Herb Library

Lippia dulcis

Traditional medicinal plant used for asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, cold, colic, congestion, cough, demulcent, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cymopterus newberryi

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Cinna arundinacea

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

Galium odoratum

German May wine herb — dried leaves develop coumarin scent (vanilla/new-mown hay). Traditional in German May bowl (Maibowle). For insomnia, digestive upset, and varicose veins. Contains coumarin (anticoagulant precursor).

Swertia chirayita

Himalayan bitter herb cultivated in Nepal and Pakistan, used in Ayurvedic medicine as a febrifuge, digestive tonic, and liver protectant. Traditionally used for malaria, constipation, skin diseases, and worm infestations.

Zanthoxylum bungeanum

Not actually pepper — produces unique "numbing" sensation (hydroxy-alpha-sanshool activates touch receptors). TCM warms the middle jiao and kills parasites. For digestive coldness, abdominal pain, and roundworms. Key in Sichuan cuisine.

Tabernaemontana divaricata

South and Southeast Asian ornamental with medicinal uses in Ayurveda and Thai medicine. Root for toothache and worm infections. Latex for eye infections (diluted). Contains coronaridine and voacangine indole alkaloids with analgesic properties.

Tacca chantrieri

Southeast Asian ornamental with striking black flowers used in Thai and Chinese folk medicine for gastric ulcers, hypertension, and burns. Rhizome contains taccalonolide diterpenoids with documented anti-tumor activity in modern research.

Valeriana wallichii

Ayurvedic sedative herb used for insomnia, anxiety, hysteria, and epilepsy. Closely related to European valerian with similar valepotriate content.

Pandanus tectorius

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, laxative, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Abies spectabilis

Ayurvedic and Unani herb from Himalayan fir needles used for respiratory conditions including bronchitis, asthma, and cough. The leaves are aromatic and expectorant.

Ranunculus acris

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, oral aid, sedative, throat aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Abnaki, Bella Coola, Cherokee.

Eriophorum angustifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea. Documented among Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut.

Agrimonia gryposepala

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, blood medicine, dermatological aid, dietary aid, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Delphinium scaposum

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

Dodecatheon jeffreyi

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

Prenanthes altissima

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy. Documented among Iroquois.

Sisymbrium altissimum

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Larix laricina

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, disinfectant, laxative, kidney aid, blood medicine, burn dressing. Documented among Abnaki, Algonquin, Quebec, Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule.

Tamarindus indica (bark)

Pan-tropical tamarind tree BARK (distinct from the culinary fruit) used in Ayurvedic and West African medicine for wound healing, diarrhea, and as astringent gargle. Very high tannin content. Bark decoction for gingivitis and oral infections.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, stimulant, gastrointestinal aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Ramah.

Camissonia tanacetifolia

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

Artemisia dracunculus

A culinary herb with medicinal properties — used for appetite, digestion, sleep, and blood sugar support. Rich in antioxidants.

Prunus cerasus

Tart cherry concentrate — rich in melatonin and anthocyanins. Studied for sleep quality, exercise recovery, joint comfort, and gout support.

Brickellia grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, antirheumatic (external), carminative, dietary aid, liver aid, analgesic. Documented among Gosiute, Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah.

Taurine (amino acid)

Conditional amino acid — abundant in heart, brain, and eyes. For heart rhythm, blood pressure, anxiety, and eye health. 1-3g daily. In energy drinks for a reason (but its calming, not stimulating). Deficiency common in vegans and elderly.

Dipsacus fullonum

Used in both Western and Chinese herbal traditions for joint/connective tissue support and as part of Lyme disease protocols.

Melaleuca alternifolia

One of the most studied topical antimicrobial essential oils. Used for acne, fungal infections, wound care, and oral health. TOPICAL ONLY.

Melaleuca alternifolia (cleanser)

5% tea tree oil face wash — clinical evidence comparable to benzoyl peroxide for mild-moderate acne with fewer side effects. The natural acne treatment standard.

Melaleuca alternifolia

Australian aboriginal antiseptic — TOPICAL USE ONLY. For acne, athletes foot, nail fungus, dandruff, and wound infection. Contains terpinen-4-ol (antimicrobial). Toxic if ingested. Evidence-based for acne (5% solution = benzoyl peroxide) and nail fungus.

Acinos alpinus var. meridionalis

A medicinal plant (Acinos alpinus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Holarrhena pubescens

A medicinal plant (Holarrhena pubescens) from the Apocynaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Phaseolus acutifolius

A medicinal plant (Phaseolus acutifolius) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Terminalia superba

West African timber tree with bark used in Congolese and Cameroonian traditional medicine for malaria, diarrhea, and wound healing. Contains tannins and triterpenoids with antimicrobial properties.

Tetrapleura tetraptera

West African spice tree fruit used in Ghanaian (prekese) and Nigerian (aridan) traditional medicine for hypertension, diabetes, convulsions, and postpartum care. Fruit has four characteristic wing-like ridges. Contains aridanin saponins and scopoletin.

Colubrina texensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for diarrhea, hematochezia.

Croton texensis

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, gastrointestinal aid, emetic, eye medicine, ear medicine, laxative. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Hopi, Isleta.

Hydnocarpus anthelminticus

A medicinal plant (Hydnocarpus anthelminticus) from the Flacourtiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Saxifraga parnassifolia

Tibetan alpine herb used for liver disorders, bile-heat, and infectious fevers. Grows at extremely high altitudes and is collected by traditional Tibetan herbalists.

Justicia crassifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as reproductive aid. Documented among Seminole.

Alnus incana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), pulmonary aid, tuberculosis remedy, eye medicine, laxative. Documented among Bella Coola, Blackfoot, Cree, Woodlands.

Helianthus decapetalus

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

Castilleja thompsonii

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Datura innoxia

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), anesthetic, asthma, demulcent, expectorant, motion-sickness, ophthalmia, parkinsonianism, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Stephanomeria spinosa

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, diaphoretic, herbal steam, misc. disease remedy, panacea, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Cheyenne, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Acanthopanax gracilistylus

Used for arthritis, backache, and beriberi in TCM. Has anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and antipyretic effects.

Erigeron filifolius

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

Senecio flaccidus

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, stimulant, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Hopi, Jemez, Keres, Western.