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Aleurites moluccana
Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ache(stomach), aperient, aphrodisiac, asthma, debility, diarrhea, dysentery, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Pouteria campechiana
A medicinal plant (Pouteria campechiana) from the Sapotaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Aloe ferox (extract)
Concentrated bitter aloe extract — a powerful stimulant laxative. Much stronger than aloe vera gel. SHORT-TERM USE ONLY (max 1-2 weeks).
Capparis spinosa (root bark)
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern caper plant root bark (distinct from the culinary bud) used in Unani and Ayurvedic medicine for liver conditions, gout, rheumatism, and spleen disorders. Contains stachydrine and rutin. Important in traditional Arab medicine.
Valeriana capitata
Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Eskimo, Eskimo, Inuktitut.
Elettaria cardamomum (tea)
Crushed cardamom pods in hot water or milk — the most fragrant herbal tea. Used in Ayurveda for digestive support, respiratory comfort, and detoxifying caffeine.
Polygonum careyi
Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, febrifuge. Documented among Potawatomi.
Carlina acaulis
Alpine and Eastern European folk diuretic and digestive tonic; root used for fever, liver support, and skin wounds.
Dianthus caryophyllus
Traditional medicinal plant used for alexiteric, cardiotonic, diaphoretic, opacity, tonic, vermifuge.
Modiola caroliniana
Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy, throat aid. Documented among Houma.
Frangula caroliniana
Native American medicinal plant used as liver aid, cathartic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Creek, Delaware, Oklahoma.
Pyrrhopappus carolinianus
Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Cherokee.
Lachnanthes caroliana
Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, antihemorrhagic, cancer treatment, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Catawba, Cherokee.
Vicia caroliniana
Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), emetic, gastrointestinal aid, misc. disease remedy, orthopedic aid. Documented among Cherokee.
Draba reptans
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.
Scrophularia marilandica
Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Iroquois.
Lomatium dissectum
Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dietary aid, stimulant, tonic, veterinary aid, analgesic. Documented among Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Gosiute.
Artemisia carruthii
Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, dermatological aid, diaphoretic, febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Zuni.
Cassytha filiformis
Pan-tropical parasitic vine used in Bahamian, Hawaiian, and West African folk medicine for kidney stones, hypertension, and diabetes. Contains aporphine alkaloids (cassythine, actinodaphnine). Called 'love vine' in Caribbean for aphrodisiac properties.
Theobroma angustifolium
A medicinal plant (Theobroma angustifolium) from the Sterculiaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Ricinus communis
Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, ache(head), ache(stomach), ache(tooth), anodyne, antidote, anus, aperient, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Ricinus communis (oil)
Cold-pressed castor oil — used topically for skin/hair or in castor oil packs. Internally as a strong laxative (not recommended regularly). NEVER eat castor beans (ricin).
Ricinus communis (topical pack)
Castor oil-soaked flannel applied with heat to abdomen — traditional naturopathic remedy for liver support, constipation, inflammation, and menstrual cramps.
Nemopanthus mucronatus
Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, febrifuge, kidney aid, tuberculosis remedy, panacea, tonic. Documented among Malecite, Potawatomi.
Smilax sp.
Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Cree, Creek.
Smilax glauca
Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), burn dressing, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee.
Nepeta racemosa
A medicinal plant (Nepeta racemosa) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Nepeta cataria
A gentle nervine herb safe for children, used for digestive comfort, mild anxiety, and sleep support. Famous for its effect on cats.
Leonotis nepetaefolia
Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, amenorrhea, burn, cold, convulsion, depurative, emmenagogue, eyelid, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Tragia nepetifolia
Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.
Uncaria tomentosa
A South American vine used in traditional Peruvian medicine to support immune function and joint comfort.
Uncaria tomentosa (bark)
The inner bark of Cat's Claw vine — standardized for alkaloid content. Used for immune support, inflammation, and digestive health.
Uncaria tomentosa (500mg)
Standard 500mg capsule form — the most common commercial format. Contains both POA and TOA alkaloids. 1-3 capsules daily typical dose.
Uncaria tomentosa (extract)
Standardized Cat's Claw extract — some forms are "TOA-free" (pentacyclic alkaloid only) for immune protocols. More concentrated than raw bark.
Uncaria tomentosa (tea)
Traditional preparation — inner bark simmered for 20+ minutes. Milder than capsules/tinctures but still provides alkaloids. The original Peruvian method.
Uncaria tomentosa (tincture)
Alcohol-extracted Cat's Claw — more concentrated than tea or capsules. 30-60 drops 2-3x daily. The preferred format for Lyme disease protocols.
Hypochaeris radicata
A common lawn weed related to dandelion — used in folk medicine as a mild liver tonic, diuretic, and bitter digestive.
Orthosiphon aristatus
A Southeast Asian herb widely used for kidney/urinary support. Popular as "kidney tea" in Germany and across Asia. Diuretic and anti-inflammatory.
Typha sp.
Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing. Documented among Omaha.
Teucrium marum
A Mediterranean herb used in homeopathy and folk medicine. Different from true Germander (T. chamaedrys) which is hepatotoxic. Professional use only.
Atriplex polycarpa
Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Maricopa, Pima.
Erythroxylum catuaba
A Brazilian bark used traditionally as a nervous system tonic, aphrodisiac, and for memory support. Contains catuabine alkaloids. NOT related to coca.
Cannabis sativa (CBD oil)
CBD in MCT oil carrier — sublingual drops for anxiety, pain, sleep, and inflammation. 10-50mg typical starting dose. Hold under tongue 60 seconds before swallowing.
Ranunculus sceleratus
Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Thompson.
Ligusticum apiifolium
Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, antihemorrhagic, pulmonary aid, blood medicine, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Karok, Pomo, Pomo, Kashaya.
Celtis australis
Mediterranean tree used in Turkish, Algerian, and Spanish folk medicine for diarrhea, heavy menstruation, and stomach complaints. Fruit edible and sweet. Bark astringent for digestive conditions. Contains flavonoids and triterpenoids.
Centaurium erythraea
European bitter tonic — one of the most bitter herbs in the pharmacopoeia. Stimulates digestive juices and appetite. Used for dyspepsia, flatulence, and loss of appetite. Gentle fever reducer.
Centella asiatica
A pan-Asian herb used in Ayurveda, TCM, and Southeast Asian medicine for cognitive support, wound healing, and venous health.
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