Herb Library

Polygonum hydropiper

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), antiseptic, arthralgia, bactericide, cns stimulant, cancer, carminative, contraceptive, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Helenium autumnale

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, nose medicine, febrifuge, respiratory aid, alterative, analgesic. Documented among Cherokee, Comanche, Mahuna.

Symphoricarpos albus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, venereal aid, diuretic, burn dressing, eye medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Chehalis, Chippewa, Cowichan.

Veronica officinalis

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, apertif, astringent, bladder, bronchitis, calmative, cancer, catarrh, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Leucocrinum montanum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Helianthus annuus

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy, analgesic, pulmonary aid, ceremonial medicine, stimulant, dermatological aid. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Dakota, Gros Ventre.

Symplocos tinctoria

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge. Documented among Choctaw.

Origanum vulgare

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(tooth), alopecia, anodyne, bronchitis, cancer, carminative, catarrh, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Turricula parryi

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Physaria didymocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, dietary aid, ear medicine. Documented among Blackfoot.

Vicia sativa

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, gynecological aid, love medicine, analgesic. Documented among Iroquois, Snohomish.

Echium vulgare

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid, gynecological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Mohegan.

Ilex verticillata

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, other, psychological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Lithophragma affine

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Luzula multiflora

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

Eriophyllum lanatum

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Miwok.

Oxalis stricta

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, oral aid, other, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois, Kiowa, Omaha.

Taxus baccata

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, ache(head), antifertility, bilious, calculus, cancer, carminative, contraceptive, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cuscuta compacta

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

Dalea compacta

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Zuni.

Silphium laciniatum

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, witchcraft medicine, emetic, tonic. Documented among Dakota, Meskwaki, Omaha.

Marsdenia reichenbachii

Traditional medicinal plant used for stomachic.

Conocephalum conicum

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, eye medicine, kidney aid, psychological aid. Documented among Haisla and Hanaksiala, Nitinaht.

Peperomia galioides

Traditional medicinal plant used for philter.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, ache(back), ache(head), analgesic, antiseptic, apertif, arthritis, cachexia, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Carissa spinarum

Aboriginal bush fruit and medicine. Root decoction used for toothache and urinary complaints. Fruit is a sweet edible berry rich in vitamin C.

Connarus suberosus

Brazilian cerrado medicinal tree used in traditional medicine of central Brazil for ulcers, gastritis, and as anti-venom. Bark decoction for stomach complaints. Contains catechins and proanthocyanidins. Part of the highly biodiverse cerrado pharmacopoeia.

Aristolochia grandiflora

Used in traditional medicine for arthritis and edema, to stimulate the immune system and white-blood-cell production, kill parasites, and treat snakebites.

Chamaesyce ocellata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Paiute.

Ericameria cooperi

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Tubatulabal.

Copaifera langsdorffii

A Brazilian tree resin rich in beta-caryophyllene — a cannabinoid receptor (CB2) agonist. Used for inflammation, pain, and skin support.

Hintonia latiflora

Mexican blood sugar herb — traditional Maya and Aztec remedy for diabetes. Contains neoflavonoids (coutareagenin) that improve insulin sensitivity. German-studied (Sucontil brand). One of the best-studied Latin American anti-diabetic plants.

Elliottia pyroliflorus

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid. Documented among Kitasoo.

Sphaeralcea angustifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, ceremonial medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, misc. disease remedy, antidiarrheal. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Pima.

Acalypha australis

Antibacterial, antiasthmatic, and antipyretic herb used in TCM. Also used as a detoxicant and hemostatic agent.

Coptis chinensis

One of the most important heat-clearing herbs in TCM, containing berberine. Used for digestive infections, inflammation, and damp-heat patterns.

Coptis chinensis

One of the most important heat-clearing TCM herbs containing berberine. Used for GI infections, inflammation, and damp-heat patterns.

Ubiquinone/Ubiquinol

A naturally occurring antioxidant critical for cellular energy production. Strong evidence for heart health, statin side effects, and energy. Not an herb but essential in herbal formularies.

Ubiquinone (100mg)

Standard CoQ10 capsule — 100-200mg daily with fat-containing meal. Essential for heart health and energy. If over 40, consider ubiquinol (reduced form) for better absorption.

Ubiquinol (reduced CoQ10)

Pre-reduced form of CoQ10 — 8x better absorbed than ubiquinone (oxidized form). Essential for mitochondrial energy. For heart health, statin side effects (muscle pain), migraines, and fertility. Everyone over 40 should consider it (natural production declines with age).

Erythrina fusca

Traditional medicinal plant used for beriberi, cancer, wound.

Gilia subnuda

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

Corchorus olitorius

Pan-tropical leafy vegetable and medicinal plant fundamental to Egyptian (molokhia) and Nigerian (ewedu) cuisine. Leaf tea for constipation and liver support. Contains mucilage, beta-carotene, and cardiac glycosides (in seeds — AVOID seeds). Highly nutritious.

Cordia myxa

Middle Eastern and South Asian tree used in Unani medicine (sapistan) for cough, chest complaints, and urinary tract infections. Mucilaginous fruit is demulcent and expectorant. Traditional ingredient in Unani cough formulas. Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids in some parts.

Rhoeo spathacea

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, diuretic, pectoral, refrigerant.

Salvia gilliesii

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

Piper auritum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ache(stomach), repellant(tick), spice.

Cordyceps militaris

A prized medicinal mushroom in Traditional Chinese Medicine used for energy, athletic performance, and lung and kidney support.