Herb Library

Elaeis oleifera

Oil from the kernel of the Elaeis oleifera fruit, used primarily for its fatty acids and phytonutrients as a hair oil to strengthen hair, promote growth, and naturally turn gray hair brown.

Jessenia bataua

Traditional medicinal plant used for asthma, cough, hair-oil, intoxicant, respiratory, tuberculosis.

Centaurea sp.

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

Myosotis laxa

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

Fragaria chiloensis

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing. Documented among Quileute.

Pycnanthemum beadlei

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

Corylus cornuta

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, heart medicine, antirheumatic (external), emetic, pediatric aid. Documented among Abnaki, Algonquin, Quebec, Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule.

Shinnersoseris rostrata

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

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (extract)

Standardized arbutin extract from Uva Ursi. Short-term urinary antiseptic — 1-2 week courses maximum. Requires alkaline urine pH to be active.

Penstemon barbatus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, burn dressing, cough medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Heuchera cylindrica

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine, snake bite remedy, veterinary aid. Documented among Blackfoot.

Erigeron formosissimus

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

Galium aparine

Spring lymphatic cleanser — the premier lymph-moving herb in Western herbalism. For swollen glands, urinary support, and skin conditions. Best used fresh (loses potency when dried). Traditional spring tonic.

Galax urceolata

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, sedative. Documented among Cherokee.

Beta vulgaris

Rich in nitrates that convert to nitric oxide — supports blood pressure, athletic endurance, and circulation. One of the most studied performance foods.

Montmorillonite clay

Volcanic clay used internally (liquid) for GI detox and externally as a face mask/poultice. Binds toxins through ionic charge. Internal use is controversial.

Berberis vulgaris (standardized)

Standardized berberine hydrochloride — the most studied form. 500mg 2-3x daily is the clinical dose for blood sugar and cholesterol support.

Berberine-phospholipid complex

Berberine bound to phospholipids for 10x better absorption. Allows lower doses (550mg vs 1500mg standard). Emerging form in clinical research.

Berberine HCl (timed-release)

Sustained-release berberine — reduces GI side effects and maintains blood levels. Dihydroberberine (GlucoVantage) is 5x more bioavailable than standard.

Citrus bergamia

The citrus fruit that flavors Earl Grey tea. Essential oil used for mood support, stress relief, and skin care. Contains bergaptene (photosensitizing).

Citrus bergamia (extract)

Standardized bergamot fruit extract (not the EO) — studied for cholesterol and metabolic support. Contains brutieridin and melitidin (statin-like polyphenols).

Citrus bergamia (in Earl Grey)

Black tea flavored with bergamot oil — the classic Earl Grey. Bergamot provides mood-lifting and cholesterol-lowering properties on top of black tea's benefits.

Various fungal/yeast sources

Polysaccharides from mushrooms, yeast, or oats that modulate immune function. The most studied immune-modulating compounds from medicinal mushrooms.

Trimethylglycine hydrochloride

A supplemental form of stomach acid used for low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria). Supports protein digestion and mineral absorption. Not technically an herb.

Piper betle

Widely cultivated vine in South and Southeast Asia whose leaves are chewed as a stimulant, digestive aid, and breath freshener. Used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and for respiratory disorders.

Areca catechu

Used in TCM to treat taeniasis (tapeworm). Also used to promote Qi movement, remove food stagnation, and promote urination.

Piper betel

Traditional medicinal plant used for adenopathy, anodyne, antioxidant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, asthma, astringent, bactericide, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Trillium erectum

A traditional Appalachian and Native American herb used for uterine support and as an astringent.

Stachys officinalis

Ancient European headache and anxiety herb — Anglo-Saxons considered it a cure-all and protection against evil. Modern use for tension headaches, anxiety, and digestive upset. Gentle nervine.

Semecarpus anacardium

Potent Ayurvedic herb used in processed form for arthritis, neurological disorders, and skin conditions. The raw nut is caustic and must be purified before use.

Pinus walliciana

A medicinal plant (Pinus walliciana) from the Pinaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Terminalia bellirica

The second fruit of Triphala. Used in Ayurveda for respiratory health, eye support, and as a rejuvenative for Kapha dosha.

Mentha longifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), anodyne, antiseptic, apoplexy, carminative, chest, cold, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Arctostaphylos glauca

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid. Documented among Cahuilla.

Andropogon gerardii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, diuretic, gastrointestinal aid, febrifuge, stimulant. Documented among Chippewa, Omaha.

Verbena bracteata

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Nicotiana quadrivalvis

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, ceremonial medicine, ear medicine, emetic, analgesic, dermatological aid. Documented among Costanoan, Kawaiisu.

Tellima grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid, dietary aid, panacea. Documented among Nitinaht, Skagit.

Cuscuta megalocarpa

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

Eurybia macrophylla

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, laxative, venereal aid, analgesic, hunting medicine. Documented among Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Atriplex lentiformis

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, nose medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Pima.

Lomatium macrocarpum

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener, veterinary aid, antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, throat aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Blackfoot, Crow, Okanagan-Colville.

Populus grandidentata

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, gynecological aid, dermatological aid, dietary aid, hemostat. Documented among Cree, Iroquois, Malecite.

Vaccinium myrtillus (extract)

Standardized bilberry extract rich in anthocyanins — the most studied berry for eye health, night vision, and retinal support. Used by WWII pilots.

Cercocarpus montanus

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, cough medicine, internal medicine, venereal aid. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Kawaiisu, Mahuna.

Betula pendula (leaf tea)

Young birch leaf tea — a gentle diuretic and urinary tonic from Northern European folk medicine. Pleasant mild green taste. Used for UTI support and fluid retention.

Pellaea mucronata

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, blood medicine, dermatological aid, emetic, febrifuge, gynecological aid. Documented among Costanoan, Yavapai.

Viola ?pedata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, blood medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee.