Herb Library

Lewisia rediviva

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, breast treatment, gynecological aid, heart medicine, pulmonary aid, blood medicine. Documented among Blackfoot, Flathead, Nez Perce.

Malus fusca

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, panacea, antirheumatic (internal), dietary aid, diuretic, laxative. Documented among Bella Coola, Cowichan, Gitksan.

Prosartes hookeri

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, love medicine. Documented among Klallam, Makah.

Erythronium oregonum

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

Geranium oreganum

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, oral aid. Documented among Miwok, Montana Indian, Salish.

Mahonia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, oral aid, blood medicine, cough medicine, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cowlitz, Modesse, Quinault.

Mahonia aquifolium (extract)

Standardized for berberine content. Used internally for metabolic health and topically (cream) for psoriasis — clinical evidence for mild-moderate psoriasis.

Mahonia aquifolium

A berberine-containing herb used for skin conditions (topically for psoriasis), liver support, and digestive health. Sustainable alternative to Goldenseal.

Oxalis oregana

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, dietary aid, other, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Cowlitz, Karok, Makah.

Quercus garryana

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, gynecological aid. Documented among Cowlitz, Karok.

Maclura pomifera

Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiac, collyrium, poison, stimulant, tenderizer, wart.

Otostegia persica

Iranian and Baluchistan medicinal shrub used for diabetes, fever, and headache in traditional Baluchi and Persian medicine. Contains iridoid glycosides and flavonoids with demonstrated hypoglycemic activity. Also used as insect repellent.

Avena sativa (soaked)

Oats soaked overnight in milk/yogurt with chia seeds — the most popular functional breakfast. Provides beta-glucan fiber for cholesterol and gut health. No cooking needed.

Dicentra formosa

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, dermatological aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Skagit.

Cornus nuttallii

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, tonic, herbal steam, laxative, blood medicine. Documented among Green River Group, Hoh, Karok.

Cynoglossum grande

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid. Documented among Concow, Pomo, Potter Valley.

Agoseris glauca

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, laxative. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Oenothera pallida

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, emetic, kidney aid, venereal aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Ericameria palmeri

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, throat aid, analgesic, orthopedic aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Coahuilla.

Panax ginseng

Most famous Chinese tonic herb that helps the body adapt to stress, fatigue, and cold. Improves stamina, hormonal support, immune function, and liver function. Traditional male aphrodisiac.

Panicum sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy, febrifuge, antirheumatic (external), cough medicine, pulmonary aid, throat aid. Documented among Creek, Natchez, Seminole.

Pilocarpus pennatifolius

A medicinal plant (Pilocarpus pennatifolius) from the Rutaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Paramignya trimera

Vietnamese endemic medicinal vine used in traditional Vietnamese medicine for liver protection, hepatitis, and detoxification. Contains ostruthin coumarins and oxyprenylflavone. Gaining commercial popularity in Vietnam for liver health supplements.

Eschscholzia parishii

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

Mitchella repens

Native American pregnancy herb — traditionally taken in last 2-4 weeks of pregnancy to prepare for labor. For menstrual cramps, anxiety, and urinary complaints. Very gentle and safe. Often combined with Raspberry Leaf.

Luetkea pectinata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Okanagon, Thompson.

Chamaecrista nictitans

Native American medicinal plant used as sports medicine, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Traditional medicinal plant used for poultice, sore, swelling, tumor.

Hydrangea paniculata

Traditional medicinal plant used for cough, diuretic, malaria.

Pelargonium sidoides

A South African root with strong clinical evidence for acute bronchitis and upper respiratory infections. One of the most evidence-based immune herbs.

Pelargonium sidoides (standardized)

German standardized extract of South African geranium root — the most clinically proven herbal cold/bronchitis remedy in Europe. Multiple randomized controlled trials show 1-2 day reduction in bronchitis symptoms. Child-safe. Brand names: Umcka, Kaloba.

Pelargonium sidoides (root tincture)

Traditional Zulu root preparation — the original form used by Zulu healers for respiratory infections. Root is harvested, dried, and extracted in alcohol. Dark reddish-brown tincture. For acute bronchitis, sinusitis, and sore throat. Different preparations than standardized capsules.

Ludwigia perennis

Traditional medicinal plant used for fever.

Colocasia esculenta

Philippine hilot poultice for boils, insect stings, and inflammation; cooked root is a staple food; raw plant contains calcium oxalate.

Delphinium brunonianum

Tibetan alpine herb for blood disorders and fever. Grows at extreme altitude (4000-5500m) and is collected during brief summer flowering season.

Lyonia mariana

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

Lewisia pygmaea

Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid. Documented among Thompson.

Acacia leucophloea

A medicinal plant (Acacia leucophloea) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Piliostigma thonningii

West and Central African tree used in traditional medicine for cough, diarrhea, snakebite, and wound healing. Bark decoction widely used across Sahel for dysentery. Leaves applied as poultice for skin infections.

Vanclevea stylosa

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

Calamagrostis rubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Thompson.

Angadenia berteroi

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

Geranium caespitosum

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

Hymenoxys richardsonii

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Zuni.

Gayophytum ramosissimum

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

Eugenia uniflora

Traditional medicinal plant used for repellant(insect).

Gentiana alba

Native American medicinal plant used as alterative. Documented among Potawatomi.

Carex plantaginea

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