Herb Library

Opuntia humifusa

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Dakota, Lakota, Nanticoke.

Opuntia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant, eye medicine, antidiarrheal, burn dressing, laxative. Documented among Apache, Mescalero, Apache, Western, Costanoan.

Argemone mexicana

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ache(tooth), anodyne, antidote(scorpion), antifertility, aperient, bladder, cancer, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Rosa acicularis

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, eye medicine, gynecological aid, witchcraft medicine, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cree, Woodlands, Iroquois, Okanagan-Colville.

Salsola tragus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Arenaria aculeata

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

Callicarpa macrophylla

Ayurvedic herb used for skin disorders, burning sensation, fever, and as a wound healer. The flowers and fruits are considered cooling and blood-purifying.

Plantago ovata

A bulk-forming fiber supplement used for digestive regularity, cholesterol support, and blood sugar management.

Plantago ovata (capsule)

Psyllium husk in capsule format — for those who dislike the powder texture. Take with a FULL glass of water. 2-6 capsules before meals for cholesterol and blood sugar.

Plantago ovata (husk powder)

Ground psyllium husk — the #1 fiber supplement worldwide. FDA-approved for cholesterol reduction. 5-10g daily with 8+ oz water. Effective for IBS both directions.

Rubus odoratus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cathartic, cough medicine, dermatological aid, emetic. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Agastache scrophulariifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic. Documented among Meskwaki.

Callirhoe involucrata

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

Antennaria sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Natchez, Thompson.

Salix discolor

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, throat aid, analgesic, febrifuge, antidiarrheal, emetic. Documented among Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Blackfoot, Cree, Woodlands.

Pinus pinaster (bark extract)

Patented French maritime pine bark extract — standardized OPCs. Over 400 studies for cardiovascular, skin, joint, cognitive, and venous health.

Prunus africana

African tree bark extract used for prostate health and urinary support in men. Extensively studied in European phytomedicine.

Prunus africana (extract)

Standardized to 14% triterpenes and 0.5% n-docosanol. The most clinically studied form for BPH — widely prescribed in Europe.

Houstonia wrightii

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

Androsace septentrionalis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, panacea, venereal aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Spiraea ?pyramidata

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic. Documented among Thompson.

Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium

Traditional medicinal plant used for insecticide.

Porophyllum ruderale

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(bones), bite(snake), erysipelas, spasm, sudorific.

Cypripedium arietinum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Rubus idaeus (ketone)

The aromatic compound from red raspberries — marketed for weight loss but evidence is very weak. Most commercial products are synthetic, not from actual raspberries.

Rubus idaeus

Classic pregnancy tonic — for toning the uterus and preparing for labor. Also used for menstrual cramps, diarrhea, and sore throats. Rich in fragarine (smooth muscle relaxant), minerals, and vitamin C. Safe throughout pregnancy.

Machaeranthera grindelioides

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

Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus

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

Erigeron aphanactis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cathartic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, eye medicine. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Actaea rubra

Traditional medicinal plant used for cold, cough, poison.

Mahonia haematocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Apache, Mescalero.

Persea borbonia

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, analgesic, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, antirheumatic (external), ceremonial medicine. Documented among Seminole.

Aesculus pavia

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), cancer treatment, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, hemorrhoid remedy. Documented among Cherokee.

Vaccinium parvifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy. Documented among Skagit, Skagit, Upper.

Silene campanulata

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

Morus rubra

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid, anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, cathartic, laxative, emetic. Documented among Alabama, Cherokee, Creek.

Rubus idaeus

A traditional pregnancy and women's health tonic, rich in minerals and used to tone uterine muscles.

Rubus idaeus (tea)

The classic pregnancy tea (2nd-3rd trimester) — tones the uterus. Also used for menstrual support and as a mineral-rich daily tonic. Pleasant, mild taste.

Monascus purpureus (on rice)

Rice fermented with Monascus yeast — naturally contains monacolin K (identical to lovastatin). Effective for cholesterol but regulated in some countries.

Various (5 Bach flowers)

The 5 Bach Flower Essences: Star of Bethlehem, Rock Rose, Impatiens, Cherry Plum, Clematis. Used for emotional crisis, shock, and stress. Extremely dilute.

Hedeoma reverchonii

A medicinal plant (Hedeoma reverchonii) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Krameria triandra

A Peruvian astringent root used for oral health — gum disease, mouth ulcers, and sore throat. Found in some natural toothpastes.

Mimulus ringens

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, antidote. Documented among Iroquois.

Dalibarda repens

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, venereal aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Iberis amara

Traditional medicinal plant used for antirheumatic, antiscorbutic, asthma, bronchitis, cardiotonic, expectorant, gout, homeopathy, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Polypodium virginianum

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, heart medicine, analgesic, throat aid, dermatological aid, cold remedy. Documented among Abnaki, Algonquin, Quebec, Bella Coola.

Cleome serrulata

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, blood medicine, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, throat aid, febrifuge. Documented among Gosiute, Navajo, Ramah, Oregon Indian.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, dermatological aid, emetic, febrifuge. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.