Herb Library

Cystopteris protrusa

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge. Documented among Cherokee.

Asparagus lucidus

Traditional medicinal plant used for diuretic, expectorant, impotency, nervine, stimulant, stomachic, tonic.

Lychnophora ericoides

Brazilian cerrado mountain plant used as substitute for European arnica. For bruises, sprains, inflammation, and muscle pain. Contains lychnopholide sesquiterpene lactones with anti-inflammatory activity. Traditionally soaked in cachaca (sugarcane spirit).

Lepidium meyenii (gelatinized)

Pre-cooked (gelatinized) maca — starch removed for easier digestion. Preferred form for those with sensitive stomachs. Same benefits as raw maca.

Lepidium meyenii (raw powder)

Raw maca root powder — the traditional Peruvian form. 1-3 tsp daily in smoothies. Malty butterscotch flavor. May cause GI upset in some (gelatinized form is gentler).

Verbena macdougalii

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

Catharanthus roseus

Toxic herb used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, and acute lymphocytic leukemia. Source of vincristine and vinblastine.

Micromeria varia subsp. thymoides

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

Anredera baselloides

A medicinal plant (Anredera baselloides) from the Basellaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Euphorbia helioscopia

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

Ambrosia magdalenae

A medicinal plant (Ambrosia magdalenae) from the Asteraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Magnesium oxide

The most common but LEAST bioavailable magnesium form (4% absorption). Best used as a laxative/stool softener rather than for magnesium repletion. Very inexpensive.

Adiantum capillus-junonis

Used in TCM to treat colds and influenza. Contains adipedatol, adiantone, and various fern-derived compounds.

Asplenium trichomanes

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, breast treatment, cough medicine, liver aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Ophiopogon japonicus

TCM yin-nourishing herb for Lung and Stomach — for dry cough, thirst, constipation from dryness, and palpitations. Moistening and cooling. Key herb in Mai Men Dong Tang (for dry cough) and Sheng Mai San (for qi/yin deficiency). Common ornamental plant.

Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri

A medicinal plant (Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri) from the Crassulaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Mandragora officinarum

Traditional medicinal plant used for anesthetic, asthma, cough, hayfever, hypnotic, mydriatic, narcotic, poison, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Centella asiatica

Ayurvedic Medhya Rasayana — the Ayurvedic name for Gotu Kola. For meditation support, wound healing, and cognitive enhancement. "Brahmi" in some Ayurvedic texts (naming is confused with Bacopa). Sattvic herb that balances all three doshas.

Leptospermum scoparium (UMF 15+)

UMF 15+ (or MGO 514+) medical-grade Manuka honey. Proven wound-healing properties. FDA-cleared Medihoney used in hospitals. The gold standard of medicinal honeys.

Ipomopsis polycladon

Native American medicinal plant used as sedative, tonic. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Ipomopsis multiflora

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

Lithospermum multiflorum

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

Mentzelia multiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, psychological aid, tuberculosis remedy, emetic. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo.

Schkuhria multiflora

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

Hackelia floribunda

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, orthopedic aid. Documented among Isleta, Navajo, Ramah.

Pilocarpus microphyllus

Traditional medicinal plant used for asthma, bright's disease, cardiosedative, diabetes, diaphoretic, dropsy, epilepsy, expectorant, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ambrosia hispida

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), anodyne, apertif, cathartic, cold, diaphoretic, fever, flu, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Margaritaria discoidea

West African tree used in Ghanaian and Nigerian traditional medicine for malaria, pain, and as purgative. Bark decoction for fever. Contains securinine alkaloids with CNS stimulant properties. Used in traditional veterinary medicine.

Dryopteris marginalis

Traditional medicinal plant used for poison, vermifuge.

Calendula officinalis

Premier wound-healing herb — for cuts, burns, diaper rash, and radiation dermatitis. Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and lymphatic. Calendula cream/salve is a medicine cabinet essential. Internal use for GI inflammation and menstrual cramps.

Tithonia diversifolia

Caribbean and Central American bitter leaf for malaria, diabetes, and stomach pain; also a soil-enrichment plant.

Gnaphalium uliginosum

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Stachys palustris

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid. Documented among Chippewa, Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Castilleja lineata

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

Chrysopsis mariana

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, sedative, tonic. Documented among Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Sanicula marilandica

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote, dermatological aid, emetic, kidney aid, laxative, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois, Malecite, Menominee.

Senna marilandica

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cathartic, dermatological aid, febrifuge, heart medicine, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Tiquilia latior

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

Bouteloua simplex

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

Polygonum bistorta

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

Salvia pratensis

A European wild sage species — milder than garden sage. Used for digestive support, sore throat gargle, and as a calming tea.

Zigadenus venenosus

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, poison, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Chehalis, Haisla and Hanaksiala, Klamath.

Allium canadense

Native American medicinal plant used as carminative, cathartic, diuretic, ear medicine, expectorant, kidney aid. Documented among Cherokee, Mahuna.

Thalictrum sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, cold remedy. Documented among California Indian, Washo.

Tragopogon pratensis

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

Filipendula ulmaria

The herb that inspired aspirin — contains salicylates. Used for digestive comfort, joint support, and as a gentle anti-inflammatory.

Monarda media

A medicinal plant (Monarda media) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Carbo vegetabilis

Highly porous carbon used for acute poisoning (ER use) and digestive gas/bloating. ABSORBS medications — never take with other supplements or drugs.