Herb Library

Garcinia kola

West African longevity nut — chewed for respiratory infections, coughs, and as social stimulant. Contains kolaviron (hepatoprotective bioflavonoid). Used in Nigerian traditional medicine for arthritis, infections, and impotence. Bitter but valued.

Gymnanthemum amygdalinum

West African traditional fever and malaria remedy; also used for diabetes management and as a general digestive bitter.

Momordica charantia (extract)

Standardized bitter melon extract — concentrated charantin and polypeptide-P. The most studied form for blood sugar support. Very bitter.

Solanum dulcamara

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, analgesic, anaphrodisiac, anodyne, antidote, bronchitis, cancer, cardiotonic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Citrus aurantium

Contains synephrine — a stimulant used for weight management and nasal congestion. The peel is used in TCM (Zhi Shi) for digestive stagnation.

Alnus glutinosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, astringent, detersive, diuretic, fever, foot, sudorific, tonic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Fraxinus nigra

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), ear medicine, laxative. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Menominee.

Castanospermum australe

Traditional medicinal plant used for poison.

Rubus fruticosus

Blackberry is specific for damp stomach and intestinal conditions with increased mucus, food stagnation, and loose bowels. The cordial or syrup is an excellent treatment for sore throats.

Belamcanda chinensis

Used in TCM as an antipyretic, antifungal, and analgesic. Applied externally for boils, contusions, and swellings.

Coleogyne ramosissima

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

Acacia catechu

Strong astringent and clotting agent that helps reduce excess mucus. Used for eczema, hemorrhages, diarrhea, dysentery, and bleeding gums. Bark decoctions treat sore throats in Ayurvedic medicine.

Photinia melanocarpa

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

Actaea racemosa

A North American herb traditionally used by Native Americans, now primarily studied for menopausal symptom support.

Actaea racemosa (540mg)

Standard Black Cohosh capsule — for menopausal hot flashes. 540mg (or 40mg standardized extract) daily. Takes 4-8 weeks for effect. Monitor liver function.

Actaea racemosa (extract)

Standardized extract — the most studied form for menopausal hot flashes, night sweats, and mood support. Remifemin is the best-known brand.

Actaea racemosa + Vitex combo

Common combination formula — Black Cohosh for hot flashes plus Vitex for hormonal balance. Addresses multiple menopausal symptoms simultaneously.

Empetrum nigrum

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, diuretic, pediatric aid, antidiarrheal, cold remedy, eye medicine. Documented among Bella Coola, Cree, Woodlands, Tanana, Upper.

Nigella sativa

Prophet Muhammad said it cures everything except death. Contains thymoquinone — anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial. One of the most researched traditional herbs with 1000+ studies.

Nigella sativa (oil)

Cold-pressed oil from black seeds — concentrated thymoquinone. One of the most studied herbal oils for immune, metabolic, and respiratory support.

Nigella sativa (tea)

Crushed black seeds steeped in hot water — the simplest preparation of this powerful immune herb. Add honey for taste. Traditional Middle Eastern/South Asian daily tonic.

Ribes nigrum

European shrub whose vitamin-C-rich fruits are used for colds and infections. The leaves are diuretic and antirheumatic, while the seed oil is rich in gamma-linolenic acid and used for eczema, arthritis, and menstrual irregularities.

Ribes nigrum

Rich in GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) from seed oil, vitamin C from berries, and anti-inflammatory compounds from leaves. A triple-use medicinal fruit.

Sambucus nigra

One of the most popular immune-support herbs, traditionally used for seasonal wellness and respiratory health.

Sambucus nigra (65:1 extract)

High-concentration elderberry extract (65:1 ratio). More potent than syrup form. Standardized for anthocyanins. Popular in clinical research.

Sambucus nigra (commercial syrup)

Commercially produced elderberry syrup — standardized, safe, and consistent. The most popular immune supplement in America. 1 tbsp daily for prevention, every 2-3 hours acute.

Rudbeckia hirta

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, dermatological aid, ear medicine, gynecological aid, kidney aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Allium sativum (fermented)

Garlic aged at high temperature/humidity for 30+ days. Creates S-allylcysteine (SAC). Milder taste, no garlic breath. Enhanced antioxidant activity.

Allium sativum (aged black extract)

Concentrated black garlic extract — standardized for S-allylcysteine. Combines convenience with the enhanced antioxidant profile of aged black garlic.

Nyssa sylvatica

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer.

Viburnum prunifolium

A traditional uterine tonic and antispasmodic, closely related to cramp bark, used for menstrual and pregnancy support.

Viburnum prunifolium

A traditional antispasmodic and uterine relaxant — used for menstrual cramps, threatened miscarriage (under supervision), and muscle tension.

Crataegus douglasii

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (external), oral aid, pediatric aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Kwakiutl, Okanagan-Colville, Okanagon.

Helleborus niger

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, cardiac, cardiostimulant, cardiotonic, cathartic, diuretic, emmenagogue, hydragogue, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ballota nigra

Anti-nausea herb — particularly for motion sickness and nausea of nervous origin. Despite its unpleasant smell, it is an effective antiemetic. Not related to White Horehound despite the name.

Gaylussacia baccata

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, kidney aid, blood medicine, ceremonial medicine, liver aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Quercus marilandica

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gynecological aid. Documented among Choctaw.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, cholagogue, diuretic, dyspepsia, emetic, emollient, laxative, poison, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Lepidium meyenii (black)

The black variety of maca — considered most potent for male vitality, cognitive function, and mood support. Different phytochemical profile from red/yellow.

Acer nigrum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, diuretic. Documented among Ojibwa, South.

Morus nigra

TCM herb for wind-heat (cold/flu) and blood sugar support. Leaf contains DNJ (1-deoxynojirimycin) — a natural alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that slows sugar absorption. Fruit is nutritious.

Brassica nigra

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, febrifuge, kidney aid, misc. disease remedy, orthopedic aid, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Meskwaki, Mohegan.

Solanum nigrum

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, abscess, ache(stomach), alexiteric, alterative, amygdalitis, analgesic, anasarca, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Quercus velutina

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, cancer, diarrhea, eye, laxative, nerves, rheumatism, tonic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Piper nigrum

The "King of Spices" — contains piperine which dramatically increases bioavailability of other herbs (especially curcumin). Also a digestive stimulant.

Piper nigrum (BioPerine)

Standardized 95% piperine extract — the universal bioenhancer. 5-10mg increases absorption of curcumin by 2000%, CoQ10, vitamins, and many supplements.

Populus nigra

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, bladder, cancer, cancer(prostate), cold, depurative, diuretic, febrifuge, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Rubus occidentalis

The leaf is used similarly to Red Raspberry for uterine toning. The berries are exceptionally rich in anthocyanins and ellagic acid.