Herb Library

Phlox stansburyi

Native American medicinal plant used as contraceptive, dermatological aid, disinfectant, gynecological aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Oxytropis campestris

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

Coleus forskohlii (extract)

Standardized forskolin extract (10-20%) — activates adenylate cyclase. Studied for body composition, eye pressure, asthma, and cardiovascular health.

Plectranthus barbatus

Contains forskolin which activates adenylate cyclase. Studied for asthma, glaucoma, cardiovascular health, and weight management.

Aletris farinosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(back), ache(stomach), breast, colic, diuretic, emetic, purgative, rheumatism, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Bone broth + vegetables + herbs

Bone broth cooked with medicinal herbs (astragalus, ginger, turmeric, shiitake) and vegetables. The most therapeutic food preparation in TCM and Western traditions.

Pisces (marine source)

Hydrolyzed collagen from fish — type I collagen peptides for skin, hair, joint, and bone support. Not an herb but commonly sold alongside herbs.

Ag (silver nanoparticles)

CONTROVERSIAL. Silver particles in water used as an antimicrobial. NOT FDA-approved. Can cause argyria (permanent blue-gray skin). Not an herb but commonly sold alongside herbs.

Aquilegia caerulea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, heart medicine, panacea. Documented among Gosiute.

Phoradendron macrophyllum

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

Mirabilis multiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, hallucinogen, veterinary aid, antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, oral aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Penstemon linarioides

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

Hymenoxys richardsonii

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

Bovine colostrum

First milk from cows after calving — rich in immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, and growth factors. Used for gut health, immune support, and athletic recovery.

Colubrina asiatica

Pacific Island and Southeast Asian coastal shrub used in Fijian, Samoan, and Filipino folk medicine for sores, boils, and skin infections. Leaves produce soapy lather when crushed — applied to fungal skin conditions. Contains saponins and ceanothic acid.

Combretum glutinosum

West African Combretum used in Senegalese and Malian traditional medicine for hepatitis, jaundice, and as diuretic. Leaf tea widely consumed across the Sahel for liver protection. Contains combretin and flavone glycosides with hepatoprotective activity.

Symphytum officinale

TOPICAL USE ONLY. Traditionally used as a poultice for muscle and joint comfort. Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids — internal use is dangerous.

Symphytum officinale (root extract)

TOPICAL ONLY. Standardized comfrey root extract (Kytta-Salbe) has clinical evidence for acute back pain, sprains, and joint comfort. PA-free topical only.

Symphytum officinale (leaf salve)

Comfrey LEAF (not root) salve — for sprains, bruises, joint pain. Apply to INTACT SKIN only. Limit to 4-6 weeks/year. The traditional "bone-knitting" remedy.

Commiphora africana

Sahelian and East African relative of myrrh used in Hausa, Maasai, and Somali traditional medicine. Resin for wound healing and oral health. Bark decoction for malaria and stomach complaints. Root chewed for snakebite. Contains furanosesquiterpenes.

Xerophyllum tenax

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, hemostat, orthopedic aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Pomo, Kashaya.

Symphyotrichum cordifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine. Documented among Ojibwa.

Heracleum maximum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, throat aid, analgesic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Aleut, Bella Coola, Blackfoot.

Commelina communis

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, alexiteric, ascites, bactericide, bite(bug), bite(snake), boil, cold, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Lotus scoparius

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine. Documented among Costanoan.

Parryella filifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as toothache remedy, ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Ramah, Tewa.

Gaillardia aristata

Native American medicinal plant used as breast treatment, dermatological aid, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, nose medicine, orthopedic aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Hypoxis hirsuta

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine. Documented among Cherokee.

Celtis occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, venereal aid, abortifacient, cold remedy, gynecological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Houma, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Ptelea trifoliata

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, panacea, pulmonary aid. Documented among Menominee, Meskwaki.

Athyrium filix-femina

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, analgesic, cancer treatment, gynecological aid, dermatological aid, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Chippewa, Cowlitz, Hesquiat.

Arnica acaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, orthopedic aid. Documented among Catawba.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, psychological aid. Documented among Mahuna, Navajo, Kayenta.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, emetic, laxative, tuberculosis remedy, venereal aid, cathartic. Documented among Bella Coola, Carrier, Southern, Chippewa.

Lepidium densiflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, kidney aid, dietary aid, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, sedative. Documented among Isleta, Lakota, Mahuna.

Diospyros virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, hemorrhoid remedy, liver aid, oral aid. Documented among Cherokee, Rappahannock.

Ligustrum vulgare

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, detersive, laxative, medicine, poison, tumor(uvula), vulnerary.

Phragmites australis

Traditional medicinal plant used for antidote, antidote(fish), antidote(shrimp), bronchitis, cholera, coffee, cough, diabetes, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Corethrogyne filaginifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, diaphoretic, herbal steam. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Satureja vulgaris

Traditional medicinal plant used for emmenagogue, wart.

Amelanchier arborea

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, tonic, venereal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Polygonum hydropiper

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), antiseptic, arthralgia, bactericide, cns stimulant, cancer, carminative, contraceptive, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Symphoricarpos albus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, venereal aid, diuretic, burn dressing, eye medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Chehalis, Chippewa, Cowichan.

Leucocrinum montanum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Helianthus annuus

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy, analgesic, pulmonary aid, ceremonial medicine, stimulant, dermatological aid. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Dakota, Gros Ventre.

Origanum vulgare

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(tooth), alopecia, anodyne, bronchitis, cancer, carminative, catarrh, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Turricula parryi

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Echium vulgare

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid, gynecological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Mohegan.