Herb Library

Ananas comosus (enzyme)

A proteolytic enzyme from pineapple stems. Used for sinus drainage, joint comfort, digestion, and post-surgical swelling. Take between meals for systemic effect.

Ananas comosus (500mg)

Standard bromelain enzyme capsule — take BETWEEN meals for anti-inflammatory/systemic effects, or WITH meals for digestive enzyme support. 500mg 2-3x daily.

Cytisus scoparius

Traditional heart herb — contains sparteine (used pharmaceutically as antiarrhythmic). Now mostly avoided due to toxicity risk. Historical use for cardiac edema and tachycardia. Professional use only.

Psorothamnus scoparius

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Keres, Western.

Andropogon sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Houma.

Senecio spartioides

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western.

Cistanche salsa

A medicinal plant (Cistanche salsa) from the Orobanchaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Andropogon virginicus

Traditional medicinal plant used for fever.

Gutierrezia sarothrae

Native American medicinal plant used as herbal steam, respiratory aid, pulmonary aid, veterinary aid, antidiarrheal, dermatological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Comanche, Dakota.

Sida rhombifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, abortive, ache(head), ache(tooth), alopecia, aphrodisiac, bilious, bladder, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Acourtia wrightii

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gynecological aid, hemostat. Documented among Hualapai, Navajo, Kayenta, Pima.

Stephanomeria pauciflora

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, narcotic, panacea. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Paeonia brownii

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, laxative, pulmonary aid, febrifuge, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Costanoan, Mahuna, Paiute.

Bruguiera gymnorrhiza

Indo-Pacific mangrove tree used in Fijian, Samoan, and Indonesian coastal medicine for diarrhea, burns, and eye infections. Bark tea for shingles. Fruit starch eaten as famine food after leaching tannins. Contains triterpenoids and hydrolyzable tannins.

Brunfelsia grandiflora

Peruvian Amazonian plant used in Shipibo and Quechua medicine for arthritis, rheumatism, and as shamanic teacher plant. Root decoction induces chills (chiric) then warmth. Contains scopoletin and brunfelsamidine. CAUTION: Toxic at high doses.

Opuntia acanthocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Pima.

Pediomelum canescens

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Seminole.

Rhamnus cathartica

Traditional medicinal plant used for diuretic, emetic, laxative, poison, purgative.

Lysiphyllum hookeri

Aboriginal medicine tree used for diarrhea and dysentery. The astringent bark is boiled and the decoction drunk for gastrointestinal complaints.

Solanum rostratum

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

Cucurbita foetidissima

Traditional medicinal plant used for laxative, soap.

Buchloe dactyloides

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Keres, Western.

Pyrularia pubera

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, emetic. Documented among Cherokee.

Cardamine bulbosa

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Iroquois.

Ranunculus bulbosus

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer(breast), corn, wart.

Cymopterus bulbosus

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, panacea. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah.

Malva nicaeensis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, emetic, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, other. Documented among Costanoan.

Sagittaria lancifolia

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

Cornus canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cathartic, cold remedy, gynecological aid, eye medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Abnaki, Algonquin, Quebec, Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule.

Bupleurum chinense

The root specifically — one of TCM's most important herbs for Liver Qi stagnation, alternating fever/chills, and emotional imbalance. Key in Xiao Yao San.

Arctium lappa

A traditional blood-cleansing herb used in Western and Japanese traditions to support skin health and detoxification.

Arctium lappa

Premier blood-cleansing alterative — used worldwide for skin conditions (acne, eczema, psoriasis). Japanese eat the root as gobo (vegetable). Rich in inulin (prebiotic). Traditionally combined with Red Clover.

Arctium lappa (475mg)

Standard burdock root capsule — the traditional blood-purifying alterative in capsule form. For skin health, liver support, and as a gentle detox herb. 475mg 2-3x daily.

Arctium lappa (tea)

Roasted or raw burdock root tea — a gentle blood-purifying daily tonic. Sweet, earthy flavor. Popular in Japanese cuisine (gobo) and Western herbalism.

Arctium lappa (seed)

Burdock SEEDS (not root) — used in TCM (Niu Bang Zi) for sore throat, skin eruptions, and measles. Different therapeutic profile from the root. Disperses wind-heat.

Rhynchosia minima

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, piscicide.

Quercus macrocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, heart medicine, pulmonary aid, antidiarrheal, antidote. Documented among Chippewa, Iroquois, Menominee.

Keckiella breviflora

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Miwok, Paiute.

Ipomoea leptophylla

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, veterinary aid, analgesic, sedative, stimulant. Documented among Keres, Western, Keresan, Lakota.

Penstemon fruticosus

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, gynecological aid, love medicine, analgesic, cold remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Iroquois, Okanagan-Colville, Shuswap.

Solanum centrale

Aboriginal desert food-medicine with high antioxidant content. The dried fruit has a savory flavor and is used for digestive complaints and as a nutritious food source.

Polygonum ramosissimum

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

Ruscus aculeatus

A European herb with clinical evidence for chronic venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids, and orthostatic hypotension. Contains ruscogenins.

Petasites hybridus (root)

PA-free root extract — strongest evidence for migraine prevention and seasonal allergy support. ONLY use certified PA-free products.

Encelia frutescens

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

Eryngium yuccifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid, snake bite remedy, toothache remedy, analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Creek, Meskwaki.

Juniperus recurva

Tibetan sacred fumigation plant used for ritual purification and medicinally for respiratory infections and fever. Juniper smoke is central to Tibetan spiritual healing.

Byrsocarpus coccineus

West African shrub used in Nigerian and Ghanaian traditional medicine for wound healing, pain, and fever. Leaf decoction for malaria. Root preparations for diarrhea and dysentery. Contains catechin, epicatechin, and friedelin triterpenoids.