Herb Library

Sambucus nigra (Sambucol brand)

The original clinically studied elderberry extract brand. Standardized for anthocyanins. Multiple RCTs for influenza and common cold.

Sambucus nigra (standardized extract)

Standardized elderberry extract — clinical evidence for reducing flu duration by 4 days and cold duration by 2 days. Contains anthocyanins (cyanidin-3-glucoside) and lectins. Blocks viral hemagglutinin. The #1 immune supplement in America.

Sambucus nigra (homemade syrup)

Homemade elderberry syrup — simmered berries with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and raw honey. The most popular DIY herbal remedy. Recipes all over the internet.

Sambucus nigra (alcohol tincture)

Elderberry extracted in alcohol — more potent and longer-lasting than syrup. No added sugar. Drop dosing allows precise adjustment. 30-60 drops 3x daily.

Sambucus nigra (wine)

Traditional elderberry wine — fermented elderberry. Retains anthocyanins while adding probiotic benefits of fermentation. Old European folk medicine staple.

Sambucus nigra + Zinc picolinate

Elderberry extract + 15mg Zinc in capsule — the convenient immune duo. Daily for prevention, every 2-3 hours with zinc lozenges during acute episodes.

Sambucus nigra + Zinc

Combination of elderberry extract with zinc — two of the most evidence-based immune support ingredients. Zinc lozenges alone can reduce cold duration by 33%.

Polemonium elegans

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

Elephantopus scaber

Southeast Asian and tropical herb used in Malaysian (tapak liman), Indonesian, and Chinese folk medicine for hepatitis, fever, and kidney complaints. Contains elephantopin and deoxyelephantopin sesquiterpene lactones with documented anticancer activity.

Cecropia pachystachya

Brazilian traditional medicine tree leaf for asthma, cough, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions. Contains C-glycosyl flavones (orientin, isoorientin). Used in Amazonian folk medicine as bronchodilator and anti-hypertensive.

Stachys mexicana

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tonic. Documented among Green River Group, Puyallup, Saanich.

Sphaeralcea emoryi

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Pima.

Eremophila longifolia

Aboriginal bush medicine plant for colds, chest infections, and skin sores. Leaves are heated and applied topically or prepared as a wash for skin conditions.

Enterolobium contortisiliquum

South American tree with ear-shaped pods used in Brazilian and Argentine folk medicine for respiratory conditions, wound healing, and as soap substitute. Bark contains saponins. Fruit decoction for cough and bronchitis. Contains enterolobine.

Magnesium sulfate (bath)

Magnesium sulfate dissolved in warm bath — traditional muscle soak. Provides transdermal magnesium and sulfate. 2 cups per standard bath. 20-minute soaks.

Diluted EO in carrier oil (roller)

Pre-diluted essential oils in roller bottle — the safest and most convenient aromatherapy format. 2-3% dilution in jojoba or fractionated coconut oil.

DIM + Calcium D-Glucarate + Broccoli Extract

Estrogen metabolism support — DIM promotes 2-hydroxy estrogen pathway, Calcium D-Glucarate prevents estrogen recirculation, Broccoli Seed provides sulforaphane.

Eucalyptus + Peppermint + Camphor (topical)

Topical chest balm with eucalyptus, peppermint, and camphor — the natural Vicks alternative. Apply to chest and back for congestion relief. NEVER near infant faces.

Eucommia ulmoides

A TCM kidney yang tonic used for lower back pain, bone strength, and blood pressure support. One of the few TCM herbs studied for hypertension.

Euphorbia resinifera

Moroccan endemic cactus-like euphorbia producing a latex containing resiniferatoxin — the hottest compound known (1000x capsaicin). Used in traditional Moroccan medicine for toothache, warts, and rheumatism. Modern research on pain management via TRPV1 desensitization.

Actaea spicata

Traditional medicinal plant used for angina pectoris, antidote, asthma, cardiotonic, dropsy, hysteria, nerves, nervine, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Lycopus europeus

A medicinal plant (Lycopus europeus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Petasites hybridus

Traditional medicinal plant used for tumor.

Ribes uva-crispa

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic. Documented among Micmac.

Sambucus racemosa

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid, abortifacient, gastrointestinal aid, reproductive aid, analgesic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Cowlitz, Haisla and Hanaksiala, Hanaksiala.

Vaccinium ovatum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Makah, Pomo, Kashaya.

Chamaesyce nutans

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Houma.

Euphrasia officinalis

A traditional European herb used for eye comfort and seasonal respiratory support, often used as an eye wash or in eye formulas.

Fagraea berteroana

Pacific Island tree with intensely fragrant flowers used in Hawaiian, Samoan, and Tongan traditional medicine. Bark decoction for fever and diarrhea. Leaf poultice for skin conditions. Culturally important lei flower throughout Polynesia.

Brickellia eupatorioides

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, other. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Veratrum sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy, veterinary aid. Documented among Shoshoni.

Rheum rhaponticum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, cathartic, dermatological aid, laxative, poison, strengthener. Documented among Cherokee.

Duchesnea indica

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, bite(bug), bite(snake), boil, cancer(digestive), decoagulant, eczema, laryngitis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Vicia faba

Contains natural L-DOPA (like Mucuna). Used in Mediterranean diet and studied for Parkinson's support. CRITICAL: dangerous for G6PD deficiency (favism).

Galium fendleri

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine, emetic, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Lesquerella fendleri

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), emetic, dermatological aid. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo.

Sphaeralcea fendleri

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, oral aid, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Chamaebatiaria millefolium

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid, hunting medicine, orthopedic aid, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Gosiute, Navajo, Ramah, Paiute.

Lomatium dissectum

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Thompson.

Lomatium dissectum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, dietary aid, eye medicine, respiratory aid, tuberculosis remedy, antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Nez Perce, Okanagan-Colville, Paiute, Northern.

Crepis runcinata

Native American medicinal plant used as cancer treatment, dermatological aid. Documented among Meskwaki.

Convolvulus arvensis

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Pomo, Pomo, Kashaya.

Huperzia selago

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, analgesic. Documented among Nitinaht, Tanana, Upper.

Crataegus chrysocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Ojibwa, South, Potawatomi.

Tephrosia vogelii

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, emetic, insecticide, molluscicide, parasiticide, piscicide, purgative, repellant(insect), and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Schisandra chinensis

Contains all five flavors — sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent. An adaptogen for liver protection, stress resilience, and endurance. Unique among herbs.

Argemone munita

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

Andropogon floridanus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, cough medicine, gastrointestinal aid, pulmonary aid. Documented among Seminole.