Herb Library

Aconitum maximum

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Aleut.

Solanum surattense

Ayurvedic herb used for asthma, bronchitis, cough, and urinary disorders. One of the ten roots in the classical Dashamula formula.

Myrica esculenta

Ayurvedic herb used for sinusitis, nasal congestion, cough, and diarrhea. The bark is astringent and the fruit is eaten fresh in Himalayan regions.

Piper methysticum (extract)

Standardized to 30-70% kavalactones. Clinical evidence for anxiety comparable to benzodiazepines. Use ONLY noble kava root extract. Monitor liver.

Piper methysticum (traditional prep)

Traditional Pacific Island preparation — root pounded and soaked in water (NOT alcohol extract). The traditional water preparation has 3000+ years of safe use in Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, and Samoa. Noble cultivars only. Hepatotoxicity linked to non-noble/non-root parts.

Piper methysticum (tea)

Traditional Polynesian kava preparation — root pounded and strained in water. Produces numbness of mouth (normal). Used for social ceremony, anxiety, and relaxation.

Gymnocladus dioicus

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, stimulant, psychological aid, dietary aid, gynecological aid, hemostat. Documented among Dakota, Meskwaki, Omaha.

Ocimum suave

A medicinal plant (Ocimum suave) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Catha edulis

Traditional medicinal plant used for anorexia, aphrodisiac, asthma, astringent, cns stimulant, chest, cough, debility, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Heteranthera reniformis

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

Lomatium graveolens

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid, throat aid. Documented among Gosiute.

Thalictrum pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as hemostat, liver aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Pleurotus eryngii

A culinary mushroom studied for cholesterol support, antioxidant activity, and immune modulation. Contains ergothioneine — a unique antioxidant.

Cola nitida

Original Coca-Cola ingredient — contains caffeine and theobromine. West African stimulant and social bonding ritual. For fatigue, headaches, and depression. Key ingredient in original cola recipes. Sacred in Yoruba and Igbo cultures.

SCOBY fermented tea (commercial)

Commercially brewed kombucha — safer than home-brew due to quality control. Contains probiotics, organic acids, B vitamins, and trace alcohol (<0.5% typically).

Mitragyna speciosa

A Southeast Asian tree with dose-dependent stimulant/sedative effects. HIGHLY CONTROVERSIAL — regulatory status varies. Significant safety concerns.

Mitragyna speciosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for delirium, fever, fumitory, masticatory, narcotic, sedative, splenomegaly, vermifuge, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Thelypteris kunthii

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid, psychological aid. Documented among Seminole.

Cypraea moneta

Central Asian Unani calcined shell preparation used for calcium supplementation, acid peptic disease, and bone weakness. Processed through traditional calcination.

Picrorhiza kurroa

A bitter Ayurvedic herb used for liver protection, immune modulation, and respiratory support. Studied for hepatoprotective properties similar to Milk Thistle.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Subarctic survival tea — used by First Nations, Inuit, and fur traders across northern Canada. For colds, coughs, and sore throats. Contains ledol (toxic in large amounts). Brew lightly — NEVER boil (concentrates toxins).

Heracleum laciniatum

A medicinal plant (Heracleum laciniatum) from the Apiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Asplenium horridum

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, oral aid, stimulant. Documented among Hawaiian.

Machaeranthera pinnatifida

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

Pseudognaphalium californicum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Costanoan.

Galium verum

Celtic and Scandinavian folk remedy for urinary complaints, epilepsy, and as a styptic wound herb; also used as a gentle sedative.

Alchemilla vulgaris

A European women's herb used for menstrual regulation, heavy bleeding, and menopausal support. The dew collected from its leaves was prized by alchemists.

Oxytropis lambertii

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, laxative. Documented among Hopi, Lakota, Navajo, Kayenta.

Chenopodium album

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, dietary aid, antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), carminative, antidiarrheal. Documented among Carrier, Cherokee, Cree, Woodlands.

Scrophularia lanceolata

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, blood medicine, cold remedy, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Phyla lanceolata

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Mahuna.

Lantana camara

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, ache(tooth), alexiteric, anemia, antibiotic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bilious, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ranunculus lapponicus

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

Larix occidentalis

A prebiotic fiber from larch tree bark. Supports immune function and gut microbiome. Well-tolerated source of soluble fiber. Also used in children.

Penstemon grandiflorus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, febrifuge. Documented among Dakota, Kiowa, Pawnee.

Plantago aristata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antidote, burn dressing, dermatological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Cherokee.

Uvularia grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, pulmonary aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Menominee, Ojibwa, Potawatomi.

Castilleja minor

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

Collomia grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, laxative. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Lygodesmia grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, gynecological aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Gosiute, Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Hoita macrostachya

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

Cardamine maxima

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

Eupatorium serotinum

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Houma.

Latua pubiflora

A medicinal plant (Latua pubiflora) from the Solanaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Santolina chamaecyparissus

Traditional medicinal plant used for analgesic, bactericide, digestive, emmenagogue, fungicide, perfume, repellant(insect), ringworm, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Lavandula angustifolia (oil)

The most versatile and safest essential oil. Used for anxiety, sleep, burns, skin healing, and headaches. One of the few oils safe for occasional neat (undiluted) spot use.

Lavandula angustifolia (tea)

Dried lavender buds as tea — the gentlest way to consume lavender for anxiety and sleep. Pleasant floral taste. Often blended with chamomile or lemon balm.

Eriastrum filifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), venereal aid. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.