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Myrica esculenta
Ayurvedic herb used for sinusitis, nasal congestion, cough, and diarrhea. The bark is astringent and the fruit is eaten fresh in Himalayan regions.
Piper methysticum
A Pacific Island herb traditionally used for relaxation and social ceremonies. Effective for stress and tension but with important liver safety concerns.
Piper methysticum (250mg)
Standard kava extract capsule — 250mg standardized to 30% kavalactones. For anxiety support. Use ONLY noble kava root extracts. Monitor liver. Max 3 months continuous.
Piper methysticum (extract)
Standardized to 30-70% kavalactones. Clinical evidence for anxiety comparable to benzodiazepines. Use ONLY noble kava root extract. Monitor liver.
Piper methysticum (traditional prep)
Traditional Pacific Island preparation — root pounded and soaked in water (NOT alcohol extract). The traditional water preparation has 3000+ years of safe use in Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, and Samoa. Noble cultivars only. Hepatotoxicity linked to non-noble/non-root parts.
Piper methysticum (tea)
Traditional Polynesian kava preparation — root pounded and strained in water. Produces numbness of mouth (normal). Used for social ceremony, anxiety, and relaxation.
Piper excelsum
Sacred Maori medicinal plant and relative of kava. Chewed leaves for toothache and digestive complaints. Leaf poultice for wounds, boils, and rheumatism. Contains myristicin and diayangambin. One of the most important plants in Maori rongoā.
Micromeria congesta
A medicinal plant (Micromeria congesta) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Sideritis athoa
A medicinal plant (Sideritis athoa) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Phyllanthus amarus
Siddha lithotriptic for kidney stones and hepatoprotective for jaundice and hepatitis B; extremely important in Tamil medicine.
Kefir grains (fermented milk)
Fermented milk drink with 30-50 strains of bacteria and yeasts. More diverse probiotics than yogurt. Used for gut health, immune support, and bone health.
Thymus longicaulis
A medicinal plant (Thymus longicaulis) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Lupinus caudatus
Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, emetic. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.
Perideridia kelloggii
Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic. Documented among Pomo, Pomo, Kashaya.
Laminaria digitata
A brown seaweed rich in iodine, fucoidan, and minerals. Used for thyroid support, metabolic health, and as a nutritive mineral supplement.
Kelussia odoratissima
Endemic Iranian mountain herb used as both food and medicine by Bakhtiari nomads. For digestive complaints, bloating, and as sedative. Contains phthalides similar to celery. Endangered due to overharvesting from the Zagros Mountains.
Gymnocladus dioicus
Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, stimulant, psychological aid, dietary aid, gynecological aid, hemostat. Documented among Dakota, Meskwaki, Omaha.
Ocimum suave
A medicinal plant (Ocimum suave) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Pinus insularis
A medicinal plant (Pinus insularis) from the Pinaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Catha edulis
Traditional medicinal plant used for anorexia, aphrodisiac, asthma, astringent, cns stimulant, chest, cough, debility, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Khaya senegalensis
West African mahogany tree whose bitter bark is widely used in Sahelian traditional medicine for malaria, fever, jaundice, and intestinal worms. Contains limonoids with antimalarial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Vetiveria zizanioides
Tropical cooling grass — root is used for perfumery, aromatherapy, and traditional cooling drinks. In Ayurveda: for excessive thirst, burning urination, and body heat. Vetiver essential oil calms anxiety and ADHD.
Heteranthera reniformis
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee.
Silphium compositum
Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee.
Brassica rapa (fermented)
Korean fermented cabbage — rich in Lactobacillus kimchii and other probiotics. Used for gut health, immune support, and metabolic health. A functional food staple.
Lomatium graveolens
Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid, throat aid. Documented among Gosiute.
Thalictrum pubescens
Native American medicinal plant used as hemostat, liver aid. Documented among Iroquois.
Lupinus kingii
Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, dermatological aid, panacea. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Ramah.
Polygonatum biflorum
Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, breast treatment, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Menominee.
Pleurotus eryngii
A culinary mushroom studied for cholesterol support, antioxidant activity, and immune modulation. Contains ergothioneine — a unique antioxidant.
Combretum micranthum
West African daily health tea consumed across Senegal, Mali, and Guinea. Traditional use for malaria, liver protection, digestive support, and weight management. Contains combretin alkaloids.
Angelica genuflexa
Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, analgesic, eye medicine. Documented among Bella Coola, Gitksan.
Knema globularia
Thai and Malay Peninsula tree in the nutmeg family used in traditional Thai medicine for wound healing, skin infections, and diarrhea. Red sap from bark applied to cuts. Contains lignans and neolignans distinct from true nutmeg.
Hyptis capitata
Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), amenorrhea, carminative, chest, constipation, cyanogenetic, diarrhea, dyspepsia, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Acacia koa
Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.
Ipomoea indica
Hawaiian medicinal vine used in traditional healing for broken bones (poultice), skin infections, and as a laxative. Root decoction for internal complaints. Contains ergine-related compounds. Culturally significant in Polynesian medicine.
Asteracantha longifolia
Ayurvedic herb used for urinary disorders, male reproductive health, anemia, and liver conditions. Seeds are considered aphrodisiac and diuretic.
Hibiscus sp.
Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, laxative, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.
Garcinia indica
Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiotonic, demulcent, fissure, vermifuge.
Cola nitida
Original Coca-Cola ingredient — contains caffeine and theobromine. West African stimulant and social bonding ritual. For fatigue, headaches, and depression. Key ingredient in original cola recipes. Sacred in Yoruba and Igbo cultures.
Macrotyloma uniflorum
Siddha lithotriptic pulse for kidney stones, obesity, and menstrual disorders; seed decoction is a traditional stone-dissolving remedy.
Strophanthus kombe
Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiotonic, diuretic, heart, poison, poison(arrow), stimulant.
SCOBY fermented tea
Fermented sweet tea containing probiotics, organic acids, and B vitamins. Used for gut health, immune support, and energy. Not technically an herb.
Symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast
The living SCOBY culture for making kombucha at home. A symbiotic colony of Acetobacter, Gluconobacter, and yeasts. Home brewing requires careful hygiene.
SCOBY fermented tea (commercial)
Commercially brewed kombucha — safer than home-brew due to quality control. Contains probiotics, organic acids, B vitamins, and trace alcohol (<0.5% typically).
Bidens sp.
Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, respiratory aid, strengthener, throat aid. Documented among Hawaiian.
Veronica salicifolia
Key Maori rongoā plant for diarrhea, dysentery, and ulcers. Captain Cook noted its use by Maori for scurvy. Leaf tea for kidney and bladder complaints. One of the most frequently cited plants in Maori traditional medicine literature.
Vitis vinifera
Unani sour condiment medicine from unripe grapes for hot temperament conditions, nausea, and liver inflammation; also used as a gargle.
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