Herb Library

Citrus sphaerocarpa

A medicinal plant (Citrus sphaerocarpa) from the Rutaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Kaempferia galanga

Southeast Asian rhizomatous herb commercially cultivated in Indonesia and Vietnam. Used in traditional medicine as an expectorant, carminative, and for digestive disorders, rheumatism, and topically for swellings and skin diseases.

Antennaria rosulata

Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine, pediatric aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Terminalia ferdinandiana

An Australian Aboriginal superfood with the highest recorded vitamin C content of any fruit (100x more than oranges). Used for immune and skin support.

Amomum subulatum

Tibetan medicine herb for stomach cold, indigestion, and vomiting. Distinguished from green cardamom and specifically used for cold digestive patterns.

Anisomeles indica

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, carminative, gravel, malaria, tonic.

Cenchrus calyculatus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Hawaiian.

Aconitum maximum

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Aleut.

Hoslundia opposita

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, anodyne, bite(snake), blennorrhea, chest, cholagogue, cold, conjunctivitis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Broussaisia arguta

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, reproductive aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Cyrtandra sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, reproductive aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Solanum aviculare

Aboriginal plant used for rheumatic joint swelling and skin conditions. Contains solasodine, a precursor for industrial steroid hormone production.

Sceletium tortuosum

A South African succulent traditionally chewed by the San people for mood elevation and stress relief. Contains mesembrine, a natural SSRI-like compound.

Solanum surattense

Ayurvedic herb used for asthma, bronchitis, cough, and urinary disorders. One of the ten roots in the classical Dashamula formula.

Ceiba pentandra

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), alopecia, antidiarrheic, asthma, astringent, bladder, bowel, catarrh, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Millettia pinnata

Ayurvedic herb primarily used externally for skin diseases including scabies, eczema, and leucoderma. Seed oil is used in traditional skin preparations.

Sterculia urens

Traditional medicinal plant used for fistula, parturition, rhagades, sore, tubercle.

Myrica esculenta

Ayurvedic herb used for sinusitis, nasal congestion, cough, and diarrhea. The bark is astringent and the fruit is eaten fresh in Himalayan regions.

Piper methysticum

A Pacific Island herb traditionally used for relaxation and social ceremonies. Effective for stress and tension but with important liver safety concerns.

Piper methysticum (250mg)

Standard kava extract capsule — 250mg standardized to 30% kavalactones. For anxiety support. Use ONLY noble kava root extracts. Monitor liver. Max 3 months continuous.

Piper methysticum (extract)

Standardized to 30-70% kavalactones. Clinical evidence for anxiety comparable to benzodiazepines. Use ONLY noble kava root extract. Monitor liver.

Piper methysticum (traditional prep)

Traditional Pacific Island preparation — root pounded and soaked in water (NOT alcohol extract). The traditional water preparation has 3000+ years of safe use in Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, and Samoa. Noble cultivars only. Hepatotoxicity linked to non-noble/non-root parts.

Piper methysticum (tea)

Traditional Polynesian kava preparation — root pounded and strained in water. Produces numbness of mouth (normal). Used for social ceremony, anxiety, and relaxation.

Piper excelsum

Sacred Maori medicinal plant and relative of kava. Chewed leaves for toothache and digestive complaints. Leaf poultice for wounds, boils, and rheumatism. Contains myristicin and diayangambin. One of the most important plants in Maori rongoā.

Micromeria congesta

A medicinal plant (Micromeria congesta) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Sideritis athoa

A medicinal plant (Sideritis athoa) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Phyllanthus amarus

Siddha lithotriptic for kidney stones and hepatoprotective for jaundice and hepatitis B; extremely important in Tamil medicine.

Perideridia kelloggii

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic. Documented among Pomo, Pomo, Kashaya.

Kelussia odoratissima

Endemic Iranian mountain herb used as both food and medicine by Bakhtiari nomads. For digestive complaints, bloating, and as sedative. Contains phthalides similar to celery. Endangered due to overharvesting from the Zagros Mountains.

Ocimum suave

A medicinal plant (Ocimum suave) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pinus insularis

A medicinal plant (Pinus insularis) from the Pinaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Catha edulis

Traditional medicinal plant used for anorexia, aphrodisiac, asthma, astringent, cns stimulant, chest, cough, debility, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Khaya senegalensis

West African mahogany tree whose bitter bark is widely used in Sahelian traditional medicine for malaria, fever, jaundice, and intestinal worms. Contains limonoids with antimalarial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Heteranthera reniformis

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Silphium compositum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee.

Lomatium graveolens

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid, throat aid. Documented among Gosiute.

Thalictrum pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as hemostat, liver aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Polygonatum biflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, breast treatment, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Menominee.

Combretum micranthum

West African daily health tea consumed across Senegal, Mali, and Guinea. Traditional use for malaria, liver protection, digestive support, and weight management. Contains combretin alkaloids.

Angelica genuflexa

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, analgesic, eye medicine. Documented among Bella Coola, Gitksan.

Knema globularia

Thai and Malay Peninsula tree in the nutmeg family used in traditional Thai medicine for wound healing, skin infections, and diarrhea. Red sap from bark applied to cuts. Contains lignans and neolignans distinct from true nutmeg.

Acacia koa

Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Ipomoea indica

Hawaiian medicinal vine used in traditional healing for broken bones (poultice), skin infections, and as a laxative. Root decoction for internal complaints. Contains ergine-related compounds. Culturally significant in Polynesian medicine.

Asteracantha longifolia

Ayurvedic herb used for urinary disorders, male reproductive health, anemia, and liver conditions. Seeds are considered aphrodisiac and diuretic.

Cola nitida

Original Coca-Cola ingredient — contains caffeine and theobromine. West African stimulant and social bonding ritual. For fatigue, headaches, and depression. Key ingredient in original cola recipes. Sacred in Yoruba and Igbo cultures.

Strophanthus kombe

Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiotonic, diuretic, heart, poison, poison(arrow), stimulant.

SCOBY fermented tea

Fermented sweet tea containing probiotics, organic acids, and B vitamins. Used for gut health, immune support, and energy. Not technically an herb.

Symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast

The living SCOBY culture for making kombucha at home. A symbiotic colony of Acetobacter, Gluconobacter, and yeasts. Home brewing requires careful hygiene.