Herb Library

Amphicarpaea bracteata

A medicinal plant (Amphicarpaea bracteata) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Cryptantha sp.

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

Navarretia atractyloides

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing. Documented among Costanoan.

Ocimum tenuiflorum (extract)

Standardized Tulsi extract — concentrated ursolic acid and eugenol. The most studied form for stress resilience, blood sugar, and cognitive support.

Ocimum tenuiflorum (tea)

India's most sacred herb as a daily tea — three varieties (Krishna, Rama, Vana) each with slightly different flavor and properties. The gentlest adaptogen delivery.

Ocimum tenuiflorum (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted Tulsi — concentrated adaptogen drops. 30-60 drops 2-3x daily. Faster acting than capsules for acute stress. The portable adaptogen format.

Cnicus benedictus

A bitter Mediterranean herb for digestive stimulation and lactation support. Different from Milk Thistle. Used in Swedish Bitters formulas.

Homalomena occulta

Vietnamese and Chinese traditional medicine rhizome for chronic low back pain, joint stiffness, rheumatism, and leg weakness. Name means 'thousand year health.' Contains sesquiterpenoids and oplopanone. Used in elderly patients for mobility support.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, anthelmintic, gastrointestinal aid, misc. disease remedy, pulmonary aid, panacea. Documented among Cherokee, Creek, Delaware.

Rhodiola crenulata

Tibetan/Chinese Rhodiola species — grows at 11,000-18,000 feet. For altitude sickness, fatigue, and immune support. Contains salidroside (shared with R. rosea) but different rosavin profile. The Chinese Pharmacopoeia species. Used by Tibetan herders and Sherpas.

Spiranthes romanzoffiana

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

Ranunculus uncinatus

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), disinfectant, herbal steam, orthopedic aid, poison. Documented among Thompson.

Viola adunca

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), pediatric aid, respiratory aid, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Carrier, Southern, Klallam.

Thelesperma megapotamicum

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, tuberculosis remedy, stimulant, toothache remedy. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo.

Epimedium grandiflorum

A TCM herb for kidney yang deficiency — used for bone health, libido, and energy. Contains icariin which inhibits PDE5 (similar mechanism to certain ED drugs).

Aesculus hippocastanum

Seed extract used to support vein health and circulation, particularly for leg comfort. Only standardized extracts are safe.

Aesculus hippocastanum (300mg)

Standard horse chestnut extract capsule — 300mg providing 50mg aescin. For chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins. Clinical evidence comparable to compression stockings.

Aesculus hippocastanum (extract)

Standardized to 16-20% aescin. Clinical evidence comparable to compression stockings for CVI. The most studied herbal vein supplement.

Monarda punctata

Traditional medicinal plant used for apertif, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, hemostat, nausea, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Solanum carolinense

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, asthma, bactericide, bronchitis, convulsion, diuretic, epilepsy, medicine, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Armoracia rusticana (fresh root)

Fresh grated horseradish — a powerful sinus opener and circulatory stimulant. Key ingredient in fire cider. Allyl isothiocyanate provides the nasal-clearing punch.

Equisetum arvense

A silica-rich herb used traditionally for hair, skin, nail, and bone health, as well as urinary support.

Equisetum arvense (440mg)

Standard horsetail capsule — for hair, skin, nail, and bone health via bioavailable silica. Take with thiamine (B1) supplement as horsetail depletes it.

Equisetum arvense (extract)

Standardized extract of horsetail — provides bioavailable silica for bone, hair, nail, and connective tissue support. More concentrated than tea form.

Hieracium cynoglossoides

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Houttuynia cordata

A Japanese/Chinese herb used for respiratory infections, urinary infections, and as a detoxifying herb. Strong fishy smell when fresh. Popular in Asian cuisine.

Ericameria parryi

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine. Documented among Hopi.

Antennaria howellii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Bella Coola.

Astragalus membranaceus (extract)

Standardized astragalus extract — concentrated polysaccharides and astragalosides for deep immune tonic and energy support. Take as a tonic, not during acute illness.

Astragalus membranaceus (standardized)

Standardized Astragalus extract — typically standardized to astragaloside IV and polysaccharides. The supplement form of Huang Qi. For immune support, telomere health (TA-65 contains cycloastragenol), and cardiovascular protection. Take between illnesses.

Ligusticum scoticum

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Eskimo, Western.

Wyethia longicaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), burn dressing, dermatological aid, emetic, eye medicine. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Epilobium canum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant, febrifuge, panacea, pediatric aid, urinary aid. Documented among Costanoan, Miwok.

Physalis pubescens

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

Hyacinthus orientalis

Traditional medicinal plant used for poison.

Hydrangea arborescens

A Cherokee herb used for kidney and bladder stones, urinary gravel, and prostate support. Acts as a solvent for calcium deposits.

Artemisia tripartita

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Navajo.

Desmodium illinoense

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant. Documented among Meskwaki.

Helichrysum italicum

Mediterranean anti-aging and wound herb — essential oil is prized in skincare for scar reduction, bruise healing, and anti-inflammatory properties. Contains arzanol (anti-inflammatory). Expensive essential oil.

Horseradish + Garlic + Onion + Ginger + Cayenne + ACV

Intensified fire cider with horseradish, onion, and sometimes turmeric, oregano, rosemary. The most potent folk immune tonic. 1-2 tbsp daily in winter.

5 Mushroom dual-extract tincture

Five medicinal mushrooms dual-extracted in one tincture — Reishi, Turkey Tail, Chaga, Cordyceps, Lion's Mane. The broadest-spectrum immune mushroom format.

Ginger + Turmeric + Lemon + Cayenne + Honey

Concentrated 1-2 oz wellness shot — the café immunity staple. Combines five evidence-based ingredients. Intense but effective. Daily during cold season.

Brassica juncea

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

Medeola virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, panacea, pediatric aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Heliotropium indicus

A medicinal plant (Heliotropium indicus) from the Boraginaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Castilleja affinis

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

Stephania glabra

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(body), ache(head), antibiotic, asthma, convulsion, eye, hyperglycemia, inflammation, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Thespesia populnea

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), bactericide, bite(bug), bite(insect), cancer, cardiotonic, cholera, cold, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.