Herb Library

Cercis canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, pulmonary aid, respiratory aid, antiemetic. Documented among Alabama, Cherokee, Delaware.

Penstemon laevigatus

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

Forestiera acuminata

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

Saxifraga pensylvanica

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

Calycanthus floridus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, emetic, eye medicine, pediatric aid, poison, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Euonymus atropurpurea

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine, cathartic, gynecological aid. Documented among Meskwaki, Mohegan, Winnebago.

Digitaria setigera

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, eye medicine, laxative, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Cymbopogon flexuosus

Traditional medicinal plant used for cholera, repellant(insect), rheumatic.

Albizia lebbeck

Traditional medicinal plant used for cough, flu, lung, pectoral, rejuvenation, tonic, tumor(abdomen).

Arctostaphylos glandulosa

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

Mimulus eastwoodiae

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

Arenaria eastwoodiae

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic. Documented among Hopi.

Penstemon eatonii

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, hemostat, orthopedic aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Shoshoni.

Asplenium platyneuron

A medicinal plant (Asplenium platyneuron) from the Aspleniaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Echinacea purpurea

One of the most popular immune-support herbs in Western herbalism, used traditionally at the onset of seasonal challenges.

Echinacea angustifolia

The root of narrow-leaved echinacea — traditionally preferred by Native Americans and early Eclectic physicians. Different alkaloid profile from E. purpurea.

Echinacea purpurea (400mg)

Standard echinacea capsule. Take at FIRST sign of symptoms — 2-3 caps every 2-3 hours day 1, then 3x daily for 7-10 days. Don't wait until you're already sick.

Echinacea purpurea (standardized)

Standardized whole-plant Echinacea extract — the most clinically studied form. Take at FIRST SIGN of symptoms for best results. Short-term use (7-10 days).

Echinacea purpurea + Hydrastis canadensis

The classic American herbal immune combination. Echinacea stimulates immune response while Goldenseal (berberine) provides direct antimicrobial action.

Echinacea angustifolia (root tincture)

Fresh-tinctured Echinacea root — produces the classic tongue-tingling sensation from alkylamides. The form preferred by traditional Western herbalists.

Echinacea purpurea (tea)

Echinacea steeped as tea — milder than tincture but still effective. Take at first sign of symptoms. Slight tingling on tongue is normal and indicates quality.

Echinacea purpurea (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted Echinacea — the strongest form for acute immune support. 60 drops every 2 hours day 1, then 60 drops 3x daily for 7-10 days. Tongue tingling normal.

Echium amoenum

Iranian traditional flower tea for depression, anxiety, and as a calming agent. Clinical trials support anxiolytic effects. Popular in Iranian bazaars as dried flower tea. Contains rosmarinic acid and flavonoids. CAUTION: May contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids like other Echium species.

Porphyra abbottae

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, orthopedic aid, panacea. Documented among Hanaksiala.

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.

Paspalidium geminatum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Seminole.

Elaeagnus latifolia

Southeast Asian shrub used in Thai and Indian hill-tribe medicine for diarrhea, cough, and as astringent. Fruit edible (acidic). Root decoction for itch and skin conditions. Contains lycopene, beta-carotene, and flavonoids.

Sambucus nigra

Valuable antiviral remedy for flu, colds, and chest conditions. Flowers reduce fever and stimulate sweating, while berries speed recovery from upper respiratory infections and enhance immune function.

Sambucus nigra (capsule)

Standard elderberry capsule format — typically 500mg equivalent. Convenient travel-friendly form of the most popular immune berry.

Sambucus nigra (extract)

Standardized elderberry extract — the most popular immune supplement worldwide. Clinical evidence for reducing duration and severity of seasonal illness.

Sambucus nigra (200mg extract)

Concentrated elderberry extract capsule — 200mg equivalent to 2000mg fresh berries. The most potent capsule form. Standardized for anthocyanins.

Sambucus nigra (flower)

Elder flowers — used differently from berries. A gentle diaphoretic for fever support and a pleasant cordial. Traditional for hay fever.

Sambucus nigra (adult gummy)

Adult-dose elderberry gummies — typically 100-150mg elderberry per gummy. The most popular immune supplement format in the US. Pleasant berry flavor.

Sambucus nigra (gummy)

Elderberry in child-friendly gummy form — the most popular children's immune supplement. Usually combined with vitamin C and zinc.

Sambucus + Vitamin C + Zinc + Echinacea

Four evidence-based immune ingredients together. Each addresses different immune pathways. The most comprehensive OTC immune formula.

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 + Ascorbic acid

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

Sambucus nigra (freeze-dried powder)

Freeze-dried elderberry powder — versatile format for smoothies, baking, and DIY gummies. Retains anthocyanins better than heat-dried. No added sugar.

Sambucus nigra (Sambucol brand)

The original clinically studied elderberry extract brand. Standardized for anthocyanins. Multiple RCTs for influenza and common cold.

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 (homemade syrup)

Homemade elderberry syrup — simmered berries with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and raw honey. The most popular DIY herbal remedy. Recipes all over the internet.

Sambucus nigra (alcohol tincture)

Elderberry extracted in alcohol — more potent and longer-lasting than syrup. No added sugar. Drop dosing allows precise adjustment. 30-60 drops 3x daily.

Sambucus nigra (wine)

Traditional elderberry wine — fermented elderberry. Retains anthocyanins while adding probiotic benefits of fermentation. Old European folk medicine staple.

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%.

Sambucus nigra (flowers)

The flowers of the elder tree, used for seasonal comfort, fever support, and as a pleasant diaphoretic tea.

Sambucus nigra flower (syrup)

Sweet elderflower syrup — a traditional British/Scandinavian summer drink. Diluted with water or sparkling water. Also used for fever support and hay fever.