Herb Library

Abelmoschus manihot

Asian ornamental and medicinal plant used in TCM (Huangkui capsule) for chronic kidney disease and proteinuria. Clinical evidence from Chinese hospitals supports nephroprotective effects. Contains hyperoside and isoquercitrin flavonoids. Leaves eaten as vegetable in PNG.

Eriogonum abertianum

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

Robinia pseudoacacia honey

Light, mild honey from black locust flowers — the lowest glycemic index honey. Stays liquid longest. Used for sore throat, wound healing, and as a prebiotic.

Acanthus mollis

Ancient European herb containing mucilage and tannin. Used as an emollient for irritated mucous membranes of the digestive and urinary tracts, and externally for burns and dislocated joints.

Malpighia emarginata

A tropical cherry with 50-100x more vitamin C than oranges. Used as a natural vitamin C source for immune support.

Achillea fragrantissima

Middle Eastern/Bedouin medicinal herb found across Sinai, Negev, and Arabian deserts. Traditional use for diabetes, stomach complaints, colds, and headache. Rich in terpenoids and flavonoids. Important in Palestinian, Egyptian, and Jordanian folk medicine.

Achillea wilhelmsii

Iranian and Afghan medicinal herb used in traditional Persian medicine for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and digestive complaints. Clinical trial demonstrated significant reduction in blood pressure and lipids. Contains flavonoids and sesquiterpene lactones.

Eruca sativa

Traditional medicinal plant used for cyanogenetic, diuretic, rubefacient, sclerosis(liver), scurvy, stimulant, stomachic, vesicant.

Aconitum napellus (30C)

Homeopathic dilution of aconite — EXTREMELY dilute (no material dose). Used for sudden onset cold/flu, fear, and shock. Safe because of extreme dilution. NOT the herbal form.

Activated Carbon

Emergency poison treatment — adsorbs toxins in GI tract. Hospital use for drug overdose. Consumer use for gas/bloating (limited evidence). BINDS medications and nutrients — take 2+ hours apart. Black stool is normal. NOT for daily detox.

Encelia virginensis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), veterinary aid. Documented among Kawaiisu, Tubatulabal.

Ashwagandha + Maca + Cacao + Reishi blend

Pre-mixed adaptogen smoothie powder — combines multiple adaptogens with cacao for flavor. The convenience format for daily stress resilience.

Adenanthera pavonina

Southeast Asian and Pacific tree used in Indonesian and Indian traditional medicine. Bark decoction for diarrhea and blood purification. Leaf paste for rheumatism and gout. Seeds used as weights (remarkably uniform 4 grains each). Contains galactomannan.

Adhatoda vasica

South Asian shrub widely cultivated in Nepal and Vietnam for its potent bronchodilatory and expectorant properties. Used in Ayurvedic medicine for asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, and as a uterine stimulant.

Sansevieria trifasciata

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), baldness, bite(snake), earache, fever, itch, malaria, sore, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Agaricus blazei (extract)

Dual-extracted Brazilian/Japanese medicinal mushroom. Standardized for beta-glucans. Used in Japanese integrative oncology for immune modulation.

Agaricus blazei (powder)

Ground Agaricus blazei fruiting body — add to soups, smoothies, or hot water. Brazilian/Japanese medicinal mushroom for immune support. Mild mushroom flavor.

Bobea sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Mansoa alliacea

Amazonian "wild garlic" vine — smells like garlic but is unrelated. Used in Peruvian traditional medicine for body pain, arthritis, colds, and as an energy tonic. Shamanic plant medicine for protection and cleansing. Contains sulfur compounds.

Peperomia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, laxative, other, pediatric aid, pulmonary aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Pelea sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Artemisia alaskana

Native American medicinal plant used as cancer treatment, cold remedy, cough medicine, eye medicine, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Tanana, Upper.

Polygonum alpinum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Tanana, Upper.

Albizia adianthifolia

East and Southern African tree used in Zulu and Shona medicine for skin diseases, headache, and eye conditions. Bark decoction for inflammation and diarrhea. Root for tapeworm. Contains saponins and triterpenoids. Used in traditional dream medicine.

Alchornea cordifolia

Pan-African medicinal shrub used across West and Central Africa for wound healing, diarrhea, respiratory infections, and genitourinary complaints. One of the most frequently cited plants in African ethnobotanical surveys. Contains alchornine alkaloid and terpenoids.

Frangula alnus

Gentle stimulant laxative — bark must be aged 1+ year before use (fresh bark causes violent vomiting). Used for short-term constipation relief. Less harsh than senna.

Rhamnus alnifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote, blood medicine, cathartic, dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois, Meskwaki, Potawatomi.

Adiantum aleuticum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, antihemorrhagic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Lummi, Makah, Skokomish.

Alhagi maurorum

Middle Eastern and Central Asian desert plant producing manna (taranjubin). Used in Unani and Persian medicine for cough, kidney stones, liver conditions, and as laxative. Manna exudate consumed as sweetener with laxative properties. Contains flavonoids and tannins.

Isocoma acradenia

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

Astragalus racemosus

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Lakota.

Rubus allegheniensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, oral aid, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Castanea pumila

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Koasati.

Amelanchier laevis

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

Hylotelephium telephioides

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Delaware, Ontario.

R-Alpha Lipoic Acid

A mitochondrial antioxidant that regenerates vitamins C and E. Used for diabetic neuropathy, blood sugar support, and liver protection. R-form is most bioactive.

Alphitonia excelsa

Australian and Pacific Island tree used in Aboriginal Australian and Tongan traditional medicine. Bark decoction for sore eyes, colds, and diarrhea. Crushed leaves produce lather used medicinally for skin conditions. Contains saponins and triterpenoids.

Heuchera glabra

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid. Documented among Tlingit.

Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Japanese/Chinese adaptogenic vine containing gypenosides similar to ginsenosides. Called "herb of immortality" in regions where it grows. Pleasant sweet tea.

Amaranthus caudatus

An ancient Aztec grain — gluten-free, high in protein (14-18%), lysine, and squalene. The leaves are more nutritious than spinach. Both food and medicine.

Fagus grandifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, pulmonary aid, abortifacient, blood medicine, burn dressing, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Schoenoplectus americanus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Kwakiutl.

Castanea dentata

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, heart medicine, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Mohegan.

Dracocephalum parviflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, panacea, pediatric aid, analgesic, eye medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Lonicera canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, dermatological aid, pediatric aid, psychological aid, sedative, venereal aid. Documented among Iroquois, Menominee, Montagnais.

Corylus americana

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, emetic, analgesic, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Veratrum viride

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, ache(back), ache(head), ache(tooth), analgesic, anodyne, arteriosedative, asthma, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ilex opaca

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy, gastrointestinal aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Alabama, Catawba, Cherokee.