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Chamaecrista nictitans
Native American medicinal plant used as sports medicine, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee.
Anemone pulsatilla
Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, antidote, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hemicrania, wart.
Passiflora incarnata
A gentle nervine herb used for sleep support, anxiety relief, and nervous system calming. Often combined with valerian.
Passiflora incarnata (400mg)
Standard passionflower capsule — 400mg extract. For anxiety: take during the day (non-drowsy at moderate doses). For sleep: take 30 min before bed.
Passiflora incarnata (extract)
Standardized for vitexin/isovitexin. Clinical evidence for anxiety comparable to oxazepam in one trial. The most studied form for sleep and anxiety.
Passiflora incarnata (tea)
Passionflower steeped as tea — a gentle nighttime tea for anxiety and sleep. Mild grassy flavor. Often blended with chamomile, valerian, or lemon balm.
Passiflora incarnata (tincture)
Alcohol-extracted passionflower — fast-acting for acute anxiety. 30-60 drops as needed. Can be combined with skullcap for stronger calming effect.
Passiflora edulis
The fruit of passion vine — rich in antioxidants. The leaves (like P. incarnata) have calming properties. The fruit provides vitamin C and fiber.
Astragalus pattersonii
Native American medicinal plant used as ear medicine, emetic, eye medicine, misc. disease remedy, other, throat aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.
Tabebuia impetiginosa
A South American bark tea traditionally used for immune support. Contains lapachol and beta-lapachone.
Tabebuia impetiginosa (tea)
South American bark tea — simmer 15-20 minutes. Traditional immune and candida support. Slightly bitter, earthy taste. Used throughout South America daily.
Geissospermum vellosii
A Brazilian tree bark studied for immune-modulating and antimicrobial properties. Contains flavopereirine. Preliminary research promising.
Crataegus calpodendron
Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, stimulant, urinary aid. Documented among Meskwaki.
Pennisetum glaucum
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.
Anaphalis margaritacea
Traditional medicinal plant used for poultice, sore, swelling, tumor.
Antennaria anaphaloides
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Paiute.
Myrcia sphaerocarpa
Brazilian traditional diabetes remedy whose leaves contain myrciaphenone compounds that inhibit alpha-glucosidase. Used in Amazonian folk medicine for blood sugar control. Name means 'alum stone tea' referring to the astringent taste.
Hypericum fasciculatum
Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, urinary aid. Documented among Seminole.
Ficus religiosa
Siddha astringent bark for diarrhea, diabetes, and skin diseases; sacred tree in multiple traditions; bark gargle for tooth pain.
Pelargonium sidoides
A South African root with strong clinical evidence for acute bronchitis and upper respiratory infections. One of the most evidence-based immune herbs.
Pelargonium sidoides (standardized)
German standardized extract of South African geranium root — the most clinically proven herbal cold/bronchitis remedy in Europe. Multiple randomized controlled trials show 1-2 day reduction in bronchitis symptoms. Child-safe. Brand names: Umcka, Kaloba.
Pelargonium sidoides (root tincture)
Traditional Zulu root preparation — the original form used by Zulu healers for respiratory infections. Root is harvested, dried, and extracted in alcohol. Dark reddish-brown tincture. For acute bronchitis, sinusitis, and sore throat. Different preparations than standardized capsules.
Parietaria officinalis
Mediterranean and European diuretic and demulcent for kidney stones, cystitis, and chronic cough.
Ranunculus pensylvanicus
Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Ojibwa, Potawatomi.
Polygonum pensylvanicum
Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, veterinary aid, antihemorrhagic, gynecological aid, antidiarrheal, hemorrhoid remedy. Documented among Chippewa, Iroquois, Menominee.
Mentha pulegium
CAUTION: A traditional herb that is TOXIC in all but the smallest doses. The essential oil is DEADLY. Included for educational awareness only.
Hydrocotyle vulgaris
British and Celtic folk remedy for skin wounds and liver complaints; distinct from Centella asiatica despite similar common name.
Pentaclethra macrophylla
West African tree whose fermented seeds (ugba) are an Igbo delicacy. Bark decoction for wound healing, gonorrhea, and convulsions. Seed oil for skin conditions. Contains paucine and pentaclethra saponins. Important in Nigerian ethnomedicine.
Paeonia lactiflora
TCM blood-nourishing herb — Bai Shao (white peony) nourishes blood and softens the liver. Chi Shao (red peony) cools blood and moves stasis. For menstrual pain, muscle cramps, and liver qi stagnation. Key ingredient in Si Wu Tang.
Peperomia pellucida
Pan-tropical herb used in Filipino (ulasimang bato), Brazilian, and Indonesian folk medicine for gout, kidney problems, and hypertension. Whole plant eaten as salad in Philippines. Contains dillapiole, beta-caryophyllene, and peperomins with analgesic properties.
Zanthoxylum clava-herculis
Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), alterative, cancer, carminative, chest, colic, diaphoretic, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Tasmannia lanceolata
Aboriginal analgesic and antimicrobial plant. Berries and leaves used for toothache, stomach pain, and skin complaints. Contains polygodial with anti-inflammatory activity.
Peperomia pelucida
A medicinal plant (Peperomia pelucida) from the Piperaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Mentha piperita
One of the most widely used and recognized herbs, valued for digestive comfort, headache support, and respiratory relief.
Mentha piperita (enteric 0.2ml)
Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsule — 0.2ml (approx 200mg) per capsule. For IBS: 1-2 caps 3x daily 30 min before meals. The enteric coating is essential.
Mentha piperita (essential oil)
One of the most versatile essential oils — topical for headaches (temples), aromatherapy for energy/focus, and enteric-coated capsules for IBS.
Mentha piperita (enteric-coated)
Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsule — releases in the intestines, not stomach. FDA-recognized for IBS. IBGard is the most studied brand. 180-225mg per cap.
Mentha x piperita (enteric-coated)
Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules — the coating survives stomach acid and releases in the intestines. Clinical evidence matching antispasmodics for IBS (bloating, cramping, gas). 0.2-0.4mL per capsule 3x daily. Non-enteric causes heartburn.
Mentha piperita (tea)
The world's most popular herbal tea. Menthol provides cooling digestive relief. Clinical evidence for IBS when taken as enteric-coated capsules.
Peperomia pereskiifolia
A medicinal plant (Peperomia pereskiifolia) from the Piperaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Linum perenne
Similar to common flax (linseed), the seeds provide essential fatty acids and are used as a bulking laxative for constipation. The aerial parts are used in infusions for colds and the oil for eczema and rheumatoid arthritis.
Ludwigia perennis
Traditional medicinal plant used for fever.
Arabis perennans
Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, psychological aid, analgesic. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.
Uvularia perfoliata
Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, eye medicine, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois.
Perilla frutescens
A dual-use herb (culinary and medicinal) used in Korean, Japanese, and Chinese traditions for allergies, respiratory support, and digestive comfort.
Vinca minor
Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, bactericide, carminative, catarrh, collyrium, depurative, diarrhea, diuretic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Tetraneuris argentea
Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, psychological aid, disinfectant, gastrointestinal aid, other. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.
Desmodium perplexum
Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, oral aid. Documented among Cherokee.
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