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Tradescantia virginiana
Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antihemorrhagic, cancer treatment, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee.
Claytonia virginica
Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, contraceptive, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois.
Fragaria virginiana
Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, kidney aid, liver aid, misc. disease remedy, psychological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cherokee, Chippewa.
Acalypha virginica
Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, misc. disease remedy, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.
Gnaphalium viscosum
Traditional medicinal plant used for carminative, colic, collyrium, rheumatism, spasm, stomachic.
B1+B2+B3+B5+B6+B7+B9+B12
Complete B vitamin complex — essential cofactors for energy, mood, nerve function, and methylation. Critical for anyone under stress, vegetarians, and elderly.
Ascorbic acid + Rose Hips + Acerola
Buffered vitamin C powder with whole-food co-factors (rose hips, acerola, bioflavonoids). Mixed into water for daily immune support. 500-2000mg typical daily dose.
Cholecalciferol
Not an herb but critical in herbal protocols. Deficiency is pandemic. Essential for immune function, bone health, mood, and hormonal balance.
Cholecalciferol + Menaquinone-7
D3 and K2 together — K2 directs calcium to bones (not arteries). The optimal combination for bone and cardiovascular health. 2000-5000 IU D3 + 100-200mcg K2 daily.
Menaquinone-7 (MK-7)
The calcium-directing vitamin — activates osteocalcin (puts calcium in bones) and MGP (removes calcium from arteries). Essential partner for D3 supplementation. MK-7 from natto fermentation has longest half-life. For bone and cardiovascular health.
Vitex agnus-castus
Premier female hormone balancer — for PMS, irregular periods, PCOS, and luteal phase defect. Acts on the pituitary (increases LH, decreases prolactin). Takes 3+ months for full effect. Named "Chaste Tree" because monks used it to suppress libido.
Vitex doniana
West African savanna tree used in Nigerian and Ghanaian traditional medicine for hypertension, diabetes, infertility, and liver complaints. Bark decoction for rheumatism. Fruit edible (black plum). Contains vitexin, aucubin, and casticin.
Vitex agnus-castus (extract)
Standardized extract of chasteberry — the most studied form for PMS, menstrual irregularity, and cyclical breast pain. Takes 3+ months for full effect.
Vitex negundo
An Asian species of Vitex used in Ayurveda and TCM for joint pain, respiratory support, and as an anti-inflammatory. Different from Vitex agnus-castus.
Vitex agnus-castus
See Chasteberry entry for full details. Cross-referenced for searchability.
Vitex agnus-castus (tincture)
Vitex berry tincture — many herbalists prefer this over capsules. 60-90 drops each morning on empty stomach. Takes 3-6 months for full cycle-regulating effect.
Vitex trifolia
Pan-tropical and Pacific Island shrub — Filipino DOH-approved phytomedicine (Lagundi) for cough and asthma. Hawaiian use (pohinahina) for headache and body aches. Contains vitexin and casticin. One of the most studied Philippine herbal medicines.
Juglans sp.
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Apache, Western.
Waltheria indica
Hawaiian and pan-tropical herb used in Hawaiian (uhaloa) and Brazilian folk medicine for sore throat, cough, and diarrhea. Root chewed directly for throat pain in Hawaiian la'au lapa'au. Contains tiliroside, kaempferol, and epicatechin.
Pterocaulon virgatum
Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, antidiarrheal, antihemorrhagic, cold remedy, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Seminole.
Eriogonum roseum
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Tubatulabal.
Eriastrum virgatum
Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid. Documented among Paiute.
Warburgia salutaris
Southern African medicinal tree with extremely pungent bark used in Zulu and Shangaan medicine for colds, cough, chest complaints, and malaria. Contains drimane sesquiterpenes (warburganal, polygodial) with potent antimicrobial activity. Critically endangered due to overharvesting.
Calla palustris
Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid, poison, antihemorrhagic, eye medicine, misc. disease remedy, respiratory aid. Documented among Cree, Woodlands, Gitksan, Iroquois.
Geum rivale
Scandinavian and British astringent used for diarrhea, dysentery, and passive hemorrhages; root is rich in tannins.
Betula occidentalis
Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient. Documented among Blackfoot.
Eleocharis dulcis
Traditional medicinal plant used for antibiotic, bactericide.
Nasturtium officinale
Nutrient-dense aquatic green — scored #1 on CDC Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables scale (100/100). Contains PEITC (phenethyl isothiocyanate) — potent anticancer compound. Traditional spring tonic. For respiratory health and detoxification.
Oenanthe crocata
Traditional medicinal plant used for epilepsy, homeopathy, narcotic, piscicide, poison, whitlow.
Oenanthe aquatica
Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, asthma, cancer, catarrh, diuretic, expectorant, laryngitis, tumor(breast).
Teucrium scordium
Traditional medicinal plant used for actinomycosis, alterative, antiseptic, astringent, cancer, cough, diuretic, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Cicuta maculata
Traditional medicinal plant used for contraceptive, fatality, suicide, tumor.
Lycopus sp.
Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, pediatric aid. Documented among Blackfoot.
Bacopa monnieri
Clinical nootropic — 300mg daily improves memory acquisition and retention in 8-12 weeks. Gold standard Ayurvedic brain herb. Contains bacosides. Studies in both elderly (memory) and children (ADHD/learning). Take with fat for absorption.
Tibicos (sugar water ferment)
Dairy-free probiotic ferment — kefir grains fed with sugar water. Rich in beneficial bacteria and yeasts. The vegan alternative to milk kefir.
Polygonum amphibium
Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid, panacea, cold remedy. Documented among Cree, Woodlands, Okanagan-Colville.
Nymphaea sp.
Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid, cough medicine, respiratory aid, sedative. Documented among Abnaki, Seminole.
Glyceria fluitans
Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine. Documented among Crow, Montana Indian.
Citrullus lanatus
Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, pediatric aid, urinary aid, diuretic, poison, veterinary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Cheyenne, Chickasaw.
Mentha aquatica
Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, cancer, carminative, cold, digestive, emetic, emmenagogue, gall, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Limosella aquatica
Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, hunting medicine, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.
Oenanthe sarmentosa
Native American medicinal plant used as poison, cathartic, emetic, laxative, gynecological aid, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Haisla and Hanaksiala, Kitasoo, Kwakiutl.
Catabrosa aquatica
Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, stimulant, tonic. Documented among Crow, Montana Indian, Shoshoni.
Acacia pycnantha
Aboriginal astringent bark used for diarrhea, sore throat gargle, and wound washing. The tannin-rich bark has strong astringent properties for mucous membrane conditions.
Acacia victoriae
Aboriginal food-medicine seed with low glycemic index, used for sustained energy and as a nutritious flour. Rich in protein, potassium, and iron.
Garrya elliptica
Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient. Documented among Pomo, Kashaya.
Chlorogalum pomeridianum
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, poison, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), carminative, disinfectant. Documented among Cahuilla, Costanoan, Mendocino Indian.
Cirsium undulatum
Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid, eye medicine, panacea, veterinary aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Comanche, Navajo, Ramah, Shuswap.
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