Herb Library

Phacelia californica

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, cold remedy, cough medicine, gastrointestinal aid, stimulant, dermatological aid. Documented among Costanoan, Kawaiisu, Pomo, Kashaya.

Scutellaria californica

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Aralia californica

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, pulmonary aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Karok, Mendocino Indian, Pomo.

Calophyllum brasiliense

South American rainforest tree used in Brazilian and Costa Rican traditional medicine for wound healing, ulcers, and pain. Resin applied to wounds. Bark decoction for rheumatism. Contains calophyllolide and brasiliensic acid with anti-HIV research interest.

Calotropis procera (leaf)

Pan-tropical shrub leaf (distinct from more toxic latex) used in Sahelian and Indian traditional medicine as poultice for joint pain, swelling, and skin conditions. Contains calotropin cardenolides. Ayurvedic external use for filariasis and rheumatism.

Calpurnia aurea

East African shrub used in Ethiopian, Kenyan, and South African traditional medicine for intestinal worms, ectoparasites (lice, ticks), and skin diseases. Contains calpurmenine quinolizidine alkaloids. Important traditional veterinary medicine.

Haematoxylum campechianum

Traditional medicinal plant used for amenorrhea, anodyne, antiseptic, astringent, bactericide, bedsore, cancer, circulation, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cinnamomum camphora

Aromatic topical analgesic — active ingredient in Vicks VapoRub, Tiger Balm, and IcyHot. For muscle pain, congestion, and cough (chest rub). EXTERNAL USE ONLY — internal use is toxic/fatal.

Myrciaria dubia (powder)

Freeze-dried Amazonian berry powder — the highest vitamin C fruit on earth (2-3% by weight). 1 tsp provides 700-1000% daily vitamin C. Extremely tart.

Eleocharis geniculata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (external), emetic, febrifuge, urinary aid. Documented among Seminole.

Prunus nigra

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, antiemetic. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Meskwaki.

Vitis arizonica

Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine. Documented among Navajo.

Aloe ferox

South African aloe species — the latex (yellow sap) is a powerful stimulant laxative. Much stronger than Aloe vera. Used for short-term constipation. The gel is soothing like A. vera.

Aloe ferox (extract)

Concentrated bitter aloe extract — a powerful stimulant laxative. Much stronger than aloe vera gel. SHORT-TERM USE ONLY (max 1-2 weeks).

Physalis peruviana

An Andean superfruit rich in withanolides (like ashwagandha) and vitamins. Used for blood sugar support, immune health, and as a nutritive food.

Gardenia jasminoides

A TCM herb for clearing heat, irritability, and jaundice. Contains crocin (same as saffron) and geniposide. Used in many TCM formulas.

Capparis spinosa

Mediterranean herb used for rheumatism, gout, and liver complaints. Root bark is diuretic and astringent. Traditional remedy for improving liver function and treating skin conditions.

Euphorbia lathyris

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, cancer, coffee, corn, diarrhea, diuretic, emetic, gangrene, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Artemisia capillaris

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ague, anodyne, antibilious, antiphlogistic, bactericide, cataplasm, catarrh, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Capparis decidua

Rajasthani and Pakistani desert tree used in Ayurveda and folk medicine for diabetes, rheumatism, and toothache. Fruit pickled (ker) as food and medicine. Bark for asthma and cough. Contains isocodonocarpine alkaloids and spermidine.

Capparis spinosa (root bark)

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern caper plant root bark (distinct from the culinary bud) used in Unani and Ayurvedic medicine for liver conditions, gout, rheumatism, and spleen disorders. Contains stachydrine and rutin. Important in traditional Arab medicine.

Valeriana capitata

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Eskimo, Eskimo, Inuktitut.

Prunus salicifolia

A medicinal plant (Prunus salicifolia) from the Rosaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Delphinium carolinianum

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Lakota.

Ludwigia bonariensis

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, dermatological aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Scrophularia marilandica

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

Ricinus communis (topical pack)

Castor oil-soaked flannel applied with heat to abdomen — traditional naturopathic remedy for liver support, constipation, inflammation, and menstrual cramps.

Nepeta cataria

A gentle nervine herb safe for children, used for digestive comfort, mild anxiety, and sleep support. Famous for its effect on cats.

Leonotis nepetaefolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, amenorrhea, burn, cold, convulsion, depurative, emmenagogue, eyelid, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Tragia nepetifolia

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

Uncaria tomentosa (500mg)

Standard 500mg capsule form — the most common commercial format. Contains both POA and TOA alkaloids. 1-3 capsules daily typical dose.

Capsicum annuum (capsule)

Cayenne in capsule form — avoids the mouth burn. Used for circulation, digestive stimulation, and pain support. Start low (30,000 HU) and increase.

Capsicum annuum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, poultice, stimulant, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Navajo, Ramah.

Cecropia obtusifolia

Central American blood sugar herb — traditional Maya remedy for diabetes. Contains chlorogenic acid and isoorientin. Anti-diabetic action through alpha-glucosidase inhibition. Used in Mexican traditional medicine. Fast-growing pioneer tree species.

Ranunculus sceleratus

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Thompson.

Centella asiatica (topical)

Topical Centella/Cica is a K-beauty staple for skin repair, sensitivity, redness, and barrier support. The #1 trending skincare ingredient from Asia.

Stenotus lanuginosus

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, nose medicine, oral aid, throat aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Navajo.

Inonotus obliquus (500mg)

Standard Chaga capsule — 500mg. For immune support and antioxidant protection. Look for wild-harvested (birch-grown) and dual-extracted for best quality.

Hymenopappus tenuifolius

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

Physaria chambersii

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

Matricaria chamomilla (capsule)

Standardized chamomile extract capsule — more concentrated apigenin than tea. Used for anxiety, sleep, and GI support when tea isn't convenient.

Matricaria chamomilla (Egyptian origin)

Egyptian-grown chamomile is considered the highest quality variety due to its high essential oil content. Same species as German Chamomile.

Michelia champaca

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, angina, anodyne, asthma, bronchitis, carbuncle, cephalgia, cholera, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Phyllanthus niruri

The famous "stone breaker" herb — used globally for kidney stones, gallstones, and liver support. Growing clinical evidence for kidney stone prevention.

Larrea tridentata

Southwestern US desert plant — Native American remedy for infections and snakebite. Contains NDGA (nordihydroguaiaretic acid), a potent antioxidant. HEPATOTOXICITY CONCERN — multiple liver failure cases. FDA warning issued. Internal use controversial.

Ribes malvaceum

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

Cuscuta californica

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

Calystegia occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine. Documented among Karok.