Herb Library

Thymbra spicata

Eastern Mediterranean herb — the original za'atar of biblical and Arab tradition. For cough, digestive complaints, and as antimicrobial. Contains carvacrol (60-80%) making it one of the strongest natural antimicrobials. Used across Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey.

Camphor + Menthol + Cajuput + Clove

Iconic Asian topical analgesic — camphor, menthol, cajuput, and clove oils in a petroleum base. For muscle pain, headache (temples), and congestion. Since 1870.

Astragalus convallarius

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

Tinospora bakis

West African vine related to guduchi used in Senegalese and Malian traditional medicine for malaria, hepatitis, and diabetes. Contains protoberberine alkaloids and columbin. Important in Wolof and Serer traditional healing systems.

Nicotiana tabacum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(back), ache(ear), ache(head), ache(stomach), ache(tooth), anodyne, anorexiac, antidote(bee sting), and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Dipteryx odorata

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), anticoagulant, cardiotonic, carminative, diaphoretic, dyspepsia, fever, fumigant, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Epigaea repens

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, analgesic, antidiarrheal, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Cherokee, Iroquois.

Ribes laxiflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, tonic, cold remedy, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Bella Coola, Lummi, Skagit.

Erigeron flagellaris

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

Strophostyles helvula

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Houma, Iroquois.

Abronia turbinata

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

Nicotiana glauca

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), anodyne, boil, hirudicide, insecticide, piles, poison, sore, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Tribulus terrestris

An Ayurvedic herb used for reproductive health, urinary support, and athletic performance. Widely used in men's health formulas.

Tribulus terrestris (500mg)

Standard Tribulus capsule — for male vitality and athletic performance. 500-1500mg daily. Bulgarian and Indian varieties have different saponin profiles.

Tribulus terrestris (extract)

Standardized extract (40-90% saponins) of Tribulus — used for male vitality, athletic performance, and urinary support. Bulgarian and Indian varieties differ.

Carmona retusa

Philippine DOH-approved mouthwash and antidiarrheal; leaf decoction for stomach pain, diarrhea, and oral hygiene.

Polianthes tuberosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, astringent, cosmetic, detergent, diarrhea, diuretic, emetic, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Pseudostellaria jamesiana

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Erigeron caespitosus

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, eye medicine. Documented among Paiute.

Lallemantia royleana

Unani cooling mucilaginous seed for fever, cough, and urinary burning; soaked seeds form a gel used as a refreshing drink.

Alhagi pseudalhagi

Central Asian sweet manna exudate from camel thorn used as a gentle laxative, fever reducer, and demulcent in Unani medicine. Dissolves in water for a sweet drink.

Operculina turpethum

Strong Unani purgative herb used for constipation, edema, and joint disorders. The white-stemmed variety is preferred medicinally over the black-stemmed form.

Curcumin + Boswellic Acids

The two strongest evidence-based anti-inflammatory herbs combined. Curcumin (COX-2) + Boswellia (5-LOX) = dual pathway inflammation support. The joint health standard.

Curcuma longa (BCM-95)

BCM-95 patented extract — combines curcumin with essential oils from turmeric for 7-8x better absorption than standard curcumin without needing piperine.

Thamnosma montana

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, analgesic, cold remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Havasupai, Kawaiisu, Paiute.

Turraea robusta

East African Meliaceae tree used in Kenyan and Tanzanian traditional medicine for malaria, convulsions, and stomachache. Contains limonoids (turranolide) with insecticidal and antimicrobial properties. Root decoction for fever in children.

Lonicera involucrata

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, dermatological aid, venereal aid, cathartic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Blackfoot, Carrier.

Reduced Coenzyme Q10

The reduced/active form of CoQ10 — better absorbed than ubiquinone, especially for people over 40. Essential for mitochondrial energy and heart health.

Virola surinamensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for rheumatism.

Acacia tortilis

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

Pelargonium sidoides

Zulu respiratory remedy — EPs 7630 extract is a German registered medicine for acute bronchitis. Name means "heavy cough" in Zulu. Clinical evidence for reducing bronchitis duration by 2 days. Contains gallic acid and umckalin.

Prunus mume

Japanese macrobiotic superfood — salt-pickled ume plum. Extremely sour and salty. For hangover, nausea, digestive upset, and alkalizing the body. TCM Wu Mei stops diarrhea, generates fluids, and expels parasites. Part of Wu Mei Wan formula.

Penstemon virgatus

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

Amelanchier utahensis

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Navajo.

Valeriana + Humulus

The most clinically studied sleep herb combination. Ze 91019 extract shown to improve sleep quality comparable to benzodiazepines without morning hangover.

Chamaesyce multiformis

Native American medicinal plant used as breast treatment, dietary aid, laxative, pediatric aid, reproductive aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Vaccinium myrtilloides

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, contraceptive, diaphoretic, gynecological aid, reproductive aid. Documented among Cree, Woodlands.

Psathyrotes ramosissima

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, cathartic, dermatological aid, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Stachytarpheta cayennensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for chest-cold, collyrium, depurative, dysentery, fever, heart, heart attack, ophthalmia, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Collinsia violacea

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, cold remedy, cough medicine, pulmonary aid. Documented among Creek, Natchez.

Mertensia virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid, tuberculosis remedy, antidote, venereal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Claytonia virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, contraceptive, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Fragaria virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, kidney aid, liver aid, misc. disease remedy, psychological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cherokee, Chippewa.

B1+B2+B3+B5+B6+B7+B9+B12

Complete B vitamin complex — essential cofactors for energy, mood, nerve function, and methylation. Critical for anyone under stress, vegetarians, and elderly.

Vitex agnus-castus

See Chasteberry entry for full details. Cross-referenced for searchability.

Pterocaulon virgatum

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, antidiarrheal, antihemorrhagic, cold remedy, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Seminole.

Eriogonum roseum

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

Warburgia ugandensis

East African medicinal tree widely used by the Kikuyu people to expel tapeworms and improve appetite. The peppery bark is used for coughs, colds, fever, stomachache, and joint pains across multiple African traditional medicine systems.