Herb Library

Eriogonum compositum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, dermatological aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Sanpoil.

Senecio triangularis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, sedative. Documented among Cheyenne.

Sagittaria cuneata

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Navajo, Ojibwa.

Garcinia atroviridis

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), earache, parturition.

Ludwigia adscendens

Traditional medicinal plant used for poultice, skin, sore.

Withania somnifera (600mg)

Standard ashwagandha root capsule — 600mg. The basic whole-root format. Less expensive than branded extracts but still effective. Take with food.

Withania somnifera (gummy)

KSM-66 or Sensoril ashwagandha in gummy form — the fastest-growing supplement format. Tasty and convenient but check the actual extract dose per gummy.

Withania somnifera (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted ashwagandha — fast absorption for acute stress. 30-60 drops 1-2x daily. The liquid format allows flexible dosing and faster onset than capsules.

Asparagus officinalis

Diuretic vegetable and medicine used for urinary tract problems, rheumatic conditions, and fluid retention. Contains asparagine which has a diuretic effect. Also a gentle laxative.

Asparagus racemosus

The "Queen of Herbs" in Ayurveda — premier female reproductive tonic. Supports fertility, lactation, and menopause. Adaptogenic, cooling, and nourishing. Name means "she who has 100 husbands."

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.

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).

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.

Banisteriopsis caapi

Traditional medicinal plant used for hallucinogen, narcotic, psychedelic.

Isertia hypoleuca

A medicinal plant (Isertia hypoleuca) from the Rubiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Houstonia caerulea

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

Acacia nilotica

Strongly astringent bark used to contract and toughen mucous membranes. Applied as a gargle for sore throats, lotion for bleeding gums, wash for eczema, and eyewash. Taken for diarrhea.

Bacillus coagulans GBI-30

A spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid, heat, and antibiotics. Evidence for IBS, digestive comfort, and immune support. Shelf-stable.

Bacopa monnieri (300mg)

Standard Bacopa capsule — 300mg standardized to 55% bacosides. Take WITH food to reduce GI upset. Needs 8-12 weeks for memory effects. The nootropic benchmark.

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.

Scutellaria baicalensis

Chinese herb with potent anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral activity. Used for respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, hepatitis, and to reduce fevers. Rich in flavonoids including baicalin.

Scutellaria baicalensis

The root of Chinese Skullcap — different from American Skullcap (S. lateriflora). Contains baicalin/baicalein for immune and inflammatory support.

Eriogonum baileyi

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

Atractylodes macrocephala

TCM Spleen qi tonic — dries dampness and strengthens digestion. One of the most prescribed herbs in Chinese medicine. Key ingredient in Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen). For fatigue, poor appetite, loose stool, and edema. Mild and safe.

Psoralea corylifolia

An Ayurvedic/TCM herb for vitiligo and skin pigmentation. Contains psoralen (photosensitizing). Also used for kidney yang and bone health in TCM.

Platonia insignis

A medicinal plant (Platonia insignis) from the Clusiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Epixiphium wislizeni

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), snake bite remedy. Documented among Keres, Western.

Passiflora mollissima

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

Yucca baccata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, antiemetic, gastrointestinal aid, ceremonial medicine, gynecological aid, cathartic. Documented among Keresan, Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

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.

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 (juice powder)

Juice extracted from young barley grass then dried — more concentrated than whole grass powder. Rich in SOD (superoxide dismutase) enzyme and chlorophyll.

Echinocactus sp.

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

Jessenia bataua

Traditional medicinal plant used for asthma, cough, hair-oil, intoxicant, respiratory, tuberculosis.

Centaurea sp.

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

Smilax bracteata

Philippine traditional blood cleanser and rheumatism remedy; root decoction for skin disorders and urinary infections.

Laurus nobilis

The culinary bay leaf — also medicinal for blood sugar support, digestive health, and respiratory comfort. Rich in cineole and linalool.

Scaevola sericea

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

Pycnanthemum beadlei

A medicinal plant (Pycnanthemum beadlei) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.