Herb Library

Asclepias incarnata

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, strengthener, dermatological aid, diuretic, kidney aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Chippewa, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Rosa palustris

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, antidiarrheal. Documented among Cherokee.

Cyrtosperma chamissonis

A medicinal plant (Cyrtosperma chamissonis) from the Araceae family used in traditional medicine.

Quercus bicolor

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy, orthopedic aid, respiratory aid, tuberculosis remedy, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Malus coronaria

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, hemorrhoid remedy, oral aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Ipomoea batatas

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative. Documented among Hawaiian.

Cymopterus newberryi

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

Eupatorium purpureum

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, antirheumatic (internal), diuretic, gynecological aid, kidney aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Mahuna.

Zanthoxylum bungeanum

Not actually pepper — produces unique "numbing" sensation (hydroxy-alpha-sanshool activates touch receptors). TCM warms the middle jiao and kills parasites. For digestive coldness, abdominal pain, and roundworms. Key in Sichuan cuisine.

Tacca leontopetaloides

Polynesian medicinal and food plant — one of the original canoe plants brought by Pacific voyagers. Starch extracted for food; whole rhizome used medicinally for stomachache and as poultice for stings. Important famine food across Pacific Islands.

Pandanus tectorius

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, laxative, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Abies spectabilis

Ayurvedic and Unani herb from Himalayan fir needles used for respiratory conditions including bronchitis, asthma, and cough. The leaves are aromatic and expectorant.

Ranunculus acris

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, oral aid, sedative, throat aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Abnaki, Bella Coola, Cherokee.

Delphinium scaposum

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

Astragalus kentrophyta

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

Camissonia tanacetifolia

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

Micromeria fruticosa subsp. barbata

A medicinal plant (Micromeria fruticosa) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Glycine max (Rhizopus fermented)

Indonesian fermented whole soybean — higher protein and easier to digest than tofu. Rich in vitamin B12 (rare in plants), probiotics, and complete protein.

Phaseolus acutifolius

A medicinal plant (Phaseolus acutifolius) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Terminalia superba

West African timber tree with bark used in Congolese and Cameroonian traditional medicine for malaria, diarrhea, and wound healing. Contains tannins and triterpenoids with antimicrobial properties.

Tetrapleura tetraptera

West African spice tree fruit used in Ghanaian (prekese) and Nigerian (aridan) traditional medicine for hypertension, diabetes, convulsions, and postpartum care. Fruit has four characteristic wing-like ridges. Contains aridanin saponins and scopoletin.

Saxifraga parnassifolia

Tibetan alpine herb used for liver disorders, bile-heat, and infectious fevers. Grows at extremely high altitudes and is collected by traditional Tibetan herbalists.

Astragalus pachypus

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

Cryptantha crassisepala

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, poison, stimulant. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western, Navajo, Kayenta.

Castilleja thompsonii

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Datura innoxia

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), anesthetic, asthma, demulcent, expectorant, motion-sickness, ophthalmia, parkinsonianism, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Acanthopanax gracilistylus

Used for arthritis, backache, and beriberi in TCM. Has anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and antipyretic effects.

Phacelia linearis

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy. Documented among Shuswap.

Mitella trifida

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Gosiute.

Galium trifidum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Ojibwa.

Artemisia tripartita

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, diaphoretic, oral aid, throat aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Lechea minor

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, dietary aid, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Seminole.

Veronica serpyllifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, dermatological aid, ear medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Cherokee.

Ashwagandha + Guggul + Kelp + Selenium + Zinc

Comprehensive thyroid support — Ashwagandha for T4 conversion, Guggul for thyroid stimulation, Kelp for iodine, Selenium and Zinc for thyroid enzyme cofactors.

Tinospora crispa

Climbing vine cultivated in India and the Philippines used in traditional medicine as a bitter tonic, febrifuge, and for diabetes, malaria, and digestive disorders. Related to Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi) but a distinct species.

Tinospora bakis

West African vine related to guduchi used in Senegalese and Malian traditional medicine for malaria, hepatitis, and diabetes. Contains protoberberine alkaloids and columbin. Important in Wolof and Serer traditional healing systems.

Cordyline fruticosa

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, nose medicine, pulmonary aid, respiratory aid, sedative. Documented among Hawaiian.

Eurycoma longifolia (300mg)

Standard Tongkat Ali capsule — 300mg. For male vitality, testosterone support, and athletic performance. Look for standardized 100:1 or 200:1 extracts.

Euphorbia dentata

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

Habenaria odontopetala

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener. Documented among Seminole.

Penstemon barbatus

Native American medicinal plant used as witchcraft medicine, diuretic, dermatological aid, hunting medicine. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Navajo, Tewa.

Dimorphocarpa wislizeni

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, throat aid, nose medicine, hemorrhoid remedy, pediatric aid. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Hopi, Keres, Western.

Pourouma cecropiaefolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for intoxicant, masticatory.

Lycopodium dendroideum

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

Bocconia arborea

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), analgesic, anesthetic, collyrium, dropsy, eruption, jaundice, sore, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Tribulus terrestris (500mg)

Standard Tribulus capsule — for male vitality and athletic performance. 500-1500mg daily. Bulgarian and Indian varieties have different saponin profiles.

Emblica officinalis, Terminalia bellirica, Terminalia chebula

A cornerstone Ayurvedic formula combining three fruits (Amalaki, Bibhitaki, Haritaki), used as a gentle daily digestive and detoxification support.

Triphala + Trikatu + Guggul

Comprehensive Ayurvedic digestive formula — Triphala for gentle cleansing, Trikatu for digestive fire, Guggul for metabolic support. Traditional Ayurvedic combination.