Herb Library

Thymus orospedanus

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

Oroxylum indicum

Southeast Asian tree used across Thai, Indian, and Chinese medicine for diarrhea, dysentery, and respiratory conditions. Bark is a key ingredient in Ayurvedic Dasamoola (ten roots) formula. Contains baicalein and chrysin flavonoids.

Osmanthus fragrans

A Chinese flower tea with sweet apricot-like flavor. Used for lung health, skin beauty, and digestive comfort. Traditionally reduces phlegm.

Pleurotus ostreatus

A widely cultivated mushroom with natural statin-like compounds (lovastatin). Studied for cholesterol, blood sugar, and immune support.

Pulsatilla patens

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, analgesic, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, cold remedy, panacea. Documented among Blackfoot, Carrier, Southern, Cheyenne.

Conioselinum gmelinii

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, throat aid, antirheumatic (external), herbal steam, stimulant. Documented among Aleut, Kwakiutl.

Arbutus menziesii

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, emetic, burn dressing, dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Cahuilla, Concow, Cowichan.

Monardella odoratissima

Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, love medicine, cold remedy, febrifuge, pediatric aid, analgesic. Documented among Karok, Miwok, Okanagan-Colville.

Trillium ovatum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine, love medicine, poison. Documented among Karok, Lummi, Makah.

Artemisia campestris

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, burn dressing, antidiarrheal, gynecological aid. Documented among Menominee, Meskwaki, Okanagon.

Prunus cerasoides

Ayurvedic herb used for skin discoloration, burning sensation, fever, and bleeding disorders. The bark is cooling and astringent in nature.

Trillium undulatum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule.

Oenothera pallida

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, emetic, kidney aid, venereal aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Impatiens pallida

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, misc. disease remedy, pediatric aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Asclepias cryptoceras

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Paiute, Paiute, Northern, Shoshoni.

Cymbopogon martinii

A grass oil used in aromatherapy for skin care, emotional balance, and as a natural antimicrobial. Contains geraniol (similar to rose geranium).

Ericameria palmeri

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, throat aid, analgesic, orthopedic aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Coahuilla.

Penstemon palmeri

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

PEA (endocannabinoid)

An endogenous fatty acid amide the body produces. Supplemental PEA supports the endocannabinoid system for pain, inflammation, and immune modulation.

Persea schiedeana

A medicinal plant (Persea schiedeana) from the Lauraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Tagetes filifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for carminative, colic, diuretic, emollient, stomachic, syphilis, tonic.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Traditional medicinal plant used for anuria, ascites, astringent, bite(bug), cancer, diarrhea, diuretic, dysentery, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Paramignya trimera

Vietnamese endemic medicinal vine used in traditional Vietnamese medicine for liver protection, hepatitis, and detoxification. Contains ostruthin coumarins and oxyprenylflavone. Gaining commercial popularity in Vietnam for liver health supplements.

Tauschia parishii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cold remedy, dermatological aid, eye medicine, orthopedic aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Astragalus pattersonii

Native American medicinal plant used as ear medicine, emetic, eye medicine, misc. disease remedy, other, throat aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Bactris gasipaes

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ache(stomach), liqueur.

Pennisetum glaucum

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

Myrcia sphaerocarpa

Brazilian traditional diabetes remedy whose leaves contain myrciaphenone compounds that inhibit alpha-glucosidase. Used in Amazonian folk medicine for blood sugar control. Name means 'alum stone tea' referring to the astringent taste.

Pelargonium sidoides

A South African root with strong clinical evidence for acute bronchitis and upper respiratory infections. One of the most evidence-based immune herbs.

Pelargonium sidoides (standardized)

German standardized extract of South African geranium root — the most clinically proven herbal cold/bronchitis remedy in Europe. Multiple randomized controlled trials show 1-2 day reduction in bronchitis symptoms. Child-safe. Brand names: Umcka, Kaloba.

Pelargonium sidoides (root tincture)

Traditional Zulu root preparation — the original form used by Zulu healers for respiratory infections. Root is harvested, dried, and extracted in alcohol. Dark reddish-brown tincture. For acute bronchitis, sinusitis, and sore throat. Different preparations than standardized capsules.

Polygonum pensylvanicum

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, veterinary aid, antihemorrhagic, gynecological aid, antidiarrheal, hemorrhoid remedy. Documented among Chippewa, Iroquois, Menominee.

Penstemon sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, cold remedy, cough medicine, pulmonary aid, snake bite remedy, toothache remedy. Documented among Creek, Natchez, Navajo.

Peperomia pellucida

Pan-tropical herb used in Filipino (ulasimang bato), Brazilian, and Indonesian folk medicine for gout, kidney problems, and hypertension. Whole plant eaten as salad in Philippines. Contains dillapiole, beta-caryophyllene, and peperomins with analgesic properties.

Mentha piperita

One of the most widely used and recognized herbs, valued for digestive comfort, headache support, and respiratory relief.

Mentha piperita (enteric 0.2ml)

Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsule — 0.2ml (approx 200mg) per capsule. For IBS: 1-2 caps 3x daily 30 min before meals. The enteric coating is essential.

Mentha piperita (essential oil)

One of the most versatile essential oils — topical for headaches (temples), aromatherapy for energy/focus, and enteric-coated capsules for IBS.

Mentha piperita (enteric-coated)

Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsule — releases in the intestines, not stomach. FDA-recognized for IBS. IBGard is the most studied brand. 180-225mg per cap.

Mentha x piperita (enteric-coated)

Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules — the coating survives stomach acid and releases in the intestines. Clinical evidence matching antispasmodics for IBS (bloating, cramping, gas). 0.2-0.4mL per capsule 3x daily. Non-enteric causes heartburn.

Mentha piperita (tea)

The world's most popular herbal tea. Menthol provides cooling digestive relief. Clinical evidence for IBS when taken as enteric-coated capsules.

Myroxylon balsamum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), antiseptic, asthma, bactericide, bronchitis, catarrh, cold, cough, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Peumus boldus (bark)

Chilean tree BARK preparation (distinct from the better-known leaf). Used in Mapuche traditional medicine for urinary infections, gonorrhea, and rheumatism. Higher boldine alkaloid concentration than leaves. Bark is the traditional Mapuche preparation.

Phyllanthus muellerianus

West African climbing shrub used in Guinean, Ivorian, and Ghanaian traditional medicine for wound healing, dysentery, and sexually transmitted infections. Contains ellagitannins and gallic acid with strong antimicrobial activity.

Lyonia mariana

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

Lewisia pygmaea

Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid. Documented among Thompson.

Piliostigma thonningii

West and Central African tree used in traditional medicine for cough, diarrhea, snakebite, and wound healing. Bark decoction widely used across Sahel for dysentery. Leaves applied as poultice for skin infections.

Vanclevea stylosa

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

Pycnanthemum pilosum

A medicinal plant (Pycnanthemum pilosum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.