Herb Library

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.

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.

Dipteryx odorata

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), anticoagulant, cardiotonic, carminative, diaphoretic, dyspepsia, fever, fumigant, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Astragalus calycosus

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

Arabis glabra

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, panacea, pediatric aid. Documented among Cheyenne.

Ribes laxiflorum

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

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.

Cupaniopsis anacardioides

Aboriginal plant used for fish poisoning treatment and skin infections. The bark decoction is used as a wash for sores and the tree provides shade medicine camps.

Lallemantia royleana

Unani cooling mucilaginous seed for fever, cough, and urinary burning; soaked seeds form a gel used as a refreshing drink.

Papaver somniferum

Unani sedative used for insomnia, pain, cough, and diarrhea. Seeds contain trace opiates and are used in low-dose traditional preparations for calming.

Opuntia phaeacantha

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

Trametes versicolor

A medicinal mushroom with extensive research for immune system modulation, particularly PSK and PSP polysaccharides.

Trametes versicolor (capsule)

Standard capsule form of Turkey Tail — the most clinically studied medicinal mushroom globally. PSK form used in Japanese oncology for 30+ years.

Trametes versicolor (extract)

Hot water extract standardized for PSK/PSP polysaccharides. The most clinically studied medicinal mushroom — used in Japanese oncology for decades.

Trametes versicolor (powder)

Ground Turkey Tail fruiting body — add to smoothies, coffee, or broth. 1-3g daily. The most affordable way to get the world's most clinically studied medicinal mushroom.

Trametes versicolor (tea)

Turkey Tail simmered 1-2 hours as tea. The traditional preparation extracts water-soluble PSK/PSP polysaccharides for immune modulation.

Phyla nodiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Houma.

Calamintha nepeta subsp. glandulosa

A medicinal plant (Calamintha nepeta) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Chorizanthe staticoides

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

Satureja cilicica

A medicinal plant (Satureja cilicica) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Lonicera involucrata

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, dermatological aid, venereal aid, cathartic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Blackfoot, Carrier.

Opuntia macrorhiza

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

Dioscorea sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge. Documented among Hawaiian.

Curcuma aromatica

Japanese spring turmeric used in Kampo for blood stasis, chest pain, jaundice, and mental conditions. Contains aromatic turmerone and differs from common turmeric.

Pelargonium sidoides

Zulu respiratory remedy — EPs 7630 extract is a German registered medicine for acute bronchitis. Name means "heavy cough" in Zulu. Clinical evidence for reducing bronchitis duration by 2 days. Contains gallic acid and umckalin.

Lonicera utahensis

Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine, blood medicine, dermatological aid, laxative. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Okanagan-Colville.

Rumex venosus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gynecological aid, analgesic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine. Documented among Arapaho, Lakota, Paiute.

Vaccinium myrtilloides

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, contraceptive, diaphoretic, gynecological aid, reproductive aid. Documented among Cree, Woodlands.

Psathyrotes ramosissima

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, cathartic, dermatological aid, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

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 + 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.

Undaria pinnatifida

A Japanese brown seaweed rich in fucoxanthin — studied for metabolic health, thyroid support, and cardiovascular benefits. Common in miso soup.

Asplenium rhizophyllum

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

Pterocaulon virgatum

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, antidiarrheal, antihemorrhagic, cold remedy, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Seminole.

Eriogonum roseum

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

Simaba cuspidata

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

Cicuta maculata

Traditional medicinal plant used for contraceptive, fatality, suicide, tumor.

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.

Polygonum amphibium

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid, panacea, cold remedy. Documented among Cree, Woodlands, Okanagan-Colville.

Acacia pycnantha

Aboriginal astringent bark used for diarrhea, sore throat gargle, and wound washing. The tannin-rich bark has strong astringent properties for mucous membrane conditions.

Quercus ?pauciloba

Native American medicinal plant used as sedative. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Garrya elliptica

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

Rumex aquaticus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, herbal steam, laxative, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Haisla, Hanaksiala.

Tsuga heterophylla

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), burn dressing, dermatological aid, heart medicine, internal medicine, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Bella Coola, Chehalis, Clallam.