Herb Library

Alnus rubra

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, gastrointestinal aid, dermatological aid, pulmonary aid, analgesic, orthopedic aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Carrier, Northern, Carrier, Southern.

Houstonia rubra

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Kayenta.

Erythrina herbacea

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, tonic, analgesic, antiemetic, antirheumatic (external), laxative. Documented among Alabama, Choctaw, Creek.

Trifolium pratense

A nutritive herb rich in isoflavones, traditionally used for skin health and menopausal support.

Trifolium pratense

A nutritive flower rich in isoflavones used for menopausal support, skin health, and respiratory comfort. Traditionally a blood purifier.

Aquilegia canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, heart medicine, dermatological aid, kidney aid, witchcraft medicine, antidiarrheal. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Gaillardia pinnatifida

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, diuretic, gynecological aid, psychological aid, misc. disease remedy, other. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western, Navajo.

Vaccinium parvifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy. Documented among Skagit, Skagit, Upper.

Delphinium nudicaule

Native American medicinal plant used as narcotic. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Acer rubrum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, eye medicine, gynecological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Silene campanulata

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid. Documented among Karok.

Morus rubra

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid, anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, cathartic, laxative, emetic. Documented among Alabama, Cherokee, Creek.

Rubus idaeus

A traditional pregnancy and women's health tonic, rich in minerals and used to tone uterine muscles.

Rubus idaeus (tea)

The classic pregnancy tea (2nd-3rd trimester) — tones the uterus. Also used for menstrual support and as a mineral-rich daily tonic. Pleasant, mild taste.

Erodium cicutarium

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy, gynecological aid, dermatological aid, disinfectant, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Costanoan, Jemez, Navajo, Kayenta.

Trillium erectum

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea, pediatric aid, cancer treatment, cough medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Abnaki, Cherokee, Iroquois.

Salix bonplandiana

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, antidiarrheal. Documented among Costanoan, Kawaiisu.

Ganoderma lucidum (500mg)

Standard Reishi capsule — 500mg dual-extracted fruiting body. 1-3g daily. The "mushroom of immortality" in convenient format. Takes weeks-months for full immune modulation.

Ganoderma lucidum (spore oil)

Oil extracted from cracked Reishi spores — the most concentrated form of ganoderic acids (triterpenes). 70x more potent than the fruiting body for certain compounds.

Various (5 Bach flowers)

The 5 Bach Flower Essences: Star of Bethlehem, Rock Rose, Impatiens, Cherry Plum, Clematis. Used for emotional crisis, shock, and stress. Extremely dilute.

Vitis vinifera (extract)

A polyphenol from grapes, Japanese Knotweed, and berries. Studied for cardiovascular health, longevity, and anti-aging through sirtuin activation.

Polygonum cuspidatum (extract)

Standardized trans-resveratrol from Japanese Knotweed root — the most common commercial source. 150-500mg daily. Studied for cardiovascular and anti-aging effects.

Hedeoma reverchonii

A medicinal plant (Hedeoma reverchonii) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Rhodiola rosea

A powerful adaptogen from Arctic regions, used to support mental performance, physical stamina, and stress resilience.

Rhodiola rosea (500mg)

Standard rhodiola capsule — 500mg root extract. Take in the morning (stimulating — don't take at night). For stress, fatigue, and mental performance. Works fast (days-weeks).

Rhodiola crenulata

A high-altitude Tibetan Rhodiola species — used for altitude sickness adaptation and as a general adaptogen. Similar but not identical to R. rosea.

Rhodiola rosea (SHR-5 extract)

Standardized to 3% rosavins and 1% salidroside (SHR-5). The most clinically studied Rhodiola extract for stress, fatigue, and cognitive performance.

Rhodiola rosea

A powerful Arctic adaptogen studied for mental performance, physical stamina, stress resilience, and mild-moderate depression support.

Rhodiola sacra

A Tibetan species of Rhodiola used similarly to R. rosea for altitude adaptation, stress resilience, and cognitive support. Sacred in Tibetan medicine.

Rhodiola rosea (tea)

Rhodiola root tea — milder than extract but still effective. Simmer dried root 10-15 minutes. Take in morning (stimulating). Slightly rose-like taste.

Rhodiola rosea (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted Rhodiola — fast-acting adaptogen for acute stress and mental performance. 20-40 drops in morning water. Do NOT take in evening (stimulating).

Plantago lanceolata

Common European weed used as a relaxing expectorant for catarrhal conditions, a first-aid wound herb for insect bites and cuts, and a soothing remedy for cystitis, diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Heuchera richardsonii

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, eye medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cree, Woodlands, Lakota.

Ricinus communis (leaf)

Pan-tropical castor plant LEAF use (distinct from toxic seed/oil) in Ayurvedic and African medicine as poultice for joint pain, breast engorgement, and boils. Leaf is heated and applied topically. Contains ricinine but NOT ricin (seed only). External use relatively safe.

Mimulus ringens

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, antidote. Documented among Iroquois.

Erigeron pulchellus

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, analgesic, anticonvulsive, antihemorrhagic, cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Clematis columbiana

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Corydalis sempervirens

Native American medicinal plant used as hemorrhoid remedy. Documented among Iroquois.

Polypodium virginianum

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, heart medicine, analgesic, throat aid, dermatological aid, cold remedy. Documented among Abnaki, Algonquin, Quebec, Bella Coola.

Cleome serrulata

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, blood medicine, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, throat aid, febrifuge. Documented among Gosiute, Navajo, Ramah, Oregon Indian.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, dermatological aid, emetic, febrifuge. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Conioselinum scopulorum

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, gynecological aid, respiratory aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Acer glabrum

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, panacea, hunting medicine, antiemetic, gynecological aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Blackfoot, Navajo, Ramah, Okanagan-Colville.

Nuphar lutea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine, heart medicine, tuberculosis remedy, venereal aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Gitksan, Haisla and Hanaksiala.

Stephanomeria virgata

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

Russian and Scandinavian folk tea (Ivan Chai) for prostate health, digestive complaints, and as a calming nervine.

Rosmarinus officinalis (essential oil)

Steam-distilled rosemary oil — studied for hair growth (comparable to minoxidil in one study), memory enhancement (inhalation), and muscle pain relief topically.

Rosa damascena

Rose petals and essential oil used for mood support, skin care, digestive comfort, and menstrual regulation. One of the most prized essential oils.