Herb Library

Carnegia gigantea

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Pima.

Bupleurum falcatum

Central Kampo herb used for liver conditions, alternating chills/fever, chest tightness, and irritability. Forms the basis of many important Kampo formulas.

Rubus spectabilis

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, burn, dyspepsia, hair-oil, sore.

Heliotropium curassavicum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, diuretic, emetic, throat aid, dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Paiute, Pima, Shoshoni.

Ipomoea sagittata

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, dermatological aid, heart medicine, snake bite remedy. Documented among Houma.

Salvadora persica

Middle Eastern and African tree whose root twigs (miswak) are chewed for oral hygiene — Prophetic medicine and WHO-endorsed for dental health. Contains benzyl isothiocyanate, salvadourea, and fluoride. Clinical evidence supports anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis effects.

Salvia fruticosa

Mediterranean sage species consumed as daily tea across Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus. Lower thujone content than common sage making it safer for regular consumption. For sore throat, digestive complaints, and menopausal symptoms. Antioxidant and antimicrobial.

Salvia miltiorrhiza

A top cardiovascular herb in TCM, used for blood circulation, heart health, and menstrual regulation. Extensively studied for cardiovascular benefits.

Blumea balsamifera

Filipino and Southeast Asian herb for kidney stones, hypertension, and rheumatism. Approved as herbal medicine in the Philippines for dissolving urinary stones.

Orbexilum pedunculatum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Catawba.

Delphinium parryi

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

Santalum album

Sacred aromatic — Ayurvedic cooling herb for the mind and skin. For UTIs (urinary antiseptic), acne, anxiety, and meditation. Contains alpha- and beta-santalol. One of the most expensive woods. Endangered — use sustainably sourced.

Salix exigua

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, febrifuge, ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Montana Indian, Navajo, Ramah, Paiute, Northern.

Hura crepitans

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, antidote, aperient, arrow, carcinogenic, dentifuge, elephantiasis, emetic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Orobanche ludoviciana

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

Sporobolus cryptandrus

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

Ipomopsis gunnisonii

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

Erysimum capitatum

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, emetic, gynecological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Ramah, Zuni.

Thysanocarpus curvipes

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Carya pallida

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, analgesic, cold remedy, dermatological aid, diaphoretic, emetic. Documented among Cherokee.

Eriodictyon trichocalyx

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

Reverchonia arenaria

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

Astragalus sesquiflorus

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

Arenaria sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Yavapai.

Croton lechleri

The red sap of this Amazonian tree is used topically for wound healing and internally for digestive ulcers. Contains taspine and proanthocyanidins.

Gutierrezia californica

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

Cimicifuga japonica

A medicinal plant (Cimicifuga japonica) from the Ranunculaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Licania platypus

A medicinal plant (Licania platypus) from the Chrysobalanaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Zanthoxylum piperitum

Kampo warming herb used for abdominal cold pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and intestinal parasites. The numbing peel is a key Japanese culinary spice and digestive aid.

Pothomorphe sp.

A medicinal plant (Pothomorphe sp.) from the Piperaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Chaenactis santolinoides

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, orthopedic aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Eryngium carlinae

Has hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Used in traditional medicine to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood and arteries, and to treat gallstones and kidney stones.

Caesalpinia sappan

Activates blood flow, removes blood stasis, and reduces swelling. Contains brasilin with activity against human cancer cells.

Sarcopoterium spinosum

Middle Eastern thorny shrub root used in Palestinian, Israeli, and Bedouin traditional medicine for diabetes. Clinical studies support significant hypoglycemic activity. Contains triterpenes. Root decoction consumed daily for blood sugar management.

Amelanchier alnifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, ear medicine, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, pediatric aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Cree, Woodlands.

Sauropus androgynus

Southeast Asian leafy vegetable used in Malaysian and Indonesian traditional medicine as galactagogue (breast milk stimulant) and for weight loss. CAUTION: Excessive consumption of raw juice caused bronchiolitis obliterans outbreak in Taiwan.

Simaba morettii

A medicinal plant (Simaba morettii) from the Simaroubaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Ludwigia virgata

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

Lycopodium sabinifolium

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

Satureja montana

A culinary herb with antimicrobial properties. Used for digestive support, respiratory comfort, and as a warming tonic. Oil is very potent.

Serenoa repens

One of the most well-studied herbs for prostate and urinary health in men.

Serenoa repens

The whole berry of saw palmetto — standardized extracts (85-95% fatty acids) are the most studied form for prostate and urinary health in men.

Serenoa repens (160mg softgel)

Standard saw palmetto softgel — 160mg extract 2x daily (320mg total). The worldwide standard prostate supplement dose. May take 4-6 weeks to notice effects.

Serenoa repens (supercritical CO2)

Supercritical CO2-extracted saw palmetto — the extraction method used in European clinical trials (Permixon). Contains 85-95% fatty acids and sterols. More potent than ethanol extracts. For BPH: reduces nocturia, improves urine flow, shrinks prostate.

Serenoa repens (320mg extract)

Standardized to 85-95% fatty acids and sterols — the clinical dose is 320mg daily. The most studied herbal prostate supplement worldwide.

Serenoa repens + Urtica dioica root

Classic prostate formula — Saw Palmetto (320mg) + Nettle Root (240mg). The two most studied herbs for BPH combined. European standard of care.

Serenoa repens (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted saw palmetto berry — an alternative to softgels for men who prefer liquid supplements. 60-90 drops twice daily.

Rubus argutus

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, oral aid, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee.