Herb Library

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.

Dracocephalum thymiflora

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

Lechea minor

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, dietary aid, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Seminole.

Ashwagandha + Guggul + Kelp + Selenium + Zinc

Comprehensive thyroid support — Ashwagandha for T4 conversion, Guggul for thyroid stimulation, Kelp for iodine, Selenium and Zinc for thyroid enzyme cofactors.

Desmodium sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, emetic, pulmonary aid. Documented among Alabama.

Tieghemella heckelii

West African rainforest tree used in Ivorian and Ghanaian traditional medicine for fever, malaria, and pain. Seed produces edible fat. Bark decoction for stomach complaints and as tonic. Contains triterpenoid saponins. Threatened timber species.

Panax notoginseng

TCM hemostatic — uniquely both stops bleeding AND moves blood stasis. Key ingredient in Yunnan Baiyao (the most famous Chinese trauma medicine). For bruises, injuries, cardiovascular health, and heavy menstruation.

Camphor + Menthol + Cajuput + Clove

Iconic Asian topical analgesic — camphor, menthol, cajuput, and clove oils in a petroleum base. For muscle pain, headache (temples), and congestion. Since 1870.

Cyperus esculentus

Not actually a nut — a tuber. Rich in resistant starch, oleic acid, and minerals. Used as a prebiotic, digestive aid, and in horchata (Spanish drink).

Artemisia tilesii

Native American medicinal plant used as cancer treatment, disinfectant, febrifuge, antirheumatic (external), hemostat, laxative. Documented among Eskimo, Eskimo, Alaska, Eskimo, Inuktitut.

Tiliacora triandra

Thai and Lao culinary-medicinal vine whose leaves produce the green liquid base for many Isaan dishes. Traditional use for fever, detoxification, and as tonic. Rich in alkaloids and antioxidants. Daily dietary staple in northeastern Thailand.

Tillandsia usneoides

Pan-American epiphyte used in Gulf Coast, Caribbean, and South American folk medicine for diabetes, rheumatism, and hemorrhoids. Contains 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid (HMG). Historical use as surgical dressing. Houma tribe used for fever.

Chiococca alba

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, bechic, bite(snake), blennorrhagia, diuretic, dropsy, emetic, emollient, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Astragalus convallarius

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid. Documented among Gosiute.

Timonius timon

Southeast Asian tree used in Malay and Indonesian traditional medicine for postpartum care, fever, and wound healing. Leaf poultice applied after childbirth. Bark decoction for malaria. Contains iridoids and anthraquinones.

Tinospora crispa

Climbing vine cultivated in India and the Philippines used in traditional medicine as a bitter tonic, febrifuge, and for diabetes, malaria, and digestive disorders. Related to Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi) but a distinct species.

Tinospora bakis

West African vine related to guduchi used in Senegalese and Malian traditional medicine for malaria, hepatitis, and diabetes. Contains protoberberine alkaloids and columbin. Important in Wolof and Serer traditional healing systems.

Myosurus minimus

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

Cordyline fruticosa

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, nose medicine, pulmonary aid, respiratory aid, sedative. Documented among Hawaiian.

Alectryon excelsus

New Zealand native tree from the soapberry family. Seed oil traditionally used by Maori for skin conditions and cosmetic purposes. Bark preparations for joint pain. Oil rich in unusual fatty acids with emollient properties.

Angelica acutiloba

Japanese equivalent of Dong Quai, central to many Kampo gynecological formulas. Used for blood deficiency, menstrual irregularities, anemia, and cold hands.

Eurycoma longifolia

A Southeast Asian herb used for male vitality, hormonal balance, and athletic performance support.

Eurycoma longifolia (300mg)

Standard Tongkat Ali capsule — 300mg. For male vitality, testosterone support, and athletic performance. Look for standardized 100:1 or 200:1 extracts.

Habenaria odontopetala

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener. Documented among Seminole.

Potentilla erecta

A European astringent herb used for diarrhea, mouth/throat inflammation, and wound healing. Rich in tannins.

Echeandia flavescens

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

Ephedra torreyana

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid, dermatological aid, cough medicine, diaphoretic, kidney aid, urinary aid. Documented among Hopi, Isleta, Keres, Western.

Astragalus calycosus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, other, poultice, venereal aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Shoshoni.

Pycnanthemum torreyi

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

Dimorphocarpa wislizeni

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, throat aid, nose medicine, hemorrhoid remedy, pediatric aid. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Hopi, Keres, Western.

Epigaea repens

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, analgesic, antidiarrheal, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Cherokee, Iroquois.

Ribes laxiflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, tonic, cold remedy, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Bella Coola, Lummi, Skagit.

Erigeron flagellaris

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, disinfectant, hemostat, snake bite remedy, veterinary aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Strophostyles helvula

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Houma, Iroquois.

Allionia incarnata

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

Lycopodium dendroideum

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Montagnais.

Tribulus terrestris

An Ayurvedic herb used for reproductive health, urinary support, and athletic performance. Widely used in men's health formulas.

Tribulus terrestris (500mg)

Standard Tribulus capsule — for male vitality and athletic performance. 500-1500mg daily. Bulgarian and Indian varieties have different saponin profiles.

Tribulus terrestris (extract)

Standardized extract (40-90% saponins) of Tribulus — used for male vitality, athletic performance, and urinary support. Bulgarian and Indian varieties differ.

Trichilia emetica

Southern African tree used in Zulu and Shangaan medicine for stomach complaints, kidney problems, and as an emetic. Seed oil (mafura butter) used topically for skin conditions and rheumatism.

Zingiber officinale + Piper nigrum + Piper longum

Ayurvedic formula of Ginger, Black Pepper, and Long Pepper. A powerful digestive fire (Agni) stimulant and bioenhancer that increases absorption of other herbs.

Trillium sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), blood medicine, cold remedy, dermatological aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Iroquois, Pomo, Kashaya.

Emblica officinalis, Terminalia bellirica, Terminalia chebula

A cornerstone Ayurvedic formula combining three fruits (Amalaki, Bibhitaki, Haritaki), used as a gentle daily digestive and detoxification support.

Triphala + Trikatu + Guggul

Comprehensive Ayurvedic digestive formula — Triphala for gentle cleansing, Trikatu for digestive fire, Guggul for metabolic support. Traditional Ayurvedic combination.

Amla + Haritaki + Bibhitaki (tea)

Traditional Triphala preparation — steep in warm water overnight or simmer briefly. The Ayurvedic daily digestive and gentle cleansing tonic. Bitter but effective.

Eupatorium triplinerve

Traditional medicinal plant used for bronchosis, cardiotonic, chest-cold, constipation, diaphoretic, diarrhea, emetic, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cercocarpus montanus

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, hunting medicine, panacea, laxative. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.