Herb Library

Cornus rugosa

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, kidney aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Iroquois.

Smilax rotundifolia

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

Hoita orbicularis

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Costanoan.

Viola rotundifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, blood medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Hepatica nobilis

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, anticonvulsive, dermatological aid, hunting medicine, liver aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Chippewa, Menominee, Nanticoke.

Osmunda regalis

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, blood medicine, gynecological aid, kidney aid, pediatric aid, other. Documented among Iroquois, Seminole.

Apis mellifera (product)

A nutrient-rich substance produced by worker bees to feed the queen. Used for energy, immune support, and skin health. Rich in 10-HDA fatty acid.

Agaricus blazei

A Brazilian medicinal mushroom used in Japanese complementary medicine for immune support. Contains unique beta-glucans.

Ericameria nauseosa

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, analgesic, cathartic, cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah, Tewa.

Cryptostegia grandifolia

A medicinal plant (Cryptostegia grandifolia) from the Asclepiadaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Ruta graveolens

Ancient protective herb — Shakespeare's "herb of grace." For menstrual cramps, colic, and insect repellent. DANGEROUS: contains furanocoumarins (severe photosensitivity) and is a powerful abortifacient. Used in Latin American folk medicine (ruda).

Thalictrum thalictroides

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

Amelanchier stolonifera

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

Euonymus obovata

Native American medicinal plant used as other, urinary aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Herniaria glabra

Eastern European folk diuretic and urinary antiseptic used for kidney stones, cystitis, and gout.

Saussurea lappa

Tibetan aromatic herb for wind-humor disorders, digestive pain, asthma, and cholera. One of the most important herbs for wind-related conditions in Sowa-Rigpa.

Juncus effusus

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiphlogistic, convulsion, depurative, discutient, diuretic, dysuria, fear, fistula, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Asclepias subulata

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, panacea, poison. Documented among Pima.

Peteria scoparia

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

Lygodesmia juncea

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, dermatological aid, diuretic, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Keres, Western.

Astragalus lonchocarpus

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

Monarda russeliana

A medicinal plant (Monarda russeliana) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Shepherdia canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, laxative, tuberculosis remedy, cathartic. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Carrier, Carrier, Northern.

Saxifraga ferruginea

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid. Documented among Bella Coola.

Lupinus pusillus

Native American medicinal plant used as ear medicine, eye medicine. Documented among Hopi.

Menziesia ferruginea

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid, analgesic, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, heart medicine, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Hesquiat, Kwakiutl, Nitinaht.

Aconitum violaceum

Tibetan detoxified aconite used for epidemic fevers and severe cold conditions. Requires extensive traditional purification processing before medicinal use.

Secale cereale (pollen)

Flower pollen extract from rye — clinical evidence for BPH and prostate health. Allergen-free extract (proteins removed). Different from bee pollen.

Schoenocaulon officinale

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, cathartic, emetic, homicide, insecticide, neuralgia, pediculicide, poison, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Juniperus sabina

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, afterbirth, cancer, diuretic, ecbolic, emmenagogue, hemostat, lice, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Nolina microcarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), pulmonary aid. Documented among Isleta.

Acourtia microcephala

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic. Documented among Coahuilla.

Plukenetia volubilis

Peruvian Amazonian superfood — seeds contain 48% oil with highest plant-based omega-3 (ALA) content at 45-53%. Complete protein (all essential amino acids). Sustainable vegan omega-3 alternative to fish oil. Nutty, mild flavor.

Carthamus tinctorius

A TCM blood-moving herb used for menstrual pain, blood stasis, and cardiovascular support. Also known for safflower oil.

Crocus sativus

The world's most expensive spice, studied for mood support, with emerging evidence comparable to fluoxetine for mild-moderate depression.

Crocus sativus (extract)

Standardized saffron extract (3.5% lepticrosalides). Clinical evidence for mild-moderate depression comparable to fluoxetine. Also studied for PMS and eye health.

Salvia officinalis

A culinary and medicinal herb used for cognitive support, menopausal comfort, and digestive health.

Ranunculus glaberrimus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), poison, dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Calochortus macrocarpus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Salix candida

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, sedative, stimulant, cough medicine. Documented among Ojibwa, Ojibwa, South.

Salvia officinalis (tea)

Traditional sage tea — for sore throat gargle, menopausal hot flashes, and cognitive support. Do not drink excessively (thujone content).

Salvia officinalis (throat spray)

Sage + Echinacea throat spray — clinical evidence comparable to chlorhexidine spray for sore throat. Swiss study showed significant pain reduction in 1-2 hours.

Cycas revoluta

Traditional medicinal plant used for emmenagogue, expectorant, fattening, hemostat, hepatoma, tonic, tumor(lung).

Carnegia gigantea

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Pima.

Bupleurum falcatum

Central Kampo herb used for liver conditions, alternating chills/fever, chest tightness, and irritability. Forms the basis of many important Kampo formulas.

Gaultheria shallon

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, burn dressing, oral aid, gastrointestinal aid, reproductive aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Bella Coola, Klallam, Makah.

Rubus spectabilis

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, burn, dyspepsia, hair-oil, sore.

Tragopogon porrifolius

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