Herb Library

Santalum acuminatum

A medicinal plant (Santalum acuminatum) from the Santalaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Cymopterus newberryi

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

Eupatorium purpureum

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, antirheumatic (internal), diuretic, gynecological aid, kidney aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Mahuna.

Stenandrium dulce

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, sedative, stimulant. Documented among Seminole.

Viola odorata

One of the leading herbs researched for treatment of breast, lung, and intestinal cancers. Sweet violet reduces glandular swellings, dissolves tumors and nodules, and moistens dry conditions.

Dianthus barbatus

A medicinal plant (Dianthus barbatus) from the Caryophyllaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Cinna arundinacea

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy. Documented among Iroquois.

Galium odoratum

German May wine herb — dried leaves develop coumarin scent (vanilla/new-mown hay). Traditional in German May bowl (Maibowle). For insomnia, digestive upset, and varicose veins. Contains coumarin (anticoagulant precursor).

Swertia chirayita

Himalayan bitter herb cultivated in Nepal and Pakistan, used in Ayurvedic medicine as a febrifuge, digestive tonic, and liver protectant. Traditionally used for malaria, constipation, skin diseases, and worm infestations.

Arundinaria gigantea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, kidney aid, stimulant. Documented among Choctaw, Houma.

Syzygium guineense

Pan-African tree used in Ethiopian, Congolese, and South African traditional medicine for diarrhea, abdominal pain, and malaria. Bark decoction widely used across East Africa. Fruit edible. Contains ellagic acid, gallic acid, and quercetin.

Zanthoxylum bungeanum

Not actually pepper — produces unique "numbing" sensation (hydroxy-alpha-sanshool activates touch receptors). TCM warms the middle jiao and kills parasites. For digestive coldness, abdominal pain, and roundworms. Key in Sichuan cuisine.

Tabernaemontana divaricata

South and Southeast Asian ornamental with medicinal uses in Ayurveda and Thai medicine. Root for toothache and worm infections. Latex for eye infections (diluted). Contains coronaridine and voacangine indole alkaloids with analgesic properties.

Tacca chantrieri

Southeast Asian ornamental with striking black flowers used in Thai and Chinese folk medicine for gastric ulcers, hypertension, and burns. Rhizome contains taccalonolide diterpenoids with documented anti-tumor activity in modern research.

Tacca leontopetaloides

Polynesian medicinal and food plant — one of the original canoe plants brought by Pacific voyagers. Starch extracted for food; whole rhizome used medicinally for stomachache and as poultice for stings. Important famine food across Pacific Islands.

Pandanus tectorius

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, laxative, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Lactuca biennis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, antihemorrhagic, heart medicine, gynecological aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Ojibwa.

Eriogonum tenellum

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

Ranunculus acris

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, oral aid, sedative, throat aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Abnaki, Bella Coola, Cherokee.

Potentilla arguta

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Prenanthes altissima

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy. Documented among Iroquois.

Astragalus kentrophyta

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

Anemone virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid, antidiarrheal, emetic, love medicine, tuberculosis remedy, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Menominee.

Cirsium altissimum

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

Coreopsis tripteris

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

Sisymbrium altissimum

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

Eriogonum elatum

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

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, stimulant, gastrointestinal aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Ramah.

Camissonia tanacetifolia

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

Prunus cerasus

Tart cherry concentrate — rich in melatonin and anthocyanins. Studied for sleep quality, exercise recovery, joint comfort, and gout support.

Micromeria fruticosa

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

Brickellia grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, antirheumatic (external), carminative, dietary aid, liver aid, analgesic. Documented among Gosiute, Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah.

Taurine (amino acid)

Conditional amino acid — abundant in heart, brain, and eyes. For heart rhythm, blood pressure, anxiety, and eye health. 1-3g daily. In energy drinks for a reason (but its calming, not stimulating). Deficiency common in vegans and elderly.

Cryptantha fulvocanescens

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, snake bite remedy, toothache remedy. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Camellia sinensis

Native American medicinal plant used as hemostat. Documented among Makah.

Micromeria fruticosa subsp. barbata

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

Tectona grandis

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), alopecia, bactericide, bilious, bronchitis, dermatosis, diuretic, eye, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Salix pulchra

Native American medicinal plant used as anesthetic, eye medicine, oral aid, analgesic. Documented among Eskimo, Alaska, Eskimo, Inupiat, Eskimo, Nunivak.

Dipsacus fullonum

Used in both Western and Chinese herbalism for joint/connective tissue support. Increasingly popular in Lyme disease protocols.

Dipsacus fullonum

Used in both Western and Chinese herbal traditions for joint/connective tissue support and as part of Lyme disease protocols.

Melaleuca alternifolia

One of the most studied topical antimicrobial essential oils. Used for acne, fungal infections, wound care, and oral health. TOPICAL ONLY.

Melaleuca alternifolia (cleanser)

5% tea tree oil face wash — clinical evidence comparable to benzoyl peroxide for mild-moderate acne with fewer side effects. The natural acne treatment standard.

Melaleuca alternifolia

Australian aboriginal antiseptic — TOPICAL USE ONLY. For acne, athletes foot, nail fungus, dandruff, and wound infection. Contains terpinen-4-ol (antimicrobial). Toxic if ingested. Evidence-based for acne (5% solution = benzoyl peroxide) and nail fungus.

Acinos alpinus var. meridionalis

A medicinal plant (Acinos alpinus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Holarrhena pubescens

A medicinal plant (Holarrhena pubescens) from the Apocynaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Glycine max (Rhizopus fermented)

Indonesian fermented whole soybean — higher protein and easier to digest than tofu. Rich in vitamin B12 (rare in plants), probiotics, and complete protein.

Phaseolus acutifolius

A medicinal plant (Phaseolus acutifolius) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Terminalia superba

West African timber tree with bark used in Congolese and Cameroonian traditional medicine for malaria, diarrhea, and wound healing. Contains tannins and triterpenoids with antimicrobial properties.