Herb Library

Salix washingtonia

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

Pyrola americana

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, hunting medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Ojibwa.

Bletilla striata

Hemostatic herb that promotes leukocyte and platelet aggregation. Used for hematuria, blood splitting, and as an antimicrobial.

Phyllanthus emblica

One of the richest natural sources of vitamin C. Key ingredient in Triphala and Chyawanprash. Used for hair, skin, immune, and digestive health.

Phyllanthus emblica (powder)

Dried and powdered amla fruit — the whole-food form retaining fiber and all cofactors. 100x more vitamin C than oranges. Key in Triphala and Chyawanprash.

Desmodium adscendens

Pan-tropical herb used in Brazilian and West African traditional medicine for asthma, hepatitis, and muscle spasms. Contains triterpenoid saponins and indole alkaloids. French clinical research supports bronchodilator and hepatoprotective effects.

Ampelocissus africana

West African wild grape vine used in Nigerian and Ghanaian traditional medicine for diarrhea, wound healing, and fracture treatment. Root decoction for dysentery. Leaf poultice for boils. Contains stilbenes related to resveratrol.

Adonis vernalis

Toxic herb used in TCM to treat heart disease and depression. Contains cardiac glycosides including cymarol and convallatoxin.

Phellodendron amurense

A TCM herb for clearing damp-heat, particularly in the lower body — urinary infections, skin conditions, and night sweats. Contains berberine.

Anacardium humile

Brazilian cerrado dwarf cashew relative used in folk medicine of central Brazil for diarrhea, diabetes, and wound healing. Bark decoction for stomach complaints. Contains anacardic acids and gallic acid. CAUTION: Related to poison ivy — skin sensitization possible.

Carapa guianensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for arthritis, cold, feet, fever, flu, insecticide, insectifuge, itch, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Andrographis paniculata

A bitter herb used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine to support immune function and respiratory health.

Andrographis paniculata (standardized)

Standardized andrographolide extract — Swedish Kan Jang formula has most clinical evidence for reducing cold duration and severity. Contains 4-6% andrographolides. Take at first sign of symptoms for best results. Scandinavian cold remedy.

Andrographis paniculata (extract)

Standardized andrographolide extract — clinical evidence for reducing duration of upper respiratory infections. One of the strongest evidence-based immune herbs.

Andrographis paniculata (leaf)

Standardized leaf extract of Andrographis — the most studied form for acute respiratory support. Contains andrographolide.

Andrographis + Echinacea + Elderberry

Triple immune formula combining the three most evidence-based acute immune herbs. For use at first sign of seasonal challenges. 7-10 day courses.

Andrographis paniculata (tablet)

Standard andrographis tablet — typically 400mg extract. Take at FIRST sign of upper respiratory symptoms for best results. 5-7 day courses.

Andrographis paniculata (spray)

Andrographis in throat spray format — delivers antimicrobial action directly to the throat. Combined with echinacea, propolis, or sage for sore throat.

Andrographis paniculata (nanoparticle)

Advanced bioavailable Andrographis — ParActin is a patented extract studied for joint health through a different mechanism than its immune use.

Anemarrhena asphodeloides

A TCM herb that clears heat and nourishes yin. Used for high fever, night sweats, diabetes-like symptoms, and dry cough.

Angelica dahurica

A TCM herb for sinus congestion, headaches, and skin conditions. Opens nasal passages and expels wind-cold patterns.

Angelica archangelica

European aromatic bitter — traditional digestive tonic and warming circulatory herb. Used in Scandinavian and German herbal medicine for gas, bloating, and poor appetite. Contains furanocoumarins.

Angelica archangelica (essential oil)

Steam-distilled angelica root oil — deeply grounding aromatherapy oil. Used for anxiety, digestive support, and in perfumery. Photosensitizing — avoid sun after use.

Galipea officinalis

A medicinal plant (Galipea officinalis) from the Rutaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pimpinella anisum

Native American medicinal plant used as respiratory aid, cathartic, gastrointestinal aid, tonic. Documented among Cherokee, Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Syzygium anisatum

Aboriginal Australian plant with strong anise flavor used for digestive complaints, coughs, and as a food flavoring. Contains anethole, the compound responsible for anise flavor.

Solidago odora

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, antidiarrheal, cold remedy, cough medicine, diaphoretic, febrifuge. Documented among Cherokee.

Bixa orellana (extract)

Annatto seed extract — the only tocopherol-free source of delta-tocotrienol (vitamin E). Studied for cholesterol, bone health, and cardiovascular protection.

Mercurialis annua

Traditional medicinal plant used for cholagogue, cyanogenetic, diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue, hydragogue, laxative, poison, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Psathyrotes annua

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, toothache remedy, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, urinary aid. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Polypogon monspeliensis

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

Symphyotrichum divaricatum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, toothache remedy. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Melilotus indicus

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative. Documented among Pomo, Kashaya.

Purshia tridentata

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, emetic, pulmonary aid, respiratory aid, gynecological aid, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Klamath, Montana Indian, Navajo.

Sambucus tridentata

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, laxative. Documented among Paiute.

Asclepias asperula

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

Turmeric + Ginger + Pineapple + Cherry

Whole-food anti-inflammatory blend — turmeric and ginger for COX/LOX inhibition, pineapple for bromelain, tart cherry for anthocyanins. Post-workout recovery staple.

Lycopodium clavatum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), apertif, aphrodisiac, cancer(skin), carminative, catarrh, chest, diarrhea, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Passionflower + Lemon Balm + L-Theanine

Non-drowsy anxiety formula — Passionflower for GABA, Lemon Balm for calm, L-Theanine for focused relaxation. Daytime-appropriate unlike valerian combinations.

Astragalus sarcocolla

Central Asian Unani resin used topically for wound healing, eye conditions, and internally for cough and diarrhea. Forms a protective film over wounds.

Achyranthes aspera

Common Ayurvedic herb used for kidney stones, cough, piles, and snake bites. The root is considered diuretic and the seeds are used for eye disorders.

Ribes rotundifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, misc. disease remedy, sedative, other. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Vittaria lineata

Native American medicinal plant used as other, pediatric aid, psychological aid. Documented among Seminole.

Malus domestica (fermented)

Fermented apple juice containing acetic acid and "mother" probiotics. Used for blood sugar support, digestion, and as a tonic. Evidence is modest but growing.

Malus domestica (ACV capsule)

ACV in capsule form — avoids tooth enamel erosion and throat irritation of liquid ACV. 500mg per capsule. Less studied than liquid but more convenient.

Malus domestica (ACV gummy)

ACV in gummy format — the viral supplement that made ACV mainstream. Contains much less acetic acid than liquid. More of a trend product than a therapeutic dose.

Malus domestica (pectin fiber)

Apple pectin fiber — a soluble prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Used for cholesterol, blood sugar, and as a gentle daily fiber source. Also detox support.

Anacyclus pyrethrum

Unani medicine sialagogue and nerve stimulant used for toothache, facial paralysis, epilepsy, and male sexual debility. The root causes intense tingling on the tongue.