Herb Library

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.

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.

Pandanus tectorius

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

Eriogonum tenellum

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

Agrimonia gryposepala

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, blood medicine, dermatological aid, dietary aid, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Dodecatheon jeffreyi

Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine. Documented among Thompson.

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.

Eriogonum elatum

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

Prunus cerasus

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

Brickellia grandiflora

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

Micromeria fruticosa subsp. barbata

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

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.

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.

Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora

Southeast Asian culinary herb with licorice-anise flavor. Antimicrobial and digestive aid. Rich in eugenol and linalool. Different from Holy Basil (Tulsi) — this is primarily culinary. Staple in Thai curries and Vietnamese pho.

Hydnocarpus anthelminticus

A medicinal plant (Hydnocarpus anthelminticus) from the Flacourtiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Saxifraga parnassifolia

Tibetan alpine herb used for liver disorders, bile-heat, and infectious fevers. Grows at extremely high altitudes and is collected by traditional Tibetan herbalists.

Justicia crassifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as reproductive aid. Documented among Seminole.

Astragalus pachypus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gynecological aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Cryptantha crassisepala

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, poison, stimulant. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western, Navajo, Kayenta.

Caulanthus crassicaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Shoshoni.

Clove + Lemon + Cinnamon + Eucalyptus + Rosemary

Legend-based EO blend from medieval plague times — potent antimicrobial combination. Used in diffusers for air purification and diluted for cleaning. MUST dilute for skin.

Alnus incana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), pulmonary aid, tuberculosis remedy, eye medicine, laxative. Documented among Bella Coola, Blackfoot, Cree, Woodlands.

Helianthus decapetalus

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

Opuntia tunicata

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, reproductive aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Castilleja thompsonii

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

Datura innoxia

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), anesthetic, asthma, demulcent, expectorant, motion-sickness, ophthalmia, parkinsonianism, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Stephanomeria spinosa

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, diaphoretic, herbal steam, misc. disease remedy, panacea, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Cheyenne, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Acanthopanax gracilistylus

Used for arthritis, backache, and beriberi in TCM. Has anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and antipyretic effects.

Erigeron filifolius

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

Senecio flaccidus

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, stimulant, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Hopi, Jemez, Keres, Western.

Phacelia linearis

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy. Documented among Shuswap.

Gutierrezia microcephala

Native American medicinal plant used as toothache remedy, carminative, veterinary aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Hopi, Navajo.

Chamaesyce revoluta

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

Tiarella trifoliata

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine. Documented among Quileute.

Solidago velutina

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, psychological aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Mitella trifida

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Gosiute.

Galium trifidum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Ojibwa.

Artemisia tripartita

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, diaphoretic, oral aid, throat aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Licorice + Slippery Elm + Marshmallow

The most popular herbal throat tea — triple demulcent formula coating and soothing the throat. Contains licorice (limit intake to 4-6 weeks).

Thuja occidentalis

Homeopathic wart remedy and immune stimulant. Contains thujone (neurotoxic). For warts (topical), respiratory infections, and immune support. Homeopathic Thuja 30C is commonly used for vaccine reactions. Herbal form requires careful dosing.

Leucas aspera

Siddha antipyretic and insecticidal herb for fever, headache, and skin infections; flower juice used for nasal congestion.

Thunbergia laurifolia

Thai traditional detoxification herb — 'Rang Jued' means neutralize poison. Used for drug detox, alcohol hangover, insecticide poisoning, and liver protection. Contains rosmarinic acid, apigenin, and delphinidin. Listed in Thai Hospital Formulary for poison treatment.

Thymbra spicata

Eastern Mediterranean herb — the original za'atar of biblical and Arab tradition. For cough, digestive complaints, and as antimicrobial. Contains carvacrol (60-80%) making it one of the strongest natural antimicrobials. Used across Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey.

Thymus vulgaris

A culinary herb with strong respiratory support properties, used for coughs, bronchial comfort, and immune support.

Dracocephalum thymiflora

A medicinal plant (Dracocephalum thymiflora) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.