Herb Library

Pulsatilla patens

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Omaha.

Anacyclus pyrethrum

Unani medicine sialagogue and nerve stimulant used for toothache, facial paralysis, epilepsy, and male sexual debility. The root causes intense tingling on the tongue.

Asclepias perennis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, kidney aid, laxative, urinary aid, venereal aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus

One of the most important Qi tonics in TCM, used for deep immune support, energy, and longevity. Strengthens the Wei Qi (defensive energy).

Isertia hypoleuca

A medicinal plant (Isertia hypoleuca) from the Rubiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Potentilla crinita

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

Scrophularia marilandica

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

Baccharis trimera

Brazilian bitter herb for liver and digestive complaints. Used in gaucho folk medicine for hangover, indigestion, diabetes, and intestinal parasites. Contains clerodane diterpenes and flavonoids. Very bitter — often blended with other herbs.

Dichroa febrifuga

Toxic herb used in TCM as an antimalarial and antipyretic. Contains dichroines with potent antimalarial properties.

Potentilla simplex

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, febrifuge, oral aid, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Ubiquinone/Ubiquinol

A naturally occurring antioxidant critical for cellular energy production. Strong evidence for heart health, statin side effects, and energy. Not an herb but essential in herbal formularies.

Ubiquinone (100mg)

Standard CoQ10 capsule — 100-200mg daily with fat-containing meal. Essential for heart health and energy. If over 40, consider ubiquinol (reduced form) for better absorption.

Ubiquinol (reduced CoQ10)

Pre-reduced form of CoQ10 — 8x better absorbed than ubiquinone (oxidized form). Essential for mitochondrial energy. For heart health, statin side effects (muscle pain), migraines, and fertility. Everyone over 40 should consider it (natural production declines with age).

Angelica sinensis

One of the most important herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, traditionally used to support blood health and menstrual balance.

Angelica sinensis (520mg)

Standard Dong Quai capsule — the convenient format for menstrual support. 520mg 3x daily. Best for blood deficiency patterns (TCM). Not a standalone menopause herb.

Angelica sinensis (extract)

Standardized extract of the "female ginseng." Used for menstrual regulation, blood nourishment, and menopausal support. Most studied form in clinical trials.

Angelica sinensis

The whole root of Dong Quai — "female ginseng" of TCM. Blood tonic and blood mover for menstrual health. Head, body, and tail have different actions.

Angelica sinensis (tea)

Traditional decoction form of Dong Quai — simmered 20-30 minutes. The classic way TCM practitioners prepare this blood tonic. Often combined with other herbs.

Potentilla canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois, Natchez.

Enterolobium contortisiliquum

South American tree with ear-shaped pods used in Brazilian and Argentine folk medicine for respiratory conditions, wound healing, and as soap substitute. Bark contains saponins. Fruit decoction for cough and bronchitis. Contains enterolobine.

Urginea maritima

Traditional medicinal plant used for bronchitis, cancer, cardiac, cardiotonic, catarrh, cathartic, diuretic, dropsy, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Chaenomeles speciosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for antitussive.

Potentilla glandulosa

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, stimulant, tonic. Documented among Gosiute, Okanagon, Thompson.

Lycium barbarum

TCM yin-nourishing superfruit — for eyes, liver, and kidneys. Eaten daily by Chinese elders. Contains zeaxanthin (eye protection), LBPs (polysaccharides), and betaine. Clinical evidence for macular degeneration. Sweet, pleasant taste. A true food-medicine.

Chamissoa altissima

Traditional medicinal plant used for blennorrhagia, depurative, dysentery, dyspepsia, venereal.

Gaura hexandra

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

Astragalus membranaceus

Premier TCM immune tonic — builds Wei Qi (defensive energy). For chronic fatigue, frequent colds, and recovery from illness. TONIC herb — take between illnesses, NOT during acute infections. Sliced root simmered in soups.

Astragalus membranaceus (extract)

Standardized astragalus extract — concentrated polysaccharides and astragalosides for deep immune tonic and energy support. Take as a tonic, not during acute illness.

Astragalus membranaceus (standardized)

Standardized Astragalus extract — typically standardized to astragaloside IV and polysaccharides. The supplement form of Huang Qi. For immune support, telomere health (TA-65 contains cycloastragenol), and cardiovascular protection. Take between illnesses.

Ibervillea sonorae

Has hypoglycemic, antiobesity, and antimicrobial properties. Used in traditional medicine to lower blood-sugar levels, treat diabetes, reduce weight, and nourish and cleanse the pancreas.

Urginea indica

Traditional medicinal plant used for amebiasis, asthma, bronchitis, bruise, cancer, cardiotonic, cathartic, corn, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Abrus precatorius

Extremely toxic plant whose seeds contain abrin. Root and leaves contain glycyrrhizin and are used under professional supervision for chronic conjunctivitis. Strong antifertility effects in research.

Elaeocarpus bancroftii

Aboriginal rainforest food-medicine from North Queensland. The blue fruit is edible and the kernels roasted for food. Traditionally used for general wellness.

Chenopodium album

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, dietary aid, antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), carminative, antidiarrheal. Documented among Carrier, Cherokee, Cree, Woodlands.

Forsythia suspensa

TCM heat-clearing herb — partner of Jin Yin Hua in Yin Qiao San (Silver-Forsythia Powder), Chinas most used cold formula. For early-stage wind-heat: sore throat, fever, and headache. Contains forsythin (antiviral). Take at FIRST sign of cold for best results.

Picrasma quassioides

Traditional medicinal plant used for fever, insecticide, itch, pulicide, stomachic.

Eriobotrya japonica

TCM cough and lung herb — Pi Pa Ye. Used in the famous Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa (honey loquat cough syrup — the most popular cough remedy in Asia). For dry coughs, nausea, and thirst. Leaf hairs must be removed before use.

Aristotelia chilensis

A Chilean berry with extremely high anthocyanin content — studied for blood sugar support, eye health, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Prosopis juliflora

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), catarrh, cathartic, cold(head), cyanogenetic, diarrhea, discutient, dysentery, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Phoradendron californicum

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Pima.

Conopholis alpina

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Keres, Western.

Licania tomentosa

Brazilian urban tree commonly planted as shade tree. Leaf preparations used in folk medicine for diabetes, diarrhea, and inflammation. Contains quercetin and myricetin glycosides. Research on anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory properties ongoing.

Dodecatheon hendersonii

Native American medicinal plant used as sedative. Documented among Pomo, Kashaya.

Commiphora mukul

Unani medicine resin (overlaps with Ayurvedic Guggulu) for obesity, hyperlipidemia, and arthritis. Contains guggulsterones which modulate lipid metabolism.

Potentilla gracilis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine, dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Potentilla norvegica

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, analgesic, venereal aid, cathartic. Documented among Chippewa, Navajo, Ramah, Ojibwa.

Ipomoea violacea

Traditional medicinal plant used for psychedelic, psychomimetic.

Origanum vulgare (liquid oil)

Liquid oregano oil in olive oil carrier — 2-4 drops under tongue or in water. EXTREMELY potent. Short-term use only (7-14 days). Follow with probiotics.