Herb Library

Lepechinia calycina

A medicinal plant (Lepechinia calycina) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Magnesium sulfate (bath)

Magnesium sulfate dissolved in warm bath — traditional muscle soak. Provides transdermal magnesium and sulfate. 2 cups per standard bath. 20-minute soaks.

Maytenus ilicifolia

Brazilian medicinal tree leaf used for gastric ulcers, heartburn, and dyspepsia. Brazilian government-approved phytomedicine. Contains maytenin and pristimerine with gastroprotective and antitumor properties. Clinical studies support anti-ulcer effects.

Salvia nilotica

East African sage for cough, cold, stomach pain, and malaria; leaf chewed or decocted in Ethiopian and Kenyan traditional medicine.

Eucalyptus globulus

A respiratory support herb with powerful aromatic properties, used as a steam inhalant and in chest rubs for breathing comfort.

Eucalyptus + Peppermint + Camphor (topical)

Topical chest balm with eucalyptus, peppermint, and camphor — the natural Vicks alternative. Apply to chest and back for congestion relief. NEVER near infant faces.

Eucalyptus globulus

The leaf is used as tea for respiratory support. The essential oil is for steam inhalation ONLY — never ingest. Widely used in chest rubs.

Eucalyptus + Menthol (lozenge)

Eucalyptus and menthol cough drops — the classic sore throat and congestion remedy. Provides cooling relief and mild antimicrobial action. OTC standard.

Eucalyptus globulus (essential oil)

Steam-distilled eucalyptus oil — for inhalation and topical use ONLY. NEVER ingest. Used in steam inhalation for congestion and in chest rubs.

Eucalyptus globulus (steam inhalation)

The classic cold/flu remedy — 3-5 drops eucalyptus oil in steaming water, drape towel, breathe 5-10 min with eyes closed. Opens sinuses and soothes airways.

Melicope pteleifolia

Vietnamese and Chinese medicinal plant used for sore throat, toothache, itching, and skin infections. Leaf decoction for bathing skin conditions. Root chewed for dental pain. Contains acridone alkaloids and coumarins. Important in Vietnamese folk medicine.

Euphorbia resinifera

Moroccan endemic cactus-like euphorbia producing a latex containing resiniferatoxin — the hottest compound known (1000x capsaicin). Used in traditional Moroccan medicine for toothache, warts, and rheumatism. Modern research on pain management via TRPV1 desensitization.

Euphrasia officinalis

Doctrine of Signatures — flower looks like an eye, used for eye conditions. Traditional remedy for conjunctivitis, eye strain, and allergic eyes. Used as eyewash or internal tea. Anti-inflammatory and astringent.

Actaea spicata

Traditional medicinal plant used for angina pectoris, antidote, asthma, cardiotonic, dropsy, hysteria, nerves, nervine, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Lycopus europeus

A medicinal plant (Lycopus europeus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Petasites hybridus

Traditional medicinal plant used for tumor.

Cuscuta europaea

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, anodyne, aperient, apertif, aphrodisiac, cancer, carminative, demulcent, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ribes uva-crispa

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic. Documented among Micmac.

Lithospermum officinale

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Viscum album

Used in European anthroposophic medicine (Iscador) for immune support. Different from American mistletoe. Research ongoing. Professional use recommended.

Sorbus aucuparia

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, emetic, misc. disease remedy, pulmonary aid. Documented among Potawatomi.

Sambucus racemosa

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid, abortifacient, gastrointestinal aid, reproductive aid, analgesic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Cowlitz, Haisla and Hanaksiala, Hanaksiala.

Euonymus europaea

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, cathartic, dietary aid, pediatric aid, urinary aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Urginea maritima

Traditional medicinal plant used for bronchitis, cancer, cardiac, cardiotonic, catarrh, cathartic, diuretic, dropsy, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Lappula squarrosa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Ojibwa, South.

Euterpe precatoria

Wild Amazonian acai relative (not the cultivated E. oleracea) whose ROOT is the primary medicinal part in traditional Amazonian medicine. Root decoction for malaria, diabetes, hepatitis, and kidney pain. Contains apigenin and vanillic acid.

Oenothera biennis

The oil from evening primrose seeds is rich in GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), used to support skin health and hormonal balance.

Oenothera biennis (oil)

Cold-pressed seed oil rich in GLA (8-10%). Used for PMS breast tenderness, skin health, and nerve function. Take 1-3g daily. Better studied than borage oil.

Oenothera biennis (1000mg)

Standard EPO softgel — 1000mg providing 90mg GLA. For PMS breast tenderness, eczema, and nerve function. Take 1-3 capsules daily. Works best over 2-3 months.

Fagopyrum esculentum

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Calypso bulbosa

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

Hedeoma nana

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, cathartic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Navajo, Shoshoni.

Isanthus brachiatus

A medicinal plant (Isanthus brachiatus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Dalea formosa

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, strengthener. Documented among Jemez, Keres, Western.

Lesquerella fendleri

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

Cheilanthes fendleri

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

Thlaspi montanum

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

Penstemon fendleri

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

Foeniculum vulgare (480mg)

Standard fennel seed capsule — for bloating, gas, and digestive comfort. Also used for lactation support. 480mg 1-3x daily.

Trigonella foenum-graecum (610mg)

Standard fenugreek seed capsule. For lactation: 3 caps 3x daily. For blood sugar: 2 caps with meals. Expect maple-syrup body odor (sign it's working).

Tanacetum parthenium (380mg)

Standard feverfew capsule for migraine prevention — 380mg daily with food. Takes 2-3 MONTHS of daily use to reduce migraine frequency. Don't stop abruptly.

Jatropha gossypiifolia

Caribbean purgative and fever remedy; leaf decoction used for hypertension and skin infections. Toxic in large amounts.

Viola bicolor

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, blood medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Thlaspi arvense

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

Cucurbita pepo

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, ceremonial medicine, diuretic, kidney aid, urinary aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Menominee.

Antennaria howellii

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Ojibwa.

Hymenopappus filifolius

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

Leptarrhena pyrolifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Aleut, Thompson.