Herb Library

Lycium barbarum (tea)

Dried goji berries steeped in hot water — a TCM longevity tea. Sweet and pleasant. Eat the berries after drinking. Rich in zeaxanthin for eye health.

Laburnum anagyroides

Traditional medicinal plant used for fatality, poison.

Verbesina encelioides

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

Ribes aureum

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

Duranta repens

Traditional medicinal plant used for detergent, fatality, fever, insecticide, larvicide, stimulant.

Rumex maritimus

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

Ehrendorferia chrysantha

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, heart medicine. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Ericameria arborescens

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Miwok.

Teucrium polium

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, diabetes, fungoid, inflammation, intestine, piles, stimulant, tumor.

Pleomele aurea

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

Encelia farinosa

Native American medicinal plant used as toothache remedy, analgesic. Documented among Cahuilla, Pima.

Calochortus aureus

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

Curcuma longa + milk + spices

Traditional Ayurvedic bedtime drink — turmeric, black pepper, ginger, cinnamon in warm milk (dairy or plant). Anti-inflammatory, sleep-promoting, and comforting.

Turmeric + Coconut Oil + Black Pepper + Water

The specific "Doug English" golden paste recipe — cooked turmeric, coconut oil, black pepper, and water. The viral recipe that started the golden paste movement.

Phlebodium aureum

Native American medicinal plant used as other, pediatric aid, psychological aid. Documented among Seminole.

Dalea aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Dakota.

Opuntia aurea

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

Packera aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, heart medicine, blood medicine, diaphoretic, febrifuge, kidney aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Solidago sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, toothache remedy, heart medicine, nose medicine, panacea, throat aid. Documented among Alabama, Algonquin, Quebec, Blackfoot.

Solidago virgaurea

Premier kidney and urinary herb — German Commission E approved for UTIs and kidney stones. Anti-inflammatory diuretic that flushes without depleting minerals. Unfairly blamed for hay fever (ragweed is the true culprit).

Hydrastis canadensis

A North American herb containing berberine, traditionally used to support immune function and digestive health. Endangered in the wild.

Hydrastis canadensis (500mg)

Standard goldenseal capsule — 500mg. SHORT-TERM USE ONLY (max 2-3 weeks). Not for daily long-term use. Rich in berberine. Endangered — consider Oregon Grape instead.

Hydrastis canadensis (tea)

Goldenseal root steeped as tea — extremely bitter. Used for digestive infections and immune support. Short-term only (2 weeks max). Endangered — use sustainably.

Coreopsis tinctoria

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

Lamarckia aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Diegueno.

Zizia aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, febrifuge. Documented among Meskwaki.

Coptis trifolia

North American species of Coptis — contains berberine. Used for mouth sores, digestive infections, and as a bitter tonic. Different from Chinese Coptis.

Hypericum concinnum

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

Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, diuretic, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Hopi.

Licania michauxii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, gastrointestinal aid, other, psychological aid. Documented among Seminole.

Ivesia gordonii

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

Philadelphus lewisii

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, dermatological aid, antirheumatic (external), breast treatment, hemorrhoid remedy, pulmonary aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Snohomish, Thompson.

Ulex europaeus

Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiotonic, diuretic, poison, tea.

Centella asiatica (400mg)

Standard Gotu Kola capsule — 400mg. For cognitive support, wound healing, and venous health. 400mg 2-3x daily. Takes weeks for cognitive effects.

Centella asiatica (extract)

Standardized extract of Centella asiatica (asiaticoside, madecassoside). Evidence-based for wound healing, scarring, and venous insufficiency.

Centella asiatica (powder)

Whole herb powder form — less concentrated than extract but provides full spectrum of triterpenoids. Traditional form used in Ayurveda for centuries.

Centella asiatica (tea)

Fresh or dried Gotu Kola leaf tea — the traditional form used daily in Sri Lanka and India for cognitive support, longevity, and wound healing.

Ranunculus inamoenus

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

Mammillaria grahamii

Native American medicinal plant used as ear medicine. Documented among Pima.

Aframomum melegueta

A West African spice related to ginger and cardamom. Studied for metabolic support, thermogenesis, and testosterone. Contains 6-paradol and 6-gingerol.

Xylopia aethiopica

West African spice and medicine — for postpartum recovery, coughs, and digestive complaints. Nigerian women use it after childbirth to cleanse the womb and improve lactation. Contains xylopic acid (anti-inflammatory). Smoky, peppery flavor.

Leptodactylon pungens

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

Citrus paradisi

Grapefruit seed extract — controversial. Natural antimicrobial or synthetic preservative? Many products contain added benzethonium chloride. Quality varies widely.

Citrus paradisi (seed)

Controversial extract — antimicrobial effects may be from added synthetic preservatives, not the grapefruit itself. Some products contain benzethonium chloride.

Vitis vinifera (seed)

Rich in OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) — powerful antioxidants studied for cardiovascular, skin, and venous health. 20x stronger than vitamin C.

Vitis vinifera (95% OPC)

Standardized to 95% OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins). 100-300mg daily. Used for cardiovascular health, capillary strength, skin aging, and venous insufficiency.

Secale cereale

Standardized extract of rye grass pollen (Cernilton) clinically studied for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic prostatitis. Systematic reviews show benefit for urinary symptoms associated with BPH.

Petradoria pumila

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, breast treatment, gynecological aid, dermatological aid, cathartic, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.