Herb Library

Draba reptans

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

Xyris caroliniana

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

Scrophularia marilandica

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Baccharis trimera

Brazilian bitter herb for liver and digestive complaints. Used in gaucho folk medicine for hangover, indigestion, diabetes, and intestinal parasites. Contains clerodane diterpenes and flavonoids. Very bitter — often blended with other herbs.

Lomatium dissectum

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dietary aid, stimulant, tonic, veterinary aid, analgesic. Documented among Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Gosiute.

Artemisia carruthii

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, dermatological aid, diaphoretic, febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Zuni.

Rhododendron albiflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, cold remedy, throat aid. Documented among Okanagon, Skokomish, Thompson.

Rhamnus purshiana

A strong stimulant laxative bark. Must be aged 1+ year before use (fresh bark causes severe cramping). SHORT-TERM USE ONLY (max 1-2 weeks).

Croton eluteria

Traditional medicinal plant used for balsamic, digestive, fumigant, narcotic, tonic.

Sicana odorifera

Traditional medicinal plant used for amygdalitis.

Cinnamomum cassia

The "common" cinnamon — 95% of cinnamon sold in the US is Cassia, not true Ceylon cinnamon. Contains HIGH coumarin (liver risk at high doses). For blood sugar support, use Ceylon cinnamon instead.

Acacia farnesiana

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), alterative, aphrodisiac, arthritis, astringent, bite(snake), cancer(stomach), carbuncle, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

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.

Theobroma angustifolium

A medicinal plant (Theobroma angustifolium) from the Sterculiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Ricinus communis

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, ache(head), ache(stomach), ache(tooth), anodyne, antidote, anus, aperient, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ricinus communis (oil)

Cold-pressed castor oil — used topically for skin/hair or in castor oil packs. Internally as a strong laxative (not recommended regularly). NEVER eat castor beans (ricin).

Ricinus communis (topical pack)

Castor oil-soaked flannel applied with heat to abdomen — traditional naturopathic remedy for liver support, constipation, inflammation, and menstrual cramps.

Nemopanthus mucronatus

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

Smilax sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Cree, Creek.

Smilax glauca

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), burn dressing, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Nepeta racemosa

A medicinal plant (Nepeta racemosa) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Nepeta cataria

A gentle nervine herb safe for children, used for digestive comfort, mild anxiety, and sleep support. Famous for its effect on cats.

Leonotis nepetaefolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, amenorrhea, burn, cold, convulsion, depurative, emmenagogue, eyelid, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Tragia nepetifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Uncaria tomentosa

A South American vine used in traditional Peruvian medicine to support immune function and joint comfort.

Uncaria tomentosa (bark)

The inner bark of Cat's Claw vine — standardized for alkaloid content. Used for immune support, inflammation, and digestive health.

Uncaria tomentosa (500mg)

Standard 500mg capsule form — the most common commercial format. Contains both POA and TOA alkaloids. 1-3 capsules daily typical dose.

Uncaria tomentosa (extract)

Standardized Cat's Claw extract — some forms are "TOA-free" (pentacyclic alkaloid only) for immune protocols. More concentrated than raw bark.

Uncaria tomentosa (tea)

Traditional preparation — inner bark simmered for 20+ minutes. Milder than capsules/tinctures but still provides alkaloids. The original Peruvian method.

Uncaria tomentosa (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted Cat's Claw — more concentrated than tea or capsules. 30-60 drops 2-3x daily. The preferred format for Lyme disease protocols.

Hypochaeris radicata

A common lawn weed related to dandelion — used in folk medicine as a mild liver tonic, diuretic, and bitter digestive.

Orthosiphon aristatus

A Southeast Asian herb widely used for kidney/urinary support. Popular as "kidney tea" in Germany and across Asia. Diuretic and anti-inflammatory.

Typha sp.

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

Teucrium marum

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

Atriplex polycarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Maricopa, Pima.

Erythroxylum catuaba

A Brazilian bark used traditionally as a nervous system tonic, aphrodisiac, and for memory support. Contains catuabine alkaloids. NOT related to coca.

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.

Cannabis sativa (CBD oil)

CBD in MCT oil carrier — sublingual drops for anxiety, pain, sleep, and inflammation. 10-50mg typical starting dose. Hold under tongue 60 seconds before swallowing.

Cecropia obtusifolia

Central American blood sugar herb — traditional Maya remedy for diabetes. Contains chlorogenic acid and isoorientin. Anti-diabetic action through alpha-glucosidase inhibition. Used in Mexican traditional medicine. Fast-growing pioneer tree species.

Thuja excelsa

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid. Documented among Tlingit.

Thuja occidentalis

Traditional immune stimulant and wart remedy — contains thujone (neurotoxic in excess). Homeopathic Thuja is used for warts and vaccine reactions. Herbal form requires careful dosing. External use for warts.

Cedrus libani

Traditional medicinal plant used for diuretic, insecticide.

Cedrela odorata

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, febrifuge, fever, malaria, rheumatism, vermifuge.

Simaba cedron

Traditional medicinal plant used for bite(snake), colic, dyspepsia, fever, fwvwe, malaria, preventitive(bite(snake)), sedative, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Chelidonium majus

European liver and gallbladder herb — yellow-orange sap used topically for warts. Contains chelidonine and berberine. German Commission E approved for biliary spasm. HEPATOTOXICITY risk — professional use only.

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.