Herb Library

Gayophytum ramosissimum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, psychological aid, hemostat. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Piper umbellatum

Pan-tropical pepper relative used in Brazilian, Central African, and Caribbean folk medicine for inflammation, fever, and liver protection. Leaf poultice for headache (placed on forehead). Contains 4-nerolidylcatechol with anti-inflammatory properties.

Pittosporum undulatum

Australian and Azorean tree used in Aboriginal Australian medicine for headache and sores. Seed resin applied topically. Leaf tea in Azorean folk medicine for respiratory complaints. Contains saponins and pittosporogenin. Invasive species in many regions.

Plantago major (fresh poultice)

The classic herbal first aid — chew a fresh plantain leaf and apply to insect bites, stings, or splinters. Draws out venom/irritants. Works in minutes. Free and everywhere.

Coleus amboinicus

Pan-tropical aromatic succulent herb used in Indonesian (daun jinten), Indian, and Caribbean folk medicine for cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, and digestive complaints. Leaf juice for insect bites. Contains carvacrol and thymol. Culinary herb in many cultures.

Asclepias tuberosa

A Native American herb for respiratory infections, pleurisy, and bronchial inflammation. Named for its traditional use with pleurisy.

Pluchea indica

Southeast Asian shrub used in Thai, Indonesian, and Vietnamese traditional medicine for fever, hemorrhoids, lumbago, and leucorrhea. Young leaves eaten as vegetable in Java. Contains thiophene derivatives and flavonoids.

Santalum lanceolatum

Aboriginal bush food and medicine used for sore eyes, coughs, and skin conditions. The sweet fruit is eaten fresh and leaves are prepared as a wash for skin sores.

Brickellia brachyphylla

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

Macleaya cordata

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, alexiteric, analgesic, arthralgia, caries, carminative, circulation, edema, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Plumeria rubra

Pan-tropical ornamental tree with medicinal uses across multiple traditions. Bark decoction for fever, malaria, and venereal diseases in Southeast Asian and Pacific Island medicine. Latex for skin conditions and toothache. Contains plumericin and isoplumericin.

Cephalotaxus drupacea

A medicinal plant (Cephalotaxus drupacea) from the Cephalotaxaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Grindelia fastigiata

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Keres, Western.

Toxicodendron vernix

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, poison, respiratory aid, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa.

Paris polyphylla

Traditional medicinal plant used for ague, anthelminthic, bite(bug), bite(rat), bite(snake), boil, bruise, cancer, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Polyscias fruticosa

Vietnamese traditional tonic herb called 'Vietnamese ginseng' (Dinh Lang). Used for fatigue, memory, physical endurance, and immune support. Root contains oleanolic acid saponins. Less stimulating than true ginseng. Popular in Vietnamese folk medicine.

Thymus zygis subsp. sylvestris

Traditional medicinal plant used for tumor.

Viburnum nudum

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, diaphoretic, febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, oral aid, tonic. Documented among Cherokee.

Juncus tenuis

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid, strengthener, emetic, sports medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Sisyrinchium campestre

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gynecological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Meskwaki.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Paiute, Pawnee.

Koeleria macrantha

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, stimulant. Documented among Cheyenne.

Helianthus petiolaris

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, other, hunting medicine, panacea. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Ramah, Thompson.

Ribes lacustre

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, laxative, analgesic, antidiarrheal, cold remedy, poison. Documented among Bella Coola, Lummi, Okanagan-Colville.

Lactuca scariola

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiphlogistic, chafe, diuretic, emollient, lactogogue, medicine, nervine, poison, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Salsola tragus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Callicarpa macrophylla

Ayurvedic herb used for skin disorders, burning sensation, fever, and as a wound healer. The flowers and fruits are considered cooling and blood-purifying.

Apis mellifera propolis (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted propolis — used as a throat spray for sore throat and oral health. Direct antimicrobial action. Also used for cold sores and wound healing.

Saw Palmetto + Nettle Root + Pygeum + Pumpkin Seed

The most comprehensive prostate formula — four evidence-based herbs. Addresses DHT conversion, inflammation, smooth muscle tone, and zinc delivery.

Prunus africana

African highland tree whose bark extract is widely exported for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Traditional uses include treating malaria, stomachache, and fever. Listed under CITES due to over-exploitation.

Pseuderanthemum palatiferum

Vietnamese traditional medicine plant for hypertension, diabetes, and liver protection. Widely cultivated in Vietnamese home gardens. Called 'miraculous leaf' in Vietnamese folk medicine. Contains kaempferol, beta-sitosterol, and stigmasterol. Growing research interest.

Psidium guineense

South American wild guava used in Brazilian folk medicine for diarrhea, dysentery, and oral infections. Leaf tea astringent and antimicrobial. Higher tannin content than common guava. Used in cerrado and Atlantic Forest traditional medicine.

Psorospermum febrifugum

West African tree used in Malian and Burkinabe traditional medicine for malaria, skin diseases, and leprosy. Contains psorospermone xanthone with documented antitumor activity against leukemia cells. Name references fever-treating properties.

Plantago ovata

A bulk-forming fiber supplement used for digestive regularity, cholesterol support, and blood sugar management.

Plantago ovata (capsule)

Psyllium husk in capsule format — for those who dislike the powder texture. Take with a FULL glass of water. 2-6 capsules before meals for cholesterol and blood sugar.

Plantago ovata (husk powder)

Ground psyllium husk — the #1 fiber supplement worldwide. FDA-approved for cholesterol reduction. 5-10g daily with 8+ oz water. Effective for IBS both directions.

Pterocarpus erinaceus

West African rosewood tree used in traditional medicine across Guinea, Mali, and Senegal for dysentery, fever, wounds, and anemia. Bark decoction is blood-red and prescribed for blood-building. Now endangered due to Chinese rosewood timber demand.

Rhus trilobata

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, pediatric aid. Documented among Diegueno.

Pueraria lobata

TCM herb for releasing the exterior — Ge Gen releases tight neck/upper back muscles during colds. Also studied for alcohol craving reduction. Contains puerarin and daidzein (isoflavones). The invasive vine that ate the American South.

Camellia sinensis (post-fermented)

Post-fermented and aged Chinese tea — contains unique statins, lovastatin, and beneficial microorganisms. Studied for cholesterol, weight, and gut health. Earthy flavor.

Bovista plumbea

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Haisla and Hanaksiala.

Styphelia tameiameiae

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

Pulicaria crispa

Arabian and North African desert herb used in Saudi, Yemeni, and Sudanese traditional medicine for stomach complaints, colds, fever, and as poultice for wounds. Contains sesquiterpene lactones and flavonoids with antimicrobial activity.

Cucurbita pepo (oil)

Cold-pressed oil from pumpkin seeds — rich in zinc, delta-7-sterine. Studied for prostate health (BPH), hair loss, and bladder support.

Boerhavia diffusa

Meaning "that which renews the body," used in Ayurveda for kidney support, edema, urinary health, and as a rejuvenative tonic.

Machaeranthera alta

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

Geum rivale

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, antidiarrheal, febrifuge, pediatric aid, cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Iroquois, Malecite.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, kidney aid, preventive medicine. Documented among Mahuna.