Herb Library

Cacao + Reishi + Chaga

Hot chocolate enhanced with medicinal mushrooms — Reishi for calm, Chaga for immune support. A comforting evening adaptogen drink. Kid-friendly at low mushroom doses.

Cyperus rotundus

Widely used Ayurvedic digestive herb for diarrhea, dyspepsia, and fever. Also employed for menstrual irregularities and as an analgesic.

Monardella lanceolata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cold remedy. Documented among Miwok.

Brassica sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as poultice, burn dressing. Documented among Rappahannock, Shoshoni.

Sinapis alba

Traditional counterirritant — mustard plasters for chest congestion and joint pain. Activates TRPA1 pain channels (warming sensation). TCM Bai Jie Zi for phlegm-cold in lungs. Culinary condiment with antimicrobial properties.

Strychnos henningsii

East African bitter bark for malaria and stomach complaints; used cautiously due to strychnine-related alkaloid content.

Erythrina abyssinica

East African bark remedy for malaria, gonorrhea, and rheumatism; root decoction for stomach complaints and snake bite.

Pycnanthemum muticum

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

Poa fendleriana

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine. Documented among Hopi.

Myristica fragrans (bark)

Indonesian Maluku Islands use of nutmeg tree BARK (distinct from seed/aril spice) for rheumatism, stomach pain, and skin conditions. Applied as poultice or decocted. Contains different lignans than the seed. Traditional Moluccan remedy.

Myrtus communis

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, astringent, bladder, brain, bronchitis, carminative, condyloma(anus), cordial, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

NAC

A precursor to glutathione — the body's master antioxidant. Used for liver protection, respiratory mucus, mental health, and as an ER antidote for acetaminophen poisoning.

Eriogonum nudum

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Karok.

Desmodium nudiflorum

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

Mitella nuda

Native American medicinal plant used as ear medicine. Documented among Cree, Woodlands.

Murdannia nudiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Hawaiian.

Enceliopsis nudicaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, cough medicine, venereal aid. Documented among Shoshoni.

Typha angustifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, urinary aid. Documented among Malecite, Micmac.

Melampyrum lineare

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Ojibwa.

Ericameria linearifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Kawaiisu, Tubatulabal.

Collomia linearis

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

Pectis angustifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, psychological aid, carminative, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo.

Hosta lancifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Stephanomeria minor

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy, venereal aid. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Shoshoni, Zuni.

Eriodictyon angustifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, orthopedic aid, antidiarrheal, antiemetic. Documented among Hualapai, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Tropaeolum majus

Edible garden plant with natural antibiotic properties used for urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, and as a source of vitamin C. The peppery leaves and flowers are used in salads.

Eriogonum inflatum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Hibiscus heterophyllus

Aboriginal medicine plant used for sore throat, coughs, and skin conditions. The mucilaginous roots are used for poultices and the flowers brewed as tea.

Mentha australis

Aboriginal medicine plant for coughs, colds, and digestive complaints. Less menthol than European mints but with a unique aromatic profile used medicinally and culinarily.

Tetragonia tetragonioides

Aboriginal food-medicine plant for scurvy prevention (vitamin C), wound washing, and skin conditions. Must be blanched before eating to reduce oxalate content.

Glycine max (Bacillus subtilis fermented)

Japanese fermented soybeans — the natural source of nattokinase and vitamin K2 (MK-7). Slimy texture and strong smell. One of the world's healthiest foods.

Bacillus subtilis var. natto (enzyme)

A fibrinolytic enzyme from Japanese fermented soybeans (natto). Studied for cardiovascular health and healthy blood viscosity. Not technically an herb.

Solanum trilobatum

Siddha respiratory herb for asthma, bronchitis, and tuberculosis; berry and leaf preparations used for chronic cough.

Nauclea latifolia

West African tree and one of the most widely used antimalarial plants in Nigeria and Ghana. Also for toothache, diabetes, and hypertension. Contains naucleamides and strictosamide alkaloids. Fruit is edible (sweet when ripe).

Sisyrinchium mucronatum

Native American medicinal plant used as nose medicine, throat aid. Documented among Navajo.

Celtis laevigata

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

Urtica dioica

A highly nutritious herb rich in minerals, used for seasonal respiratory comfort, urinary health (root), and as a nourishing tonic (leaf).

Urtica dioica leaf (435mg)

Nettle leaf capsule — freeze-dried preserves active compounds best. For allergies: 300mg freeze-dried 3x daily at onset. Also a nutritive mineral supplement.

Urtica dioica leaf (435mg)

Standard nettle LEAF capsule — for allergies (freeze-dried) and as a nutritive mineral supplement. 435mg 2-3x daily. Freeze-dried form best for allergy support.

Agastache urticifolia

A medicinal plant (Agastache urticifolia) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Urtica dioica leaf (tea)

The classic nutritive herbal infusion — steep 1oz in 1 quart water for 4+ hours (Susun Weed method). Rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, silica, and chlorophyll.

Urtica dioica root (250mg)

Standard nettle ROOT capsule — specifically for prostate/BPH support. Different from nettle LEAF (nutritive). 240-480mg daily. Often combined with Saw Palmetto.

Urtica dioica (seed)

The seeds of nettle — used differently from leaf or root. A kidney trophorestorative and adrenal tonic. Used for chronic kidney support and fatigue.

Urtica dioica (soup)

Cooked nettle soup — a Northern European spring tradition. Cooking deactivates the stinging hairs. Rich in iron, calcium, and chlorophyll. Tastes like rich spinach soup.

Urtica dioica (tea bag)

Pre-packaged nettle leaf tea bag — convenient daily mineral tonic. For allergy support, use freeze-dried capsules instead (tea is less effective for allergies).

Physaria newberryi

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote, ceremonial medicine, respiratory aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, febrifuge, respiratory aid, hunting medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Eucalyptus nova-anglica

A medicinal plant (Eucalyptus nova-anglica) from the Myrtaceae family used in traditional medicine.