Herb Library

Asplenium platyneuron

A medicinal plant (Asplenium platyneuron) from the Aspleniaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Echinacea angustifolia

The root of narrow-leaved echinacea — traditionally preferred by Native Americans and early Eclectic physicians. Different alkaloid profile from E. purpurea.

Echinacea purpurea (standardized)

Standardized whole-plant Echinacea extract — the most clinically studied form. Take at FIRST SIGN of symptoms for best results. Short-term use (7-10 days).

Echinacea angustifolia (root tincture)

Fresh-tinctured Echinacea root — produces the classic tongue-tingling sensation from alkylamides. The form preferred by traditional Western herbalists.

Echinacea purpurea (tea)

Echinacea steeped as tea — milder than tincture but still effective. Take at first sign of symptoms. Slight tingling on tongue is normal and indicates quality.

Echinacea purpurea (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted Echinacea — the strongest form for acute immune support. 60 drops every 2 hours day 1, then 60 drops 3x daily for 7-10 days. Tongue tingling normal.

Paspalidium geminatum

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

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 (extract)

Standardized elderberry extract — the most popular immune supplement worldwide. Clinical evidence for reducing duration and severity of seasonal illness.

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 (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 (alcohol tincture)

Elderberry extracted in alcohol — more potent and longer-lasting than syrup. No added sugar. Drop dosing allows precise adjustment. 30-60 drops 3x daily.

Sambucus nigra flower (extract)

Concentrated elderflower extract — standardized for flavonoids. Used for seasonal comfort, upper respiratory support, and fever.

Mineral salt + citrus + honey blend

Natural electrolyte formula — sea salt, potassium, magnesium, lemon, honey. The herbal alternative to Gatorade. For exercise, illness, and daily hydration.

Polemonium elegans

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

Limonia acidissima

A medicinal plant (Limonia acidissima) from the Rutaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Argyreia speciosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, boil, diarrhea, dysentery, nerves, poultice, rheumatism, rubefacient, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

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.

Bursera microphylla

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, panacea. Documented among Cahuilla.

Eleutherococcus senticosus

An adaptogenic root used in Traditional Chinese and Russian folk medicine to support stress resilience and stamina.

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.

Flammulina velutipes

A culinary mushroom with immune-supporting properties. Contains flammulin and proflamin. Wild enoki looks very different from the cultivated white variety.

Entada rheedii

Pan-tropical vine used in multiple African traditional medicine systems for dream enhancement and wound healing. Seed inner flesh applied to skin conditions. Bark decoction for diarrhea. Used by South African sangomas and West African healers for divination dreams.

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.

Guatteria discolor

A medicinal plant (Guatteria discolor) from the Annonaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Dysphania ambrosioides

Mexican culinary and antiparasitic herb — added to black beans to reduce gas. Traditional dewormer in Latin America. Contains ascaridole (toxic essential oil). Culinary amounts are safe; medicinal doses require caution.

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.

Eriodictyon californicum

California native respiratory herb — Spanish missionaries named it "holy herb" for its healing power. For asthma, allergies, bronchitis, and colds. Also masks bitter flavors in medicine (pharmaceutical excipient). Contains eriodictyol and homoeriodictyol.

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.

Melicope pteleifolia

Vietnamese and Chinese medicinal plant used for sore throat, toothache, itching, and skin infections. Leaf decoction for bathing skin conditions. Root chewed for dental pain. Contains acridone alkaloids and coumarins. Important in Vietnamese folk medicine.

Petasites hybridus

Traditional medicinal plant used for tumor.

Viscum album

Used in European anthroposophic medicine (Iscador) for immune support. Different from American mistletoe. Research ongoing. Professional use recommended.