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Porphyra abbottae
Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, orthopedic aid, panacea. Documented among Hanaksiala.
Argentina egedii
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Kwakiutl.
Elaeagnus latifolia
Southeast Asian shrub used in Thai and Indian hill-tribe medicine for diarrhea, cough, and as astringent. Fruit edible (acidic). Root decoction for itch and skin conditions. Contains lycopene, beta-carotene, and flavonoids.
Sambucus nigra (capsule)
Standard elderberry capsule format — typically 500mg equivalent. Convenient travel-friendly form of the most popular immune berry.
Sambucus nigra (200mg extract)
Concentrated elderberry extract capsule — 200mg equivalent to 2000mg fresh berries. The most potent capsule form. Standardized for anthocyanins.
Sambucus nigra (adult gummy)
Adult-dose elderberry gummies — typically 100-150mg elderberry per gummy. The most popular immune supplement format in the US. Pleasant berry flavor.
Sambucus nigra + Ascorbic acid
Classic immune combination — elderberry anthocyanins with vitamin C. The two most popular evidence-based immune support ingredients together.
Sambucus nigra (Sambucol brand)
The original clinically studied elderberry extract brand. Standardized for anthocyanins. Multiple RCTs for influenza and common cold.
Sambucus nigra (standardized extract)
Standardized elderberry extract — clinical evidence for reducing flu duration by 4 days and cold duration by 2 days. Contains anthocyanins (cyanidin-3-glucoside) and lectins. Blocks viral hemagglutinin. The #1 immune supplement in America.
Sambucus nigra (homemade syrup)
Homemade elderberry syrup — simmered berries with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and raw honey. The most popular DIY herbal remedy. Recipes all over the internet.
Sambucus nigra + Zinc picolinate
Elderberry extract + 15mg Zinc in capsule — the convenient immune duo. Daily for prevention, every 2-3 hours with zinc lozenges during acute episodes.
Sambucus nigra + Zinc
Combination of elderberry extract with zinc — two of the most evidence-based immune support ingredients. Zinc lozenges alone can reduce cold duration by 33%.
Polemonium elegans
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Thompson.
Pedicularis groenlandica
Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine. Documented among Cheyenne.
Elephantopus scaber
Southeast Asian and tropical herb used in Malaysian (tapak liman), Indonesian, and Chinese folk medicine for hepatitis, fever, and kidney complaints. Contains elephantopin and deoxyelephantopin sesquiterpene lactones with documented anticancer activity.
Sideritis pauli
A medicinal plant (Sideritis pauli) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Stachys mexicana
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tonic. Documented among Green River Group, Puyallup, Saanich.
Sphaeralcea emoryi
Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Pima.
Eremophila longifolia
Aboriginal bush medicine plant for colds, chest infections, and skin sores. Leaves are heated and applied topically or prepared as a wash for skin conditions.
Picea engelmannii
Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, respiratory aid, tuberculosis remedy, cancer treatment, cough medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.
Ilex aquifolium
Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, febrifuge, tuberculosis remedy, urinary aid. Documented among Micmac.
Quercus robur
Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, cancer, cancer(brain), cancer(lip), cancer(stomach), coffee, depurative, emmenagogue, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
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.
Rhodiola integrifolia
Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid. Documented among Eskimo, Alaska.
Aureolaria laevigata
Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, other. Documented among Cherokee.
Lepechinia calycina
A medicinal plant (Lepechinia calycina) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Magnesium sulfate (bath)
Magnesium sulfate dissolved in warm bath — traditional muscle soak. Provides transdermal magnesium and sulfate. 2 cups per standard bath. 20-minute soaks.
Eriosema chinense
Vietnamese and southern Chinese medicinal root used for low back pain, joint problems, and male reproductive health. Contains genistein and luteolin isoflavones. Common in Vietnamese thuoc nam (southern medicine) for bone and tendon strengthening.
Maytenus ilicifolia
Brazilian medicinal tree leaf used for gastric ulcers, heartburn, and dyspepsia. Brazilian government-approved phytomedicine. Contains maytenin and pristimerine with gastroprotective and antitumor properties. Clinical studies support anti-ulcer effects.
Diluted EO in carrier oil (roller)
Pre-diluted essential oils in roller bottle — the safest and most convenient aromatherapy format. 2-3% dilution in jojoba or fractionated coconut oil.
Burdock + Sheep Sorrel + Slippery Elm + Turkey Rhubarb
Traditional 4-herb Ojibwa formula popularized by Rene Caisse. Used as an immune/detox tonic. Evidence is anecdotal — no clinical proof for cancer claims.
DIM + Calcium D-Glucarate + Broccoli Extract
Estrogen metabolism support — DIM promotes 2-hydroxy estrogen pathway, Calcium D-Glucarate prevents estrogen recirculation, Broccoli Seed provides sulforaphane.
Salvia nilotica
East African sage for cough, cold, stomach pain, and malaria; leaf chewed or decocted in Ethiopian and Kenyan traditional medicine.
Eucalyptus globulus
A respiratory support herb with powerful aromatic properties, used as a steam inhalant and in chest rubs for breathing comfort.
Eucalyptus + Peppermint + Camphor (topical)
Topical chest balm with eucalyptus, peppermint, and camphor — the natural Vicks alternative. Apply to chest and back for congestion relief. NEVER near infant faces.
Eucalyptus globulus
The leaf is used as tea for respiratory support. The essential oil is for steam inhalation ONLY — never ingest. Widely used in chest rubs.
Eucalyptus + Menthol (lozenge)
Eucalyptus and menthol cough drops — the classic sore throat and congestion remedy. Provides cooling relief and mild antimicrobial action. OTC standard.
Eucalyptus globulus (essential oil)
Steam-distilled eucalyptus oil — for inhalation and topical use ONLY. NEVER ingest. Used in steam inhalation for congestion and in chest rubs.
Eucalyptus globulus (steam inhalation)
The classic cold/flu remedy — 3-5 drops eucalyptus oil in steaming water, drape towel, breathe 5-10 min with eyes closed. Opens sinuses and soothes airways.
Euphorbia resinifera
Moroccan endemic cactus-like euphorbia producing a latex containing resiniferatoxin — the hottest compound known (1000x capsaicin). Used in traditional Moroccan medicine for toothache, warts, and rheumatism. Modern research on pain management via TRPV1 desensitization.
Euphrasia officinalis
Doctrine of Signatures — flower looks like an eye, used for eye conditions. Traditional remedy for conjunctivitis, eye strain, and allergic eyes. Used as eyewash or internal tea. Anti-inflammatory and astringent.
Ribes uva-crispa
Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic. Documented among Micmac.
Viscum album
Used in European anthroposophic medicine (Iscador) for immune support. Different from American mistletoe. Research ongoing. Professional use recommended.
Sorbus aucuparia
Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, emetic, misc. disease remedy, pulmonary aid. Documented among Potawatomi.
Euonymus europaea
Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, cathartic, dietary aid, pediatric aid, urinary aid. Documented among Iroquois.
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.
Lappula squarrosa
Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Ojibwa, South.
Oenothera biennis
The oil from evening primrose seeds is rich in GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), used to support skin health and hormonal balance.
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