Herb Library

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Erythrina fusca

Traditional medicinal plant used for beriberi, cancer, wound.

Gilia subnuda

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

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.

Cordyceps militaris (500mg)

Standard Cordyceps capsule — 500mg fruiting body. For energy, athletic performance, and lung capacity. 1-3g daily. Works best with consistent daily use over weeks.

Cordyceps militaris (extract)

Dual-extracted Cordyceps — hot water for polysaccharides, alcohol for cordycepin. Used for athletic performance, lung capacity, and energy support.

Coriandrum sativum

The seeds of the cilantro plant — used for digestive support, blood sugar balance, and as a gentle detoxifying herb. Different profile from the leaf (cilantro).

Quercus suber

A medicinal plant (Quercus suber) from the Fagaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Cornus mas

A medicinal plant (Cornus mas) from the Cornaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Mentha requienii

A medicinal plant (Mentha requienii) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Corydalis yanhusuo

One of TCM's strongest pain-relief herbs, containing dl-THP (tetrahydropalmatine). Used for menstrual pain, abdominal pain, and traumatic injury.

Balsamita major

Native American medicinal plant used as ear medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Pseudognaphalium stramineum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine, emetic, panacea, dermatological aid. Documented among Kawaiisu, Navajo, Ramah, Pomo.

Cotula cinerea

Saharan desert herb used across North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Libya) for colds, fever, digestive complaints, and menstrual pain. Traditionally prepared as sweet tea. Contains essential oils with thymol and carvacrol.

Navarretia cotulifolia

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

Elymus repens

A common "weed" that is actually a gentle urinary demulcent and diuretic. Used for bladder irritation, UTI support, and kidney gravel.

Elymus repens

A gentle urinary demulcent and diuretic from a common lawn weed. Used for bladder irritation, cystitis support, and kidney gravel.

Heracleum sphondylium

Traditional medicinal plant used for callus, cancer, medicine.

Nicotiana attenuata

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, hemostat, narcotic, analgesic, cough medicine, veterinary aid. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Salix fragilis

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, hemostat. Documented among Ojibwa.

Viburnum opulus

A traditional antispasmodic herb used to support muscle relaxation and menstrual comfort.

Viburnum opulus (extract)

Extract of cramp bark — a muscle antispasmodic used for menstrual cramps, muscle tension, and leg cramps. Works on smooth and skeletal muscle.

Vaccinium macrocarpon

A well-known berry used to support urinary tract health, particularly in women.

Vaccinium macrocarpon (500mg)

Standard cranberry concentrate capsule. For UTI prevention, look for products standardized to 36mg PACs (proanthocyanidins). Take daily for prevention.

Vaccinium macrocarpon + D-Mannose

The two most evidence-based UTI prevention ingredients combined. Cranberry PACs prevent adhesion + D-Mannose flushes E. coli. Daily for recurrent UTI prevention.

Vaccinium macrocarpon (extract)

Standardized cranberry extract for proanthocyanidins (PACs). More convenient than juice for UTI prevention. 36mg PAC daily is the studied dose.

Vaccinium macrocarpon (juice)

Pure unsweetened cranberry juice — the traditional form for UTI prevention. Must be unsweetened (sugar feeds bacteria). 8oz twice daily for prevention.

Vaccinium macrocarpon (powder)

Freeze-dried whole cranberry powder — retains PACs, fiber, and vitamin C. No added sugar unlike juice. The most versatile cranberry supplement form.

Vaccinium macrocarpon (36mg PACs)

Standardized cranberry with 36mg proanthocyanidins (PACs) per dose — the clinical dose for UTI prevention. PACs prevent E. coli from adhering to bladder wall. Takes daily use for prevention (not treatment). 36mg PACs = 10 oz pure cranberry juice.

Geranium maculatum

Cranesbill is a premier gentle astringent for restraining excessive discharges such as runny noses, excessive mucus, and vaginal discharge. Also used for diarrhea and as an anti-aging skin herb.

Lagerstroemia indica

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, abscess, alexiteric, antidote, astringent, boil, decoagulant, dermatitis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Lathyrus ochroleucus

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Ojibwa.

Berberis repens

Traditional medicinal plant used for collyrium, contraceptive, cough, placenta, rheumatism, stomach, venereal, wound.

Crescentia cujete

Central American and Caribbean tree whose fruit pulp is used in Colombian, Venezuelan, and Mayan traditional medicine for respiratory conditions, cough, and bruises. Fruit syrup for bronchitis. Leaf decoction for hypertension. Contains aucubin and crescentic acid.