Herb Library

Euphorbia corollata

Native American medicinal plant used as cancer treatment, cathartic, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, pediatric aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Meskwaki, Micmac.

Phyla cuneifolia

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

Delphinium hesperium

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Coleus barbatus

A medicinal plant (Coleus barbatus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Drynaria fortunei

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(back), analgesic, anodyne, arthralgia, arthritis, bones, carminative, contusion, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cephalotaxus fortunei

A medicinal plant (Cephalotaxus fortunei) from the Cephalotaxaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Rauvolfia tetraphylla

Traditional medicinal plant used for avicide, parasiticide, poison, skin, wound.

Asclepias quadrifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, kidney aid, laxative, urinary aid, venereal aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Mirabilis jalapa

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, alterative, boil, bruise, carbuncle, carminative, cathartic, colic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Gentianella propinqua

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Tanana, Upper.

Atriplex sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), blood medicine, dermatological aid, cathartic. Documented among Hualapai, Keres, Western, Navajo.

Atriplex canescens

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy, ceremonial medicine, poison, stimulant, emetic. Documented among Havasupai, Hopi, Isleta.

Rhus aromatica

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, ceremonial medicine, antidiarrheal. Documented among Natchez, Ojibwa, Ojibwa, South.

Geranium caespitosum

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

Ruta chalepensis

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, ear medicine, gastrointestinal aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Costanoan, Diegueno.

Camissonia multijuga

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

Poria cocos

TCM dampness-draining fungus — grows on pine roots underground. For edema, urinary difficulty, insomnia, and palpitations. One of the most commonly used herbs in TCM — appears in countless formulas. Bland, neutral, and very safe. Calms the Shen (spirit).

Corydalis spp

A medicinal plant (Corydalis spp) from the Papaveraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Fumaria officinalis

European amphoteric liver herb — uniquely normalizes bile flow (increases if low, decreases if excessive). For skin conditions, gallbladder dysfunction, and migraine. Contains fumarine alkaloids.

Thymus funkii

A medicinal plant (Thymus funkii) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Elsholtzia cristata

Traditional medicinal plant used for ardor, astringent, carminative, diuretic, dropsy, epistaxis, fever, flux, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cinnamomum mollissimum

A medicinal plant (Cinnamomum mollissimum) from the Lauraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Ferula gummosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for emmenagogue, expectorant, resolvent, rheumatism, stimulant.

Pueraria montana var. thomsonii

Korean variety of kudzu used for thirst, diarrhea, and alcohol detoxification. Distinguished from P. lobata by its larger root and different isoflavone profile.

Pueraria mirifica

Used in Korean and Thai medicine for menopausal symptoms due to potent phytoestrogen content (miroestrol, deoxymiroestrol). Much stronger estrogenic activity than soy.

Justicia gendarussa

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), amenorrhea, anodyne, beri-beri, bite(snake), carbuncle, carminative, cephalgia, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Aquilegia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener, veterinary aid. Documented among Thompson.

Gardenia jasminoides

A TCM herb for clearing heat and draining dampness. Contains crocin (same pigment as saffron). Used for irritability, urinary infections, and jaundice.

Lactuca sativa

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Isleta, Meskwaki.

Chrysanthemum coronarium

Traditional medicinal plant used for digestive, intoxicant, purgative, repellant(insect), sclerosis, sedative, stomachic.

Allium sativum (odorless 1000mg)

Standard odorless garlic capsule — alliin-based (converts to allicin). The no-garlic-breath format. 1000mg daily for cardiovascular support.

Ferula alliacea

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, carminative, epilepsy, hysteria, intestine, sting(scorpion).

Alliaria petiolata

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, detersive, diuretic, expectorant, scurvy, stimulant, sudorific, vermifuge.

Allium sativum (tincture)

Fresh garlic extracted in alcohol — preserves allicin compounds. For immune support and cardiovascular health. 20-40 drops 2-3x daily. Strong garlic taste.

Cephalotaxus spp

A medicinal plant (Cephalotaxus spp) from the Cephalotaxaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Geranium thunbergii

Traditional medicinal plant used for diarrhea, intestine.

Pelargonium sidoides

South African cold/bronchitis remedy — one of the best-studied herbal cold remedies (as EPs 7630). Clinical evidence for reducing duration of acute bronchitis. Zulu traditional medicine. Brand name Umcka.

Pelargonium graveolens

A balancing essential oil used for hormonal support, skin care, and emotional wellness. Popular in women's aromatherapy blends.

Butyrum clarificatum

Not an herb per se, but an essential Ayurvedic vehicle (anupana) used to deliver herbs and support digestion. Considered medicinal in Ayurveda.

Corymbia aparrerinja

Central Australian Aboriginal medicine tree used for colds, body aches, and wound healing. The white bark is soaked and the wash applied to sores.

Iva xanthifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, veterinary aid, cough medicine, misc. disease remedy, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Helianthus giganteus

Native American medicinal plant used as nose medicine. Documented among Cherokee.

Macromeria viridiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, psychological aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Hopi.

Penstemon ambiguus

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, dermatological aid, disinfectant, veterinary aid. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Kayenta.

Zingiber officinale (fermented starter)

Wild-fermented ginger starter — a natural soda culture. Used to make probiotic ginger beer/ale. Provides beneficial bacteria plus ginger's digestive benefits.

Zingiber officinale (550mg)

Standard ginger root capsule — 550mg. For nausea: 1g (2 caps) 30 min before travel or surgery. For inflammation: 1-2g daily with food. The most versatile herb capsule.

Ginger + SCOBY fermented tea

Kombucha secondary-fermented with fresh ginger — combines probiotic benefits with ginger's digestive power. The most popular kombucha flavor worldwide.

Zingiber officinale (syrup)

Ginger root simmered and combined with honey — a warming immune and digestive syrup. 1 tbsp as needed for nausea, 3-4x daily for colds. Traditional home remedy.