Herb Library

Delphinium hesperium

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

Artemisia ludoviciana

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, psychological aid, antidote, antirheumatic (external), diaphoretic, other. Documented among Cheyenne, Chippewa, Keres, Western.

Polygonum multiflorum

A Chinese longevity tonic traditionally used for hair health, vitality, and kidney/liver support. MUST use properly processed (prepared) form.

Polygonum multiflorum (raw)

RAW/unprepared He Shou Wu — STRONG LAXATIVE, used for constipation. DIFFERENT from prepared form. HEPATOTOXIC — short-term use only under supervision.

Rauvolfia tetraphylla

Traditional medicinal plant used for avicide, parasiticide, poison, skin, wound.

Asclepias quadrifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, kidney aid, laxative, urinary aid, venereal aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Gentianella propinqua

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

Atriplex sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), blood medicine, dermatological aid, cathartic. Documented among Hualapai, Keres, Western, Navajo.

Atriplex canescens

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy, ceremonial medicine, poison, stimulant, emetic. Documented among Havasupai, Hopi, Isleta.

Hordeum jubatum

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, poison. Documented among Chippewa, Navajo, Ramah.

Abronia elliptica

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, sedative. Documented among Hopi.

Plumeria acutifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), blennorrhagia, bruise, cataplasm, corn, cosmetic, cough, dermatosis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Boswellia sacra

The sacred resin used since antiquity. Contains boswellic acids studied for joint support and healthy inflammatory response. Related to Boswellia serrata.

Boswellia carterii (essential oil)

Aromatic essential oil for meditation and inflammation — contains alpha-pinene and incensole acetate (anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory). For aromatherapy: anxiety, focus, and spiritual practice. Topical (diluted) for joint pain and skin aging. NOT for ingestion.

Boswellia serrata (extract)

Standardized boswellic acid extract (AKBA) — the most clinically studied form for joint comfort and inflammatory support. 100-250mg AKBA daily.

Abies fraseri

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, kidney aid, laxative, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Geranium caespitosum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid. Documented among Gosiute.

Mahonia fremontii

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, oral aid, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, liver aid. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Hopi, Hualapai.

Calycadenia fremontii

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge. Documented among Yana.

Tagetes patula

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, astringent, bactericide, calmative, carminative, collyrium, cough, diaphoretic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Micromyrtus striata

A medicinal plant (Micromyrtus striata) from the Myrtaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Ruta chalepensis

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, ear medicine, gastrointestinal aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Costanoan, Diegueno.

Artemisia frigida

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, cold remedy, dermatological aid, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Arapaho, Blackfoot, Cheyenne.

Chionanthus virginicus

Eclectic medicine liver and gallbladder herb — for gallstones, jaundice, and liver congestion. One of the best hepatic remedies in the Eclectic tradition. Gentle but effective bile stimulant.

Fritillaria cirrhosa

A prized TCM herb for dissolving phlegm and stopping coughs. Used for dry, chronic coughs and respiratory support. Expensive due to wild-harvesting challenges.

Poria cocos

TCM dampness-draining fungus — grows on pine roots underground. For edema, urinary difficulty, insomnia, and palpitations. One of the most commonly used herbs in TCM — appears in countless formulas. Bland, neutral, and very safe. Calms the Shen (spirit).

Fumaria officinalis

European amphoteric liver herb — uniquely normalizes bile flow (increases if low, decreases if excessive). For skin conditions, gallbladder dysfunction, and migraine. Contains fumarine alkaloids.

Cinnamomum mollissimum

A medicinal plant (Cinnamomum mollissimum) from the Lauraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Perideridia gairdneri

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

Gmelina arborea

Ayurvedic Dashamula herb used for fever, burning sensation, urinary disorders, and as a nutritive tonic. The fruit is sweet and used to increase vitality.

Uncaria gambir

A Southeast Asian plant whose leaf extract is used for digestive health, diarrhea, and sore throat. Contains catechin and other tannins. Used in betel quid.

Zingiber officinale (dried)

TCM interior-warming herb — different from fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang). Dried ginger warms the Spleen and Kidney, rescues devastated yang. For cold extremities, abdominal pain with diarrhea, and vomiting from cold. Key in Li Zhong Wan and Si Ni Tang.

Garcinia cambogia

A tropical fruit rind containing hydroxycitric acid (HCA). Marketed for weight loss but evidence is weak. Liver toxicity concerns.

Chamaemelum nobile

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), carminative, colic, debility, dyspepsia, emetic, hysteria, nervine, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Aquilegia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener, veterinary aid. Documented among Thompson.

Gardenia jasminoides

A TCM herb for clearing heat and draining dampness. Contains crocin (same pigment as saffron). Used for irritability, urinary infections, and jaundice.

Gardenia ternifolia

West African savanna shrub used in Burkina Faso and Mali for malaria, abdominal pain, and wound healing. Root decoction for fever. Fruit paste applied to skin infections. Contains gardenoside iridoids.

Allium sativum

One of the most studied medicinal herbs, used for cardiovascular health, immune support, and as a natural antimicrobial.

Allium sativum (aged extract)

Garlic aged for 20 months — converts allicin to S-allylcysteine (SAC). No garlic odor. The most clinically studied garlic form. Over 900 studies.

Allium sativum (odorless 1000mg)

Standard odorless garlic capsule — alliin-based (converts to allicin). The no-garlic-breath format. 1000mg daily for cardiovascular support.

Ferula alliacea

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, carminative, epilepsy, hysteria, intestine, sting(scorpion).

Allium sativum + raw honey (fermented)

Raw garlic cloves fermented in raw honey for 1+ month. Creates a probiotic, antimicrobial tonic. The garlic mellows and the honey thins. Traditional immune remedy.

Alliaria petiolata

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, detersive, diuretic, expectorant, scurvy, stimulant, sudorific, vermifuge.

Allium sativum (oil softgel)

Garlic oil in softgel — provides allicin compounds. Less studied than aged garlic extract but more affordable. 1500mg equivalent daily. Less effective than AGE for cholesterol.

Allium sativum (tincture)

Fresh garlic extracted in alcohol — preserves allicin compounds. For immune support and cardiovascular health. 20-40 drops 2-3x daily. Strong garlic taste.

Gastrodia elata

A TCM herb for calming liver wind — used for headaches, dizziness, tremors, and spasms. Studied for neuroprotective and cognitive effects.

Polygala paucifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid, venereal aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Coptis spp

A medicinal plant (Coptis spp) from the Ranunculaceae family used in traditional medicine.