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Orobanche ludoviciana
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Pima.
Pouteria lucuma
An Andean fruit used as a natural sweetener with low glycemic index. Rich in beta-carotene, iron, and zinc. Popular in smoothies and desserts.
Lycium chinense
A TCM liver and kidney yin tonic used for eye health, longevity, and blood nourishment. Closely related to Goji berry.
Colubrina arborescens
Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, boil, fever, hernia, soap.
Lepidium meyenii
A Peruvian root vegetable used to support energy, stamina, hormonal balance, and reproductive health.
Lepidium meyenii (500mg)
Standard maca root capsule — 500mg. For energy, libido, and hormonal balance. 1-3g daily. Take in the morning (stimulating). Gelatinized form easier on stomach.
Lepidium meyenii (6:1 extract)
Concentrated maca extract — 6:1 ratio means 1 capsule equals 6x the raw powder. More potent and convenient than powder form.
Lepidium meyenii (gelatinized)
Pre-cooked (gelatinized) maca — starch removed for easier digestion. Preferred form for those with sensitive stomachs. Same benefits as raw maca.
Theobroma speciosum
A medicinal plant (Theobroma speciosum) from the Sterculiaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Lepidium meyenii (raw powder)
Raw maca root powder — the traditional Peruvian form. 1-3 tsp daily in smoothies. Malty butterscotch flavor. May cause GI upset in some (gelatinized form is gentler).
Macaranga tanarius
Southeast Asian and Pacific tree used in Filipino, Indonesian, and Melanesian folk medicine for wound healing, fever, and stomach complaints. Contains stilbenes (schweinfurthins) with antitumor properties. Leaf used as natural bandage.
Lepidium meyenii (blended)
Maca powder blended into smoothies — the most common way to consume maca. Malty/butterscotch flavor blends well with cacao, banana, and nut butters.
Lepidium meyenii (tincture)
Alcohol-extracted maca — concentrated format. 30-60 drops 1-2x daily in morning. Avoids the powder bulk. Slightly malty, slightly bitter flavor.
Verbena macdougalii
Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.
Hedysarum boreale
Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Alaska Native, Eskimo, Inupiat, Tanana, Upper.
Cicuta virosa
Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Alaska Native, Eskimo, Inupiat, Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut.
Macropiper excelsum
New Zealand pepper tree closely related to kawakawa. Maori rongoā for stomach complaints, bladder issues, and as topical pain reliever. Leaves often characteristically riddled with insect holes. Contains myristicin and elemicin. Important cultural plant.
Catharanthus roseus
Toxic herb used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, and acute lymphocytic leukemia. Source of vincristine and vinblastine.
Micromeria varia subsp. thymoides
A medicinal plant (Micromeria varia) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Anredera baselloides
A medicinal plant (Anredera baselloides) from the Basellaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Euphorbia helioscopia
Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois.
Maerua crassifolia
Sahelian tree used in Sudanese, Nigerien, and Malian traditional medicine for stomachache, wounds, and fever. Leaves eaten as famine food. Bark decoction for malaria. Important in Tuareg and Hausa folk medicine systems.
Ambrosia magdalenae
A medicinal plant (Ambrosia magdalenae) from the Asteraceae family used in traditional medicine.
Lycoris squamigera
Traditional medicinal plant used for emetic, expectorant, tumor.
Magnesium chloride hexahydrate
Magnesium chloride flakes dissolved in warm bath — transdermal magnesium absorption. Used for muscle cramps, stress, sleep, and restless legs. Very relaxing.
Magnesium citrate
Well-absorbed magnesium form — slightly laxative which is beneficial for constipation. The form in "Natural Calm" powder. 200-400mg daily.
Magnesium bisglycinate
The gentlest, most bioavailable form of magnesium — chelated to glycine. Used for sleep, muscle relaxation, anxiety, and migraine prevention. Does not cause diarrhea.
Magnesium L-threonate (Magtein)
The ONLY form of magnesium shown to cross the blood-brain barrier. Studied for cognitive function, memory, and sleep. Patented as Magtein. 1-2g daily.
Magnesium oxide
The most common but LEAST bioavailable magnesium form (4% absorption). Best used as a laxative/stool softener rather than for magnesium repletion. Very inexpensive.
Magnesium taurate
Magnesium chelated to taurine — the cardiovascular-specific magnesium. Both magnesium and taurine support heart rhythm and blood pressure. Gentle on GI.
Magnolia officinalis
A TCM herb for digestive stagnation and phlegm, now studied for its compounds honokiol and magnolol which support relaxation and sleep.
Schisandra chinensis
The "five flavor berry" of TCM — sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and pungent. An adaptogenic liver protector used for stress, mental clarity, and endurance.
Afzelia africana
West African anti-inflammatory bark decoction for edema, hernia, and body pain; leaf poultice for wounds.
Ephedra spp
A medicinal plant (Ephedra spp) from the Ephedraceae family used in traditional medicine.
Adiantum capillus-junonis
Used in TCM to treat colds and influenza. Contains adipedatol, adiantone, and various fern-derived compounds.
Asplenium trichomanes
Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, breast treatment, cough medicine, liver aid. Documented among Cherokee.
Alyxia oliviformis
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Hawaiian.
Coprosma sp.
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Hawaiian.
Ophiopogon japonicus
TCM yin-nourishing herb for Lung and Stomach — for dry cough, thirst, constipation from dryness, and palpitations. Moistening and cooling. Key herb in Mai Men Dong Tang (for dry cough) and Sheng Mai San (for qi/yin deficiency). Common ornamental plant.
Grifola frondosa
A culinary and medicinal mushroom used in Japanese medicine for immune support and blood sugar balance.
Tinospora rumphii
Philippine bitter vine for malaria, fever, and as an immunomodulator; stem decoction is a traditional febrifuge.
Peucedanum sandwicense
Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, pediatric aid, reproductive aid. Documented among Hawaiian.
Anisomeles malabarica
Traditional medicinal plant used for bite(snake), colic, dyspepsia, fever, rheumatism, sting(scorpion), teething.
Justicia adhatoda
Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, asthma, bronchitis, cough, expectorant, fever, spasm, tuberculosis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri
A medicinal plant (Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri) from the Crassulaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Syzygium malaccense
Traditional medicinal plant used for bactericide, bronchitis, cough, diuretic, flu, glossitis, itch, laxative, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Dryopteris filix-mas
Traditional medicinal plant used for aperient, astringent, cyanogenetic, pectoral, poison, taenifuge, tumor, vermifuge.
Malva sylvestris
A mucilaginous herb related to marshmallow, used for soothing respiratory, digestive, and urinary tract tissues.
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