Herb Library

Obolaria virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine, diaphoretic, gastrointestinal aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Choctaw.

Lepidium virginicum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pulmonary aid, veterinary aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Houma, Menominee.

Pinus virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), ceremonial medicine, cold remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Choctaw, Rappahannock.

Rosa virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, pediatric aid, dermatological aid, hemostat, eye medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Ojibwa, Ojibwa, South.

Tradescantia virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antihemorrhagic, cancer treatment, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Claytonia virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, contraceptive, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Fragaria virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, kidney aid, liver aid, misc. disease remedy, psychological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cherokee, Chippewa.

Acalypha virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, misc. disease remedy, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Gnaphalium viscosum

Traditional medicinal plant used for carminative, colic, collyrium, rheumatism, spasm, stomachic.

Ammi visnaga

Powerful antispasmodic for bronchial muscles, coronary arteries, and urinary tubules. Traditional Egyptian remedy for kidney stones and effective for asthma prevention.

B1+B2+B3+B5+B6+B7+B9+B12

Complete B vitamin complex — essential cofactors for energy, mood, nerve function, and methylation. Critical for anyone under stress, vegetarians, and elderly.

Ascorbic acid + Rose Hips + Acerola

Buffered vitamin C powder with whole-food co-factors (rose hips, acerola, bioflavonoids). Mixed into water for daily immune support. 500-2000mg typical daily dose.

Cholecalciferol

Not an herb but critical in herbal protocols. Deficiency is pandemic. Essential for immune function, bone health, mood, and hormonal balance.

Cholecalciferol + Menaquinone-7

D3 and K2 together — K2 directs calcium to bones (not arteries). The optimal combination for bone and cardiovascular health. 2000-5000 IU D3 + 100-200mcg K2 daily.

Menaquinone-7 (MK-7)

The calcium-directing vitamin — activates osteocalcin (puts calcium in bones) and MGP (removes calcium from arteries). Essential partner for D3 supplementation. MK-7 from natto fermentation has longest half-life. For bone and cardiovascular health.

Vitex agnus-castus

Premier female hormone balancer — for PMS, irregular periods, PCOS, and luteal phase defect. Acts on the pituitary (increases LH, decreases prolactin). Takes 3+ months for full effect. Named "Chaste Tree" because monks used it to suppress libido.

Vitex doniana

West African savanna tree used in Nigerian and Ghanaian traditional medicine for hypertension, diabetes, infertility, and liver complaints. Bark decoction for rheumatism. Fruit edible (black plum). Contains vitexin, aucubin, and casticin.

Vitex agnus-castus (extract)

Standardized extract of chasteberry — the most studied form for PMS, menstrual irregularity, and cyclical breast pain. Takes 3+ months for full effect.

Vitex negundo

An Asian species of Vitex used in Ayurveda and TCM for joint pain, respiratory support, and as an anti-inflammatory. Different from Vitex agnus-castus.

Vitex agnus-castus

See Chasteberry entry for full details. Cross-referenced for searchability.

Vitex agnus-castus (tincture)

Vitex berry tincture — many herbalists prefer this over capsules. 60-90 drops each morning on empty stomach. Takes 3-6 months for full cycle-regulating effect.

Vitex trifolia

Pan-tropical and Pacific Island shrub — Filipino DOH-approved phytomedicine (Lagundi) for cough and asthma. Hawaiian use (pohinahina) for headache and body aches. Contains vitexin and casticin. One of the most studied Philippine herbal medicines.

Asplenium rhizophyllum

Native American medicinal plant used as breast treatment, emetic. Documented among Cherokee.

Phoenicaulis cheiranthoides

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, tonic. Documented among Paiute.

Waltheria indica

Hawaiian and pan-tropical herb used in Hawaiian (uhaloa) and Brazilian folk medicine for sore throat, cough, and diarrhea. Root chewed directly for throat pain in Hawaiian la'au lapa'au. Contains tiliroside, kaempferol, and epicatechin.

Warburgia ugandensis

East African medicinal tree widely used by the Kikuyu people to expel tapeworms and improve appetite. The peppery bark is used for coughs, colds, fever, stomachache, and joint pains across multiple African traditional medicine systems.

Warburgia salutaris

Southern African medicinal tree with extremely pungent bark used in Zulu and Shangaan medicine for colds, cough, chest complaints, and malaria. Contains drimane sesquiterpenes (warburganal, polygodial) with potent antimicrobial activity. Critically endangered due to overharvesting.

Eutrema japonicum

Japanese pungent condiment — contains allyl isothiocyanate (antimicrobial). Real wasabi is extremely expensive; most "wasabi" is colored horseradish. For digestive support, food safety, and sinus clearing. Anti-inflammatory and anticancer research.

Simaba cuspidata

A medicinal plant (Simaba cuspidata) from the Simaroubaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Betula occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient. Documented among Blackfoot.

Tibicos (sugar water ferment)

Dairy-free probiotic ferment — kefir grains fed with sugar water. Rich in beneficial bacteria and yeasts. The vegan alternative to milk kefir.

Nymphaea sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid, cough medicine, respiratory aid, sedative. Documented among Abnaki, Seminole.

Mentha aquatica

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, cancer, carminative, cold, digestive, emetic, emmenagogue, gall, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Garrya elliptica

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient. Documented among Pomo, Kashaya.

Cirsium undulatum

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid, eye medicine, panacea, veterinary aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Comanche, Navajo, Ramah, Shuswap.

Pyrola elliptica

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, anticonvulsive, antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Mohegan.

Salix ?pendulina

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

Clintonia andrewsiana

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Pomo, Pomo, Kashaya.

Clematis occidentalis

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

Aquilegia formosa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Paiute, Quileute, Shoshoni.

Erigeron bellidiastrum

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

Arceuthobium campylopodum

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

Juniperus occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, cold remedy, cough medicine, gynecological aid, analgesic, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Sorbus sitchensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, urinary aid, ear medicine, kidney aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Onosmodium molle

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Cheyenne.

Geranium atropurpureum

Native American medicinal plant used as other, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Goodyera oblongifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic, dermatological aid, reproductive aid, gynecological aid, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Cowlitz, Okanagan-Colville, Okanagon.

Aquilegia elegantula

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Keres, Western.