Herb Library

Ferula jaeschkeana

Traditional medicinal plant used for wound.

Ipomoea purga

Traditional medicinal plant used for cathartic, diuretic, hydragogue, purgative, sore.

Piscidia piscipula

A Caribbean tree bark used for nerve pain, insomnia, and muscle spasm. Potent — PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY in small doses. Contains rotenone-related compounds.

Penstemon jamesii

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, pediatric aid, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, throat aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Eriogonum jamesii

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, oral aid, heart medicine, psychological aid, analgesic, contraceptive. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Keres, Western, Navajo, Kayenta.

Cryptantha cinerea

Native American medicinal plant used as disinfectant, pediatric aid, snake bite remedy, veterinary aid, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Caesalpinia jamesii

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid. Documented among Zuni.

Telesonix jamesii

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid. Documented among Cheyenne.

Mahonia japonica

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(back), alexiteric, cough, dysentery, enteritis, fever, hepatoma, knee, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Aucuba japonica

Traditional medicinal plant used for burn, swelling.

Cinnamomum sieboldii

Traditional medicinal plant used for balsamic, diaphoretic, febrifuge, stomachic.

Cryptotaenia japonica

A medicinal plant (Cryptotaenia japonica) from the Apiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Abies sachalinensis

A medicinal plant (Abies sachalinensis) from the Pinaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Gentiana scabra

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, ache(head), ache(stomach), apertif, arthritis, bitter-principle, boil, cold, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Panax japonicus

Japanese woodland herb related to Korean ginseng but with a milder tonic effect. Used traditionally as an expectorant for coughs, a mild immune stimulant, and in folk medicine for non-insulin-dependent diabetes and obesity.

Lonicera japonica

One of the most important TCM heat-clearing and detoxifying herbs. The flower buds are used for respiratory infections, fever, and inflammation.

Reynoutria japonica

An invasive plant that is also one of the richest natural sources of resveratrol. Used in TCM for blood circulation, inflammation, and Lyme disease protocols.

Cephalotaxus harringtonii

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

Ligustrum japonicum

Traditional medicinal plant used for bactericide, coffee, tonic.

Skimmia japonica

Traditional medicinal plant used for atrophy, cachexia, palsy, poison, restorative, tonic.

Stephania japonica

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, cancer, fever, itch, tumor, urogenital.

Jasminum officinale

Jasmine flowers used in aromatherapy for mood elevation, relaxation, and as an aphrodisiac. The tea is antioxidant-rich and mildly sedating.

Nardostachys jatamansi

Ayurvedic brain calmative — Biblical spikenard (Mary Magdalene anointed Jesus feet). For insomnia, anxiety, and epilepsy. Contains jatamansone (sedative). Endangered — use cultivated sources. Related to Valerian.

Hymenaea courbaril

Amazonian canopy tree whose bark is used for energy, respiratory infections, candida, and prostatitis. Resin (copal) burned ceremonially and used medicinally. Contains terpenes (caryophyllene) and diterpenes. Brazilian folk remedy for chronic fatigue.

Cinnamomum burmannii

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, astringent, carminative, cordial, spice, stimulant, stomachic.

Cymbopogon winterianus

A medicinal plant (Cymbopogon winterianus) from the Poaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Curcuma xanthorrhiza

Traditional medicinal plant used for amenorrhea, choleretic, constipation, dyspepsia, emmenagogue, gallstones, hepatosis, parturition, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Oenanthe javanica

A medicinal plant (Oenanthe javanica) from the Apiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Syzygium cumini

An Indian fruit whose seeds are one of Ayurveda's top blood sugar support herbs. Contains jamboline. The fruit is also nutritious.

Dracontium loretense

Peruvian Amazonian plant used by indigenous healers as snakebite antidote — the spotted stem resembles a fer-de-lance snake (doctrine of signatures). Also for HIV support, immune stimulation, and viral infections in modern herbalism.

Ceanothus herbaceus

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine. Documented among Chippewa.

Chenopodium botrys

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anthelmintic, cold remedy, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cherokee.

Gynostemma pentaphyllum

A Chinese adaptogenic vine containing gypenosides similar to ginsenosides, used for longevity, stress resilience, and cardiovascular support.

Gynostemma pentaphyllum (tea)

Daily longevity tea — the Chinese province of Guizhou where jiaogulan is consumed daily has the highest centenarian rate. Sweet, slightly bitter adaptogenic tea. For cholesterol, blood sugar, stress, and longevity. Caffeine-free. Can be re-steeped 3-5 times.

Crescentia alata

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, alopecia, astringent, chest, cough, diarrhea, emollient, expectorant, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cosmos sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing. Documented among Navajo.

Lonicera japonica

TCM heat-clearing and detoxifying herb — #1 herb for external wind-heat (sore throat, fever, rash). For all hot, toxic conditions: infections, skin rashes, and dysentery. Contains chlorogenic acid. Shuang Huang Lian (with Forsythia) is hugely popular in China.

Coix lacryma-jobi

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Cherokee.

Simmondsia chinensis

Not actually an oil — it is a liquid wax ester, similar to human sebum. Excellent for skin and hair care. Non-comedogenic moisturizer. For acne, eczema, psoriasis, and hair conditioning. EXTERNAL USE ONLY (toxic if ingested).

Trichilia hirta

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, astringent, cold, cosmetic, emmenagogue, fever, hair, hair-oil, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Simmondsia chinensis

Technically a liquid wax, not oil. The closest plant substance to human sebum. Used for skin moisturizing, hair care, and as a carrier oil for essential oils.

Yucca brevifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for emetic, gonorrhea.

Spermacoce assurgens

A medicinal plant (Spermacoce assurgens) from the Rubiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Iresine diffusa

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid. Documented among Houma.

Arachis hypogaea (wild variety)

Wild/heirloom peanut varieties — higher in resveratrol, oleic acid, and antioxidants than commercial peanuts. The "superfood" peanut. Used in ceremonial cacao.

Mimosa hostilis

A medicinal plant (Mimosa hostilis) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Jussiaea repens

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, alexiteric, bite(snake), dermatosis, diuretic, fever, refrigerant, skin, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cyperus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Hawaiian, Tanana, Upper, Yavapai.