Herb Library

Homalomena occulta

Vietnamese and Chinese traditional medicine rhizome for chronic low back pain, joint stiffness, rheumatism, and leg weakness. Name means 'thousand year health.' Contains sesquiterpenoids and oplopanone. Used in elderly patients for mobility support.

Picrasma excelsa

Has antifungal, antiulcer, antimalarial, anticancer, and insecticide properties. Used to treat constipation, diarrhea, intestinal parasites, fever, and to stimulate the digestive tract, bile production, and enzyme production.

Salvia dorisiana

A medicinal plant (Salvia dorisiana) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, anthelmintic, gastrointestinal aid, misc. disease remedy, pulmonary aid, panacea. Documented among Cherokee, Creek, Delaware.

Apis mellifera (raw)

Raw unprocessed honey — contains enzymes, propolis, pollen, and hydrogen peroxide generation. The world's oldest wound dressing. Cough suppressant equal to dextromethorphan.

Lonicera sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid, cough medicine, dermatological aid, disinfectant, orthopedic aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Chippewa, Costanoan, Iroquois.

Rhodiola crenulata

Tibetan/Chinese Rhodiola species — grows at 11,000-18,000 feet. For altitude sickness, fatigue, and immune support. Contains salidroside (shared with R. rosea) but different rosavin profile. The Chinese Pharmacopoeia species. Used by Tibetan herders and Sherpas.

Magnolia obovata

Traditional medicinal plant used for alcoholism, anodyne, deobstruent, diuretic, dropsy, fever, fish-bones, stomachic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Spiranthes romanzoffiana

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid. Documented among Gosiute.

Hoodia gordonii

A South African succulent used by San Bushmen for appetite suppression. Most commercial products have been found adulterated/ineffective. CITES-protected.

Ranunculus uncinatus

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), disinfectant, herbal steam, orthopedic aid, poison. Documented among Thompson.

Viola adunca

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), pediatric aid, respiratory aid, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Carrier, Southern, Klallam.

Oenothera elata

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, cold remedy, dermatological aid, emetic, misc. disease remedy, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah, Zuni.

Thelesperma megapotamicum

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, tuberculosis remedy, stimulant, toothache remedy. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo.

Humulus lupulus

Beyond its use in brewing, hops is a traditional sedative herb used to support sleep and relaxation.

Dodonaea viscosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, bruise, burn, colic, dentifrice, fever, flatulence, funereal, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Marrubium vulgare

Traditional cough herb — horehound candy was once as common as cough drops. Contains marrubiin (expectorant and bitter). For dry, hacking coughs, bronchitis, and digestive upset. Very bitter taste.

Glaucium flavum

Traditional medicinal plant used for adulterant, hydragogue, purgative, sedative, soap, wart.

Epimedium grandiflorum

A TCM herb for kidney yang deficiency — used for bone health, libido, and energy. Contains icariin which inhibits PDE5 (similar mechanism to certain ED drugs).

Aesculus hippocastanum

Seed extract used to support vein health and circulation, particularly for leg comfort. Only standardized extracts are safe.

Aesculus hippocastanum (300mg)

Standard horse chestnut extract capsule — 300mg providing 50mg aescin. For chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins. Clinical evidence comparable to compression stockings.

Aesculus hippocastanum (extract)

Standardized to 16-20% aescin. Clinical evidence comparable to compression stockings for CVI. The most studied herbal vein supplement.

Monarda punctata

Traditional medicinal plant used for apertif, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, hemostat, nausea, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Solanum carolinense

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, asthma, bactericide, bronchitis, convulsion, diuretic, epilepsy, medicine, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Armoracia rusticana

A pungent root used medicinally as a natural decongestant, digestive stimulant, and antimicrobial. Key ingredient in fire cider.

Armoracia rusticana (fresh root)

Fresh grated horseradish — a powerful sinus opener and circulatory stimulant. Key ingredient in fire cider. Allyl isothiocyanate provides the nasal-clearing punch.

Equisetum arvense

A silica-rich herb used traditionally for hair, skin, nail, and bone health, as well as urinary support.

Equisetum arvense (440mg)

Standard horsetail capsule — for hair, skin, nail, and bone health via bioavailable silica. Take with thiamine (B1) supplement as horsetail depletes it.

Equisetum arvense (extract)

Standardized extract of horsetail — provides bioavailable silica for bone, hair, nail, and connective tissue support. More concentrated than tea form.

Hoheria populnea

New Zealand endemic tree used in Maori rongoā for eye complaints, digestive issues, and wound healing. Inner bark decoction as eyewash. Bark poultice for burns and skin conditions. Beautiful lace-like inner bark.

Hieracium cynoglossoides

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Magnolia officinalis

TCM qi-moving and phlegm-resolving herb — for abdominal distension, bloating, cough with phlegm, and anxiety. Contains honokiol and magnolol (anxiolytic, GABA-ergic). Part of Relora supplement (with Phellodendron) for cortisol/stress management.

Sempervivum sp.

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

Houttuynia cordata

A Japanese/Chinese herb used for respiratory infections, urinary infections, and as a detoxifying herb. Strong fishy smell when fresh. Popular in Asian cuisine.

Ericameria parryi

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine. Documented among Hopi.

Antennaria howellii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Bella Coola.

Mimulus glabratus

A medicinal plant (Mimulus glabratus) from the Scrophulariaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Jatropha macrantha

Peruvian male vitality herb — traditional Amazonian remedy for erectile dysfunction and low libido. Name means "male power." Contains steroids and alkaloids. Less studied than Maca or Tongkat Ali but traditionally valued. Often combined with Maca.

Anemone multifida

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Blackfoot.

Ligusticum scoticum

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Eskimo, Western.

Wyethia longicaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), burn dressing, dermatological aid, emetic, eye medicine. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Physalis pubescens

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

Bacterial fermentation (Streptococcus)

A naturally occurring polysaccharide in joints, skin, and eyes. Oral HA supplements support joint cushioning, skin hydration, and eye comfort.

Hydrangea arborescens

A Cherokee herb used for kidney and bladder stones, urinary gravel, and prostate support. Acts as a solvent for calcium deposits.

Dioscorea tokoro

Korean herb for turbid urination, vaginal discharge, and rheumatic joint pain. Separates clear from turbid fluids in traditional Korean medicine theory.

Hypoxis colchicifolia

Southern African relative of African potato (H. hemerocallidea) used in Zulu medicine for urinary conditions, testicular swelling, and dizziness. Contains hypoxoside and rooperol. Less studied than African potato but widely used in KwaZulu-Natal.

Hyssopus officinalis

A biblical herb used in European traditions for respiratory support, digestive health, and as an expectorant.

Teucrium polium var. valentinum

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, diabetes, fungoid, inflammation, intestine, piles, stimulant, tumor.