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Verbena officinalis
A sacred European herb used since antiquity as a nervine, bitter tonic, and liver/gallbladder supporter.
Astragalus sp.
Native American medicinal plant used as poison, veterinary aid, ceremonial medicine, emetic, cathartic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Alaska Native, Cahuilla, Cheyenne.
Chrysopogon zizanioides
A deeply grounding essential oil from tropical grass roots. Used for ADHD support, anxiety, insomnia, and skin care. Called "the oil of tranquility."
Wrightia tinctoria
Siddha specific for psoriasis and skin diseases; leaf oil applied topically; bark decoction for dysentery and stomachache.
Embelia ribes
An Ayurvedic herb traditionally used for intestinal parasites, digestive support, and as a blood purifier.
Melaleuca cajuputi
A medicinal plant (Melaleuca cajuputi) from the Myrtaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Trichostema lanceolatum
Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, cold remedy, dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Concow, Costanoan, Kawaiisu.
Acer circinatum
Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine, antidiarrheal, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Karok, Thompson.
Viola tricolor
Traditional European remedy used for skin conditions including eczema, acne, and cradle cap in babies. Also used as a mild expectorant and anti-inflammatory for respiratory catarrh and rheumatic conditions.
Collinsia violacea
Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, cold remedy, cough medicine, pulmonary aid. Documented among Creek, Natchez.
Viola odorata
Gentle lymphatic and respiratory herb — for breast lumps, coughs, and skin conditions. Poultice traditionally applied to breast cysts and tumors. Flowers make beautiful syrup. Contains salicylates. Safe for children. Spring tonic.
Dalea purpurea
Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, antidiarrheal, misc. disease remedy, pulmonary aid, panacea. Documented among Chippewa, Meskwaki, Navajo.
Oxalis violacea
Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, antiemetic, blood medicine, cancer treatment, dermatological aid, oral aid. Documented among Cherokee, Pawnee.
Mertensia virginica
Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid, tuberculosis remedy, antidote, venereal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.
Salicornia virginica
Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Heiltzuk.
Physalis virginiana
Native American medicinal plant used as stimulant. Documented among Meskwaki.
Hexastylis virginica
Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee.
Iris virginica
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, liver aid, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.
Triadenum virginicum
Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge. Documented among Potawatomi.
Pycnanthemum virginianum
Traditional medicinal plant used for diaphoretic, sclerosis(belly), spasm, spice.
Obolaria virginica
Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine, diaphoretic, gastrointestinal aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Choctaw.
Lepidium virginicum
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pulmonary aid, veterinary aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Houma, Menominee.
Pinus virginiana
Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), ceremonial medicine, cold remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Choctaw, Rappahannock.
Rosa virginiana
Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, pediatric aid, dermatological aid, hemostat, eye medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Ojibwa, Ojibwa, South.
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.
Ammi visnaga
Powerful antispasmodic for bronchial muscles, coronary arteries, and urinary tubules. Traditional Egyptian remedy for kidney stones and effective for asthma prevention.
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.
Voacanga africana
West and Central African tree whose bark and seeds contain the alkaloid voacangine (precursor to ibogaine). Used traditionally as a cerebral stimulant, aphrodisiac, and in local medicine for infectious diseases.
Geum rivale
Scandinavian and British astringent used for diarrhea, dysentery, and passive hemorrhages; root is rich in tannins.
Quercus ?pauciloba
Native American medicinal plant used as sedative. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.
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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