Herb Library

Sambucus nigra (lozenge)

Elderberry in lozenge/throat drop form — provides local throat soothing plus systemic immune anthocyanins. Often with zinc and vitamin C for triple immune action.

Sambucus nigra (standardized extract)

Standardized elderberry extract — clinical evidence for reducing flu duration by 4 days and cold duration by 2 days. Contains anthocyanins (cyanidin-3-glucoside) and lectins. Blocks viral hemagglutinin. The #1 immune supplement in America.

Sambucus nigra + Zinc picolinate

Elderberry extract + 15mg Zinc in capsule — the convenient immune duo. Daily for prevention, every 2-3 hours with zinc lozenges during acute episodes.

Sambucus nigra + Zinc

Combination of elderberry extract with zinc — two of the most evidence-based immune support ingredients. Zinc lozenges alone can reduce cold duration by 33%.

Dysphania ambrosioides

Mexican culinary and antiparasitic herb — added to black beans to reduce gas. Traditional dewormer in Latin America. Contains ascaridole (toxic essential oil). Culinary amounts are safe; medicinal doses require caution.

Eucalyptus + Menthol (lozenge)

Eucalyptus and menthol cough drops — the classic sore throat and congestion remedy. Provides cooling relief and mild antimicrobial action. OTC standard.

Rhododendron calendulaceum

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Cinnamomum mollissimum

A medicinal plant (Cinnamomum mollissimum) from the Lauraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Zingiber officinale (5% gingerols)

Standardized ginger extract — 5% gingerols and shogaols. Clinical evidence for nausea (pregnancy, chemotherapy, post-surgical), osteoarthritis pain, and migraine. 250mg 4x daily for nausea. As effective as metoclopramide in some studies.

Zizia aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, febrifuge. Documented among Meskwaki.

Lycium barbarum

TCM yin-nourishing superfruit — for eyes, liver, and kidneys. Eaten daily by Chinese elders. Contains zeaxanthin (eye protection), LBPs (polysaccharides), and betaine. Clinical evidence for macular degeneration. Sweet, pleasant taste. A true food-medicine.

Arctostaphylos patula

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, ceremonial medicine, emetic, venereal aid. Documented among Atsugewi, Navajo, Kayenta, Shoshoni.

Arctostaphylos columbiana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Pomo, Pomo, Kashaya.

Corylus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, pulmonary aid. Documented among Chippewa.

Alnus serrulata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, blood medicine, cathartic, cough medicine, dermatological aid, emetic. Documented among Cherokee.

Astragalus membranaceus (standardized)

Standardized Astragalus extract — typically standardized to astragaloside IV and polysaccharides. The supplement form of Huang Qi. For immune support, telomere health (TA-65 contains cycloastragenol), and cardiovascular protection. Take between illnesses.

Cymbopogon schoenanthus

Central Asian aromatic grass used in Unani medicine for urinary disorders, kidney stones, and digestive complaints. The essential oil has antimicrobial properties.

Micromeria congesta

A medicinal plant (Micromeria congesta) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Phyllanthus amarus

Siddha lithotriptic for kidney stones and hepatoprotective for jaundice and hepatitis B; extremely important in Tamil medicine.

Pueraria lobata

A TCM herb studied for cardiovascular support and alcohol consumption reduction. Invasive vine in the American South.

Oxytropis lambertii

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, laxative. Documented among Hopi, Lakota, Navajo, Kayenta.

Saururus cernuus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, poultice, antirheumatic (external), gastrointestinal aid, panacea, emetic. Documented among Cherokee, Choctaw, Ojibwa.

Lutein/Zeaxanthin (10mg/2mg)

Macular pigment carotenoids — filter blue light and protect against age-related macular degeneration. AREDS2 formula includes 10mg lutein + 2mg zeaxanthin. From marigold (Tagetes) flower extract. Takes 6+ months to build macular pigment density.

Lepidium meyenii (gelatinized)

Pre-cooked (gelatinized) maca — starch removed for easier digestion. Preferred form for those with sensitive stomachs. Same benefits as raw maca.

Hedysarum boreale

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Alaska Native, Eskimo, Inupiat, Tanana, Upper.

Cicuta virosa

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Alaska Native, Eskimo, Inupiat, Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut.

Leptospermum scoparium (lozenge)

Lozenges made with genuine Manuka honey — provides direct MGO antimicrobial action to the throat. Check for UMF/MGO rating on product. Delicious and effective.

Mentzelia multiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, psychological aid, tuberculosis remedy, emetic. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo.

Arctostaphylos sp.

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

Lepidium didymum

South American folk remedy for fracture healing — crushed whole plant applied as poultice to broken bones. Also used for respiratory infections and intestinal parasites. Contains glucosinolates. Widely used in Brazilian and Andean traditional medicine.

Rosmarinus x mendizabalii

A medicinal plant (Rosmarinus x mendizabalii) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Silene menziesii

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Delphinium menziesii

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, poison, love medicine. Documented among Chehalis, Thompson.

Araucaria bidwillii

A medicinal plant (Araucaria bidwillii) from the Araucariaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Vernonia amygdalina

Pan-African bitter leaf for malaria, diabetes, stomach pain, and as a general health tonic; very widely used across the continent.

Perna canaliculus

Marine anti-inflammatory — contains unique omega-3s (ETA, OTA) not found in fish oil. Clinical evidence for osteoarthritis and asthma. Lipid extract (Lyprinol/PCSO-524) is the studied form. From pristine New Zealand waters. For joint inflammation and respiratory conditions.

Olea europaea (18-25% oleuropein)

Standardized olive leaf — 18-25% oleuropein. Broad-spectrum antimicrobial for colds, flu, and chronic infections. Also lowers blood pressure and blood sugar. Herxheimer (die-off) reactions common when starting — start low. More potent than eating olives.

Abutilon incanum

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Picrorhiza kurrooa

Traditional medicinal plant used for bilious, dyspepsia.

Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora

Tibetan and Chinese medicinal plant — substitute for the endangered P. kurroa. Used for liver protection, fever, and digestive complaints. Contains picroside I-IV with hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory activity. Sustainable alternative to Indian kutki.

Arctostaphylos nevadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antidote. Documented among Karok.

Arctostaphylos pungens

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

Zinnia grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, other, nose medicine, throat aid, analgesic, cathartic. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Olea europaea

Unani prophetic medicine oil for constipation, gallstones, skin conditions, and cardiovascular health; also used as a vehicle for other remedies.

Lespedeza capitata

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote, analgesic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Meskwaki, Omaha, Ponca.

Menziesia ferruginea

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid, analgesic, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, heart medicine, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Hesquiat, Kwakiutl, Nitinaht.

Schizonepeta tenuifolia

Used in TCM for diaphoresis, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects. Also has antidiabetic and anticonvulsive properties.

Styrax tonkinensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, carminative, catarrh, diuretic, expectorant.