Herb Library

Albizia julibrissin (flower tea)

The flowers of the "collective happiness tree" brewed as a gentle calming tea. Lighter and more pleasant-tasting than the bark. For grief, anxiety, and emotional support.

Albizia julibrissin

The flowers of the "happiness tree" — used for lifting spirits, resolving grief, and promoting emotional balance. Gentler than the bark.

Alchornea cordifolia

Pan-African medicinal shrub used across West and Central Africa for wound healing, diarrhea, respiratory infections, and genitourinary complaints. One of the most frequently cited plants in African ethnobotanical surveys. Contains alchornine alkaloid and terpenoids.

Alnus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, heart medicine, analgesic, antiemetic, antirheumatic (internal), cathartic. Documented among Carrier, Micmac, Mohegan.

Frangula alnus

Gentle stimulant laxative — bark must be aged 1+ year before use (fresh bark causes violent vomiting). Used for short-term constipation relief. Less harsh than senna.

Rhamnus alnifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote, blood medicine, cathartic, dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois, Meskwaki, Potawatomi.

Adiantum aleuticum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, antihemorrhagic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Lummi, Makah, Skokomish.

Medicago sativa (sprouts)

Sprouted alfalfa — more nutritious than mature plant. Rich in enzymes, vitamins K and C. Popular salad ingredient. Caution: may trigger lupus flares.

Ranunculus cymbalaria

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, venereal aid, panacea, ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Kawaiisu, Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta.

Rubus allegheniensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, oral aid, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Amelanchier laevis

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Ojibwa.

Hylotelephium telephioides

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Delaware, Ontario.

Aloe ferox

South African aloe species used internally as a strong laxative (bitter sap) and topically for skin. Stronger than Aloe vera. The gel is soothing.

Aloe barbadensis miller

A succulent plant widely used topically for skin support and internally as a digestive aid. The gel and latex have different properties and safety profiles.

Aloe barbadensis (inner leaf capsule)

Concentrated inner-leaf aloe gel in capsule — 200:1 extract. For digestive soothing and gut health. Ensure aloin-free (inner leaf only) to avoid laxative effect.

Aloe barbadensis (inner gel)

The inner gel only (no latex/aloin). Used internally for digestive soothing and externally for burns. Different safety profile from whole-leaf aloe.

Aloe barbadensis (inner leaf juice)

Inner-leaf aloe vera juice — decolorized/purified to remove aloin. Used for digestive soothing and gut health. Ensure label says "aloin-free" or "inner fillet."

Heuchera cylindrica

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Cheyenne.

Arctostaphylos alpina

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), blood medicine, ceremonial medicine, narcotic, panacea. Documented among Ojibwa.

Pseudocymopterus montanus

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

Heuchera glabra

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid. Documented among Tlingit.

Kalmia microphylla

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Kwakwaka'wakw.

Aster foliaceus

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, dietary aid, gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Okanagon, Thompson.

Oreoxis alpina

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

Rhododendron ferrugineum

Alpine rose stem cell extract — trending in luxury skincare. Provides epigenetic protection for skin cells. Used in high-end anti-aging serums.

Rorippa alpina

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

Trifolium hybridum

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

Cornus alternifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, antidote, blood medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Heuchera sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, oral aid, pediatric aid, cathartic. Documented among Blackfoot, Chippewa, Gosiute.

Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Japanese/Chinese adaptogenic vine containing gypenosides similar to ginsenosides. Called "herb of immortality" in regions where it grows. Pleasant sweet tea.

Amaranthus caudatus

An ancient Aztec grain — gluten-free, high in protein (14-18%), lysine, and squalene. The leaves are more nutritious than spinach. Both food and medicine.

Cuscuta reflexa

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), alterative, cancer, depurative, itch, pediculicide, sore.

Sadleria cyatheoides

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pulmonary aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Cistus ladaniferus

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, bronchitis, dropsy, dysentery, fumigant, hemostat, hernia, insecticide, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Abelmoschus moschatus

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), aphrodisiac, asthma, bite(snake), boil, cancer, carminative, chest-cold, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ironically, ragweed — the #1 allergen — is used in tiny homeopathic/herbal doses for TREATING ragweed allergies. Eclectic physicians used it for hay fever.

Ambrosia ambrosioides

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antihemorrhagic, cough medicine, gynecological aid. Documented among Pima.

Amburana cearensis

Brazilian northeastern folk medicine tree for bronchitis, asthma, and cough. Bark syrup is the most popular respiratory remedy in the Brazilian sertao. Contains coumarin, isokaempferide, and amburoside. Pleasant vanilla-like aroma.

Heuchera americana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, oral aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw.

Persea planifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Mahuna.

Actaea pachypoda

Traditional medicinal plant used for poison.

Berberis canadensis

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

Tilia americana

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, antidiarrheal, cough medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Cherokee, Iroquois.

Callicarpa americana

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer(skin).

Fagus grandifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, pulmonary aid, abortifacient, blood medicine, burn dressing, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Campanulastrum americanum

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid, cough medicine, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Polygonum bistortoides

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

Celastrus scandens

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cough medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Creek.