Herb Library

Photinia melanocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy. Documented among Potawatomi.

Empetrum nigrum

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, diuretic, pediatric aid, antidiarrheal, cold remedy, eye medicine. Documented among Bella Coola, Cree, Woodlands, Tanana, Upper.

Sambucus nigra

One of the most popular immune-support herbs, traditionally used for seasonal wellness and respiratory health.

Sambucus nigra (65:1 extract)

High-concentration elderberry extract (65:1 ratio). More potent than syrup form. Standardized for anthocyanins. Popular in clinical research.

Sambucus nigra (commercial syrup)

Commercially produced elderberry syrup — standardized, safe, and consistent. The most popular immune supplement in America. 1 tbsp daily for prevention, every 2-3 hours acute.

Rudbeckia hirta

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, dermatological aid, ear medicine, gynecological aid, kidney aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Gaylussacia baccata

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, kidney aid, blood medicine, ceremonial medicine, liver aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Morus nigra

TCM herb for wind-heat (cold/flu) and blood sugar support. Leaf contains DNJ (1-deoxynojirimycin) — a natural alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that slows sugar absorption. Fruit is nutritious.

Rubus occidentalis

The leaf is used similarly to Red Raspberry for uterine toning. The berries are exceptionally rich in anthocyanins and ellagic acid.

Eugenia floribunda

A medicinal plant (Eugenia floribunda) from the Myrtaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Nigella sativa + Raw Honey

Traditional Middle Eastern remedy — black seed mixed into raw honey. Combines the immune benefits of both. Popular in Islamic and Ayurvedic medicine.

Vaccinium sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea, antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, other, kidney aid. Documented among Alabama, Eskimo, Western, Iroquois.

Vaccinium corymbosum

Blueberry leaves (not fruit) — used in European folk medicine for blood sugar support and urinary health. Contains chlorogenic acid and flavonoids.

Clitoria ternatea

A stunning blue flower tea that changes color with pH (add lemon = purple). Used for cognitive support, eye health, hair care, and as a natural food colorant.

Vaccinium membranaceum

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), heart medicine. Documented among Flathead.

Bacopa caroliniana

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, other, respiratory aid, sedative. Documented among Seminole.

Elymus glaucus

Native American medicinal plant used as other. Documented among Karok.

Vaccinium uliginosum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Makah.

Andromeda polifolia

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

Bovine thymus gland

Desiccated thymus gland from cows — used in European biological medicine for immune modulation. Contains thymosin peptides. Quality varies widely.

Paxistima myrsinites

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, cold remedy, kidney aid, tuberculosis remedy, analgesic. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Brachylaena discolor

South African coastal tree used in Zulu traditional medicine for intestinal parasites, diabetes, and as blood purifier. Bark decoction for colds and chest complaints. Contains sesquiterpene lactones. Durable wood traditionally used for fence posts.

Eucalyptus brassiana

A medicinal plant (Eucalyptus brassiana) from the Myrtaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Eugenia brasiliensis

A medicinal plant (Eugenia brasiliensis) from the Myrtaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Cryptantha flava

Native American medicinal plant used as cancer treatment, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Deactivated yeast — rich in B-vitamins, chromium, selenium, and protein. Traditional lactation support. Different from nutritional yeast (which is fortified).

Eucalyptus bridgesiana

A medicinal plant (Eucalyptus bridgesiana) from the Myrtaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Ranunculus hispidus

Native American medicinal plant used as toothache remedy. Documented among Iroquois.

Rubus hispidus

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, febrifuge, tuberculosis remedy, anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, dermatological aid. Documented among Micmac, Mohegan, Rappahannock.

Smilax tamnoides

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic, eye medicine, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Choctaw, Iroquois.

Heterotheca villosa

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, dermatological aid, nose medicine, toothache remedy. Documented among Isleta, Navajo, Ramah.

Robinia hispida

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, toothache remedy, veterinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Nama hispidum

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

Aralia hispida

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, alterative, tonic. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Potawatomi.

Opuntia fragilis

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, diuretic, throat aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Shuswap.

Paeonia brownii

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, laxative, pulmonary aid, febrifuge, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Costanoan, Mahuna, Paiute.

Bruguiera gymnorrhiza

Indo-Pacific mangrove tree used in Fijian, Samoan, and Indonesian coastal medicine for diarrhea, burns, and eye infections. Bark tea for shingles. Fruit starch eaten as famine food after leaching tannins. Contains triterpenoids and hydrolyzable tannins.

Aesculus glabra

Related to Horse Chestnut — similar escin content for venous insufficiency. Ohio state tree. TOXIC raw — must be properly extracted. Traditional topical use for hemorrhoids and varicose veins.

Cymopterus bulbosus

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

Macropteranthes kekwickii

Aboriginal medicine tree from Australia's Northern Territory used for sore throat, cough, and skin infections. The bark is boiled and the steam inhaled for chest conditions.

Cornus canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cathartic, cold remedy, gynecological aid, eye medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Abnaki, Algonquin, Quebec, Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule.

Ipomoea leptophylla

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, veterinary aid, analgesic, sedative, stimulant. Documented among Keres, Western, Keresan, Lakota.

Cordylanthus ramosus

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, gynecological aid, hemostat, orthopedic aid, venereal aid. Documented among Navajo, Shoshoni.

Andropogon glomeratus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, orthopedic aid, dermatological aid, hemorrhoid remedy. Documented among Catawba, Rappahannock.

Polygonum ramosissimum

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

Clitoria ternatea

A Southeast Asian flower known for its vivid blue color that changes to purple with acid (lemon). Used for cognitive support, eye health, and as a natural colorant.

Clitoria ternatea (latte)

Blue butterfly pea flower steeped in milk — changes from blue to purple with acid (lemon). Viral social media drink that's also medicinal for cognitive support.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid, snake bite remedy, toothache remedy, analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Creek, Meskwaki.