Herb Library

Thysanocarpus curvipes

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

Vitis rupestris

Native American medicinal plant used as reproductive aid, strengthener, tonic. Documented among Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Eleocharis montevidensis

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Licania platypus

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

Chaenactis santolinoides

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

Sapium ellipticum

East and Central African tree used in Rwandan, Kenyan, and Congolese traditional medicine for stomach complaints, malaria, and wound healing. Latex applied to warts. Bark decoction for cough and fever. Contains diterpenes and phorbol esters.

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.

Alstonia scholaris

Ayurvedic bitter tonic used for chronic fevers (especially malaria), diarrhea, skin diseases, and respiratory ailments. The bark contains antimalarial alkaloids.

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.

Smilax ornata

A traditional Central American herb used as a blood purifier and tonic. Popular in early American root beers.

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.

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.

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.

Penstemon deustus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, analgesic, antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Paiute, Paiute, Northern, Shoshoni.

Castilleja coccinea

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, cold remedy, orthopedic aid, love medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Menominee.

Satureja odora

A medicinal plant (Satureja odora) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Lepechinia schiediana

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

Schinopsis brasiliensis

Brazilian caatinga tree with extremely hard, dense wood. Bark decoction used in northeastern Brazilian folk medicine for wound healing, diarrhea, and inflammation. Very high tannin content (up to 30%). Endangered hardwood species.

Schizonepeta tenuifolia

Used in TCM for diaphoresis, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects. Also has antidiabetic and anticonvulsive properties.

Scopolia carniolica

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, antispasmodic, diuretic, hypnotic, mydriatic, narcotic, poison, sedative.

Pinus sylvestris

Pine needles are rich in vitamin C and have been used in European folk medicine for respiratory support, circulation, and as a winter tonic.

Silene scouleri

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Gosiute.

Postelsia palmaeformis

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener, anticonvulsive, psychological aid. Documented among Hesquiat, Nitinaht, Nootka.

Lathyrus japonicus

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Eskimo, Inupiat, Iroquois.

Lupinus littoralis

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, sedative. Documented among Kwakiutl.

Plantago macrocarpa

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

Mimulus guttatus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, herbal steam, orthopedic aid, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Kawaiisu, Shoshoni, Yavapai.

Baccharis sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), analgesic. Documented among Hualapai, Keres, Western.

Aristolochia serpentaria

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, bite(snake), cardiotonic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, fever, gastrotonic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Serratia peptidase (enzyme)

A proteolytic enzyme originally from silkworms. Used for inflammation, sinus congestion, and scar tissue. Take on empty stomach for systemic effects.

Lepidium lasiocarpum

Native American medicinal plant used as disinfectant. Documented among Navajo.

Convolvulus pluricaulis

An Ayurvedic medhya rasayana (brain tonic) for memory, concentration, and anxiety relief. One of the most important cognitive herbs in Ayurveda.

Convolvulus pluricaulis

Ayurvedic Medhya Rasayana (brain rejuvenative) — one of four premier brain herbs in Ayurveda. For memory, learning, anxiety, and insomnia. Especially used for children with poor concentration. Contains shankhapushpine. Sweet, cooling, and calming.

Liatris acidota

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Koasati.

Penstemon acuminatus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antiemetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Blackfoot.

Valeriana acutiloba

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, hunting medicine, misc. disease remedy, tuberculosis remedy, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Hepatica nobilis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, breast treatment, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, liver aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Menominee.

Anethum sowa

Ayurvedic carminative herb used for digestive complaints, lactation support, and menstrual disorders. The seeds are considered warming and digestive.

Asparagus racemosus (500mg)

Standard Shatavari capsule — Ayurveda's premier women's reproductive tonic. 500mg 2x daily. For fertility, lactation, menopause, and as a yin/cooling adaptogen.

Kalmia angustifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, nose medicine, poison, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, tonic. Documented among Abnaki, Algonquin, Quebec, Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule.