Herb Library

Rhodiola integrifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid. Documented among Eskimo, Alaska.

Aureolaria laevigata

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, other. Documented among Cherokee.

Guatteria discolor

A medicinal plant (Guatteria discolor) from the Annonaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Lepechinia calycina

A medicinal plant (Lepechinia calycina) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Eriodictyon californicum

California native respiratory herb — Spanish missionaries named it "holy herb" for its healing power. For asthma, allergies, bronchitis, and colds. Also masks bitter flavors in medicine (pharmaceutical excipient). Contains eriodictyol and homoeriodictyol.

Eriosema chinense

Vietnamese and southern Chinese medicinal root used for low back pain, joint problems, and male reproductive health. Contains genistein and luteolin isoflavones. Common in Vietnamese thuoc nam (southern medicine) for bone and tendon strengthening.

Maytenus ilicifolia

Brazilian medicinal tree leaf used for gastric ulcers, heartburn, and dyspepsia. Brazilian government-approved phytomedicine. Contains maytenin and pristimerine with gastroprotective and antitumor properties. Clinical studies support anti-ulcer effects.

Diluted EO in carrier oil (roller)

Pre-diluted essential oils in roller bottle — the safest and most convenient aromatherapy format. 2-3% dilution in jojoba or fractionated coconut oil.

Burdock + Sheep Sorrel + Slippery Elm + Turkey Rhubarb

Traditional 4-herb Ojibwa formula popularized by Rene Caisse. Used as an immune/detox tonic. Evidence is anecdotal — no clinical proof for cancer claims.

Salvia nilotica

East African sage for cough, cold, stomach pain, and malaria; leaf chewed or decocted in Ethiopian and Kenyan traditional medicine.

Eucalyptus globulus (essential oil)

Steam-distilled eucalyptus oil — for inhalation and topical use ONLY. NEVER ingest. Used in steam inhalation for congestion and in chest rubs.

Eucommia ulmoides

A TCM kidney yang tonic used for lower back pain, bone strength, and blood pressure support. One of the few TCM herbs studied for hypertension.

Melicope pteleifolia

Vietnamese and Chinese medicinal plant used for sore throat, toothache, itching, and skin infections. Leaf decoction for bathing skin conditions. Root chewed for dental pain. Contains acridone alkaloids and coumarins. Important in Vietnamese folk medicine.

Euphorbia resinifera

Moroccan endemic cactus-like euphorbia producing a latex containing resiniferatoxin — the hottest compound known (1000x capsaicin). Used in traditional Moroccan medicine for toothache, warts, and rheumatism. Modern research on pain management via TRPV1 desensitization.

Euphrasia officinalis

Doctrine of Signatures — flower looks like an eye, used for eye conditions. Traditional remedy for conjunctivitis, eye strain, and allergic eyes. Used as eyewash or internal tea. Anti-inflammatory and astringent.

Viscum album

Used in European anthroposophic medicine (Iscador) for immune support. Different from American mistletoe. Research ongoing. Professional use recommended.

Sorbus aucuparia

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, emetic, misc. disease remedy, pulmonary aid. Documented among Potawatomi.

Euonymus europaea

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, cathartic, dietary aid, pediatric aid, urinary aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Urginea maritima

Traditional medicinal plant used for bronchitis, cancer, cardiac, cardiotonic, catarrh, cathartic, diuretic, dropsy, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Lappula squarrosa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Ojibwa, South.

Euterpe precatoria

Wild Amazonian acai relative (not the cultivated E. oleracea) whose ROOT is the primary medicinal part in traditional Amazonian medicine. Root decoction for malaria, diabetes, hepatitis, and kidney pain. Contains apigenin and vanillic acid.

Oenothera biennis

The oil from evening primrose seeds is rich in GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), used to support skin health and hormonal balance.

Oenothera biennis (oil)

Cold-pressed seed oil rich in GLA (8-10%). Used for PMS breast tenderness, skin health, and nerve function. Take 1-3g daily. Better studied than borage oil.

Oenothera biennis (1000mg)

Standard EPO softgel — 1000mg providing 90mg GLA. For PMS breast tenderness, eczema, and nerve function. Take 1-3 capsules daily. Works best over 2-3 months.

Gnaphalium sp.

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

Tetradium ruticarpum

A warming TCM herb for nausea, vomiting, headache, and cold patterns in the liver/stomach. Contains evodiamine studied for thermogenic effects.

Euphrasia officinalis

A traditional European herb used for eye comfort and seasonal respiratory support, often used as an eye wash or in eye formulas.

Calliandra eriophylla

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

Calypso bulbosa

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive. Documented among Thompson.

Baptisia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid, pediatric aid, stimulant. Documented among Cree, Creek.

Sideroxylon foetidissimum

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

Chamaelirium luteum

Eclectic medicine uterine tonic — for threatened miscarriage, infertility, and ovarian cysts. Endangered in the wild. Contains steroidal saponins. One of the most valuable American herbs historically.

Malacothrix fendleri

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

Cheilanthes fendleri

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

Gadus morhua (fermented)

Traditionally fermented cod liver oil — provides vitamins A, D, and EPA/DHA in their natural forms. Used by Weston A. Price followers for bone/tooth health.

Allium sativum (black/honey ferment)

Garlic transformed through fermentation — black garlic (heat) or honey-garlic (lacto). Both increase SAC content and reduce harshness while maintaining benefits.

Curcuma longa (fermented)

Turmeric that has been fermented to increase bioavailability of curcumin without needing piperine. Easier on the digestive system.

Lomatium dissectum

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Thompson.

Lomatium dissectum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, dietary aid, eye medicine, respiratory aid, tuberculosis remedy, antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Nez Perce, Okanagan-Colville, Paiute, Northern.

Ligusticum filicinum

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea, cough medicine. Documented among Menominee, Paiute.

Ferula assa-foetida (leaf)

Iranian use of asafoetida LEAVES (distinct from the resin spice) for wound healing and topical anti-inflammatory. Leaf preparations used in rural Iranian medicine for bruises, joint pain, and skin conditions. Different chemical profile from the resin.

Chenopodium graveolens

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, analgesic, herbal steam. Documented among Keres, Western, Zuni.

Dyssodia papposa

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, febrifuge, other, analgesic, antihemorrhagic, reproductive aid. Documented among Dakota, Keres, Western, Lakota.

Cirsium remotifolium

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

Ficus thonningii

Pan-African fig tree used in at least 20 different traditional medicine systems. Bark decoction for diarrhea, respiratory infections, and lactation support. Latex applied for warts and ringworm. Sacred tree in many cultures.

Crepis runcinata

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

Convolvulus arvensis

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Pomo, Pomo, Kashaya.

Cerastium arvense

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Iroquois.