Herb Library

Ranunculus glaberrimus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), poison, dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Calochortus macrocarpus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Carnegia gigantea

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Pima.

Salvia fruticosa

Mediterranean sage species consumed as daily tea across Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus. Lower thujone content than common sage making it safer for regular consumption. For sore throat, digestive complaints, and menopausal symptoms. Antioxidant and antimicrobial.

Delphinium parryi

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Cryptantha fendleri

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

Ipomopsis gunnisonii

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Erysimum capitatum

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, emetic, gynecological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Ramah, Zuni.

Artemisia filifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, snake bite remedy, carminative. Documented among Comanche, Hopi, Navajo, Ramah.

Eleocharis montevidensis

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Gutierrezia californica

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Chaenactis santolinoides

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

Sapium ellipticum

East and Central African tree used in Rwandan, Kenyan, and Congolese traditional medicine for stomach complaints, malaria, and wound healing. Latex applied to warts. Bark decoction for cough and fever. Contains diterpenes and phorbol esters.

Sarcopoterium spinosum

Middle Eastern thorny shrub root used in Palestinian, Israeli, and Bedouin traditional medicine for diabetes. Clinical studies support significant hypoglycemic activity. Contains triterpenes. Root decoction consumed daily for blood sugar management.

Citrus unshiu

A medicinal plant (Citrus unshiu) from the Rutaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Brassica oleracea (fermented)

Traditionally fermented cabbage — rich in Lactobacillus probiotics, vitamin C, and vitamin K2. Must be raw/unpasteurized for probiotic benefits.

Sauropus androgynus

Southeast Asian leafy vegetable used in Malaysian and Indonesian traditional medicine as galactagogue (breast milk stimulant) and for weight loss. CAUTION: Excessive consumption of raw juice caused bronchiolitis obliterans outbreak in Taiwan.

Kigelia africana

African skin remedy — fruit extract for skin firming, anti-aging, and treating skin cancers (traditional). Used in upscale skincare products. Fruit hangs on rope-like stalks (looks like sausages). Bark decoction for rheumatism and snakebite.

Simaba morettii

A medicinal plant (Simaba morettii) from the Simaroubaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Lycopodium sabinifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Serenoa repens (160mg softgel)

Standard saw palmetto softgel — 160mg extract 2x daily (320mg total). The worldwide standard prostate supplement dose. May take 4-6 weeks to notice effects.

Serenoa repens + Urtica dioica root

Classic prostate formula — Saw Palmetto (320mg) + Nettle Root (240mg). The two most studied herbs for BPH combined. European standard of care.

Serenoa repens (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted saw palmetto berry — an alternative to softgels for men who prefer liquid supplements. 60-90 drops twice daily.

Hazardia squarrosa

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Diegueno.

Helianthus grosseserratus

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

Penstemon centranthifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Costanoan.

Hamelia patens

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), cancer, diarrhea, dysentery, erysipelas, fever, jaundice, malaria, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Mirabilis coccinea

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Hopi, Yavapai.

Echinocereus coccineus

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, poison. Documented among Navajo.

Castilleja coccinea

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, cold remedy, orthopedic aid, love medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Menominee.

Sceletium emarcidum

South African succulent closely related to S. tortuosum (kanna) with similar but distinct alkaloid profile. Used by San and Khoikhoi peoples for mood elevation and pain relief. Contains mesembrenol and mesembrenone. Traditionally fermented before use.

Pelargonium roseum

A medicinal plant (Pelargonium roseum) from the Geraniaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Silene scouleri

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Gosiute.

Hypericum scouleri

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, toothache remedy, venereal aid. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Salix scouleriana

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gynecological aid, hemostat, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Bella Coola, Okanagan-Colville, Sanpoil.

Equisetum hyemale

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, kidney aid, urinary aid, laxative, disinfectant, abortifacient. Documented among Blackfoot, Carrier, Cherokee.

Prosopis pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as ear medicine, eye medicine, dermatological aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Apache, Mescalero, Apache, Western, Paiute.

Scutellaria baicalensis

A major heat-clearing TCM herb containing baicalin. Used for respiratory infections, inflammation, and liver support. Different from American Skullcap.

Hippophae rhamnoides

A nutrient-dense berry rich in omega-7 fatty acid, used for skin health, mucous membrane support, and cardiovascular wellness.

Hippophae rhamnoides

A Tibetan/Himalayan berry rich in omega-7 (palmitoleic acid). Used for skin, mucous membranes, cardiovascular health, and radiation protection.

Hibiscus tiliaceus

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, laxative, pediatric aid, pulmonary aid, throat aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Lupinus littoralis

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, sedative. Documented among Kwakiutl.

Eriogonum latifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine, analgesic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Costanoan, Round Valley Indian.

Securidaca longipedunculata

Widespread African medicinal tree used in traditional medicine for snakebite, coughs, chest complaints, inflammatory conditions, and as a purgative. The root bark is highly valued but contains toxic saponins requiring careful dosing.

Sedum sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, febrifuge, throat aid, urinary aid, hemorrhoid remedy. Documented among Costanoan, Makah, Thompson.

Pycnanthemum setosum

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

Atriplex confertifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, veterinary aid, antirheumatic (external), cold remedy. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Paiute, Northern.

Lepidium lasiocarpum

Native American medicinal plant used as disinfectant. Documented among Navajo.