Herb Library

Allium sativum (oil softgel)

Garlic oil in softgel — provides allicin compounds. Less studied than aged garlic extract but more affordable. 1500mg equivalent daily. Less effective than AGE for cholesterol.

Allium sativum (tincture)

Fresh garlic extracted in alcohol — preserves allicin compounds. For immune support and cardiovascular health. 20-40 drops 2-3x daily. Strong garlic taste.

Gastrodia elata

A TCM herb for calming liver wind — used for headaches, dizziness, tremors, and spasms. Studied for neuroprotective and cognitive effects.

Polygala paucifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid, venereal aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Coptis spp

A medicinal plant (Coptis spp) from the Ranunculaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Cephalotaxus spp

A medicinal plant (Cephalotaxus spp) from the Cephalotaxaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Spartium junceum

Traditional medicinal plant used for diuretic, dropsy, emetic, laxative, narcotic, perfume, poison, purgative.

Melicoccus bijugatas

A medicinal plant (Melicoccus bijugatas) from the Sapindaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Geranium thunbergii

Traditional medicinal plant used for diarrhea, intestine.

Gentiana lutea

One of the most bitter herbs known, used as a premier digestive bitter to stimulate appetite and support digestive function.

Gentiana lutea

The most bitter herb known — a premier digestive bitter that stimulates appetite, stomach acid, bile, and enzymes. Foundation of aperitif liqueurs.

Pelargonium sidoides

South African cold/bronchitis remedy — one of the best-studied herbal cold remedies (as EPs 7630). Clinical evidence for reducing duration of acute bronchitis. Zulu traditional medicine. Brand name Umcka.

Pelargonium graveolens

A balancing essential oil used for hormonal support, skin care, and emotional wellness. Popular in women's aromatherapy blends.

Chamomilla recutita

Gentle anti-inflammatory, antiallergenic, and relaxant herb suitable for children. Valuable for digestive problems, colic, gas, and irritable bowel syndrome, and externally for eczema and sore skin.

Teucrium scorodonia

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, dropsy, emmenagogue, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Chamaesyce geyeri

Native American medicinal plant used as preventive medicine. Documented among Lakota.

Butyrum clarificatum

Not an herb per se, but an essential Ayurvedic vehicle (anupana) used to deliver herbs and support digestion. Considered medicinal in Ayurveda.

Corymbia aparrerinja

Central Australian Aboriginal medicine tree used for colds, body aches, and wound healing. The white bark is soaked and the wash applied to sores.

Clarified butter + herbs (Ayurvedic)

Ayurvedic ghee infused with medicinal herbs (Brahmi, Ashwagandha, Shatavari). Ghee acts as a lipid-soluble carrier (anupana) increasing herb bioavailability.

Arundinaria gigantea

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, stimulant, cathartic. Documented among Houma, Seminole.

Epipactis gigantea

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

Equisetum telmateia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, blood medicine, urinary aid, diuretic. Documented among Kwakiutl, Saanich, Thompson.

Nereocystis luetkeana

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid, expectorant, throat aid. Documented among Kwakiutl, Southern, Nitinaht, Pomo, Kashaya.

Calotropis sp.

A medicinal plant (Calotropis sp.) from the Asclepiadaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Arundo donax

Traditional medicinal plant used for antilactogogue, cancer, diuretic, hypertension, hypotension, sudorific, syphilis.

Iva xanthifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, veterinary aid, cough medicine, misc. disease remedy, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Helianthus giganteus

Native American medicinal plant used as nose medicine. Documented among Cherokee.

Alocasia macrorrhizos

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, burn dressing, dietary aid, laxative, love medicine. Documented among Hawaiian.

Macromeria viridiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, psychological aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Hopi.

Vicia nigricans

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, dermatological aid, love medicine. Documented among Costanoan, Makah, Quinault.

Trillium chloropetalum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, burn dressing. Documented among Costanoan, Yurok.

Leymus condensatus

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

Eriastrum densifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Acacia cambagei

Aboriginal medicine tree used for skin sores, diarrhea, and toothache. The dark bark decoction is applied as a wash for wounds and sores.

Penstemon ambiguus

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, dermatological aid, disinfectant, veterinary aid. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Kayenta.

Zingiber officinale

A universally recognized warming herb used for digestive comfort, nausea relief, and circulatory support.

Zingiber officinale (fermented starter)

Wild-fermented ginger starter — a natural soda culture. Used to make probiotic ginger beer/ale. Provides beneficial bacteria plus ginger's digestive benefits.

Zingiber officinale (550mg)

Standard ginger root capsule — 550mg. For nausea: 1g (2 caps) 30 min before travel or surgery. For inflammation: 1-2g daily with food. The most versatile herb capsule.

Zingiber officinale (candy)

Candied/crystallized ginger — the tastiest way to take ginger for nausea. Travel-friendly. Used for motion sickness, morning sickness, and post-surgical nausea.

Zingiber officinale (compress)

Hot ginger compress applied topically — increases blood flow to the area. Traditional macrobiotic/Japanese remedy for joint pain, congestion, and menstrual cramps.

Zingiber officinale (extract)

Standardized ginger extract — concentrated gingerols and shogaols. The most studied form for nausea, inflammation, and digestive support.

Ginger + SCOBY fermented tea

Kombucha secondary-fermented with fresh ginger — combines probiotic benefits with ginger's digestive power. The most popular kombucha flavor worldwide.

Hedychium coronarium

A tropical ornamental with medicinal roots — used in Asian folk medicine for pain, inflammation, and respiratory support. Contains coronarin D.

Zingiber officinale (root)

Fresh ginger root — the most versatile digestive and anti-nausea herb. Warming, circulatory stimulant, and anti-inflammatory. Safe in pregnancy for nausea.

Zingiber officinale (juice shot)

Concentrated ginger juice (1-2 oz) — the wellness café staple. Intense burning/warming. Often with lemon, cayenne, and turmeric. Powerful digestive and immune kick.

Zingiber officinale (5% gingerols)

Standardized ginger extract — 5% gingerols and shogaols. Clinical evidence for nausea (pregnancy, chemotherapy, post-surgical), osteoarthritis pain, and migraine. 250mg 4x daily for nausea. As effective as metoclopramide in some studies.

Zingiber officinale (syrup)

Ginger root simmered and combined with honey — a warming immune and digestive syrup. 1 tbsp as needed for nausea, 3-4x daily for colds. Traditional home remedy.

Zingiber officinale (tea bag)

Pre-packaged ginger root tea bags — the most convenient ginger format. Look for brands using real ginger root, not just flavoring. Steep 5-10 minutes.