Herb Library

Cynoglossum officinale

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, cancer treatment, dermatological aid, kidney aid, tuberculosis remedy, venereal aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Gyrinops walla

Sri Lankan endemic agarwood relative used in traditional Sinhalese medicine for neurological conditions, digestive complaints, and as aromatic. Resinous heartwood highly valued. Contains sesquiterpenes. Endangered due to illegal harvesting for fragrance trade.

Plagiomnium juniperinum

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Heiltzuk.

Polytrichum commune

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Nitinaht.

Heuchera americana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Chippewa, Menominee, Sioux, Teton.

Balsamorhiza hookeri

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, urinary aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Paiute, Washo.

Cinnamomum pubescens

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

Oenothera villosa

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

Heterotheca villosa

Native American medicinal plant used as disinfectant, sedative, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Tetradymia comosa

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine, gastrointestinal aid, misc. disease remedy, pulmonary aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Thaspium barbinode

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Chippewa.

Vigna luteola

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pediatric aid, respiratory aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Lithospermum caroliniense

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid. Documented among Lakota.

Rosmarinus tomentosus

A medicinal plant (Rosmarinus tomentosus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Polygonatum pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, carminative, eye medicine, hunting medicine. Documented among Abnaki, Iroquois.

Townsendia strigosa

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, gynecological aid, gastrointestinal aid, nose medicine. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western, Navajo.

Calcium oxide fossil

Unani mineral medicine (lithified sea urchin spine) calcined and powdered for kidney stones and urinary calculi; traditional lithotriptic.

Astragalus allochrous

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

Hammada scoparia

North African and Arabian desert shrub used in Tunisian and Algerian folk medicine for diabetes, hypertension, and kidney stones. Contains alkaloids (carnegine, N-methylisosalsoline) and saponins. Traditional Bedouin remedy for urinary complaints.

Hancornia speciosa

Brazilian cerrado fruit tree whose bark tea is widely used in traditional medicine for hypertension, diabetes, and inflammation. Latex applied for warts and skin conditions. Contains rutin, chlorogenic acid, and cyclitols. Fruit is popular regional delicacy.

Rhexia virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid. Documented among Micmac, Montagnais.

Alpinia oxyphylla

Korean warming herb for frequent urination, urinary incontinence, diarrhea, and excessive salivation. Warms the kidney and secures essence in Korean medicine.

Erigenia bulbosa

Native American medicinal plant used as toothache remedy. Documented among Cherokee.

Oxytropis lagopus

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

Peganum harmala (root)

Middle Eastern medicinal root (distinct from seeds) used in Persian and Unani medicine for chronic skin conditions, joint pain, and menstrual disorders. Contains harmine, harmaline, vasicine. Root has different alkaloid ratios than commonly used seeds.

Calylophus hartwegii

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

Osteomeles anthyllidifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, laxative. Documented among Hawaiian.

Desmodium sandwicense

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, respiratory aid, strengthener, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Hawaiian.

Crataegus monogyna

A premier cardiovascular herb with extensive research supporting its use for heart health and circulation.

Crataegus monogyna

The berry specifically — rich in OPCs and flavonoids. The most studied form of hawthorn for cardiovascular support and blood pressure.

Crataegus monogyna (berry tea)

Traditional hawthorn berry tea — simmer dried berries 15-20 minutes. The gentlest way to support cardiovascular health daily. Pleasant mild fruity taste.

Crataegus monogyna (450mg)

Standard hawthorn berry capsule. The convenient daily cardiovascular tonic format. 450mg 2-3x daily. Safe for long-term use. Works best over months.

Crataegus monogyna (extract)

Standardized hawthorn extract (WS 1442 or LI 132) — 18-20% OPCs. The most clinically studied form for heart failure support and cardiovascular health.

Crataegus monogyna (leaf + flower)

Hawthorn leaves and flowers — different OPC profile than berries. Used as tea in European traditions. The leaf+flower+berry combination provides the broadest cardiovascular support.

Crataegus monogyna (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted hawthorn — whole berry, leaf, and flower combined. 30-60 drops 2-3x daily. The most comprehensive hawthorn preparation for cardiovascular support.

Erythroxylum impressum

A medicinal plant (Erythroxylum impressum) from the Erythroxylaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Tiarella cordifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid, dermatological aid, dietary aid, eye medicine, hunting medicine, orthopedic aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Malecite.

Mirabilis nyctaginea

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, anthelmintic, febrifuge, burn dressing, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Dakota.

Keckiella cordifolia

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

Streptanthus cordatus

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

Salix cordata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, dietary aid, cold remedy. Documented among Malecite, Micmac, Thompson.

Caladium bicolor

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), angina, antiseptic, ascaricide, emetic, larvicide, purgative, sore.

Nandina domestica

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(bones), ache(tooth), antitussive, breath, bronchitis, caries, cold, complexion, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Stachys sylvatica

Celtic wound herb applied as a poultice to cuts and bruises; internally used for gout and cramps.

Helichrysum odoratissimum

South African aromatic herb burned as incense by Zulu, Xhosa, and Sotho peoples to communicate with ancestors. Medicinally for colds, cough, fever, and wound healing. Contains flavonoids, phloroglucinols, and terpenoids. Culturally sacred plant.

Helicteres isora

Indian and Southeast Asian shrub with distinctive screw-shaped fruits. Ayurvedic and Siddha medicine for diabetes, diarrhea, and colic. Fruit decoction for flatulence and gripe in children. Contains cucurbitacin B and betulinic acid.

Heliotropium europaeum

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, cholagogue, emmenagogue, fever, poison, wart.

Heliotropium indicum

Pan-tropical weed used in West African and South American folk medicine for wound healing, boils, and skin infections. EXTERNAL USE primarily. CAUTION: Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids (indicine, heliotrine) — internal use is hepatotoxic.