Herb Library

Schinus molle

Traditional medicinal plant used for amenorrhea, aposteme, astringent, balsamic, blennorrhagia, bronchitis, cataract, collyrium, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Polypodium californicum

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Mendocino Indian, Wailaki, Yurok.

Eschscholzia californica

A gentle, non-addictive sedative herb native to the American West, used for sleep support and nervous tension. NOT an opiate.

Cercis canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Artemisia californica

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, gynecological aid, pediatric aid, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cough medicine. Documented among Cahuilla, Costanoan, Mahuna.

Phacelia californica

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, cold remedy, cough medicine, gastrointestinal aid, stimulant, dermatological aid. Documented among Costanoan, Kawaiisu, Pomo, Kashaya.

Quercus dumosa

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Diegueno, Luiseno.

Limonium californicum

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, respiratory aid, urinary aid, venereal aid. Documented among Costanoan.

Scutellaria californica

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Aralia californica

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, pulmonary aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Karok, Mendocino Indian, Pomo.

Osmorhiza brachypoda

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Hierochloe occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Karok.

Platanus racemosa

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea, blood medicine, respiratory aid. Documented among Costanoan, Diegueno.

Juglans californica

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Costanoan.

Quercus lobata

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, eye medicine, cough medicine, pediatric aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Kawaiisu, Miwok, Yuki.

Rosa californica

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, pediatric aid, antirheumatic (internal), cold remedy, dermatological aid, febrifuge. Documented among Cahuilla, Costanoan, Diegueno.

Calophyllum brasiliense

South American rainforest tree used in Brazilian and Costa Rican traditional medicine for wound healing, ulcers, and pain. Resin applied to wounds. Bark decoction for rheumatism. Contains calophyllolide and brasiliensic acid with anti-HIV research interest.

Calotropis procera (leaf)

Pan-tropical shrub leaf (distinct from more toxic latex) used in Sahelian and Indian traditional medicine as poultice for joint pain, swelling, and skin conditions. Contains calotropin cardenolides. Ayurvedic external use for filariasis and rheumatism.

Calpurnia aurea

East African shrub used in Ethiopian, Kenyan, and South African traditional medicine for intestinal worms, ectoparasites (lice, ticks), and skin diseases. Contains calpurmenine quinolizidine alkaloids. Important traditional veterinary medicine.

Jateorhiza palmata

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, apertif, diarrhea, dysentery, dyspepsia, gastrotonic, restorative, sore, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cinnamomum camphora

Aromatic topical analgesic — active ingredient in Vicks VapoRub, Tiger Balm, and IcyHot. For muscle pain, congestion, and cough (chest rub). EXTERNAL USE ONLY — internal use is toxic/fatal.

Myrciaria dubia (bark)

Amazonian shrub BARK preparation (distinct from the vitamin C-rich fruit). Bark decoction used by ribeirinhos for diabetes, diarrhea, and as anti-inflammatory. Contains ellagitannins and proanthocyanidins. Traditional Amazonian river community remedy.

Myrciaria dubia (standardized)

Standardized Camu Camu extract — typically 20% natural vitamin C. Whole-food vitamin C source with co-occurring bioflavonoids, carotenoids, and amino acids that enhance absorption vs synthetic ascorbic acid. Amazonian rainforest sustainable product.

Myrciaria dubia (powder)

Freeze-dried Amazonian berry powder — the highest vitamin C fruit on earth (2-3% by weight). 1 tsp provides 700-1000% daily vitamin C. Extremely tart.

Maianthemum canadense

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, analgesic, gynecological aid, throat aid. Documented among Iroquois, Montagnais, Ojibwa.

Xanthium strumarium

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, febrifuge, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, antirheumatic (internal), kidney aid. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Houma, Keres, Western.

Solidago altissima

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid. Documented among Chippewa.

Elymus canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, kidney aid, other. Documented among Iroquois.

Sanicula canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, gynecological aid, heart medicine. Documented among Chippewa, Houma.

Pilea pumila

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, dietary aid, pediatric aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Ribes oxyacanthoides

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Cree, Woodlands.

Ligusticum canadense

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Creek.

Pedicularis canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, antidiarrheal, cough medicine, dermatological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Catawba, Cherokee, Chippewa.

Amelanchier canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, pediatric aid, antidiarrheal, disinfectant, gynecological aid, blood medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Elodea canadensis

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

Rumex hymenosepalus

Traditional medicinal plant used for alcoholism, arthritis, cancer(skin), carcinogenic, cold, diarrhea, poultice, sore(throat), and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cananga odorata (leaf)

Indonesian and Filipino use of ylang-ylang LEAVES (distinct from the flower essential oil) for fever reduction, skin rashes, and itching. Leaf decoction in Javanese jamu for blood pressure. Contains liriodenine alkaloids. More accessible than expensive flower oil.

Canarium vulgare

Indonesian and Pacific Island tree whose resin (damar) is used in traditional medicine for wound healing and skin infections. Bark decoction for stomach complaints. Nut is important protein source in Melanesia. Resin burned as incense with medicinal smoke.

Salvia canariensis

A medicinal plant (Salvia canariensis) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Ligusticum canbyi

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, ear medicine, respiratory aid, anticonvulsive. Documented among Cree, Crow, Flathead.

Acalypha indica

Traditional medicinal plant used for constipation, croup, cyanogenetic, emetic, irritant, purgative, ringworm, tumor.

Oregano Oil + Caprylic Acid + Berberine

Antifungal combination — Oregano Oil (carvacrol), Caprylic Acid (coconut), Berberine. Multiple mechanisms to address yeast overgrowth. Short-term protocol.

Prenanthes serpentaria

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Cherokee.

Vitis arizonica

Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine. Documented among Navajo.

Aloe ferox (extract)

Concentrated bitter aloe extract — a powerful stimulant laxative. Much stronger than aloe vera gel. SHORT-TERM USE ONLY (max 1-2 weeks).

Physalis peruviana

An Andean superfruit rich in withanolides (like ashwagandha) and vitamins. Used for blood sugar support, immune health, and as a nutritive food.

Capparis spinosa

Mediterranean herb used for rheumatism, gout, and liver complaints. Root bark is diuretic and astringent. Traditional remedy for improving liver function and treating skin conditions.

Euphorbia lathyris

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, cancer, coffee, corn, diarrhea, diuretic, emetic, gangrene, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.