Herb Library

Glinus oppositifolius

West African and South Asian herb used in Sahelian traditional medicine for malaria, abdominal pain, and intestinal worms. Contains saponins and flavonoids. Used in Burkinabe and Malian folk medicine. Also consumed as famine food after boiling to remove bitterness.

Cynara cardunculus

Mediterranean plant used as a liver-protective remedy that stimulates bile flow and helps reduce blood cholesterol levels. Clinical trials support use for dyspepsia and mild hyperlipidemia.

Satureja thymbra

Traditional medicinal plant used for tumor.

Galega officinalis

Historical source of metformin — guanidine compounds in this plant inspired the worlds most prescribed diabetes drug. Also used as galactagogue (increases breast milk). Toxic to livestock in large amounts.

Lycium barbarum (tea)

Dried goji berries steeped in hot water — a TCM longevity tea. Sweet and pleasant. Eat the berries after drinking. Rich in zeaxanthin for eye health.

Laburnum anagyroides

Traditional medicinal plant used for fatality, poison.

Ribes aureum

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

Turmeric + Coconut Oil + Black Pepper + Water

The specific "Doug English" golden paste recipe — cooked turmeric, coconut oil, black pepper, and water. The viral recipe that started the golden paste movement.

Packera aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, heart medicine, blood medicine, diaphoretic, febrifuge, kidney aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Hydrastis canadensis (tea)

Goldenseal root steeped as tea — extremely bitter. Used for digestive infections and immune support. Short-term only (2 weeks max). Endangered — use sustainably.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Cherokee.

Lamarckia aurea

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

Coptis trifolia

North American species of Coptis — contains berberine. Used for mouth sores, digestive infections, and as a bitter tonic. Different from Chinese Coptis.

Centella asiatica

An Ayurvedic herb used to support cognitive function, skin health, and wound healing. Sometimes confused with Bacopa (also called Brahmi).

Centella asiatica (400mg)

Standard Gotu Kola capsule — 400mg. For cognitive support, wound healing, and venous health. 400mg 2-3x daily. Takes weeks for cognitive effects.

Centella asiatica (extract)

Standardized extract of Centella asiatica (asiaticoside, madecassoside). Evidence-based for wound healing, scarring, and venous insufficiency.

Centella asiatica (powder)

Whole herb powder form — less concentrated than extract but provides full spectrum of triterpenoids. Traditional form used in Ayurveda for centuries.

Centella asiatica (tea)

Fresh or dried Gotu Kola leaf tea — the traditional form used daily in Sri Lanka and India for cognitive support, longevity, and wound healing.

Ranunculus inamoenus

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

Mammillaria grahamii

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

Selenicereus grandiflorus

Grand cactus is a heart tonic that helps restore heart function, strengthen the heart muscle including contraction and electrical communications, and relieve chest and breath restriction.

Leptodactylon pungens

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, kidney aid, disinfectant, gynecological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah, Shoshoni.

Citrus paradisi

Grapefruit seed extract — controversial. Natural antimicrobial or synthetic preservative? Many products contain added benzethonium chloride. Quality varies widely.

Citrus paradisi (seed)

Controversial extract — antimicrobial effects may be from added synthetic preservatives, not the grapefruit itself. Some products contain benzethonium chloride.

Vitis vinifera (seed)

Rich in OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) — powerful antioxidants studied for cardiovascular, skin, and venous health. 20x stronger than vitamin C.

Vitis vinifera (95% OPC)

Standardized to 95% OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins). 100-300mg daily. Used for cardiovascular health, capillary strength, skin aging, and venous insufficiency.

Secale cereale

Standardized extract of rye grass pollen (Cernilton) clinically studied for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic prostatitis. Systematic reviews show benefit for urinary symptoms associated with BPH.

Eutrochium purpureum

Named for its traditional use in supporting kidney and urinary health, particularly for stone prevention.

Ligusticum grayi

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cold remedy, cough medicine, gastrointestinal aid, panacea, pediatric aid. Documented among Atsugewi.

Sorbus sitchensis

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

Eriastrum sparsiflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Paiute, Northern.

Lobelia siphilitica

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anthelmintic, antirheumatic (internal), cold remedy, dermatological aid, febrifuge. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Sanguisorba officinalis

TCM herb for cooling blood and stopping bleeding — for hemorrhoids, bloody diarrhea, and heavy menstruation. Astringent tannins. Used topically for burns and eczema. Both European and TCM traditions.

Chelidonium majus

A traditional European liver and gallbladder herb. The orange sap was used for warts. HEPATOTOXIC — professional use only, short-term.

Gentianopsis crinita

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma, Rappahannock.

Rumex orbiculatus

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), antidote, blood medicine. Documented among Cree, Woodlands, Meskwaki, Potawatomi.

Rhododendron maximum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), ceremonial medicine, heart medicine, other. Documented among Cherokee.

Ambrosia trifida

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, disinfectant, febrifuge, pulmonary aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Papaver bracteatum

A medicinal plant (Papaver bracteatum) from the Papaveraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Hypericum ascyron

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, pulmonary aid, tuberculosis remedy, snake bite remedy. Documented among Menominee, Meskwaki.

Grindelia camporum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, analgesic, orthopedic aid, blood medicine. Documented among Costanoan, Kawaiisu, Mewuk.

Malaxis unifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic. Documented among Ojibwa.

Coffea arabica (400mg)

Standard green coffee bean extract capsule — 400mg standardized to 45-50% chlorogenic acid. For blood sugar and weight management. Contains caffeine.

Sorbus scopulina

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, urinary aid, febrifuge, tonic. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Wet'suwet'en.

Chrysothamnus greenei

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Navajo.

Pyrola chlorantha

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gynecological aid, hemostat, pediatric aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Arctostaphylos patula

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, ceremonial medicine, emetic, venereal aid. Documented among Atsugewi, Navajo, Kayenta, Shoshoni.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, cold remedy, cough medicine, diaphoretic, antirheumatic (external), misc. disease remedy. Documented among Hopi, Paiute, Shoshoni.