Herb Library

Grindelia hirsutula

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Diegueno.

Rosa rugosa

Japanese and Korean medicinal rose used for liver qi stagnation, menstrual pain, and digestive bloating. The fragrant flowers are brewed as a calming tea.

Schoenoplectus acutus

Native American medicinal plant used as other, hemostat, dietary aid, ceremonial medicine, emetic, pediatric aid. Documented among Clallam, Cree, Woodlands, Montana Indian.

Gaura hexandra

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

Harpephyllum caffrum

South African tree whose bark is used in Zulu traditional medicine for skin conditions (acne, eczema, purulent dermatoses), blood purification, and dysentery. Contains gallic acid and methyl gallate. One of the most commercially traded South African medicinal barks.

Castilleja hispida

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

Calylophus hartwegii

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

Harungana madagascariensis

African relative of St. John's wort used across tropical Africa and Madagascar for liver complaints, digestive disorders, and malaria. Contains hypericin-type compounds and anthraquinones. European phytomedicine (Haronga extract) approved in Germany for dyspepsia.

Crataegus monogyna (450mg)

Standard hawthorn berry capsule. The convenient daily cardiovascular tonic format. 450mg 2-3x daily. Safe for long-term use. Works best over months.

Crataegus monogyna (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted hawthorn — whole berry, leaf, and flower combined. 30-60 drops 2-3x daily. The most comprehensive hawthorn preparation for cardiovascular support.

Mirabilis nyctaginea

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, anthelmintic, febrifuge, burn dressing, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Dakota.

Caladium bicolor

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), angina, antiseptic, ascaricide, emetic, larvicide, purgative, sore.

Sisymbrium officinale

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Stachys sylvatica

Celtic wound herb applied as a poultice to cuts and bruises; internally used for gout and cramps.

Albizia julibrissin

Called the "collective happiness bark" in TCM, used for emotional support, grief, anxiety, and insomnia. The flowers are also used.

Helichrysum italicum

An Italian essential oil prized for skin healing, bruises, scars, and anti-aging. One of the most expensive essential oils. Also used for respiratory support.

Helichrysum odoratissimum

South African aromatic herb burned as incense by Zulu, Xhosa, and Sotho peoples to communicate with ancestors. Medicinally for colds, cough, fever, and wound healing. Contains flavonoids, phloroglucinols, and terpenoids. Culturally sacred plant.

Heliotropium indicum

Pan-tropical weed used in West African and South American folk medicine for wound healing, boils, and skin infections. EXTERNAL USE primarily. CAUTION: Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids (indicine, heliotrine) — internal use is hepatotoxic.

Opopanax chironium

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, cancer, medicine, spasm, stimulant.

Polygonum multiflorum (processed)

The PREPARED (processed) form of He Shou Wu — dark, sweet, and used as a blood/yin tonic for hair, longevity, and vitality. Much safer than raw form.

Reynoutria multiflora (Zhi)

Steam-processed He Shou Wu — traditional 9x steaming with black beans transforms the raw laxative root into a blood/kidney nourishing tonic. ONLY use processed form. For premature graying, low back pain, and infertility. Raw form is laxative and hepatotoxic.

Hibiscus sabdariffa

A tart, ruby-red flower tea enjoyed worldwide, studied for blood pressure and cardiovascular support.

Hibiscus sabdariffa (cold brew)

Cold-brewed hibiscus — retains more anthocyanins than hot-brewed. The preferred preparation for blood pressure support (3+ cups daily in studies). Delicious over ice.

Hibiscus sabdariffa (tea)

The ruby-red flower tea enjoyed worldwide — Mexican Agua de Jamaica, West African Bissap, Egyptian Karkade. Clinical evidence for blood pressure support (3 cups/day).

Juniperus macropoda

Traditional medicinal plant used for gleet, leucorrhea, skin.

Hydnocarpus wightiana

Traditional medicinal plant used for leprosy.

Datura metel

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(head), ache(tooth), analgesic, anasarca, anesthetic, anodyne, arthritis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Strophanthus hispidus

Traditional medicinal plant used for heart, poison(arrow).

Pycnanthemum incanum

Traditional medicinal plant used for epistaxis.

Lithospermum canescens

Native American medicinal plant used as sedative. Documented among Menominee.

Scutellaria incana

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, antidiarrheal, breast treatment, gynecological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Viburnum lantanoides

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anthelmintic, blood medicine, gynecological aid, love medicine, pulmonary aid. Documented among Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Iroquois.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

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

Navarretia atractyloides

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

Ocimum tenuiflorum (500mg)

Standard Tulsi capsule — 500mg extract. The convenient daily adaptogen format for those who don't want tea. 1-2 capsules daily.

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.

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.

Salvia dorisiana

A medicinal plant (Salvia dorisiana) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Gleditsia triacanthos

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

Lonicera sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid, cough medicine, dermatological aid, disinfectant, orthopedic aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Chippewa, Costanoan, Iroquois.

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.

Marrubium vulgare

Traditional cough herb — horehound candy was once as common as cough drops. Contains marrubiin (expectorant and bitter). For dry, hacking coughs, bronchitis, and digestive upset. Very bitter taste.

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.

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.

Hoheria populnea

New Zealand endemic tree used in Maori rongoā for eye complaints, digestive issues, and wound healing. Inner bark decoction as eyewash. Bark poultice for burns and skin conditions. Beautiful lace-like inner bark.