Herb Library

Impatiens balsamina

Traditional medicinal plant used for antidote, astringent, bactericide, cancer(digestive), cancer(esophagus), caries, cathartic, circulation, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Chamaemelum nobile

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), carminative, colic, debility, dyspepsia, emetic, hysteria, nervine, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Aquilegia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener, veterinary aid. Documented among Thompson.

Lepidium sativum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), alterative, anodyne, antiscorbutic, apertif, aphrodisiac, asthma, bronchitis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Gardenia jasminoides

A TCM herb for clearing heat and draining dampness. Contains crocin (same pigment as saffron). Used for irritability, urinary infections, and jaundice.

Gardenia ternifolia

West African savanna shrub used in Burkina Faso and Mali for malaria, abdominal pain, and wound healing. Root decoction for fever. Fruit paste applied to skin infections. Contains gardenoside iridoids.

Lactuca sativa

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Isleta, Meskwaki.

Barbarea vulgaris

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, cough medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Mohegan, Shinnecock.

Chrysanthemum coronarium

Traditional medicinal plant used for digestive, intoxicant, purgative, repellant(insect), sclerosis, sedative, stomachic.

Allium sativum

One of the most studied medicinal herbs, used for cardiovascular health, immune support, and as a natural antimicrobial.

Allium sativum (aged extract)

Garlic aged for 20 months — converts allicin to S-allylcysteine (SAC). No garlic odor. The most clinically studied garlic form. Over 900 studies.

Allium sativum (odorless 1000mg)

Standard odorless garlic capsule — alliin-based (converts to allicin). The no-garlic-breath format. 1000mg daily for cardiovascular support.

Ferula alliacea

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, carminative, epilepsy, hysteria, intestine, sting(scorpion).

Allium sativum + raw honey (fermented)

Raw garlic cloves fermented in raw honey for 1+ month. Creates a probiotic, antimicrobial tonic. The garlic mellows and the honey thins. Traditional immune remedy.

Alliaria petiolata

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, detersive, diuretic, expectorant, scurvy, stimulant, sudorific, vermifuge.

Allium sativum (oil softgel)

Garlic oil in softgel — provides allicin compounds. Less studied than aged garlic extract but more affordable. 1500mg equivalent daily. Less effective than AGE for cholesterol.

Allium sativum (tincture)

Fresh garlic extracted in alcohol — preserves allicin compounds. For immune support and cardiovascular health. 20-40 drops 2-3x daily. Strong garlic taste.

Gastrodia elata

A TCM herb for calming liver wind — used for headaches, dizziness, tremors, and spasms. Studied for neuroprotective and cognitive effects.

Polygala paucifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid, venereal aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Coptis spp

A medicinal plant (Coptis spp) from the Ranunculaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Gentiana lutea

One of the most bitter herbs known, used as a premier digestive bitter to stimulate appetite and support digestive function.

Gentiana lutea

The most bitter herb known — a premier digestive bitter that stimulates appetite, stomach acid, bile, and enzymes. Foundation of aperitif liqueurs.

Pelargonium sidoides

South African cold/bronchitis remedy — one of the best-studied herbal cold remedies (as EPs 7630). Clinical evidence for reducing duration of acute bronchitis. Zulu traditional medicine. Brand name Umcka.

Pelargonium graveolens

A balancing essential oil used for hormonal support, skin care, and emotional wellness. Popular in women's aromatherapy blends.

Chamomilla recutita

Gentle anti-inflammatory, antiallergenic, and relaxant herb suitable for children. Valuable for digestive problems, colic, gas, and irritable bowel syndrome, and externally for eczema and sore skin.

Teucrium scorodonia

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, dropsy, emmenagogue, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Chamaesyce geyeri

Native American medicinal plant used as preventive medicine. Documented among Lakota.

Butyrum clarificatum

Not an herb per se, but an essential Ayurvedic vehicle (anupana) used to deliver herbs and support digestion. Considered medicinal in Ayurveda.

Clarified butter + herbs (Ayurvedic)

Ayurvedic ghee infused with medicinal herbs (Brahmi, Ashwagandha, Shatavari). Ghee acts as a lipid-soluble carrier (anupana) increasing herb bioavailability.

Arundinaria gigantea

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, stimulant, cathartic. Documented among Houma, Seminole.

Epipactis gigantea

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, other, pediatric aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Equisetum telmateia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, blood medicine, urinary aid, diuretic. Documented among Kwakiutl, Saanich, Thompson.

Nereocystis luetkeana

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid, expectorant, throat aid. Documented among Kwakiutl, Southern, Nitinaht, Pomo, Kashaya.

Calotropis sp.

A medicinal plant (Calotropis sp.) from the Asclepiadaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Arundo donax

Traditional medicinal plant used for antilactogogue, cancer, diuretic, hypertension, hypotension, sudorific, syphilis.

Iva xanthifolia

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

Helianthus giganteus

Native American medicinal plant used as nose medicine. Documented among Cherokee.

Alocasia macrorrhizos

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, burn dressing, dietary aid, laxative, love medicine. Documented among Hawaiian.

Macromeria viridiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, psychological aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Hopi.

Vicia nigricans

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, dermatological aid, love medicine. Documented among Costanoan, Makah, Quinault.

Trillium chloropetalum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, burn dressing. Documented among Costanoan, Yurok.

Leymus condensatus

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Eriastrum densifolium

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

Penstemon ambiguus

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, dermatological aid, disinfectant, veterinary aid. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Kayenta.

Zingiber officinale (550mg)

Standard ginger root capsule — 550mg. For nausea: 1g (2 caps) 30 min before travel or surgery. For inflammation: 1-2g daily with food. The most versatile herb capsule.

Zingiber officinale (extract)

Standardized ginger extract — concentrated gingerols and shogaols. The most studied form for nausea, inflammation, and digestive support.

Ginger + SCOBY fermented tea

Kombucha secondary-fermented with fresh ginger — combines probiotic benefits with ginger's digestive power. The most popular kombucha flavor worldwide.

Zingiber officinale (5% gingerols)

Standardized ginger extract — 5% gingerols and shogaols. Clinical evidence for nausea (pregnancy, chemotherapy, post-surgical), osteoarthritis pain, and migraine. 250mg 4x daily for nausea. As effective as metoclopramide in some studies.