Herb Library

Plantago asiatica

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(head), ache(tooth), alterative, antitussive, astringent, bladder, cough, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Asparagus officinalis

The root of common asparagus — used in TCM (Tian Men Dong) for lung yin deficiency, dry cough, and as a kidney tonic. Different from Shatavari.

Haematococcus pluvialis

A red carotenoid from microalgae — one of the most powerful natural antioxidants (6000x vitamin C). Used for eye, skin, joint, and cardiovascular support.

Haematococcus pluvialis (12mg)

The most potent natural carotenoid antioxidant — 6000x vitamin C. 4-12mg daily for eye health, skin protection, joint comfort, and cardiovascular support.

Astragalus membranaceus

A foundational herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine used to support immune function, energy, and overall vitality.

Astragalus membranaceus (500mg)

Standard astragalus root capsule — 500mg. Take daily as an immune tonic (NOT during acute illness). 1-3 capsules daily. The convenient format for daily immune building.

Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus

One of the most important Qi tonics in TCM, used for deep immune support, energy, and longevity. Strengthens the Wei Qi (defensive energy).

Astragalus membranaceus (tea)

Dried astragalus root slices simmered in water or added to soups — the traditional Chinese preparation. Mild, slightly sweet taste. Daily immune building tonic.

Astragalus membranaceus (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted astragalus — the portable immune tonic. 30-60 drops 2-3x daily for deep immune building. Take as a TONIC (not during acute illness).

Aconitum heterophyllum

Ayurvedic fever and digestive herb considered the 'safe' Aconitum species, used for diarrhea, vomiting, and cough in children. Much less toxic than other aconites.

Glyceria obtusa

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

Clitoria mariana

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Toxicodendron pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, dermatological aid, oral aid, pediatric aid, sedative, poison. Documented among Cherokee, Delaware, Oklahoma, Iroquois.

Chamaecyparis thyoides

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Ojibwa, South.

Atractylodes macrocephala

A premier TCM herb for strengthening the Spleen and drying dampness. Used for digestive weakness, fatigue, and fluid metabolism.

Pedicularis attollens

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tonic. Documented among Washo.

Colchicum autumnale

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, cancer, corn, diuretic, fatality, gout, homeopathy, laxative, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Allium stellatum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, pediatric aid. Documented among Chippewa.

Epilobium brachycarpum

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

Tagetes erecta

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

Nicotiana rustica

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, cold, fumitory, insecticide, masticatory, narcotic, snuff, tobacco, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Houstonia caerulea

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Bacopa monnieri (BacoMind/Synapsa)

Standardized bacopa extracts — multiple patented forms exist. BacoMind (9 bioactives), Synapsa/CDRI-08 (55% bacosides). Clinical evidence for memory in 8-12 weeks.

Wyethia scabra

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, poison, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Aegle marmelos

Sacred Ayurvedic fruit for chronic diarrhea and dysentery — the unripe fruit is astringent, ripe fruit is mild laxative. Dual action depending on ripeness. Sacred to Lord Shiva.

Eriogonum baileyi

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

Balanites aegyptiaca

Sahelian multipurpose tree used across Africa and Middle East for diabetes, intestinal worms, and as fish poison. Contains diosgenin (steroid precursor) and balanin saponins. Fruit mesocarp for bilharzia/schistosomiasis in Egyptian folk medicine.

Clematis baldwinii

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

Sideritis scardica

A medicinal plant (Sideritis scardica) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Arenaria congesta

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, antirheumatic (external), blood medicine, dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Gosiute, Shoshoni, Washo.

Chrysanthemum balsamita

Traditional medicinal plant used for carminative, cholagogue, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, pectoral, polyp(nose), spasm, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Passiflora mollissima

A medicinal plant (Passiflora mollissima) from the Passifloraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Banisteriopsis muricata

South American vine related to ayahuasca (B. caapi) but used distinctly in Colombian and Venezuelan folk medicine for wound healing, fever, and malaria. Contains dimethoxyflavones rather than harmine alkaloids. Not psychoactive.

Elsholtzia blanda

Traditional medicinal plant used for cholera, diarrhea, sore.

Berberis vulgaris (fruit)

The tart red berries of barberry — used in Persian cuisine (zereshk polo) and as a vitamin C-rich tea. Milder berberine content than the root.

Berberis vulgaris (root)

The root bark of barberry — rich in berberine. Used for digestive infections, liver support, and metabolic health. Same active as goldenseal.

Lomatium nudicaule

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, throat aid, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cowichan, Kwakiutl, Nitinaht.

Hordeum vulgare (water)

Water from boiled pearl barley — traditional British/Asian cooling drink for UTIs, fever, and kidney health. Rich in B vitamins. Can add lemon and honey.

Echinocactus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid. Documented among Mahuna.

Waldsteinia fragarioides

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, snake bite remedy. Documented among Iroquois.

Barringtonia asiatica

Pacific Island and Southeast Asian coastal tree used in Polynesian and Filipino medicine for cough, skin conditions, and as fish poison. Seed contains saponins used to stun fish. EXTERNAL USE primarily — bark poultice for rheumatism and skin infections.

Barringtonia racemosa

Southeast Asian and Pacific coastal tree used in Malay, Indonesian, and Fijian medicine for cough, diarrhea, and skin conditions. Bark decoction for stomach complaints. Seeds contain saponins used as fish poison. Leaf poultice for chickenpox.

Ocimum basilicum (essential oil)

Steam-distilled sweet basil oil — used for headaches (inhalation), muscle tension (topical diluted), and mental focus. Contains linalool and eugenol.

Ocimum basilicum

Common culinary basil — also medicinal for digestive support, stress relief, and antimicrobial activity. Different from Holy Basil (Tulsi). Contains eugenol and linalool.

Amomum xanthioides

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer(stomach), cancer(uterus), nausea, sore(throat), stomachic, stomatitis, tonic.

Eriogonum wrightii

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

Erythroxylum monogynum

A medicinal plant (Erythroxylum monogynum) from the Erythroxylaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Comandra umbellata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, kidney aid, analgesic, cold remedy, pulmonary aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Cherokee, Meskwaki.