Herb Library

Lomatium foeniculaceum

Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine. Documented among Dakota, Omaha, Pawnee.

Purshia glandulosa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, emetic, gynecological aid, laxative, venereal aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Baccharis sarothroides

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Diegueno.

Loeseliastrum matthewsii

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy. Documented among Tubatulabal.

Centaurium exaltatum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, toothache remedy, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Miwok.

Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Balanites aegyptiacus

A medicinal plant (Balanites aegyptiacus) from the Balanitaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Frasera albomarginata

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

Oenothera primiveris

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

Sphaeralcea ambigua

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, antirheumatic (external), cathartic, cold remedy, contraceptive, dermatological aid. Documented among Shoshoni.

Hyptis emoryi

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(tooth), asthma, cold, dyspnea, hearing.

Baileya multiradiata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Keres, Western.

Prunus andersonii

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), cold remedy, misc. disease remedy, tonic, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Paiute.

Phlox austromontana

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Havasupai, Navajo, Kayenta.

Stanleya pinnata

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, gland medicine, analgesic, misc. disease remedy, throat aid, tonic. Documented among Havasupai, Navajo, Paiute.

Abronia villosa

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, burn dressing. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Symphoricarpos longiflorus

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

Lappula occidentalis

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

Datura discolor

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, ear medicine, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Pima.

Nicotiana obtusifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, ear medicine, emetic, hunting medicine. Documented among Cahuilla.

Chilopsis linearis

A Southwestern Native American herb used for respiratory infections, candida, and as an antimicrobial. The flowers make a pleasant tea.

Stephanomeria runcinata

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Keres, Western.

Eriastrum eremicum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Paiute.

Artemisia herba-alba

Traditional medicinal plant used for emmenagogue, enteritis, gastritis, spasm, vermifuge.

Erigeron linearis

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Zinnia acerosa

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

Detarium microcarpum

West African savanna tree used in Hausa and Bambara traditional medicine for tuberculosis, meningitis, and malaria. Fruit pulp edible and nutritious. Bark decoction for pneumonia and diarrhea. Important in Malian traditional pharmacopoeia.

Dandelion + Burdock + Red Clover + Nettle

Classic Western herbalism detox tea — four alterative/blood-purifying herbs combined. The traditional spring cleanse approach. Gentle daily tonic.

Cedrus deodara

Ayurvedic anti-inflammatory herb used for arthritis, respiratory conditions, urinary disorders, and fever. The heartwood oil is valued for its warming properties.

Kalanchoe daegrimontiana

A medicinal plant (Kalanchoe daegrimontiana) from the Crassulaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Liatris scariosa

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

Harpagophytum procumbens

A South African herb used traditionally to support joint comfort and mobility, with research supporting its use for musculoskeletal discomfort.

Harpagophytum procumbens (480mg)

Standard Devil's Claw capsule — for back pain and osteoarthritis. 960mg 2x daily (1.92g total). Clinical evidence comparable to some NSAIDs for low back pain.

Harpagophytum procumbens (extract)

Standardized to harpagoside content. Clinical evidence for low back pain, osteoarthritis, and musculoskeletal discomfort comparable to some NSAIDs.

Oplopanax horridus

Pacific Northwest adaptogen — closely related to ginseng (same family). Sacred to many First Nations peoples. For blood sugar balance, respiratory support, and spiritual protection. Spiny, formidable plant.

Clematis virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine, gastrointestinal aid, kidney aid, orthopedic aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Cassytha filiformis

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Proboscidea althaeifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Pima.

Tephrosia virginiana

Traditional medicinal plant used for alopecia, bladder, cathartic, cough, diaphoretic, fortifcant, laxative, piscicide, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Lobelia tupa

A medicinal plant (Lobelia tupa) from the Campanulaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Aralia spinosa

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), carminative, dermatological aid, diaphoretic, emetic, orthopedic aid. Documented among Cherokee, Choctaw, Koasati.

Glycyrrhiza glabra (DGL chewable)

Chewable DGL licorice — must be chewed/dissolved in mouth before swallowing for best effect. Mix with saliva activates the protective mechanism. For heartburn and ulcers.

Fagonia cretica

Unani and Pakistani folk medicine plant for cancer support, fever, skin diseases, and blood purification. Has generated significant research interest for anticancer activity.

Silicon dioxide (food grade)

Fossilized diatoms — used for intestinal cleansing and as a silica source. FOOD GRADE ONLY. Evidence is mostly anecdotal. Not an herb but commonly sold alongside herbs.

Dichrostachys cinerea

Pan-African shrub with distinctive two-toned flower clusters. Used in Tanzanian, South African, and West African medicine for snakebite, toothache, dysentery, and gonorrhea. Root chewed for cough. Contains tannins and flavonoids.

Sesbania sesban

Vietnamese and Indian medicinal plant. Flowers are popular Vietnamese Mekong Delta vegetable. Bark decoction for fever and smallpox in Ayurveda. Contains cytokinins and saponins. Leaf tea used in Egyptian traditional medicine for worm infections.

Protease + Lipase + Amylase + plant enzymes

Broad-spectrum plant-based digestive enzymes — breaks down protein, fat, carbs, fiber, and dairy. Take with meals. Not an herb but essential in digestive protocols.

Arceuthobium occidentale

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