Herb Library

Elymus repens

A gentle urinary demulcent and diuretic from a common lawn weed. Used for bladder irritation, cystitis support, and kidney gravel.

Tetraclea coulteri

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

Heracleum sphondylium

Traditional medicinal plant used for callus, cancer, medicine.

Primula veris

Traditional European cough and bronchitis herb — expectorant saponins in root, calming properties in flowers. Ingredient in Sinupret (German sinus remedy). Protected wildflower in many countries.

Pseudelephantopus spicatus (juss.) gleason

A medicinal plant (Pseudelephantopus spicatus (juss.) gleason) from the Asteraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Baccharis pilularis

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea. Documented among Costanoan.

Vaccinium macrocarpon (500mg)

Standard cranberry concentrate capsule. For UTI prevention, look for products standardized to 36mg PACs (proanthocyanidins). Take daily for prevention.

Vaccinium macrocarpon + D-Mannose

The two most evidence-based UTI prevention ingredients combined. Cranberry PACs prevent adhesion + D-Mannose flushes E. coli. Daily for recurrent UTI prevention.

Vaccinium macrocarpon (36mg PACs)

Standardized cranberry with 36mg proanthocyanidins (PACs) per dose — the clinical dose for UTI prevention. PACs prevent E. coli from adhering to bladder wall. Takes daily use for prevention (not treatment). 36mg PACs = 10 oz pure cranberry juice.

Geranium maculatum

Cranesbill is a premier gentle astringent for restraining excessive discharges such as runny noses, excessive mucus, and vaginal discharge. Also used for diarrhea and as an anti-aging skin herb.

Gaultheria hispidula

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, sedative. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Anticosti.

Oxalis corniculata

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, antiemetic, blood medicine, cancer treatment, dermatological aid, oral aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Rorippa sylvestris

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Crescentia cujete

Central American and Caribbean tree whose fruit pulp is used in Colombian, Venezuelan, and Mayan traditional medicine for respiratory conditions, cough, and bruises. Fruit syrup for bronchitis. Leaf decoction for hypertension. Contains aucubin and crescentic acid.

Astragalus amphioxys

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

Argemone polyanthemos

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, burn dressing, dermatological aid, cathartic, emetic, toothache remedy. Documented among Comanche, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Dryopteris cristata

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

Hibiscus moscheutos

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

Mimulus cardinalis

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid. Documented among Karok.

Eriogonum corymbosum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Havasupai.

Symphyotrichum prenanthoides

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, febrifuge, kidney aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Crossopteryx febrifuga

West African tree whose bark is one of the most commonly used antimalarial remedies across the Sahel. Used in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Ghana for malaria, fever, diarrhea, and wounds. Contains alkaloids and tannins. Name 'febrifuga' references fever use.

Bignonia capreolata

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, kidney aid, misc. disease remedy, analgesic, antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Cherokee, Choctaw, Houma.

Croton tiglium

Very toxic herb used in TCM as a powerful purgative with wound healing properties. Contains croton resin and phorbol esters.

Bidens coronata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (external), eye medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Seminole.

Oenothera coronopifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, panacea, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Zuni.

Flindersia australis

Aboriginal medicine tree with bark used for diarrhea, fever, and skin infections. The bark decoction is also used as a wash for sore eyes.

Ranunculus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, veterinary aid, poison, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Costanoan, Iroquois, Thompson.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Culver's root can relieve gallbladder pain and liver discomfort by stimulating both organs into action, gently forcing them to clear out stagnation of toxicity and bile.

Satureja cuneifolia

A medicinal plant (Satureja cuneifolia) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Cuphea carthagenensis

South American herb used in Brazilian traditional medicine as 'sete sangrias' (seven bleedings) for hypertension and blood purification. Contains quercetin and ellagic acid. Gaucho folk remedy for high blood pressure. Mild and pleasant as tea.

Curcuma longa (500mg curcumin)

Standard curcumin extract capsule — 500mg 95% curcuminoids. NEEDS piperine or lipid for absorption. The most studied natural anti-inflammatory supplement worldwide.

Curcuma longa (Meriva phytosome)

Curcumin bound to phosphatidylcholine — 29x better absorption than standard curcumin. The most clinically studied bioavailable curcumin form for joint health.

Cuscuta chinensis

Parasitic vine whose seeds are used in traditional Chinese medicine to supplement kidney yang, stop diarrhea, and treat lower back pain. Commonly prepared as a medicinal wine to strengthen kidneys and warm the life gate fire.

Eriogonum ovalifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid, cold remedy. Documented among Gosiute, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Symphyotrichum cusickii

Native American medicinal plant used as ear medicine. Documented among Cheyenne.

Helianthus cusickii

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, tuberculosis remedy, analgesic, carminative, dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Paiute, Shasta.

Annona reticulata

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

Mentzelia laciniata

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

Huperzia spp

A medicinal plant (Huperzia spp) from the Lycopodiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Erigeron compositus

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

Solanum triflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, pediatric aid, gastrointestinal aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Lakota, Navajo, Ramah.

Berula erecta

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

Cyperus articulatus

Pan-tropical sedge used in Amazonian shamanic medicine and West African healing. Rhizome for fever, malaria, digestive complaints, and as anticonvulsant. Contains mustakone and alpha-cyperone sesquiterpenoids. Important Peruvian curandero plant.

Cupressus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), cold remedy, strengthener. Documented among Miwok, Navajo.

Teucrium cyprium

A medicinal plant (Teucrium cyprium) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Dacryodes edulis

West and Central African fruit tree whose bark and leaf are used in Cameroonian and Congolese traditional medicine for wound healing, dysentery, and anemia. Fruit is major food source ('bush butter'). Resin applied to parasitic skin infections.

Rosa damascena (tea)

Dried rose buds steeped in hot water — the most elegant herbal tea. Used for mood support, skin beauty, menstrual comfort, and as a gentle digestive. Exquisite aroma.