Herb Library

Silene campanulata

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid. Documented among Karok.

Morus rubra

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid, anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, cathartic, laxative, emetic. Documented among Alabama, Cherokee, Creek.

Quercus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, emetic, pulmonary aid, throat aid, blood medicine, cold remedy. Documented among Alabama, Atsugewi, Chippewa.

Cornus sericea

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine, emetic, febrifuge, ceremonial medicine, anthelmintic. Documented among Cree, Hudson Bay, Ojibwa, Thompson.

Pinus resinosa

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, stimulant, analgesic. Documented among Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Ojibwa, Ojibwa, South.

Rubus idaeus

A traditional pregnancy and women's health tonic, rich in minerals and used to tone uterine muscles.

Rubus idaeus (tea)

The classic pregnancy tea (2nd-3rd trimester) — tones the uterus. Also used for menstrual support and as a mineral-rich daily tonic. Pleasant, mild taste.

Lachnanthes tinctoria

Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiotonic, cough, hypnotic, intellect, pneumonia, poison, stimulant.

Ceanothus americanus

Lymphatic and splenic herb — strongest action on the spleen of any Western herb. For mononucleosis, tonsillitis, swollen glands, and splenomegaly. Used during American Revolution as tea substitute (hence the name).

Amaranthus retroflexus

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, witchcraft medicine, gastrointestinal aid, throat aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Keres, Western.

Eriogonum racemosum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, orthopedic aid, blood medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Pterocarpus santalinus

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ache(stomach), antidote, arrhythmia, astringent, bilious, cosmetic, depurative, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Adenostoma sparsifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Coahuilla, Diegueno.

Picea rubens

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, misc. disease remedy, pulmonary aid, throat aid. Documented among Cherokee, Montagnais.

Ceanothus sanguineus

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Sanpoil.

Erodium cicutarium

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy, gynecological aid, dermatological aid, disinfectant, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Costanoan, Jemez, Navajo, Kayenta.

Trillium erectum

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea, pediatric aid, cancer treatment, cough medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Abnaki, Cherokee, Iroquois.

Salix bonplandiana

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, antidiarrheal. Documented among Costanoan, Kawaiisu.

Sequoia sempervirens

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, liver aid, ear medicine, stimulant, tonic, venereal aid. Documented among Houma, Pomo, Pomo, Kashaya.

Monascus purpureus (on rice)

Rice fermented with Monascus yeast — naturally contains monacolin K (identical to lovastatin). Effective for cholesterol but regulated in some countries.

Rehmannia glutinosa

A foundational TCM blood tonic. Raw form clears heat; prepared (cooked) form nourishes blood and yin. Used in many classic TCM formulas.

Ganoderma lucidum

The "mushroom of immortality" in Traditional Chinese Medicine, used for immune modulation, stress resilience, and longevity support.

Ganoderma lucidum (500mg)

Standard Reishi capsule — 500mg dual-extracted fruiting body. 1-3g daily. The "mushroom of immortality" in convenient format. Takes weeks-months for full immune modulation.

Ganoderma lucidum (extract)

Dual-extracted Reishi — hot water for polysaccharides, alcohol for triterpenes. The most comprehensive extraction for immune modulation and longevity.

Ganoderma lucidum (spore oil)

Oil extracted from cracked Reishi spores — the most concentrated form of ganoderic acids (triterpenes). 70x more potent than the fruiting body for certain compounds.

Ganoderma lucidum (tea)

Sliced Reishi simmered 2+ hours — the traditional TCM preparation. Bitter taste. Captures water-soluble polysaccharides. Often blended with honey or other herbs.

Ganoderma lucidum (tincture)

Dual-extracted Reishi tincture — captures both water-soluble polysaccharides and alcohol-soluble triterpenes. The most comprehensive extraction in convenient dropper format.

Panax ginseng (white dried)

The King of TCM herbs — powerfully tonifies Yuan Qi (original qi). For collapse, severe fatigue, and chronic illness recovery. Aged 4-6 years. White ginseng is air-dried (milder than Red/steamed). Shan Shen (wild) is most prized and extremely expensive.

Various (5 Bach flowers)

The 5 Bach Flower Essences: Star of Bethlehem, Rock Rose, Impatiens, Cherry Plum, Clematis. Used for emotional crisis, shock, and stress. Extremely dilute.

Pleopeltis polypodioides

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, oral aid, pediatric aid, vertigo medicine. Documented among Houma.

Vitis vinifera (extract)

A polyphenol from grapes, Japanese Knotweed, and berries. Studied for cardiovascular health, longevity, and anti-aging through sirtuin activation.

Polygonum cuspidatum (extract)

Standardized trans-resveratrol from Japanese Knotweed root — the most common commercial source. 150-500mg daily. Studied for cardiovascular and anti-aging effects.

Retama raetam

North African and Middle Eastern desert broom used in Jordanian, Tunisian, and Libyan folk medicine for diabetes, hypertension, and skin conditions. Contains cytisine-related quinolizidine alkaloids. Biblical 'broom tree' under which Elijah rested.

Hedeoma reverchonii

A medicinal plant (Hedeoma reverchonii) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Rhamnus prinoides

Ethiopian tree whose leaves and bark are essential ingredients in traditional Ethiopian honey wine (tej) and beer (tella). Medicinally for malaria, stomach complaints, and as tonic. Contains emodin anthraquinones and flavonoids. Culturally indispensable in Ethiopia.

Krameria triandra

A Peruvian astringent root used for oral health — gum disease, mouth ulcers, and sore throat. Found in some natural toothpastes.

Rhinacanthus nasutus

Thai traditional medicine plant for ringworm, eczema, herpes, and skin fungal infections. Root contains rhinacanthin compounds with antifungal, antiviral, and anticancer properties. Applied topically and taken internally.

Rhodiola rosea

A powerful adaptogen from Arctic regions, used to support mental performance, physical stamina, and stress resilience.

Rhodiola rosea (500mg)

Standard rhodiola capsule — 500mg root extract. Take in the morning (stimulating — don't take at night). For stress, fatigue, and mental performance. Works fast (days-weeks).

Rhodiola crenulata

A high-altitude Tibetan Rhodiola species — used for altitude sickness adaptation and as a general adaptogen. Similar but not identical to R. rosea.

Rhodiola rosea (SHR-5 extract)

Standardized to 3% rosavins and 1% salidroside (SHR-5). The most clinically studied Rhodiola extract for stress, fatigue, and cognitive performance.

Rhodiola rosea

A powerful Arctic adaptogen studied for mental performance, physical stamina, stress resilience, and mild-moderate depression support.

Rhodiola sacra

A Tibetan species of Rhodiola used similarly to R. rosea for altitude adaptation, stress resilience, and cognitive support. Sacred in Tibetan medicine.

Rhodiola rosea (tea)

Rhodiola root tea — milder than extract but still effective. Simmer dried root 10-15 minutes. Take in morning (stimulating). Slightly rose-like taste.

Rhodiola rosea (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted Rhodiola — fast-acting adaptogen for acute stress and mental performance. 20-40 drops in morning water. Do NOT take in evening (stimulating).

Rheum rhabarbarum

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, depurative, laxative, stomachic, tonic.

Rheum palmatum

TCM purgative — "General Rhubarb" clears heat and moves stool. Contains anthraquinones (emodin, rhein). Small doses are astringent/binding; large doses are laxative. Key ingredient in many TCM formulas. NOT the garden rhubarb stalk.

Chamaesyce glyptosperma

Native American medicinal plant used as gland medicine, gynecological aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Iroquois, Thompson.