Herb Library

Monarda russeliana

A medicinal plant (Monarda russeliana) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Shepherdia canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, laxative, tuberculosis remedy, cathartic. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Carrier, Carrier, Northern.

Saxifraga ferruginea

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid. Documented among Bella Coola.

Lupinus pusillus

Native American medicinal plant used as ear medicine, eye medicine. Documented among Hopi.

Menziesia ferruginea

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid, analgesic, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, heart medicine, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Hesquiat, Kwakiutl, Nitinaht.

Aconitum violaceum

Tibetan detoxified aconite used for epidemic fevers and severe cold conditions. Requires extensive traditional purification processing before medicinal use.

Secale cereale (pollen)

Flower pollen extract from rye — clinical evidence for BPH and prostate health. Allergen-free extract (proteins removed). Different from bee pollen.

Carthamus tinctorius

A TCM blood-moving herb used for menstrual pain, blood stasis, and cardiovascular support. Also known for safflower oil.

Crocus sativus

The world's most expensive spice, studied for mood support, with emerging evidence comparable to fluoxetine for mild-moderate depression.

Crocus sativus (extract)

Standardized saffron extract (3.5% lepticrosalides). Clinical evidence for mild-moderate depression comparable to fluoxetine. Also studied for PMS and eye health.

Ranunculus glaberrimus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), poison, dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Calochortus macrocarpus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Salvia officinalis (throat spray)

Sage + Echinacea throat spray — clinical evidence comparable to chlorhexidine spray for sore throat. Swiss study showed significant pain reduction in 1-2 hours.

Carnegia gigantea

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Pima.

Rubus spectabilis

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, burn, dyspepsia, hair-oil, sore.

Heliotropium curassavicum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, diuretic, emetic, throat aid, dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Paiute, Pima, Shoshoni.

Baccharis douglasii

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant, kidney aid. Documented among Costanoan, Luiseno.

Ipomoea sagittata

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, dermatological aid, heart medicine, snake bite remedy. Documented among Houma.

Salvadora persica

Middle Eastern and African tree whose root twigs (miswak) are chewed for oral hygiene — Prophetic medicine and WHO-endorsed for dental health. Contains benzyl isothiocyanate, salvadourea, and fluoride. Clinical evidence supports anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis effects.

Salvia fruticosa

Mediterranean sage species consumed as daily tea across Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus. Lower thujone content than common sage making it safer for regular consumption. For sore throat, digestive complaints, and menopausal symptoms. Antioxidant and antimicrobial.

Salvia miltiorrhiza

A top cardiovascular herb in TCM, used for blood circulation, heart health, and menstrual regulation. Extensively studied for cardiovascular benefits.

Orbexilum pedunculatum

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

Delphinium parryi

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Salix exigua

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, febrifuge, ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Montana Indian, Navajo, Ramah, Paiute, Northern.

Rubus cuneifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as other. Documented among Seminole.

Hura crepitans

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, antidote, aperient, arrow, carcinogenic, dentifuge, elephantiasis, emetic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Orobanche ludoviciana

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

Sporobolus cryptandrus

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

Ipomopsis gunnisonii

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

Erysimum capitatum

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, emetic, gynecological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Ramah, Zuni.

Thysanocarpus curvipes

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Vitis rupestris

Native American medicinal plant used as reproductive aid, strengthener, tonic. Documented among Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Carya pallida

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, analgesic, cold remedy, dermatological aid, diaphoretic, emetic. Documented among Cherokee.

Eriodictyon trichocalyx

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Diegueno.

Leiophyllum buxifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic. Documented among Nanticoke.

Reverchonia arenaria

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Artemisia filifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, snake bite remedy, carminative. Documented among Comanche, Hopi, Navajo, Ramah.

Eleocharis montevidensis

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

Arenaria sp.

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

Calcium silicate mineral

Unani mineral medicine (purified talc/steatite) used for urinary burning, kidney heat, and as a cooling agent. Processed through traditional purification methods.

Croton lechleri

The red sap of this Amazonian tree is used topically for wound healing and internally for digestive ulcers. Contains taspine and proanthocyanidins.

Smilax glabra

Kampo herb for joint pain, turbid urination, mercury detoxification (historical), and syphilis. Also used for skin conditions and chronic inflammatory disorders.

Tagetes lucida

Has antifungal, antibacterial, antidepressant, antioxidant, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Used to treat diarrhea, abdominal pains, respiratory infections, rheumatism, and inflammatory skin diseases. Also has psychoactive properties used to relax nerves and enhance dreams.

Alstonia scholaris

Ayurvedic bitter tonic used for chronic fevers (especially malaria), diarrhea, skin diseases, and respiratory ailments. The bark contains antimalarial alkaloids.

Sarcopoterium spinosum

Middle Eastern thorny shrub root used in Palestinian, Israeli, and Bedouin traditional medicine for diabetes. Clinical studies support significant hypoglycemic activity. Contains triterpenes. Root decoction consumed daily for blood sugar management.

Smilax ornata

A traditional Central American herb used as a blood purifier and tonic. Popular in early American root beers.

Amelanchier alnifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, ear medicine, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, pediatric aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Cree, Woodlands.

Sassafras albidum

Once used in root beer, now restricted due to safrole content which is carcinogenic. Historical use for blood purification. SAFROLE-FREE bark tea only.