Herb Library

Arctostaphylos patula

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, ceremonial medicine, emetic, venereal aid. Documented among Atsugewi, Navajo, Kayenta, Shoshoni.

Ratibida tagetes

Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine, sedative, analgesic, cathartic, ceremonial medicine, cough medicine. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, cold remedy, cough medicine, diaphoretic, antirheumatic (external), misc. disease remedy. Documented among Hopi, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Pouteria viridis

A medicinal plant (Pouteria viridis) from the Sapotaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Solanum douglasii

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, poison. Documented among Cahuilla, Luiseno.

Psilostrophe sparsiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, antidiarrheal, blood medicine, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, panacea. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Camellia sinensis

Rich in catechins and L-theanine, green tea is one of the most studied herbs for antioxidant support and metabolic health.

Camellia sinensis (500mg)

Standard green tea extract capsule — 500mg providing EGCG catechins. For metabolism, antioxidant, and cognitive support. Take with food. Monitor liver with long-term use.

Camellia sinensis (EGCG extract)

Concentrated green tea catechins — standardized for EGCG. More potent than drinking tea. Used for metabolic, cardiovascular, and cognitive support. Liver caution.

Camellia sinensis (decaf extract)

Decaffeinated green tea extract — provides EGCG catechins without caffeine. For those sensitive to caffeine who still want antioxidant/metabolic benefits.

Origanum vulgare var. viride

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(tooth), alopecia, anodyne, bronchitis, cancer, carminative, catarrh, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Acacia decurrens

A medicinal plant (Acacia decurrens) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Silene laciniata

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Grewia tenax

Sahelian and Arabian shrub used in Sudanese and Yemeni traditional medicine for anemia, trachoma, and as galactagogue. Fruit is nutritious — eaten fresh or dried across the Sahel. Root decoction for chest complaints. Contains flavonoids and tannins.

Griffonia simplicifolia

West African climbing plant whose seeds are the natural source of 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), a serotonin precursor used for mood and sleep support.

Grindelia squarrosa

A traditional Western herb used for respiratory support, particularly for bronchial spasm and poison ivy/oak relief.

Inga edulis

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), nervine.

Mikania glomerata

Brazilian respiratory herb — in the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia. For asthma, bronchitis, and coughs. Contains coumarin (bronchodilator). Also traditional snakebite remedy. "Guaco Syrup" is sold in every Brazilian pharmacy as an OTC cough medicine.

Pilocarpus racemosus

A medicinal plant (Pilocarpus racemosus) from the Rutaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Melothria pendula

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy. Documented among Houma.

Guaiacum officinale

Caribbean hardwood resin — historical remedy for syphilis (16th century). Anti-inflammatory for gout, rheumatism, and arthritis. One of the densest woods (sinks in water). Endangered species — use cultivated sources.

Chamissoa altissima

Traditional medicinal plant used for blennorrhagia, depurative, dysentery, dyspepsia, venereal.

Paullinia cupana

A Brazilian seed containing 2-4x more caffeine than coffee beans. Used for energy, cognitive support, and athletic performance. Slow-release caffeine.

Paullinia cupana (500mg)

Standard guarana capsule — slow-release caffeine (2-4x coffee beans). For energy, focus, and athletic performance. 500mg provides ~100mg caffeine.

Erythroxylum citrifolium

Traditional medicinal plant used for wound.

Hylocereus guatemalensis

A medicinal plant (Hylocereus guatemalensis) from the Cactaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Psidium guajava

Guava leaves — used in tropical folk medicine for diarrhea, blood sugar support, and digestive health. Rich in flavonoids and tannins.

Gymnema sylvestre (leaf)

Ayurvedic diabetes leaf — "Meshashringi" (sugar destroyer). Chew fresh leaf and sugar becomes tasteless for 1-2 hours. For Type 2 diabetes, sugar cravings, and metabolic syndrome. May support beta cell regeneration. Traditional Ayurvedic practice: chew before meals.

Tinospora cordifolia (standardized)

Standardized Guduchi/Giloy extract — typically to 2.5% bitter principles. Ayurvedic immunomodulator for allergies, autoimmune conditions, and fever. Recently controversial in India due to liver toxicity reports (possibly from adulteration or Tinospora crispa contamination).

Tinospora sinensis

Related to Indian Guduchi, used in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for rheumatic pain, inflammation, and fever. The stem starch (satva) is especially valued.

Panicum maximum

Traditional medicinal plant used for cyanogenetic, diuretic, poison, preventitive.

Petiveria alliacea

Has antimicrobial, anticancer, antitumor, antiviral, antioxidant, diuretic, and anti-HIV properties. Used to reverse cancer, reduce muscle spasms and fever, relax nerves, relieve pain, lower blood-sugar levels, and treat bacterial, fungal, and viral infections.

Matricaria chamomilla

Central Asian Unani calming herb for anxiety, digestive spasm, and skin inflammation. One of the most widely used herbs globally for relaxation and digestive comfort.

Echinochloa crus-pavonis

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

Sebastiania fruticosa

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative. Documented among Alabama.

Anogeissus latifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, carbuncle, cholera, cold, cough, diarrhea, dysuria, face, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Grindelia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, veterinary aid, blood medicine, cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid, laxative. Documented among Jemez, Mendocino Indian.

Astragalus gummifer

Traditional medicinal plant used for emollient.

Calochortus gunnisonii

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, antirheumatic (internal), ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, panacea. Documented among Cheyenne, Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah.

L-Glutamine + Marshmallow + Slippery Elm + Aloe

Gut barrier repair formula — L-Glutamine for enterocyte fuel, Marshmallow/Slippery Elm for mucilage coating, Aloe for tissue repair. The "4R" gut protocol staple.

Gymnema sylvestre

An Ayurvedic herb known as the "sugar destroyer" — it temporarily blocks sweet taste receptors and is studied for blood sugar support.

Gymnema sylvestre (400mg)

Standard Gymnema capsule — 400mg standardized to 25% gymnemic acids. Blocks sweet taste for 1-2 hours. Take before meals for blood sugar and craving support.

Gymnema sylvestre (extract)

Standardized extract (25-75% gymnemic acids). Blocks sweet taste receptors for 1-2 hours. The most studied form for blood sugar support.

Gyrinops walla

Sri Lankan endemic agarwood relative used in traditional Sinhalese medicine for neurological conditions, digestive complaints, and as aromatic. Resinous heartwood highly valued. Contains sesquiterpenes. Endangered due to illegal harvesting for fragrance trade.

Commiphora opobalsamum

Legendary Unani aromatic resin used for wound healing, respiratory conditions, and urinary disorders. One of the most prized ancient medicines, now extremely rare.

Hagenia abyssinica

Ethiopian traditional anthelmintic; dried female flower clusters used to expel tapeworms; once widely traded.

Cephalotaxus hainanensis

A medicinal plant (Cephalotaxus hainanensis) from the Cephalotaxaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Plagiomnium juniperinum

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