for fever support and a pleasant cordial. Traditional for hay fever.

Sambucus + Vitamin C + Zinc + Echinacea

Four evidence-based immune ingredients together. Each addresses different immune pathways. The most comprehensive OTC immune formula.

Sambucus nigra (lozenge)

Elderberry in lozenge/throat drop form — provides local throat soothing plus systemic immune anthocyanins. Often with zinc and vitamin C for triple immune action.

Sambucus nigra (freeze-dried powder)

Freeze-dried elderberry powder — versatile format for smoothies, baking, and DIY gummies. Retains anthocyanins better than heat-dried. No added sugar.

Sambucus nigra (Sambucol brand)

The original clinically studied elderberry extract brand. Standardized for anthocyanins. Multiple RCTs for influenza and common cold.

Sambucus nigra + Zinc

Combination of elderberry extract with zinc — two of the most evidence-based immune support ingredients. Zinc lozenges alone can reduce cold duration by 33%.

Sambucus nigra (flowers)

The flowers of the elder tree, used for seasonal comfort, fever support, and as a pleasant diaphoretic tea.

Sambucus nigra flower (syrup)

Sweet elderflower syrup — a traditional British/Scandinavian summer drink. Diluted with water or sparkling water. Also used for fever support and hay fever.

Sambucus nigra flower (extract)

Concentrated elderflower extract — standardized for flavonoids. Used for seasonal comfort, upper respiratory support, and fever.

Mineral salt + citrus + honey blend

Natural electrolyte formula — sea salt, potassium, magnesium, lemon, honey. The herbal alternative to Gatorade. For exercise, illness, and daily hydration.

Polemonium elegans

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

Pedicularis groenlandica

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine. Documented among Cheyenne.

Elephantopus scaber

Southeast Asian and tropical herb used in Malaysian (tapak liman), Indonesian, and Chinese folk medicine for hepatitis, fever, and kidney complaints. Contains elephantopin and deoxyelephantopin sesquiterpene lactones with documented anticancer activity.

Eleutherococcus senticosus

An adaptogenic root used in Traditional Chinese and Russian folk medicine to support stress resilience and stamina.

Solidago ulmifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as stimulant. Documented among Meskwaki.

Sideritis pauli

A medicinal plant (Sideritis pauli) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Stachys mexicana

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tonic. Documented among Green River Group, Puyallup, Saanich.

Sphaeralcea emoryi

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Pima.

Phytolacca dodecandra

Ethiopian molluscicide and traditional remedy for rabies, malaria, and schistosomiasis; berries used for washing and as medicine.

Ilex aquifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, febrifuge, tuberculosis remedy, urinary aid. Documented among Micmac.

Quercus robur

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, cancer, cancer(brain), cancer(lip), cancer(stomach), coffee, depurative, emmenagogue, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.