Herb Library

Rosa damascena (hydrosol)

Steam-distilled rose water — used topically for skin toning, eye comfort, and in Ayurvedic/Middle Eastern cuisine. Gentle enough for sensitive skin.

Hesperis matronalis

Traditional medicinal plant used for aphrodisiac, diuretic, expectorant, restorative, scurvy, stimulant, tonic.

Turnera diffusa

A traditional Central American herb used for mood support, libido enhancement, and nervous system nourishment.

Taraxacum officinale

A common "weed" that is actually a nutritional and medicinal powerhouse, used to support liver, digestive, and urinary health.

Taraxacum officinale (roasted root)

Roasted dandelion root — a caffeine-free coffee substitute with a rich, roasted flavor. Still provides liver support benefits. Popular with those quitting coffee.

Taraxacum officinale (leaf)

The leaf specifically — a potent natural diuretic rich in potassium (unlike pharmaceutical diuretics which deplete it). Also a nutritive spring green.

Taraxacum officinale leaf (tea)

Fresh or dried dandelion leaf tea — a potassium-sparing natural diuretic. Rich in minerals. The traditional "spring tonic" tea for gentle cleansing.

Taraxacum officinale (root)

The root specifically — used for liver/gallbladder support, gentle detox, and as a coffee substitute when roasted. Different action from the leaf.

Taraxacum officinale root (520mg)

Standard dandelion root capsule — for liver support, gentle detox, and digestive health. 520mg 1-3x daily with meals. The convenient format for daily liver tonic.

Taraxacum officinale (roasted)

Roasted dandelion root — the best caffeine-free coffee alternative. Rich, roasted flavor with liver-supporting benefits. Often blended with roasted chicory.

Angelica sinensis

Most prescribed herb in TCM — "Female Ginseng" for blood building and menstrual regulation. Different parts have different actions: head stops bleeding, body nourishes blood, tail moves blood. Contains ligustilide.

Angelica gigas

Korean medicinal angelica distinct from Chinese and Japanese species, used for blood deficiency, menstrual disorders, anemia, and pain. Contains decursin unique to this species.

Codonopsis pilosula

TCM qi tonic — gentler and cheaper substitute for Ren Shen (Ginseng) in many formulas. For fatigue, poor appetite, loose stool, and shortness of breath. Milder and more moistening than ginseng. Safe for long-term daily use. Sweet taste.

Daniellia oliveri

West African tree producing copaiba-like oleoresin used in Malian and Nigerian medicine for wound healing, cough, and skin infections. Resin applied to ulcers. Bark decoction for diarrhea and fever. Contains sesquiterpenes similar to South American copaiba.

Salvia miltiorrhiza

One of the most important cardiovascular herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, used for heart and circulatory support.

Lophatherum gracile

Traditional medicinal plant used for anxiety, apprehension, carminative, chancre, diuretic, dysuria, fever, flu, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Daphne gnidium

Mediterranean shrub used cautiously in Moroccan and Algerian traditional medicine for hair loss treatment (external rinse), skin conditions, and joint pain. TOXIC: Contains daphnane diterpenes (mezerein, daphnetoxin). Only for external use in diluted preparations.

Dodecatheon pulchellum

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, oral aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Okanagan-Colville.

Lolium temulentum

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, homeopathy, intoxicant, narcotic, neuralgia, poison, rheumatism, wen.

Berberis aristata

Berberine-containing Ayurvedic herb used for eye infections, skin disorders, jaundice, and diarrhea. Valued for antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Polyherbal Formula (10 roots)

A famous Ayurvedic formula of 10 roots used for Vata disorders — joint pain, anxiety, nerve pain, respiratory conditions, and postpartum recovery.

Artemisia pallens

A medicinal plant (Artemisia pallens) from the Asteraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Davidsonia pruriens

Aboriginal medicinal fruit with extremely high anthocyanin content used for general health and as an antioxidant-rich food. Very sour fresh but processed into preserves.

Glandularia bipinnatifida

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Parkia biglobosa

West African traditional remedy for hypertension, malaria, toothache, and wound infections; fermented seeds are a protein-rich condiment.

Angelica dawsonii

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, antirheumatic (external), ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, dietary aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Blackfoot.

Ziziphus jujuba (fruit)

TCM qi and blood tonic — harmonizes formulas and moderates harsh herbs. For fatigue, poor appetite, and emotional instability. The most commonly used "assistant" herb in TCM formulas. Sweet and nourishing. Eaten as a snack throughout China.

Ophiocordyceps sinensis

Prized Tibetan medicine fungus parasitizing ghost moth larvae, used for kidney strengthening, lung support, fatigue, and libido. Among the world's most expensive biological products.

Atropa belladonna

Powerful smooth muscle antispasmodic used to relieve intestinal colic, treat peptic ulcers, and alleviate symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Contains tropane alkaloids used in conventional anesthesia.

Hibiscus cannabinus

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, aperient, apertif, aphrodisiac, bilious, bruise, fattening, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Liatris sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Creek.

Balsamorhiza deltoidea

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Liatris spicata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Menominee.

Cedrus deodora

Traditional medicinal plant used for tumor(abdomen).

Derris scandens

Thai traditional medicine vine for musculoskeletal pain, arthritis, and back pain. Clinical studies in Thailand demonstrate analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Contains rotenoids and isoflavonoids. Listed in Thai National List of Essential Medicines.

Loeseliastrum matthewsii

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

Centaurium exaltatum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, toothache remedy, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Miwok.

Balanites aegyptiacus

A medicinal plant (Balanites aegyptiacus) from the Balanitaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Sphaeralcea ambigua

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, antirheumatic (external), cathartic, cold remedy, contraceptive, dermatological aid. Documented among Shoshoni.

Hyptis emoryi

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(tooth), asthma, cold, dyspnea, hearing.

Baileya multiradiata

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

Prunus andersonii

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), cold remedy, misc. disease remedy, tonic, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Paiute.

Abronia villosa

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, burn dressing. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Datura discolor

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, ear medicine, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Pima.

Nicotiana obtusifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, ear medicine, emetic, hunting medicine. Documented among Cahuilla.

Eriastrum eremicum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Paiute.

Erigeron linearis

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Zinnia acerosa

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), psychological aid. Documented among Keres, Western.