Herb Library

Delphinium bicolor

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, oral aid, pediatric aid, stimulant, poison. Documented among Blackfoot, Gosiute.

Heuchera parvifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, eye medicine, hemostat, oral aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Penstemon fruticosus

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, kidney aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Okanagon, Thompson.

Ranunculus abortivus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, oral aid, sedative, throat aid, anticonvulsive, antidote. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Krameria erecta

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

Chimaphila menziesii

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, kidney aid, urinary aid. Documented among Karok.

Salix arbusculoides

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine, oral aid. Documented among Eskimo, Inuktitut, Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut.

Quercus virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, love medicine. Documented among Houma, Seminole.

Milk Thistle + Dandelion + Artichoke + NAC

Comprehensive liver formula — Silymarin for protection, Dandelion for bile flow, Artichoke for fat metabolism, NAC for glutathione. The most complete liver support.

Milk Thistle + Dandelion + Beet + Lemon

Functional smoothie combining liver-supporting herbs with beetroot and lemon. Daily liver support in a whole-food format. Much gentler than aggressive "detox" protocols.

Pyrola asarifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, antihemorrhagic, ceremonial medicine, pediatric aid, sedative, liver aid. Documented among Carrier, Southern, Cree, Woodlands, Karok.

Saururus cernuus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, poultice, antirheumatic (external), gastrointestinal aid, panacea, emetic. Documented among Cherokee, Choctaw, Ojibwa.

Lobelia inflata

A powerful antispasmodic traditionally used for asthma and bronchospasm. TOXIC in improper doses — professional use only. Very small doses only.

Pinus contorta

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, heart medicine, tuberculosis remedy, eye medicine, orthopedic aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Blackfoot, Carrier, Northern.

Lomatium dissectum

A powerful Native American immune herb, traditionally used by Western tribes for respiratory support during winter months.

Eremocrinum albomarginatum

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

Coeloglossum viride

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, love medicine. Documented among Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Baptisia bracteata

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Pawnee.

Chrysothamnus depressus

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

Ephedra trifurca

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, kidney aid, venereal aid, other. Documented among Cocopa, Navajo, Pima.

Catharanthus longifolius

A medicinal plant (Catharanthus longifolius) from the Apocynaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pinus palustris

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, arthritis, bronchitis, carminative, colic, cystitis, dandruff, diarrhea, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Iris tenuissima

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

Linnaea borealis

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, sedative, cold remedy. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Iroquois, Potawatomi.

Pycnanthemum loomisii

A medicinal plant (Pycnanthemum loomisii) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Lophira lanceolata

West African savanna tree whose bark is used in Nigerian and Cameroonian medicine for malaria, fever, and pain. Seed oil (meni oil) applied to skin. Contains lophirone alkaloids and biflavonoids with analgesic properties.

Arum maculatum

Traditional medicinal plant used for bite(snake), cancer(face), cancer(lip), carcinoma, diaphoretic, dyspepsia, expectorant, incisive, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Orobanche ludoviciana

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

Artemisia ludoviciana

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pediatric aid, pulmonary aid, respiratory aid, throat aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Comanche.

Camellia sinensis (amino acid)

An amino acid unique to tea (especially green tea). Promotes calm, focused alertness without drowsiness. Increases alpha brain waves. Synergizes with caffeine.

Asparagus lucidus

Traditional medicinal plant used for diuretic, expectorant, impotency, nervine, stimulant, stomachic, tonic.

Lupinus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, misc. disease remedy, respiratory aid, veterinary aid, diuretic, urinary aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Tagetes erecta (extract)

A carotenoid from marigold flowers — concentrated in the macula of the eye. Strong evidence for macular health and blue light protection.

Tagetes erecta (FloraGLO)

Standardized free-form lutein from marigold — the form used in AREDS2 study. 10-20mg daily for macular health and blue light protection.

Lutein/Zeaxanthin (10mg/2mg)

Macular pigment carotenoids — filter blue light and protect against age-related macular degeneration. AREDS2 formula includes 10mg lutein + 2mg zeaxanthin. From marigold (Tagetes) flower extract. Takes 6+ months to build macular pigment density.

Lychnophora ericoides

Brazilian cerrado mountain plant used as substitute for European arnica. For bruises, sprains, inflammation, and muscle pain. Contains lychnopholide sesquiterpene lactones with anti-inflammatory activity. Traditionally soaked in cachaca (sugarcane spirit).

Lycium chinense (bark)

The root bark of the wolfberry plant — used differently from the berry. Clears deficiency heat, cools blood, and reduces steaming bone syndrome.

Lycium chinense

A TCM liver and kidney yin tonic used for eye health, longevity, and blood nourishment. Closely related to Goji berry.

Colubrina arborescens

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, boil, fever, hernia, soap.

Lepidium meyenii (gelatinized)

Pre-cooked (gelatinized) maca — starch removed for easier digestion. Preferred form for those with sensitive stomachs. Same benefits as raw maca.

Macaranga tanarius

Southeast Asian and Pacific tree used in Filipino, Indonesian, and Melanesian folk medicine for wound healing, fever, and stomach complaints. Contains stilbenes (schweinfurthins) with antitumor properties. Leaf used as natural bandage.

Lepidium meyenii (blended)

Maca powder blended into smoothies — the most common way to consume maca. Malty/butterscotch flavor blends well with cacao, banana, and nut butters.

Lepidium meyenii (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted maca — concentrated format. 30-60 drops 1-2x daily in morning. Avoids the powder bulk. Slightly malty, slightly bitter flavor.

Hedysarum boreale

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Alaska Native, Eskimo, Inupiat, Tanana, Upper.

Cicuta virosa

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Alaska Native, Eskimo, Inupiat, Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut.

Macropiper excelsum

New Zealand pepper tree closely related to kawakawa. Maori rongoā for stomach complaints, bladder issues, and as topical pain reliever. Leaves often characteristically riddled with insect holes. Contains myristicin and elemicin. Important cultural plant.

Catharanthus roseus

Toxic herb used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, and acute lymphocytic leukemia. Source of vincristine and vinblastine.

Micromeria varia subsp. thymoides

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