Herb Library

Matricaria chamomilla (essential oil)

Steam-distilled chamomile oil — blue color from chamazulene (anti-inflammatory). Used for skin healing, eczema, stress relief, and muscle relaxation.

Matricaria chamomilla (extract)

Standardized chamomile extract — concentrated apigenin for sleep, anxiety, and digestive support. More potent than tea but same gentle profile.

Matricaria chamomilla

One of the most widely used and gentle herbs, traditionally enjoyed as a calming tea to support relaxation, digestive comfort, and sleep.

Matricaria chamomilla (glycerite)

A glycerin-based (alcohol-free) chamomile extract safe for children. Used for teething, colic, digestive upset, anxiety, and sleep in kids.

Chamaemelum nobile

A close relative of German Chamomile with similar calming properties, often preferred in aromatherapy and essential oil form.

Matricaria chamomilla (tea bag)

Pre-packaged chamomile tea bag — the world's most popular calming tea. Steep 5-10 minutes covered. Choose whole-flower bags for best quality and flavor.

Matricaria chamomilla (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted chamomile — more concentrated than tea. 30-60 drops in water for anxiety, sleep, and digestive support. The portable chamomile format.

Cuscuta californica

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote, hemostat. Documented among Diegueno, Kawaiisu.

Ericameria brachylepis

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Diegueno.

Lonicera interrupta

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid. Documented among Mendocino Indian, Shoshoni, Yuki.

Ceanothus leucodermis

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

Castela emoryi

A Sonoran Desert herb used in Mexican and Native American traditions for intestinal parasites and digestive infections.

Activated charcoal + lemon + sweetener

Trendy activated charcoal drink — striking black color. Binds toxins but also binds medications and nutrients. Drink well away from medications and supplements.

Argythamnia cyanophylla

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

Sinapis arvensis

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

Cinnamomum sulphuratum

A medicinal plant (Cinnamomum sulphuratum) from the Lauraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Rosa laevigata

Traditional medicinal plant used for alexiteric, antidiarrheic, astringent, carminative, diarrhea, diuretic, dysentery, ejaculation, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Quercus pagoda

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, orthopedic aid, throat aid, tonic. Documented among Houma.

Cichorium intybus

Coffee substitute and prebiotic powerhouse — roasted root makes caffeine-free coffee alternative (New Orleans tradition). Root is 15-20% inulin. Used for liver support, constipation, and gut health.

Cichorium intybus

Roasted chicory root — the classic coffee substitute/additive (New Orleans style). Rich in inulin prebiotic fiber. Supports gut microbiome and liver function.

Lycium chilense

A medicinal plant (Lycium chilense) from the Solanaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pinus gerardiana

Traditional medicinal plant used for carminative, expectorant, sore, stimulant, wound.

Smilax china

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, alexiteric, alterative, antidote, aphrodisiac, arthritis, asthma, boil, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Rhododendron dauricum

A medicinal plant (Rhododendron dauricum) from the Ericaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pulsatilla chinensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for amebiasis, antiphlogistic, diarrhea, hematochezia, hemostatic, trauma, tumor(lung), wound.

Aristolochia debilis

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, anodyne, bite(snake), carminative, circulation, cough, energy, nausea, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cinnamomum cassia

TCM variety of cinnamon — warming kidney yang tonic. Contains MORE coumarin than Ceylon cinnamon. Prefer Ceylon for daily supplementation; Cassia for TCM formulas.

Scrophularia ningpoensis

Lowers blood pressure and blood sugar. Used in TCM to clear heat, cool blood, nourish yin, and treat chronic pharyngitis and scrofula.

Agastache rugosa

Used in TCM for chest congestion, diarrhea, headache, and nausea. Has carminative, febrifuge, and stomachic properties.

Crataegus pinnatifida

The TCM variety of hawthorn — used more for digestive stagnation and meat digestion than the Western cardiovascular use. Also for blood lipids.

Conioselinum chinense

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid. Documented among Micmac.

Gleditsia sinensis

Used in TCM to open orifices, dispel phlegm, dissipate clumps, and treat abscesses. The spine (Zao Jia Ci) has anti-inflammatory and antitumor activity.

Glycyrrhiza uralensis

The Chinese species of licorice — used in more TCM formulas than any other herb. Called the "great harmonizer" for blending formulas.

Leonurus japonicus

The TCM species of motherwort — used for menstrual irregularity, postpartum recovery, and blood circulation. Contains leonurine.

Firmiana simplex

A medicinal plant (Firmiana simplex) from the Sterculiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Polystichum polyblepharum

A medicinal plant (Polystichum polyblepharum) from the Dryopteridaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Aglaia odorata

Traditional medicinal plant used for dysmenorrhea, fever, parturition, shampoo, tonic, venereal.

Scutellaria baicalensis

Standardized root extract containing baicalin — one of TCM's top anti-inflammatory and antiviral herbs. Used for respiratory, liver, and gut support.

Datura quercifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid. Documented among Keres, Western.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic. Documented among Delaware, Ontario.

Aquilegia triternata

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

Chlorella vulgaris

A freshwater green algae rich in chlorophyll, protein, and nutrients, used for detoxification support and nutritional supplementation.

Chlorella vulgaris (extract)

Broken cell wall chlorella — more bioavailable than whole cell. Rich in chlorophyll, protein, CGF (Chlorella Growth Factor), and chelating compounds.

Chlorella vulgaris (pressed tablet)

Pressed chlorella tablets — convenient format avoiding the green powder taste. 3-6g daily. Broken cell wall for digestibility. Rich in chlorophyll and CGF.

Various green plants

The green pigment of plants — used as an internal deodorizer, detoxifier, and nutritive. Commercial forms are usually copper chlorophyllin.

Chlorophyllin (liquid)

Copper chlorophyllin drops in water — the trending green water. Used for internal deodorizing, detoxification, and as a daily nutrient boost. Most products are semi-synthetic.

Prunus virginiana

A Native American respiratory herb used similarly to Wild Cherry Bark for coughs and bronchial irritation. The bark is used; raw fruits contain cyanogenic glycosides.

Uncaria rhynchophylla

Kampo herb for hypertension, headache, dizziness, and childhood convulsions. The hook-bearing stems are the medicinal part, used in Yokukansan formula.