Herb Library

Ulmus americana

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, pediatric aid, analgesic, cold remedy, cough medicine, antidiarrheal. Documented among Cheyenne, Choctaw, Delaware.

Lonicera canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, dermatological aid, pediatric aid, psychological aid, sedative, venereal aid. Documented among Iroquois, Menominee, Montagnais.

Trollius laxus

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Alnus viridis

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, dermatological aid, antirheumatic (internal), dietary aid, gynecological aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Cree, Woodlands, Eskimo, Alaska, Eskimo, Inuktitut.

Corylus americana

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, emetic, analgesic, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Veratrum viride

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, ache(back), ache(head), ache(tooth), analgesic, anodyne, arteriosedative, asthma, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ilex opaca

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy, gastrointestinal aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Alabama, Catawba, Cherokee.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cough medicine, oral aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Bannock, Blackfoot, Cheyenne.

Phryma leptostachya

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Chippewa, Ojibwa, South.

Astragalus americanus

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cree, Woodlands.

Apium sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid. Documented among Mahuna.

Pulsatilla patens

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Omaha.

Hedeoma pulegioides

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, ache(head), carminative, cold, colic, emmenagogue, measles, medicine, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Prunus americana

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, kidney aid, urinary aid, ceremonial medicine, oral aid, anthelmintic. Documented among Cherokee, Cheyenne, Chippewa.

Veronica americana

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

Centaurea americana

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

Adenocaulon bicolor

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

Erythronium americanum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, febrifuge, hunting medicine, stimulant, contraceptive. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Diphylleia cymosa

Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, disinfectant, diuretic, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cherokee.

Alisma subcordatum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Nymphaea odorata

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid, cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid, gland medicine, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Chippewa, Micmac, Ojibwa.

Daucus pusillus

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, cold remedy, dermatological aid, febrifuge, snake bite remedy. Documented among Costanoan, Miwok.

Senna hebecarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cathartic, dermatological aid, febrifuge, heart medicine, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Salix washingtonia

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Mahuna.

Phyllanthus emblica

Ayurvedic superfruit — one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C (up to 720mg/100g). Key ingredient in Triphala and Chyawanprash. Rasayana (rejuvenative) for all doshas.

Phyllanthus emblica

One of the richest natural sources of vitamin C. Key ingredient in Triphala and Chyawanprash. Used for hair, skin, immune, and digestive health.

Phyllanthus emblica (powder)

Dried and powdered amla fruit — the whole-food form retaining fiber and all cofactors. 100x more vitamin C than oranges. Key in Triphala and Chyawanprash.

Momordica charantia var. abbreviata

Philippine DOH-approved antidiabetic; fruit and leaf preparations for blood sugar control and as a mild antimicrobial.

Ampelocissus africana

West African wild grape vine used in Nigerian and Ghanaian traditional medicine for diarrhea, wound healing, and fracture treatment. Root decoction for dysentery. Leaf poultice for boils. Contains stilbenes related to resveratrol.

Anacardium humile

Brazilian cerrado dwarf cashew relative used in folk medicine of central Brazil for diarrhea, diabetes, and wound healing. Bark decoction for stomach complaints. Contains anacardic acids and gallic acid. CAUTION: Related to poison ivy — skin sensitization possible.

Thymus cilicicus

A medicinal plant (Thymus cilicicus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Andrographis paniculata (leaf)

Standardized leaf extract of Andrographis — the most studied form for acute respiratory support. Contains andrographolide.

Andrographis + Echinacea + Elderberry

Triple immune formula combining the three most evidence-based acute immune herbs. For use at first sign of seasonal challenges. 7-10 day courses.

Andrographis paniculata (tablet)

Standard andrographis tablet — typically 400mg extract. Take at FIRST sign of upper respiratory symptoms for best results. 5-7 day courses.

Andrographis paniculata (nanoparticle)

Advanced bioavailable Andrographis — ParActin is a patented extract studied for joint health through a different mechanism than its immune use.

Angelica archangelica

A European herb traditionally used for digestive support and respiratory health. Not to be confused with Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis).

Angelica dahurica

A TCM herb for sinus congestion, headaches, and skin conditions. Opens nasal passages and expels wind-cold patterns.

Angelica archangelica

European aromatic bitter — traditional digestive tonic and warming circulatory herb. Used in Scandinavian and German herbal medicine for gas, bloating, and poor appetite. Contains furanocoumarins.

Angelica archangelica (essential oil)

Steam-distilled angelica root oil — deeply grounding aromatherapy oil. Used for anxiety, digestive support, and in perfumery. Photosensitizing — avoid sun after use.

Angelica sinensis

The most important blood tonic in TCM for women. Nourishes and invigorates blood. Head, body, and tail of root have different functions.

Justicia pectoralis

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), aphrodisiac, cachexia, chest, chest-cold, cough, fever, flu, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Syzygium anisatum

Aboriginal Australian plant with strong anise flavor used for digestive complaints, coughs, and as a food flavoring. Contains anethole, the compound responsible for anise flavor.

Solidago odora

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, antidiarrheal, cold remedy, cough medicine, diaphoretic, febrifuge. Documented among Cherokee.

Eriogonum annuum

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, oral aid, pediatric aid, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Lakota, Navajo, Ramah.

Matricaria recutita

A medicinal plant (Matricaria recutita) from the Asteraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Mercurialis annua

Traditional medicinal plant used for cholagogue, cyanogenetic, diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue, hydragogue, laxative, poison, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Psathyrotes annua

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, toothache remedy, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, urinary aid. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Polypogon monspeliensis

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