Herb Library

Juniperus recurva

Tibetan sacred fumigation plant used for ritual purification and medicinally for respiratory infections and fever. Juniper smoke is central to Tibetan spiritual healing.

Byrsocarpus coccineus

West African shrub used in Nigerian and Ghanaian traditional medicine for wound healing, pain, and fever. Leaf decoction for malaria. Root preparations for diarrhea and dysentery. Contains catechin, epicatechin, and friedelin triterpenoids.

Theobroma cacao (ceremonial grade)

Whole, minimally processed cacao in large ceremonial doses (40-50g). Used in guided ceremonies for heart-opening, meditation, and emotional release. Contains theobromine and PEA.

Mahonia pinnata

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, misc. disease remedy, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Miwok.

Umbellularia californica

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), repellant(insect), rheumatism, steam-bath, stomach.

Rubus ursinus

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, other, antiemetic, antihemorrhagic, gynecological aid. Documented among Diegueno, Hesquiat, Kwakiutl.

Aesculus californica

Native American medicinal plant used as hemorrhoid remedy, poison, toothache remedy, veterinary aid. Documented among Costanoan, Kawaiisu, Mendocino Indian.

Horkelia californica

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Pomo, Kashaya.

Paeonia californica

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

Polypodium californicum

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Mendocino Indian, Wailaki, Yurok.

Eschscholzia californica

A gentle, non-addictive sedative herb native to the American West, used for sleep support and nervous tension. NOT an opiate.

Osmorhiza brachypoda

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Platanus racemosa

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea, blood medicine, respiratory aid. Documented among Costanoan, Diegueno.

Calophyllum brasiliense

South American rainforest tree used in Brazilian and Costa Rican traditional medicine for wound healing, ulcers, and pain. Resin applied to wounds. Bark decoction for rheumatism. Contains calophyllolide and brasiliensic acid with anti-HIV research interest.

Haematoxylum campechianum

Traditional medicinal plant used for amenorrhea, anodyne, antiseptic, astringent, bactericide, bedsore, cancer, circulation, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Maianthemum canadense

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, analgesic, gynecological aid, throat aid. Documented among Iroquois, Montagnais, Ojibwa.

Elymus canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, kidney aid, other. Documented among Iroquois.

Taxus canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), gynecological aid, poultice, abortifacient, herbal steam. Documented among Abnaki, Algonquin, Quebec, Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule.

Ribes oxyacanthoides

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Cree, Woodlands.

Lilium canadense

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), dietary aid, pediatric aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Cherokee, Chippewa.

Amelanchier canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, pediatric aid, antidiarrheal, disinfectant, gynecological aid, blood medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Salvia canariensis

A medicinal plant (Salvia canariensis) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Ligusticum canbyi

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, ear medicine, respiratory aid, anticonvulsive. Documented among Cree, Crow, Flathead.

Vitis arizonica

Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine. Documented among Navajo.

Quercus chrysolepis

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

Physalis peruviana

An Andean superfruit rich in withanolides (like ashwagandha) and vitamins. Used for blood sugar support, immune health, and as a nutritive food.

Artemisia capillaris

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ague, anodyne, antibilious, antiphlogistic, bactericide, cataplasm, catarrh, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Carum carvi

A culinary seed used medicinally for digestive comfort, particularly for bloating, gas, and colic.

Polygonum careyi

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, febrifuge. Documented among Potawatomi.

Pyrrhopappus carolinianus

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

Xyris caroliniana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, pediatric aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Cassytha filiformis

Pan-tropical parasitic vine used in Bahamian, Hawaiian, and West African folk medicine for kidney stones, hypertension, and diabetes. Contains aporphine alkaloids (cassythine, actinodaphnine). Called 'love vine' in Caribbean for aphrodisiac properties.

Nemopanthus mucronatus

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, febrifuge, kidney aid, tuberculosis remedy, panacea, tonic. Documented among Malecite, Potawatomi.

Teucrium marum

A Mediterranean herb used in homeopathy and folk medicine. Different from true Germander (T. chamaedrys) which is hepatotoxic. Professional use only.

Capsicum annuum

A warming circulatory stimulant used topically for pain support and internally for digestive and cardiovascular health.

Capsicum annuum (capsule)

Cayenne in capsule form — avoids the mouth burn. Used for circulation, digestive stimulation, and pain support. Start low (30,000 HU) and increase.

Capsicum annuum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, poultice, stimulant, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Navajo, Ramah.

Apium graveolens

Cleansing diuretic herb used for rheumatic conditions, gout, and arthritis. Seeds help kidneys dispose of urates and waste products, and have urinary antiseptic properties.

Apium graveolens (juice)

Trending health drink — provides apigenin, luteolin, and phthalides. Used for blood pressure support, anti-inflammatory effects, and digestive health.

Ranunculus sceleratus

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

Ligusticum apiifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, antihemorrhagic, pulmonary aid, blood medicine, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Karok, Pomo, Pomo, Kashaya.

Apium graveolens

Used in Ayurvedic and Western traditions for joint comfort, urinary support, and blood pressure balance.

Centaurium erythraea

European bitter tonic — one of the most bitter herbs in the pharmacopoeia. Stimulates digestive juices and appetite. Used for dyspepsia, flatulence, and loss of appetite. Gentle fever reducer.

Cinnamomum verum (extract)

Standardized CEYLON cinnamon — 250x less coumarin than Cassia. CinSulin water extract is the most studied form for blood sugar support.

Cymbopogon nardus

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), anodyne, carminative, cholera, dentifrice, diaphoretic, disinfectant, dyspepsia, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Smilax balbisiana

Jamaican blood purifier and male tonic; used for skin disorders, arthritis, and as a general vitality booster.

Hymenopappus tenuifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid. Documented among Lakota.

Matricaria chamomilla (Egyptian origin)

Egyptian-grown chamomile is considered the highest quality variety due to its high essential oil content. Same species as German Chamomile.