Herb Library

Artemisia pallens

A medicinal plant (Artemisia pallens) from the Asteraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Davidsonia pruriens

Aboriginal medicinal fruit with extremely high anthocyanin content used for general health and as an antioxidant-rich food. Very sour fresh but processed into preserves.

Glandularia bipinnatifida

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

Oenothera primiveris

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

Hyptis emoryi

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(tooth), asthma, cold, dyspnea, hearing.

Abronia villosa

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, burn dressing. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Cedrus deodara

Ayurvedic anti-inflammatory herb used for arthritis, respiratory conditions, urinary disorders, and fever. The heartwood oil is valued for its warming properties.

Kalanchoe daegrimontiana

A medicinal plant (Kalanchoe daegrimontiana) from the Crassulaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Liatris scariosa

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, urinary aid. Documented among Meskwaki.

Harpagophytum procumbens

A South African herb used traditionally to support joint comfort and mobility, with research supporting its use for musculoskeletal discomfort.

Harpagophytum procumbens (480mg)

Standard Devil's Claw capsule — for back pain and osteoarthritis. 960mg 2x daily (1.92g total). Clinical evidence comparable to some NSAIDs for low back pain.

Harpagophytum procumbens (extract)

Standardized to harpagoside content. Clinical evidence for low back pain, osteoarthritis, and musculoskeletal discomfort comparable to some NSAIDs.

Oplopanax horridus

Pacific Northwest adaptogen — closely related to ginseng (same family). Sacred to many First Nations peoples. For blood sugar balance, respiratory support, and spiritual protection. Spiny, formidable plant.

Clematis virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine, gastrointestinal aid, kidney aid, orthopedic aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Cassytha filiformis

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

Proboscidea althaeifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Pima.

Tephrosia virginiana

Traditional medicinal plant used for alopecia, bladder, cathartic, cough, diaphoretic, fortifcant, laxative, piscicide, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Lobelia tupa

A medicinal plant (Lobelia tupa) from the Campanulaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Aralia spinosa

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), carminative, dermatological aid, diaphoretic, emetic, orthopedic aid. Documented among Cherokee, Choctaw, Koasati.

Protease + Lipase + Amylase + plant enzymes

Broad-spectrum plant-based digestive enzymes — breaks down protein, fat, carbs, fiber, and dairy. Take with meals. Not an herb but essential in digestive protocols.

Eriogonum divaricatum

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, orthopedic aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Dorstenia contrajerva

Central American fig relative whose rhizome was one of the most important medicines in colonial Latin America — used as universal antidote, for snakebite, and fever. Name means 'counter-poison.' Contains furanocoumarins and dorstenin.

Satureja douglasii

Traditional medicinal plant used for blood, deodorant, tea.

Dovyalis caffra

Southern African thorny shrub whose fruit is edible (Kei apple) and whose root/leaf have traditional medicinal uses in Xhosa and Zulu medicine for skin conditions and menstrual complaints. Root decoction for infertility. Contains phenolic compounds.

Aureolaria virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Cherokee.

Viola pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, blood medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Ojibwa, South.

Cynodon dactylon

Sacred Ayurvedic grass used for bleeding disorders, skin conditions, urinary infections, and wound healing. Commonly used as a hemostatic in Indian folk medicine.

Lavandula x intermedia

A medicinal plant (Lavandula x intermedia) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Dalea nana

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

Iris verna

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, liver aid, urinary aid, cathartic. Documented among Cherokee, Creek.

Hybanthus concolor

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

Eriogonum fasciculatum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, urinary aid, antidiarrheal, emetic. Documented among Coahuilla, Costanoan, Diegueno.

Toxicodendron radicans

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic. Documented among Houma.

Forestiera acuminata

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea. Documented among Houma.

Valeriana edulis

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, analgesic, anthelmintic, hemostat. Documented among Blackfoot, Gosiute, Menominee.

Argentina egedii

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

Sambucus nigra + Ascorbic acid

Classic immune combination — elderberry anthocyanins with vitamin C. The two most popular evidence-based immune support ingredients together.

Guatteria discolor

A medicinal plant (Guatteria discolor) from the Annonaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Oenothera biennis

The oil from evening primrose seeds is rich in GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), used to support skin health and hormonal balance.

Oenothera biennis (oil)

Cold-pressed seed oil rich in GLA (8-10%). Used for PMS breast tenderness, skin health, and nerve function. Take 1-3g daily. Better studied than borage oil.

Oenothera biennis (1000mg)

Standard EPO softgel — 1000mg providing 90mg GLA. For PMS breast tenderness, eczema, and nerve function. Take 1-3 capsules daily. Works best over 2-3 months.

Vaccinium ovatum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Makah, Pomo, Kashaya.

Gnaphalium sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Pomo.

Tetradium ruticarpum

A warming TCM herb for nausea, vomiting, headache, and cold patterns in the liver/stomach. Contains evodiamine studied for thermogenic effects.

Vicia faba

Contains natural L-DOPA (like Mucuna). Used in Mediterranean diet and studied for Parkinson's support. CRITICAL: dangerous for G6PD deficiency (favism).

Gadus morhua (fermented)

Traditionally fermented cod liver oil — provides vitamins A, D, and EPA/DHA in their natural forms. Used by Weston A. Price followers for bone/tooth health.

Aureolaria pedicularia

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, other. Documented among Cherokee.

Tanacetum parthenium

A traditional European herb primarily used for head comfort and migraine support, with a long history of use.