Herb Library

Rhamnus prinoides

Ethiopian tree whose leaves and bark are essential ingredients in traditional Ethiopian honey wine (tej) and beer (tella). Medicinally for malaria, stomach complaints, and as tonic. Contains emodin anthraquinones and flavonoids. Culturally indispensable in Ethiopia.

Krameria triandra

A Peruvian astringent root used for oral health — gum disease, mouth ulcers, and sore throat. Found in some natural toothpastes.

Rhinacanthus nasutus

Thai traditional medicine plant for ringworm, eczema, herpes, and skin fungal infections. Root contains rhinacanthin compounds with antifungal, antiviral, and anticancer properties. Applied topically and taken internally.

Rhodiola rosea

A powerful adaptogen from Arctic regions, used to support mental performance, physical stamina, and stress resilience.

Rhodiola rosea (500mg)

Standard rhodiola capsule — 500mg root extract. Take in the morning (stimulating — don't take at night). For stress, fatigue, and mental performance. Works fast (days-weeks).

Rhodiola crenulata

A high-altitude Tibetan Rhodiola species — used for altitude sickness adaptation and as a general adaptogen. Similar but not identical to R. rosea.

Rhodiola rosea (SHR-5 extract)

Standardized to 3% rosavins and 1% salidroside (SHR-5). The most clinically studied Rhodiola extract for stress, fatigue, and cognitive performance.

Rhodiola rosea

A powerful Arctic adaptogen studied for mental performance, physical stamina, stress resilience, and mild-moderate depression support.

Rhodiola sacra

A Tibetan species of Rhodiola used similarly to R. rosea for altitude adaptation, stress resilience, and cognitive support. Sacred in Tibetan medicine.

Rhodiola rosea (tea)

Rhodiola root tea — milder than extract but still effective. Simmer dried root 10-15 minutes. Take in morning (stimulating). Slightly rose-like taste.

Rhodiola rosea (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted Rhodiola — fast-acting adaptogen for acute stress and mental performance. 20-40 drops in morning water. Do NOT take in evening (stimulating).

Rheum rhabarbarum

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, depurative, laxative, stomachic, tonic.

Rheum palmatum

TCM purgative — "General Rhubarb" clears heat and moves stool. Contains anthraquinones (emodin, rhein). Small doses are astringent/binding; large doses are laxative. Key ingredient in many TCM formulas. NOT the garden rhubarb stalk.

Heuchera richardsonii

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, eye medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cree, Woodlands, Lakota.

Geranium richardsonii

Native American medicinal plant used as hemostat, nose medicine, panacea. Documented among Cheyenne, Navajo, Ramah.

Senna alata

A medicinal plant (Senna alata) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Betula nigra

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid, urinary aid, analgesic. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa.

Crataegus rivularis

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, cold remedy. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Corydalis sempervirens

Native American medicinal plant used as hemorrhoid remedy. Documented among Iroquois.

Eriogonum androsaceum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, herbal steam, orthopedic aid. Documented among Thompson.

Conioselinum scopulorum

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, gynecological aid, respiratory aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Prunus amygdalus

Unani medicine oil used for brain health, skin nourishment, and constipation. Sweet almond oil is a major carrier oil in Central Asian and Unani massage preparations.

Olea europaea

Unani prophetic medicine oil for constipation, gallstones, skin conditions, and cardiovascular health; also used as a vehicle for other remedies.

Woodwardia radicans

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

Eriogonum gracillimum

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

Chamaenerion angustifolium

Russian and Scandinavian folk tea (Ivan Chai) for prostate health, digestive complaints, and as a calming nervine.

Chaetopappa ericoides

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, nose medicine, panacea, reproductive aid, sedative. Documented among Havasupai, Hopi, Keres, Western.

Rosa canina

Nature vitamin C bomb — 20x more vitamin C than oranges (per weight). For colds, joint health, and skin aging. Contains galactolipid GOPO (anti-inflammatory for osteoarthritis). Nordic staple for winter health. Rich in lycopene.

Rosa canina (extract)

Standardized rosehip extract — studied for joint comfort (osteoarthritis) and skin health. Contains GOPO (galactolipid) as the active compound.

Rosa spp

A medicinal plant (Rosa spp) from the Rosaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Rosa canina (tea)

Pleasant fruity tea — one of the richest natural vitamin C sources. Popular in Scandinavian and German traditions. Great hot or iced. Blends well with hibiscus.

Rosmarinus officinalis (rinse)

Strong rosemary tea used as a hair rinse — the viral TikTok hair growth remedy. Stimulates scalp circulation and may inhibit DHT. Steep, cool, pour after shampoo.

Hibiscus syriacus

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), antidiarrheic, cold, demulcent, dermatophytosis, dermatosis, diuretic, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Stachys rothrockii

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Cirsium rothrockii

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Galium asprellum

Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, diuretic, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Choctaw.

Eupatorium pilosum

Native American medicinal plant used as breast treatment, cold remedy, laxative, respiratory aid, tonic, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Lycopus asper

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, pediatric aid, poison. Documented among Iroquois.

Xanthium strumarium

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid, ceremonial medicine, oral aid. Documented among Costanoan, Lakota, Paiute, Northern.

Prosartes trachycarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, dermatological aid, hemostat. Documented among Blackfoot, Okanagan-Colville.

Dichanthelium strigosum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cough medicine, pulmonary aid, throat aid. Documented among Seminole.

Hieracium scabrum

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

Cornus drummondii

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

Menodora scabra

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, orthopedic aid, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Argemone hispida

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

Prenanthes aspera

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, diuretic, other, stimulant. Documented among Choctaw.

Symphyotrichum falcatum

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