Herb Library

Myroxylon balsamum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), antiseptic, asthma, bactericide, bronchitis, catarrh, cold, cough, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Thevetia peruviana

Traditional medicinal plant used for fever, malaria, piscicide.

Peumus boldus (bark)

Chilean tree BARK preparation (distinct from the better-known leaf). Used in Mapuche traditional medicine for urinary infections, gonorrhea, and rheumatism. Higher boldine alkaloid concentration than leaves. Bark is the traditional Mapuche preparation.

Phellodendron amurense

TCM herb for clearing damp-heat — contains berberine. For UTIs, diarrhea, and skin infections. Part of the famous Er Miao San and Si Miao San formulas. Also studied for weight management (Relora contains Phellodendron + Magnolia).

PS (phospholipid)

A phospholipid critical for brain cell membrane function. Used for cognitive support, memory, ADHD, and exercise recovery. FDA qualified health claim for dementia risk.

Delphinium brunonianum

Tibetan alpine herb for blood disorders and fever. Grows at extreme altitude (4000-5500m) and is collected during brief summer flowering season.

Phyllanthus muellerianus

West African climbing shrub used in Guinean, Ivorian, and Ghanaian traditional medicine for wound healing, dysentery, and sexually transmitted infections. Contains ellagitannins and gallic acid with strong antimicrobial activity.

Pontederia cordata

Native American medicinal plant used as contraceptive, panacea. Documented among Malecite, Micmac, Montagnais.

Picrorhiza kurrooa

Traditional medicinal plant used for bilious, dyspepsia.

Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora

Tibetan and Chinese medicinal plant — substitute for the endangered P. kurroa. Used for liver protection, fever, and digestive complaints. Contains picroside I-IV with hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory activity. Sustainable alternative to Indian kutki.

Lyonia mariana

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

Lewisia pygmaea

Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid. Documented among Thompson.

Vanclevea stylosa

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Pimenta racemosa

Caribbean tree whose leaves produce bay rum oil used in Caribbean folk medicine for muscle pain, scalp health, and as rubefacient. Traditional bay rum aftershave has medicinal origins. Contains eugenol, myrcene, and chavicol. EXTERNAL USE primarily.

Anagallis sp.

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

Prunus pensylvanica

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, cough medicine, disinfectant, pulmonary aid, hemostat, pediatric aid. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Cherokee.

Juniperus pinchotii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine, gynecological aid, other. Documented among Comanche.

Pinus pinaster

A standardized pine bark extract (Pycnogenol) rich in proanthocyanidins, studied for cardiovascular and skin health.

Pinus pinaster

Patented antioxidant (Pycnogenol) — OPCs similar to grape seed but with unique compounds. For venous insufficiency, ADHD, asthma, diabetes, and skin aging. 400+ published studies on Pycnogenol brand. Expensive but well-researched.

Calamagrostis rubescens

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

Arceuthobium vaginatum

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

Angadenia berteroi

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, other. Documented among Seminole.

Tradescantia pinetorum

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

Geranium caespitosum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Keres, Western.

Heuchera rubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, eye medicine, venereal aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Gosiute, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Cypripedium acaule

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, venereal aid, gastrointestinal aid, kidney aid, pediatric aid, urinary aid. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Cherokee.

Cassia grandis

Traditional medicinal plant used for cold, fever, laxative, mange, purgative.

Gayophytum ramosissimum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, psychological aid, hemostat. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Piper umbellatum

Pan-tropical pepper relative used in Brazilian, Central African, and Caribbean folk medicine for inflammation, fever, and liver protection. Leaf poultice for headache (placed on forehead). Contains 4-nerolidylcatechol with anti-inflammatory properties.

Sarracenia sp.

A medicinal plant (Sarracenia sp.) from the Sarraceniaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pittosporum undulatum

Australian and Azorean tree used in Aboriginal Australian medicine for headache and sores. Seed resin applied topically. Leaf tea in Azorean folk medicine for respiratory complaints. Contains saponins and pittosporogenin. Invasive species in many regions.

Opuntia polyacantha

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, poison, dermatological aid, diuretic. Documented among Flathead, Navajo, Okanagan-Colville.

Coleus amboinicus

Pan-tropical aromatic succulent herb used in Indonesian (daun jinten), Indian, and Caribbean folk medicine for cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, and digestive complaints. Leaf juice for insect bites. Contains carvacrol and thymol. Culinary herb in many cultures.

Asclepias tuberosa

A Native American herb for respiratory infections, pleurisy, and bronchial inflammation. Named for its traditional use with pleurisy.

Brickellia brachyphylla

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

Plumeria rubra

Pan-tropical ornamental tree with medicinal uses across multiple traditions. Bark decoction for fever, malaria, and venereal diseases in Southeast Asian and Pacific Island medicine. Latex for skin conditions and toothache. Contains plumericin and isoplumericin.

Desmodium glutinosum

Native American medicinal plant used as basket medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Phytolacca americana

Powerful lymphatic herb — TOXIC in anything but tiny doses. For swollen glands, tonsillitis, mastitis, and lymphatic congestion. PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY. Contains phytolaccine (mitogen). Berry juice was used as ink and food coloring.

Paris polyphylla

Traditional medicinal plant used for ague, anthelminthic, bite(bug), bite(rat), bite(snake), boil, bruise, cancer, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Polyscias fruticosa

Vietnamese traditional tonic herb called 'Vietnamese ginseng' (Dinh Lang). Used for fatigue, memory, physical endurance, and immune support. Root contains oleanolic acid saponins. Less stimulating than true ginseng. Popular in Vietnamese folk medicine.

Syzygium jambos

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), diabetes, epilepsy, eye, narcotic.

Punica granatum

Rich in punicalagins and ellagic acid — studied for cardiovascular health, prostate support, and anti-aging. The juice and extract have different concentrations.

Pinus ponderosa

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), gynecological aid, ceremonial medicine, cough medicine. Documented among Cheyenne, Flathead, Navajo.

Rhododendron ponticum

Traditional medicinal plant used for gout, hydrocoele, intoxicant, narcotic, rheumatism.

Populus tremuloides

Poplar bark has a unique ability to target both function and structure of the bladder, healing incontinence, wall punctuation, sensitivity, and sphincter tone. Also calms the sympathetic nervous system.

Wolfiporia extensa

A medicinal mushroom/fungus used in TCM for draining dampness, strengthening the Spleen, and calming the spirit. One of the most commonly used TCM herbs.

Cinnamomum porrectum

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

Thymus zygis subsp. sylvestris

Traditional medicinal plant used for tumor.