Herb Library

Erigeron speciosus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, contraceptive, gynecological aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Lavandula latifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, cancer, carminative, cholagogue, diuretic, emmenagogue, fumigant, nervine, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Haematococcus pluvialis

A red carotenoid from microalgae — one of the most powerful natural antioxidants (6000x vitamin C). Used for eye, skin, joint, and cardiovascular support.

Haematococcus pluvialis (12mg)

The most potent natural carotenoid antioxidant — 6000x vitamin C. 4-12mg daily for eye health, skin protection, joint comfort, and cardiovascular support.

Astragalus membranaceus

A foundational herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine used to support immune function, energy, and overall vitality.

Astragalus membranaceus (500mg)

Standard astragalus root capsule — 500mg. Take daily as an immune tonic (NOT during acute illness). 1-3 capsules daily. The convenient format for daily immune building.

Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus

One of the most important Qi tonics in TCM, used for deep immune support, energy, and longevity. Strengthens the Wei Qi (defensive energy).

Astragalus membranaceus (tea)

Dried astragalus root slices simmered in water or added to soups — the traditional Chinese preparation. Mild, slightly sweet taste. Daily immune building tonic.

Astragalus membranaceus (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted astragalus — the portable immune tonic. 30-60 drops 2-3x daily for deep immune building. Take as a TONIC (not during acute illness).

Aconitum heterophyllum

Ayurvedic fever and digestive herb considered the 'safe' Aconitum species, used for diarrhea, vomiting, and cough in children. Much less toxic than other aconites.

Glyceria obtusa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, orthopedic aid. Documented among Catawba.

Clitoria mariana

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Toxicodendron pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, dermatological aid, oral aid, pediatric aid, sedative, poison. Documented among Cherokee, Delaware, Oklahoma, Iroquois.

Atractylodes macrocephala

A premier TCM herb for strengthening the Spleen and drying dampness. Used for digestive weakness, fatigue, and fluid metabolism.

Pedicularis attollens

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tonic. Documented among Washo.

Colchicum autumnale

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, cancer, corn, diuretic, fatality, gout, homeopathy, laxative, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Geum urbanum

Medieval European herb — root has clove-like aroma (contains eugenol). Astringent for diarrhea, sore throats, and gum inflammation. Root was used as clove substitute in medieval cooking.

Banisteriopsis caapi

Traditional medicinal plant used for hallucinogen, narcotic, psychedelic.

Houstonia caerulea

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

Bacillus coagulans GBI-30

A spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid, heat, and antibiotics. Evidence for IBS, digestive comfort, and immune support. Shelf-stable.

Bacopa monnieri (300mg)

Standard Bacopa capsule — 300mg standardized to 55% bacosides. Take WITH food to reduce GI upset. Needs 8-12 weeks for memory effects. The nootropic benchmark.

Wyethia scabra

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, poison, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Scutellaria baicalensis

Chinese herb with potent anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral activity. Used for respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, hepatitis, and to reduce fevers. Rich in flavonoids including baicalin.

Scutellaria baicalensis

The root of Chinese Skullcap — different from American Skullcap (S. lateriflora). Contains baicalin/baicalein for immune and inflammatory support.

Eriogonum baileyi

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

Balanites aegyptiaca

Sahelian multipurpose tree used across Africa and Middle East for diabetes, intestinal worms, and as fish poison. Contains diosgenin (steroid precursor) and balanin saponins. Fruit mesocarp for bilharzia/schistosomiasis in Egyptian folk medicine.

Clematis baldwinii

Native American medicinal plant used as other. Documented among Seminole.

Sideritis scardica

A medicinal plant (Sideritis scardica) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Arenaria congesta

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, antirheumatic (external), blood medicine, dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Gosiute, Shoshoni, Washo.

Epixiphium wislizeni

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), snake bite remedy. Documented among Keres, Western.

Abies balsamea

All parts of balsam fir can be used as medicine to heal the lungs and skin. The resin is a strong choice for healing the respiratory tract and eliminating sore throats.

Chrysanthemum balsamita

Traditional medicinal plant used for carminative, cholagogue, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, pectoral, polyp(nose), spasm, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Populus balsamifera

Balsam poplar produces medicine from buds and bark to heal the skin, kidneys, and respiratory tract. It moisturizes dry and damaged tissues and helps with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

Salix pyrifolia

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

Bambusa arundinacea (extract)

The richest natural source of organic silica (70-80%). Used for hair, skin, nail, bone, and connective tissue support. More bioavailable than horsetail silica.

Passiflora mollissima

A medicinal plant (Passiflora mollissima) from the Passifloraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Banisteriopsis muricata

South American vine related to ayahuasca (B. caapi) but used distinctly in Colombian and Venezuelan folk medicine for wound healing, fever, and malaria. Contains dimethoxyflavones rather than harmine alkaloids. Not psychoactive.

Pereskia aculeata

A medicinal plant (Pereskia aculeata) from the Cactaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Hippeastrum vittatum

A medicinal plant (Hippeastrum vittatum) from the Liliaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Dioscorea composita

Traditional medicinal plant used for piscicide.

Lomatium nudicaule

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, throat aid, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cowichan, Kwakiutl, Nitinaht.

Hordeum vulgare

Young barley grass juice powder — rich in chlorophyll, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals. Used as a nutritive green superfood supplement.

Hordeum vulgare (juice powder)

Juice extracted from young barley grass then dried — more concentrated than whole grass powder. Rich in SOD (superoxide dismutase) enzyme and chlorophyll.

Echinocactus sp.

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

Waldsteinia fragarioides

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

Barringtonia asiatica

Pacific Island and Southeast Asian coastal tree used in Polynesian and Filipino medicine for cough, skin conditions, and as fish poison. Seed contains saponins used to stun fish. EXTERNAL USE primarily — bark poultice for rheumatism and skin infections.

Barringtonia racemosa

Southeast Asian and Pacific coastal tree used in Malay, Indonesian, and Fijian medicine for cough, diarrhea, and skin conditions. Bark decoction for stomach complaints. Seeds contain saponins used as fish poison. Leaf poultice for chickenpox.

Ocimum sp

Traditional medicinal plant used for bilious, diarrhea, emetic, nausea, purgative.