Herb Library

Vitex agnus-castus

A well-studied herb used to support hormonal balance, particularly for menstrual cycle regularity and PMS comfort.

Vitex agnus-castus (400mg)

Standard Vitex capsule — 400mg whole berry or 40mg extract. Take first thing in morning on empty stomach. Takes 3-6 months for full effect on cycle regulation.

Vitex agnus-castus

The fruit/berry of the chaste tree — the most studied part for PMS, menstrual irregularity, and hormonal balance. Standardized extracts preferred.

Vitex agnus-castus (leaf)

The leaves of Vitex — milder than the berries. Used as a tea for gentle hormonal support. Less studied than the fruit/berry form.

Bromus tectorum

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

Rosa laevigata

Traditional medicinal plant used for alexiteric, antidiarrheic, astringent, carminative, diarrhea, diuretic, dysentery, ejaculation, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Prunus serotina

Traditional cough remedy bark — the base of classic cough syrups. Contains prunasin which converts to HCN in small amounts (antitussive). Do NOT use wilted leaves.

Quercus pagoda

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, orthopedic aid, throat aid, tonic. Documented among Houma.

Betula lenta

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, burn, chafe, dandruff, depurative, diuretic, gout, medicine, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Anthriscus cerefolium

Traditional medicinal plant used for apertif, cancer, carminative, deobstruent, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, scrofula, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cichorium intybus

Coffee substitute and prebiotic powerhouse — roasted root makes caffeine-free coffee alternative (New Orleans tradition). Root is 15-20% inulin. Used for liver support, constipation, and gut health.

Cichorium intybus

Roasted chicory root — the classic coffee substitute/additive (New Orleans style). Rich in inulin prebiotic fiber. Supports gut microbiome and liver function.

Lycium chilense

A medicinal plant (Lycium chilense) from the Solanaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Cinchona calisaya

Traditional medicinal plant used for anesthetic, antiperiodic, antiseptic, astringent, bactericide, cancer, febrifuge, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Melia azedarach

Toxic herb used to treat intestinal parasites in TCM. The fruit (Chuan Lian Zi) regulates Qi, clears heat, and kills parasites.

Smilax china

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, alexiteric, alterative, antidote, aphrodisiac, arthritis, asthma, boil, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Rhododendron dauricum

A medicinal plant (Rhododendron dauricum) from the Ericaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Aristolochia debilis

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, anodyne, bite(snake), carminative, circulation, cough, energy, nausea, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Pteris multifida

Used in TCM to treat arthritis, dysentery, and diarrhea. Has antipyretic and hemostatic properties.

Trichosanthes kirilowii

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, alexiteric, antitussive, anxiety, astringent, boil, bronchitis, cancer, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Scrophularia ningpoensis

Lowers blood pressure and blood sugar. Used in TCM to clear heat, cool blood, nourish yin, and treat chronic pharyngitis and scrofula.

Crataegus pinnatifida

The TCM variety of hawthorn — used more for digestive stagnation and meat digestion than the Western cardiovascular use. Also for blood lipids.

Conioselinum chinense

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid. Documented among Micmac.

Quincula lobata

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy. Documented among Kiowa.

Glycyrrhiza uralensis

The Chinese species of licorice — used in more TCM formulas than any other herb. Called the "great harmonizer" for blending formulas.

Leonurus japonicus

The TCM species of motherwort — used for menstrual irregularity, postpartum recovery, and blood circulation. Contains leonurine.

Firmiana simplex

A medicinal plant (Firmiana simplex) from the Sterculiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Rubus chingii

A medicinal plant (Rubus chingii) from the Rosaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Ziziphus jujuba (dried)

Dried jujube fruit — staple in TCM formulas and Asian cooking. Nourishes blood, calms spirit, harmonizes other herbs. Often eaten as a snack or in soups.

Rheum palmatum

Powerful laxative and purgative used in small doses as a bitter digestive tonic. At higher doses, strongly stimulates bowel evacuation. Also anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial.

Aglaia odorata

Traditional medicinal plant used for dysmenorrhea, fever, parturition, shampoo, tonic, venereal.

Scutellaria baicalensis

Standardized root extract containing baicalin — one of TCM's top anti-inflammatory and antiviral herbs. Used for respiratory, liver, and gut support.

Nardostachys chinensis

A medicinal plant (Nardostachys chinensis) from the Valerianaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Datura quercifolia

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

Aquilegia triternata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Pinus roxburghii

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, arthritis, bactericide, boil, bronchitis, carminative, colic, dysuria, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Plumbago zeylanica

Powerful Ayurvedic digestive stimulant used for sluggish digestion, piles, skin disorders, and rheumatism. The root contains plumbagin with strong biological activity.

Chlorella vulgaris

A freshwater green algae rich in chlorophyll, protein, and nutrients, used for detoxification support and nutritional supplementation.

Chlorella vulgaris (extract)

Broken cell wall chlorella — more bioavailable than whole cell. Rich in chlorophyll, protein, CGF (Chlorella Growth Factor), and chelating compounds.

Chlorella vulgaris (pressed tablet)

Pressed chlorella tablets — convenient format avoiding the green powder taste. 3-6g daily. Broken cell wall for digestibility. Rich in chlorophyll and CGF.

Various green plants

The green pigment of plants — used as an internal deodorizer, detoxifier, and nutritive. Commercial forms are usually copper chlorophyllin.

Chlorophyllin (liquid)

Copper chlorophyllin drops in water — the trending green water. Used for internal deodorizing, detoxification, and as a daily nutrient boost. Most products are semi-synthetic.

Prunus virginiana

A Native American respiratory herb used similarly to Wild Cherry Bark for coughs and bronchial irritation. The bark is used; raw fruits contain cyanogenic glycosides.

Opuntia leptocaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as narcotic. Documented among Apache, Chiricahua & Mescalero.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), emetic, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Malecite.

Chrysanthemum morifolium

A cooling TCM herb used for eye health, headaches, and clearing heat. Commonly enjoyed as a pleasant floral tea across East Asia.

Chrysanthemum morifolium

One of the most popular herbal teas in China — cooling, eye-supporting, and headache-relieving. A pleasant daily drink.

Passiflora caerulea (flavonoid)

A flavonoid from passionflower and honey — studied for aromatase inhibition (reducing estrogen conversion). Used in men's health and hormonal balance.