Herb Library

Pseudostellaria heterophylla

A gentle TCM Qi tonic suitable for children and the elderly — milder than Ginseng or Astragalus. Used for fatigue, poor appetite, and dry cough.

Callicarpa macrophylla

Ayurvedic herb used for skin disorders, burning sensation, fever, and as a wound healer. The flowers and fruits are considered cooling and blood-purifying.

Multi-strain probiotic + FOS/Inulin

Probiotic bacteria combined with prebiotic fiber (FOS/inulin) that FEEDS the probiotics. The synbiotic approach — more effective than probiotics alone for gut health.

Lactobacillus/Bifidobacterium species

Live beneficial bacteria for gut health. Not herbs but essential in herbal protocols. Different strains have different effects. 10-50 billion CFU typical dose.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 + L. reuteri RC-14

Specific probiotic strains for vaginal and urinary health — GR-1 and RC-14. The most studied strains for BV and yeast prevention. 2 billion CFU daily.

Brickellia cavanillesii

Used to stimulate pancreas and liver secretions, increase bile synthesis and evacuation, treat diarrhea, stomach pain, gallbladder disease, and control blood-sugar levels in diabetes. Also has antianxiety properties and induces a vivid dream state.

Apis mellifera (product)

A resinous substance made by bees from tree sap. Used for immune support, wound healing, oral health, and as a natural antimicrobial. Not technically an herb.

Apis mellifera propolis (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted propolis — used as a throat spray for sore throat and oral health. Direct antimicrobial action. Also used for cold sores and wound healing.

Prosopis cineraria

Arabian and Indian desert tree sacred in Hindu tradition. Bark decoction for asthma, cough, and skin diseases in Rajasthani folk medicine. Flowers for diabetes. Pods are edible (sangri). Important in desert agroforestry and Emirati cultural heritage.

Prunus africana

African highland tree whose bark extract is widely exported for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Traditional uses include treating malaria, stomachache, and fever. Listed under CITES due to over-exploitation.

Psidium guineense

South American wild guava used in Brazilian folk medicine for diarrhea, dysentery, and oral infections. Leaf tea astringent and antimicrobial. Higher tannin content than common guava. Used in cerrado and Atlantic Forest traditional medicine.

Psorospermum febrifugum

West African tree used in Malian and Burkinabe traditional medicine for malaria, skin diseases, and leprosy. Contains psorospermone xanthone with documented antitumor activity against leukemia cells. Name references fever-treating properties.

Plantago ovata

A bulk-forming fiber supplement used for digestive regularity, cholesterol support, and blood sugar management.

Plantago ovata (capsule)

Psyllium husk in capsule format — for those who dislike the powder texture. Take with a FULL glass of water. 2-6 capsules before meals for cholesterol and blood sugar.

Plantago ovata (husk powder)

Ground psyllium husk — the #1 fiber supplement worldwide. FDA-approved for cholesterol reduction. 5-10g daily with 8+ oz water. Effective for IBS both directions.

Pterocarpus erinaceus

West African rosewood tree used in traditional medicine across Guinea, Mali, and Senegal for dysentery, fever, wounds, and anemia. Bark decoction is blood-red and prescribed for blood-building. Now endangered due to Chinese rosewood timber demand.

Pueraria lobata

TCM herb for releasing the exterior — Ge Gen releases tight neck/upper back muscles during colds. Also studied for alcohol craving reduction. Contains puerarin and daidzein (isoflavones). The invasive vine that ate the American South.

Styphelia tameiameiae

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

Pulicaria crispa

Arabian and North African desert herb used in Saudi, Yemeni, and Sudanese traditional medicine for stomach complaints, colds, fever, and as poultice for wounds. Contains sesquiterpene lactones and flavonoids with antimicrobial activity.

Cucurbita pepo (oil)

Cold-pressed oil from pumpkin seeds — rich in zinc, delta-7-sterine. Studied for prostate health (BPH), hair loss, and bladder support.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, kidney aid, preventive medicine. Documented among Mahuna.

Rubus odoratus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cathartic, cough medicine, dermatological aid, emetic. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Agastache scrophulariifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic. Documented among Meskwaki.

Lythrum salicaria

One of the only herbs possessing both astringent and demulcent actions. Helps clear dysentery and diarrhea, reduces inflammatory bowel disorders, and improves kidney, bladder, and vision function.

Solanum xanti

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Sarracenia purpurea

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, urinary aid, diuretic, abortifacient, orthopedic aid, venereal aid. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Cree, Woodlands.

Dalea purpurea

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Montana Indian.

Sanicula bipinnatifida

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea, snake bite remedy. Documented among Miwok.

Angelica atropurpurea

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, carminative, cold remedy, febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, oral aid. Documented among Cherokee, Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Orthocarpus purpureoalbus

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, ceremonial medicine, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Salix discolor

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, throat aid, analgesic, febrifuge, antidiarrheal, emetic. Documented among Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Blackfoot, Cree, Woodlands.

Androsace septentrionalis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, panacea, venereal aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Spiraea ?pyramidata

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

Notopterygium incisum

TCM wind-damp herb for the UPPER body — partner of Du Huo (lower body). For neck/shoulder stiffness, occipital headache, and upper body joint pain from wind-cold-damp. Very warming and aromatic. Key herb in Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang.

Peucedanum decursivum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), analgesic, antitussive, apoplexy, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, carminative, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Qualea grandiflora

Brazilian cerrado tree used in folk medicine of Goias and Minas Gerais for gastric ulcers, diarrhea, and skin infections. Bark decoction for throat infections. Contains squalene and betulinic acid. One of the most common cerrado tree species.

Quassia amara

One of the most bitter substances in nature — used as digestive bitter, antimalarial, and insecticide. For loss of appetite, dyspepsia, and intestinal parasites. Contains quassin (appetite stimulant). Used in brewing as hops substitute.

Filipendula rubra

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, love medicine. Documented among Meskwaki.

Stillingia sylvatica

Eclectic medicine alterative — for chronic skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis), syphilis (historical), and lymphatic congestion. Fresh root is most potent. Contains stillingine. Often combined with other alteratives (Burdock, Red Clover).

Various plant sources

A flavonoid found in onions, apples, and berries. Used for allergy support (mast cell stabilizer), cardiovascular health, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Quercetin 500mg + Bromelain 100mg

Classic allergy formula — Quercetin stabilizes mast cells while Bromelain enhances quercetin absorption and provides its own anti-inflammatory action. Take 20 min before meals.

Quercetin dihydrate (500mg)

Standard quercetin capsule — 500mg 1-2x daily. The natural mast cell stabilizer for allergies. Take with bromelain for enhanced absorption. 20 min before meals.

Porophyllum ruderale

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(bones), bite(snake), erysipelas, spasm, sudorific.

Cinchona spp

A medicinal plant (Cinchona spp) from the Rubiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Cinchona pubescens

Alternative cinchona species with higher quinine content than C. officinalis. Historical antimalarial. Tonic water originated as a way to make bitter quinine palatable (with gin). Modern tonic water has negligible quinine.

Alstonia constricta

Aboriginal antipyretic used for fever, especially malarial fever. Contains alstonine and other indole alkaloids with antimalarial and bitter tonic properties.

Combretum indicum

Southeast Asian vine used in Filipino, Thai, and Ayurvedic medicine for intestinal roundworms — seeds are the primary anthelmintic. Flowers change color white-pink-red over 3 days. Contains quisqualic acid (AMPA receptor agonist). For parasites and fever.

Crotalaria rotundifolia

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