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Potentilla pensylvanica
Native American medicinal plant used as panacea. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.
Polygonum pensylvanicum
Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, veterinary aid, antihemorrhagic, gynecological aid, antidiarrheal, hemorrhoid remedy. Documented among Chippewa, Iroquois, Menominee.
Mentha pulegium
CAUTION: A traditional herb that is TOXIC in all but the smallest doses. The essential oil is DEADLY. Included for educational awareness only.
Hydrocotyle vulgaris
British and Celtic folk remedy for skin wounds and liver complaints; distinct from Centella asiatica despite similar common name.
Penstemon sp.
Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, cold remedy, cough medicine, pulmonary aid, snake bite remedy, toothache remedy. Documented among Creek, Natchez, Navajo.
Pentaclethra macrophylla
West African tree whose fermented seeds (ugba) are an Igbo delicacy. Bark decoction for wound healing, gonorrhea, and convulsions. Seed oil for skin conditions. Contains paucine and pentaclethra saponins. Important in Nigerian ethnomedicine.
Paeonia lactiflora
TCM blood-nourishing herb — Bai Shao (white peony) nourishes blood and softens the liver. Chi Shao (red peony) cools blood and moves stasis. For menstrual pain, muscle cramps, and liver qi stagnation. Key ingredient in Si Wu Tang.
Peperomia pellucida
Pan-tropical herb used in Filipino (ulasimang bato), Brazilian, and Indonesian folk medicine for gout, kidney problems, and hypertension. Whole plant eaten as salad in Philippines. Contains dillapiole, beta-caryophyllene, and peperomins with analgesic properties.
Zanthoxylum clava-herculis
Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), alterative, cancer, carminative, chest, colic, diaphoretic, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Tasmannia lanceolata
Aboriginal analgesic and antimicrobial plant. Berries and leaves used for toothache, stomach pain, and skin complaints. Contains polygodial with anti-inflammatory activity.
Peperomia pelucida
A medicinal plant (Peperomia pelucida) from the Piperaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Mentha piperita
One of the most widely used and recognized herbs, valued for digestive comfort, headache support, and respiratory relief.
Mentha piperita (enteric 0.2ml)
Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsule — 0.2ml (approx 200mg) per capsule. For IBS: 1-2 caps 3x daily 30 min before meals. The enteric coating is essential.
Mentha piperita (essential oil)
One of the most versatile essential oils — topical for headaches (temples), aromatherapy for energy/focus, and enteric-coated capsules for IBS.
Mentha piperita (enteric-coated)
Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsule — releases in the intestines, not stomach. FDA-recognized for IBS. IBGard is the most studied brand. 180-225mg per cap.
Mentha x piperita (enteric-coated)
Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules — the coating survives stomach acid and releases in the intestines. Clinical evidence matching antispasmodics for IBS (bloating, cramping, gas). 0.2-0.4mL per capsule 3x daily. Non-enteric causes heartburn.
Mentha piperita (tea)
The world's most popular herbal tea. Menthol provides cooling digestive relief. Clinical evidence for IBS when taken as enteric-coated capsules.
Peperomia pereskiifolia
A medicinal plant (Peperomia pereskiifolia) from the Piperaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Linum perenne
Similar to common flax (linseed), the seeds provide essential fatty acids and are used as a bulking laxative for constipation. The aerial parts are used in infusions for colds and the oil for eczema and rheumatoid arthritis.
Ludwigia perennis
Traditional medicinal plant used for fever.
Arabis perennans
Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, psychological aid, analgesic. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.
Uvularia perfoliata
Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, eye medicine, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois.
Perilla frutescens
A dual-use herb (culinary and medicinal) used in Korean, Japanese, and Chinese traditions for allergies, respiratory support, and digestive comfort.
Vinca minor
Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, bactericide, carminative, catarrh, collyrium, depurative, diarrhea, diuretic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Tetraneuris argentea
Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, psychological aid, disinfectant, gastrointestinal aid, other. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.
Desmodium perplexum
Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, oral aid. Documented among Cherokee.
Myroxylon balsamum
Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), antiseptic, asthma, bactericide, bronchitis, catarrh, cold, cough, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Thevetia peruviana
Traditional medicinal plant used for fever, malaria, piscicide.
Peumus boldus (bark)
Chilean tree BARK preparation (distinct from the better-known leaf). Used in Mapuche traditional medicine for urinary infections, gonorrhea, and rheumatism. Higher boldine alkaloid concentration than leaves. Bark is the traditional Mapuche preparation.
Lophophora williamsii
Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(back), ache(head), anodyne, arthritis, cardiotonic, corn, fever, hallucinogen, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Phellodendron amurense
TCM herb for clearing damp-heat — contains berberine. For UTIs, diarrhea, and skin infections. Part of the famous Er Miao San and Si Miao San formulas. Also studied for weight management (Relora contains Phellodendron + Magnolia).
Erigeron philadelphicus
Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antihemorrhagic, abortifacient, analgesic, anticonvulsive, cold remedy. Documented among Blackfoot, Cherokee, Houma.
Colocasia esculenta
Philippine hilot poultice for boils, insect stings, and inflammation; cooked root is a staple food; raw plant contains calcium oxalate.
PS (phospholipid)
A phospholipid critical for brain cell membrane function. Used for cognitive support, memory, ADHD, and exercise recovery. FDA qualified health claim for dementia risk.
Delphinium brunonianum
Tibetan alpine herb for blood disorders and fever. Grows at extreme altitude (4000-5500m) and is collected during brief summer flowering season.
Phyllanthus muellerianus
West African climbing shrub used in Guinean, Ivorian, and Ghanaian traditional medicine for wound healing, dysentery, and sexually transmitted infections. Contains ellagitannins and gallic acid with strong antimicrobial activity.
Jatropha curcas
Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, ache(stomach), ache(tooth), alopecia, anasarca, anodyne, antidote, antidote(comocladia), and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Pontederia cordata
Native American medicinal plant used as contraceptive, panacea. Documented among Malecite, Micmac, Montagnais.
Picrorhiza kurrooa
Traditional medicinal plant used for bilious, dyspepsia.
Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora
Tibetan and Chinese medicinal plant — substitute for the endangered P. kurroa. Used for liver protection, fever, and digestive complaints. Contains picroside I-IV with hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory activity. Sustainable alternative to Indian kutki.
Lyonia mariana
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee.
Lewisia pygmaea
Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid. Documented among Thompson.
Acacia leucophloea
A medicinal plant (Acacia leucophloea) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Piliostigma thonningii
West and Central African tree used in traditional medicine for cough, diarrhea, snakebite, and wound healing. Bark decoction widely used across Sahel for dysentery. Leaves applied as poultice for skin infections.
Vanclevea stylosa
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.
Pycnanthemum pilosum
A medicinal plant (Pycnanthemum pilosum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Pimenta racemosa
Caribbean tree whose leaves produce bay rum oil used in Caribbean folk medicine for muscle pain, scalp health, and as rubefacient. Traditional bay rum aftershave has medicinal origins. Contains eugenol, myrcene, and chavicol. EXTERNAL USE primarily.
Anagallis sp.
Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid. Documented among Mahuna.
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