Herb Library

N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine

Not an herb but a natural hormone the body produces at night. Supplemental melatonin resets circadian rhythm. 0.5-3mg is often more effective than higher doses.

Melatonin (gummy)

Melatonin in gummy format — the most popular sleep supplement form. LESS IS MORE with melatonin (0.5-3mg often better than 5-10mg). Take 30 min before bed.

Melatonin (0.5mg)

Low-dose melatonin — 0.5mg is often MORE effective than 3-10mg. Research shows physiological doses mimic natural production. Less morning grogginess. Start here.

Melilotus officinalis

Used for venous circulation problems including varicose veins, thrombosis, and hemorrhoids. Also traditionally used for insomnia, bronchitis, and lymphatic swellings.

Merremia tridentata

Tropical Asian and African vine used in Indonesian jamu, Ayurveda, and African medicine for skin diseases, inflammation, and fever. Contains flavonoids and sterols. Used in Tamil Siddha medicine for rheumatism and urinary complaints.

Juncus mertensianus

Native American medicinal plant used as witchcraft medicine. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Prosopis juliflora

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), catarrh, cathartic, cold(head), cyanogenetic, diarrhea, discutient, dysentery, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Phoradendron californicum

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Pima.

MSM (organic sulfur)

An organic sulfur compound found in plants. Used for joint comfort, hair/skin/nail health, and exercise recovery. One of the most popular joint supplements.

Ageratum conyzoides

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, abortifacient, ague, boil, burn, colic, collyrium, contraceptive, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Plantago australis

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Tolowa, Yurok.

Conopholis alpina

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Keres, Western.

Chenopodium ambrosioides

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, panacea, tonic, analgesic, anthelmintic, pediatric aid. Documented among Creek, Houma, Koasati.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, herbal steam, throat aid. Documented among Kiowa.

Diplazium meyenianum

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

Phacelia purshii

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Cherokee.

Microcos paniculata

Southeast Asian tree used in Vietnamese, Bangladeshi, and Thai traditional medicine for diarrhea, dysentery, and fever. Contains microcosin flavanones. Bark decoction for stomach complaints. Young leaves eaten as vegetable.

Micromelum minutum

Southeast Asian and Pacific Island shrub used in Vietnamese, Filipino, and Samoan medicine for postpartum care, headache, and toothache. Contains coumarins (micromelone) and carbazole alkaloids. Leaf tea for fever across Pacific Islands.

Polygonum hydropiperoides

A medicinal plant (Polygonum hydropiperoides) from the Polygonaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Avena sativa (milky oat tops)

The fresh milky tops of oats harvested at the "milky" stage — a deep nervous system trophorestorative. Different from dried oat straw. Must be tinctured fresh.

Avena sativa (fresh milky extract)

MUST be tinctured fresh at the "milky" stage — the most prized form of oat medicine. A deep nervous system restorative for burnout, grief, and depletion.

Silybum marianum

The most well-studied liver support herb. Silymarin, its active complex, has demonstrated hepatoprotective properties in numerous studies.

Silybum marianum (175mg capsule)

Standard milk thistle capsule — 175mg extract (140mg silymarin at 80% standardization). Take 3x daily with meals for liver support. The most common supplement format.

Silybum marianum (80% extract)

The gold standard liver herb — 80% silymarin standardization. Used in European hospitals for mushroom poisoning. 140mg 3x daily is the clinical dose.

Silybum marianum (oil)

Cold-pressed oil from milk thistle seeds — provides silymarin in a lipid-soluble form. Used for liver support, skin health, and antioxidant protection.

Silybum marianum (tea)

Crushed milk thistle seeds steeped as tea — milder than extract but still liver-supportive. Silymarin is poorly water-soluble so tea is less potent than capsules.

Silybum marianum (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted milk thistle — silymarin is partially alcohol-soluble. 30-60 drops 3x daily. Ironic that the liver herb is in alcohol, but the dose of alcohol is tiny.

Millettia brandisiana

Thai traditional medicine root used for vitality, muscle building, and male sexual health. Distinguished from Pueraria mirifica (female tonic). Contains pterocarpans and isoflavonoids. Used as rejuvenating tonic in northern Thai traditional medicine.

Millettia thonningii

West African tree used in Ghanaian and Nigerian traditional medicine for cough, urinary schistosomiasis, and wound healing. Seed extract for parasites. Contains rotenoids and isoflavones. Seeds traditionally used as fish poison (ichthyotoxic).

Claytonia perfoliata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), eye medicine. Documented among Shoshoni, Thompson.

Mentha sp

Traditional medicinal plant used for catarrh, conception, fever, sedative, spasm, tumor, vermifuge.

Mirabilis jalapa (root)

Pan-tropical ornamental plant ROOT used in Central American, Indian, and Pacific Island folk medicine for diarrhea, inflammation, and wound healing. Root contains mirabilis antiviral protein (MAP) and trigonelline. Aztec purgative medicine.

Synsepalum dulcificum

West African taste-modifier — contains miraculin protein that makes sour foods taste sweet for 30-60 minutes. Used to help chemotherapy patients enjoy food (chemo causes taste distortion). For diabetes management (sweetness without sugar).

Phoradendron sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as disinfectant, eye medicine, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Papago.

Mitragyna stipulosa

West and Central African tree related to kratom (M. speciosa) but with distinct alkaloid profile. Used in Ghanaian and Nigerian traditional medicine for malaria, pain, and hypertension. Contains rhynchophylline and mitraphylline rather than mitragynine.

Carya alba

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, analgesic, cold remedy, dermatological aid, diaphoretic, emetic. Documented among Cherokee, Delaware, Ontario.

Tetradymia stenolepis

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

Arenaria macradenia

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

Suaeda moquinii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine, gastrointestinal aid, dermatological aid, kidney aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta, Paiute.

Mondia whitei

East and Central African root used across multiple African cultures as aphrodisiac, appetite stimulant, and tonic. Root has vanilla-ginger aroma. Used in Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa for male fertility and libido. Contains 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde.

Pycnanthemum montanum

A medicinal plant (Pycnanthemum montanum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Montanoa tomentosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for amenorrhea, diuretic, dysentery, fatality, fibromiomatosis, labor, lactogogue, menorrhagia, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cupressus macrocarpa

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

Licania tomentosa

Brazilian urban tree commonly planted as shade tree. Leaf preparations used in folk medicine for diabetes, diarrhea, and inflammation. Contains quercetin and myricetin glycosides. Research on anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory properties ongoing.

Morinda officinalis

A TCM kidney yang tonic — different from Noni (M. citrifolia). Used for lower back/knee weakness, impotence, and bone strengthening.

Moringa stenopetala

Ethiopian and Kenyan moringa species distinct from the common M. oleifera. Leaves are staple food in Konso and Gamo cultures of southern Ethiopia. Used for hypertension, diabetes, and water purification. Contains glucosinolates and flavonoids.

Moringa oleifera (leaf tea)

Dried moringa leaf tea — retains most nutrients. Mild, slightly earthy taste. Rich in iron, calcium, and vitamins. Popular in tropical countries as a daily tonic.

Ephedra sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, blood medicine, gastrointestinal aid, kidney aid, venereal aid. Documented among Mahuna.