Herb Library

Glehnia littoralis

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, antispasmodic, bath, chest, cold, cough, croup, diaphoretic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Davilla sp.

A medicinal plant (Davilla sp.) from the Dilleniaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Atropa bella-donna

Traditional medicinal plant used for poison.

Commelina benghalensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for eye, fertility, leprosy, medicine, stomach.

Lindera benzoin

Traditional medicinal plant used for circulation, cold, cough, dysentery, medicine, sudorific, tea, tonic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Montmorillonite clay

Volcanic clay used internally (liquid) for GI detox and externally as a face mask/poultice. Binds toxins through ionic charge. Internal use is controversial.

Berberis vulgaris (500mg HCl)

Standard berberine HCl capsule — 500mg 2-3x daily with meals. The clinical dose that matches metformin in some blood sugar studies. The #1 natural metabolic supplement.

Berberis vulgaris (standardized)

Standardized berberine hydrochloride — the most studied form. 500mg 2-3x daily is the clinical dose for blood sugar and cholesterol support.

Berberine HCl (timed-release)

Sustained-release berberine — reduces GI side effects and maintains blood levels. Dihydroberberine (GlucoVantage) is 5x more bioavailable than standard.

Citrus bergamia

The citrus fruit that flavors Earl Grey tea. Essential oil used for mood support, stress relief, and skin care. Contains bergaptene (photosensitizing).

Citrus bergamia (extract)

Standardized bergamot fruit extract (not the EO) — studied for cholesterol and metabolic support. Contains brutieridin and melitidin (statin-like polyphenols).

Citrus bergamia (in Earl Grey)

Black tea flavored with bergamot oil — the classic Earl Grey. Bergamot provides mood-lifting and cholesterol-lowering properties on top of black tea's benefits.

Cynodon dactylon

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid. Documented among Keres, Western.

Bersama abyssinica

East African highland tree used in Ethiopian, Kenyan, and Tanzanian traditional medicine for tapeworm, malaria, and rabies. Bark decoction as anthelmintic. Root preparation for epilepsy. Contains triterpenoid saponins.

Various fungal/yeast sources

Polysaccharides from mushrooms, yeast, or oats that modulate immune function. The most studied immune-modulating compounds from medicinal mushrooms.

Trimethylglycine hydrochloride

A supplemental form of stomach acid used for low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria). Supports protein digestion and mineral absorption. Not technically an herb.

Piper betle

Widely cultivated vine in South and Southeast Asia whose leaves are chewed as a stimulant, digestive aid, and breath freshener. Used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and for respiratory disorders.

Semecarpus anacardium

Potent Ayurvedic herb used in processed form for arthritis, neurological disorders, and skin conditions. The raw nut is caustic and must be purified before use.

Rotheca serrata

Tibetan and Ayurvedic herb for asthma, bronchitis, and allergic respiratory conditions. The root has demonstrated antihistaminic and mast cell stabilizing activity.

Eclipta prostrata

An important Ayurvedic herb for liver support and hair health, traditionally known as the "ruler of hair."

Phyllanthus niruri

The Ayurvedic name for Chanca Piedra — "Earth Amla." Used for kidney stones, liver support, and blood sugar balance across Ayurvedic, Brazilian, and African traditions.

Pinus walliciana

A medicinal plant (Pinus walliciana) from the Pinaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Terminalia bellirica

The second fruit of Triphala. Used in Ayurveda for respiratory health, eye support, and as a rejuvenative for Kapha dosha.

Mentha longifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), anodyne, antiseptic, apoplexy, carminative, chest, cold, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Artemisia biennis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anthelmintic, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Arctostaphylos glauca

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid. Documented among Cahuilla.

Verbena bracteata

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

Nicotiana quadrivalvis

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, ceremonial medicine, ear medicine, emetic, analgesic, dermatological aid. Documented among Costanoan, Kawaiisu.

Tellima grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid, dietary aid, panacea. Documented among Nitinaht, Skagit.

Eurybia macrophylla

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, laxative, venereal aid, analgesic, hunting medicine. Documented among Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Lupinus polyphyllus

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic, poison, veterinary aid. Documented among Salish, Thompson.

Magnolia macrophylla

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, respiratory aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Cherokee.

Acer macrophyllum

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, dermatological aid, tonic. Documented among Klallam, Kwakiutl, Thompson.

Artemisia tridentata

Native American medicinal plant used as disinfectant, respiratory aid, gastrointestinal aid, cold remedy, cough medicine, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Coahuilla, Diegueno.

Atriplex lentiformis

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, nose medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Pima.

Populus grandidentata

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, gynecological aid, dermatological aid, dietary aid, hemostat. Documented among Cree, Iroquois, Malecite.

Vaccinium myrtillus (160mg extract)

Standard bilberry extract capsule — 160mg standardized to 25% anthocyanins. The clinical dose for eye health. Take twice daily. With or without food.

Vaccinium myrtillus (extract)

Standardized bilberry extract rich in anthocyanins — the most studied berry for eye health, night vision, and retinal support. Used by WWII pilots.

Vaccinium myrtillus (preserve)

Traditional Scandinavian way to consume bilberry — the preserve retains significant anthocyanin content. Used in WWII by RAF pilots for night vision. Functional food.

Vaccinium myrtillus (leaf)

Bilberry LEAF (not fruit) — used for blood sugar support and urinary health. Contains chlorogenic acid. Different therapeutic profile from the berry.

Betula pendula

European birch bark and leaves used for urinary health, joint comfort, and as a mild diuretic. Contains betulin and betulinic acid.

Cercocarpus montanus

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, cough medicine, internal medicine, venereal aid. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Kawaiisu, Mahuna.

Betula pendula (leaf tea)

Young birch leaf tea — a gentle diuretic and urinary tonic from Northern European folk medicine. Pleasant mild green taste. Used for UTI support and fluid retention.

Commelina dianthifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, veterinary aid. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah.

Pellaea mucronata

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, blood medicine, dermatological aid, emetic, febrifuge, gynecological aid. Documented among Costanoan, Yavapai.

Caesalpinia pulcherrima

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, astringent, bechic, catarrh, cathartic, cold, convulsion, cough, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Rollinia mucosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for tumor.

Calea zacatechichi

Traditional medicinal plant used for bilious, cholera, colic, hallucinogen, inappetence, malaria, stomach.