Herb Library

Perideridia gairdneri

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, throat aid. Documented among Blackfoot.

Alpinia galanga

A Southeast Asian relative of ginger — used in Thai/Indonesian cuisine and traditional medicine for digestive support, circulation, and anti-inflammatory effects.

Ferula gummosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for emmenagogue, expectorant, resolvent, rheumatism, stimulant.

Pueraria montana var. thomsonii

Korean variety of kudzu used for thirst, diarrhea, and alcohol detoxification. Distinguished from P. lobata by its larger root and different isoflavone profile.

Pueraria mirifica

Used in Korean and Thai medicine for menopausal symptoms due to potent phytoestrogen content (miroestrol, deoxymiroestrol). Much stronger estrogenic activity than soy.

Justicia gendarussa

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), amenorrhea, anodyne, beri-beri, bite(snake), carbuncle, carminative, cephalgia, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Zingiber officinale (dried)

TCM interior-warming herb — different from fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang). Dried ginger warms the Spleen and Kidney, rescues devastated yang. For cold extremities, abdominal pain with diarrhea, and vomiting from cold. Key in Li Zhong Wan and Si Ni Tang.

Ganoderma lucidum + Coffea

Coffee blended with Reishi mushroom extract — combines caffeine with adaptogenic/immune benefits. Smoother energy without coffee jitters. Trending functional beverage.

Garcinia cambogia

A tropical fruit rind containing hydroxycitric acid (HCA). Marketed for weight loss but evidence is weak. Liver toxicity concerns.

Impatiens balsamina

Traditional medicinal plant used for antidote, astringent, bactericide, cancer(digestive), cancer(esophagus), caries, cathartic, circulation, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Chamaemelum nobile

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), carminative, colic, debility, dyspepsia, emetic, hysteria, nervine, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Aquilegia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener, veterinary aid. Documented among Thompson.

Lepidium sativum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), alterative, anodyne, antiscorbutic, apertif, aphrodisiac, asthma, bronchitis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Gardenia jasminoides

A TCM herb for clearing heat and draining dampness. Contains crocin (same pigment as saffron). Used for irritability, urinary infections, and jaundice.

Gardenia ternifolia

West African savanna shrub used in Burkina Faso and Mali for malaria, abdominal pain, and wound healing. Root decoction for fever. Fruit paste applied to skin infections. Contains gardenoside iridoids.

Lactuca sativa

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Isleta, Meskwaki.

Barbarea vulgaris

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, cough medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Mohegan, Shinnecock.

Chrysanthemum coronarium

Traditional medicinal plant used for digestive, intoxicant, purgative, repellant(insect), sclerosis, sedative, stomachic.

Allium sativum + raw honey (fermented)

Raw garlic cloves fermented in raw honey for 1+ month. Creates a probiotic, antimicrobial tonic. The garlic mellows and the honey thins. Traditional immune remedy.

Allium sativum (tincture)

Fresh garlic extracted in alcohol — preserves allicin compounds. For immune support and cardiovascular health. 20-40 drops 2-3x daily. Strong garlic taste.

Polygala paucifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid, venereal aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Coptis spp

A medicinal plant (Coptis spp) from the Ranunculaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Cephalotaxus spp

A medicinal plant (Cephalotaxus spp) from the Cephalotaxaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Spartium junceum

Traditional medicinal plant used for diuretic, dropsy, emetic, laxative, narcotic, perfume, poison, purgative.

Melicoccus bijugatas

A medicinal plant (Melicoccus bijugatas) from the Sapindaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Geranium thunbergii

Traditional medicinal plant used for diarrhea, intestine.

Gentiana lutea

One of the most bitter herbs known, used as a premier digestive bitter to stimulate appetite and support digestive function.

Gentiana lutea

The most bitter herb known — a premier digestive bitter that stimulates appetite, stomach acid, bile, and enzymes. Foundation of aperitif liqueurs.

Pelargonium sidoides

South African cold/bronchitis remedy — one of the best-studied herbal cold remedies (as EPs 7630). Clinical evidence for reducing duration of acute bronchitis. Zulu traditional medicine. Brand name Umcka.

Pelargonium graveolens

A balancing essential oil used for hormonal support, skin care, and emotional wellness. Popular in women's aromatherapy blends.

Chamomilla recutita

Gentle anti-inflammatory, antiallergenic, and relaxant herb suitable for children. Valuable for digestive problems, colic, gas, and irritable bowel syndrome, and externally for eczema and sore skin.

Teucrium scorodonia

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, dropsy, emmenagogue, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Chamaesyce geyeri

Native American medicinal plant used as preventive medicine. Documented among Lakota.

Arundinaria gigantea

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, stimulant, cathartic. Documented among Houma, Seminole.

Epipactis gigantea

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, other, pediatric aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Equisetum telmateia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, blood medicine, urinary aid, diuretic. Documented among Kwakiutl, Saanich, Thompson.

Nereocystis luetkeana

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid, expectorant, throat aid. Documented among Kwakiutl, Southern, Nitinaht, Pomo, Kashaya.

Calotropis sp.

A medicinal plant (Calotropis sp.) from the Asclepiadaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Arundo donax

Traditional medicinal plant used for antilactogogue, cancer, diuretic, hypertension, hypotension, sudorific, syphilis.

Iva xanthifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, veterinary aid, cough medicine, misc. disease remedy, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Helianthus giganteus

Native American medicinal plant used as nose medicine. Documented among Cherokee.

Alocasia macrorrhizos

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, burn dressing, dietary aid, laxative, love medicine. Documented among Hawaiian.

Macromeria viridiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, psychological aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Hopi.

Vicia nigricans

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, dermatological aid, love medicine. Documented among Costanoan, Makah, Quinault.

Trillium chloropetalum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, burn dressing. Documented among Costanoan, Yurok.

Leymus condensatus

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Eriastrum densifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Penstemon ambiguus

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, dermatological aid, disinfectant, veterinary aid. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Kayenta.