Herb Library

Aristolochia serpentaria

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, bite(snake), cardiotonic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, fever, gastrotonic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Serratia peptidase (enzyme)

A proteolytic enzyme originally from silkworms. Used for inflammation, sinus congestion, and scar tissue. Take on empty stomach for systemic effects.

Sesamum orientale

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, cathartic, gynecological aid, misc. disease remedy, pediatric aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, blood medicine, orthopedic aid, hunting medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Pycnanthemum setosum

A medicinal plant (Pycnanthemum setosum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Atriplex confertifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, veterinary aid, antirheumatic (external), cold remedy. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Paiute, Northern.

Carya ovata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, herbal steam, gynecological aid, tonic, anthelmintic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Chippewa, Delaware, Ontario, Iroquois.

Evolvulus nuttallianus

Native American medicinal plant used as nose medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Erigeron pumilus

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Lepidium lasiocarpum

Native American medicinal plant used as disinfectant. Documented among Navajo.

Hieracium villosum

Balkan and Mediterranean mountain herb used in traditional Serbian and Croatian medicine for respiratory catarrh, lung conditions, and as mild diuretic. Contains umbelliferone and chlorogenic acid. Used as folk remedy for bronchitis.

Sophora subprostrata

Traditional medicinal plant used for bilious, cancer(cervix), cough, dermatitis, gum, inflammation, internulcer, jaundice, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Convolvulus pluricaulis

An Ayurvedic medhya rasayana (brain tonic) for memory, concentration, and anxiety relief. One of the most important cognitive herbs in Ayurveda.

Convolvulus pluricaulis

Ayurvedic Medhya Rasayana (brain rejuvenative) — one of four premier brain herbs in Ayurveda. For memory, learning, anxiety, and insomnia. Especially used for children with poor concentration. Contains shankhapushpine. Sweet, cooling, and calming.

Dioscorea opposita

TCM Spleen/Lung/Kidney tonic — one of the few herbs that tonifies all three organs. For poor appetite, chronic diarrhea, diabetes, and vaginal discharge. Mild and nourishing. Safe for long-term use. Also eaten as a vegetable (nagaimo in Japanese cuisine).

Liatris acidota

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Koasati.

Penstemon acuminatus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antiemetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Blackfoot.

Valeriana acutiloba

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, hunting medicine, misc. disease remedy, tuberculosis remedy, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Hepatica nobilis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, breast treatment, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, liver aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Menominee.

Anethum sowa

Ayurvedic carminative herb used for digestive complaints, lactation support, and menstrual disorders. The seeds are considered warming and digestive.

Asparagus racemosus

A premier women's tonic in Ayurvedic medicine, meaning "she who possesses 100 husbands." Used for reproductive and hormonal support.

Asparagus racemosus (500mg)

Standard Shatavari capsule — Ayurveda's premier women's reproductive tonic. 500mg 2x daily. For fertility, lactation, menopause, and as a yin/cooling adaptogen.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid, analgesic, antidiarrheal, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois, Menominee, Ojibwa.

Vitellaria paradoxa

Unrefined shea butter from West Africa — the richest natural skin moisturizer after cocoa butter. Contains triterpenes for anti-inflammatory skin support. Safe for babies.

Kalmia angustifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, nose medicine, poison, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, tonic. Documented among Abnaki, Algonquin, Quebec, Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule.

Carya laciniosa

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, analgesic, cold remedy, dermatological aid, diaphoretic, emetic. Documented among Cherokee.

Calcite mineral preparation

Tibetan mineral medicine (calcite ash) used for hyperacidity, bone disorders, and fever. Processed through traditional purification involving repeated heating and quenching.

Monardella sheltonii

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Cimicifuga dahurica

Traditional medicinal plant used for bronchitis, rheumatism, sedative, throat, uteritis.

Lentinula edodes

A popular culinary mushroom that is also a medicinal powerhouse, containing lentinan and other immune-supporting compounds.

Lentinula edodes (extract)

Standardized shiitake extract — AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound) is the most studied form. Used in Japanese hospitals for immune support alongside conventional treatment.

Asphaltum punjabianum

A mineral-rich resin exuding from Himalayan rocks. Used in Ayurveda as a powerful rejuvenative (rasayana) for energy, cognition, and mineral delivery.

Asphaltum (purified extract)

Purified, standardized Shilajit extract — removes heavy metals and contaminants. Provides fulvic acid and dibenzo-alpha-pyrones for energy and mineral delivery.

Quercus imbricaria

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, disinfectant, emetic, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Rheum spiciforme

High-altitude Tibetan rhubarb species used for constipation, bile-heat disorders, and food poisoning. Grows above 3,500m in the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau.

Galium concinnum

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, misc. disease remedy, urinary aid. Documented among Meskwaki.

Spiranthes lucida

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

Mahonia dictyota

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

Cimicifuga heracleifolia

Kampo herb for sore throat, mouth sores, and prolapsed conditions. Raises the clear yang and vents rashes. Different from North American black cohosh.

Pinus echinata

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

Myriophyllum sibiricum

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, emetic, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Eurybia conspicua

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, toothache remedy, venereal aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Frasera speciosa

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid, analgesic, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Havasupai, Isleta.

Gilia inconspicua

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

Erysimum inconspicuum

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Hopi.

Styrax tonkinensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, carminative, catarrh, diuretic, expectorant.

Eleutherococcus senticosus

Powerful adaptogenic tonic that helps the body withstand heat, cold, infection, and radiation. Improves physical and mental stamina, and supports recovery during cancer treatment.

Sophora pachycarpa

A medicinal plant (Sophora pachycarpa) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.