Herb Library

Vitis vulpina

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, blood medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, liver aid, oral aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Camissonia multijuga

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

Poria cocos

TCM dampness-draining fungus — grows on pine roots underground. For edema, urinary difficulty, insomnia, and palpitations. One of the most commonly used herbs in TCM — appears in countless formulas. Bland, neutral, and very safe. Calms the Shen (spirit).

Corydalis spp

A medicinal plant (Corydalis spp) from the Papaveraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Fumaria officinalis

European amphoteric liver herb — uniquely normalizes bile flow (increases if low, decreases if excessive). For skin conditions, gallbladder dysfunction, and migraine. Contains fumarine alkaloids.

Thymus funkii

A medicinal plant (Thymus funkii) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Elsholtzia cristata

Traditional medicinal plant used for ardor, astringent, carminative, diuretic, dropsy, epistaxis, fever, flux, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cinnamomum mollissimum

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

Perideridia gairdneri

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, throat aid. Documented among Blackfoot.

Alpinia galanga

A Southeast Asian relative of ginger — used in Thai/Indonesian cuisine and traditional medicine for digestive support, circulation, and anti-inflammatory effects.

Ferula gummosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for emmenagogue, expectorant, resolvent, rheumatism, stimulant.

Pueraria montana var. thomsonii

Korean variety of kudzu used for thirst, diarrhea, and alcohol detoxification. Distinguished from P. lobata by its larger root and different isoflavone profile.

Pueraria mirifica

Used in Korean and Thai medicine for menopausal symptoms due to potent phytoestrogen content (miroestrol, deoxymiroestrol). Much stronger estrogenic activity than soy.

Pleuraphis jamesii

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Prenanthes trifoliolata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, eye medicine, hunting medicine, love medicine, snake bite remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Quercus gambelii

Native American medicinal plant used as reproductive aid, analgesic, cathartic, ceremonial medicine, emetic, gynecological aid. Documented among Isleta, Navajo, Ramah.

Gmelina arborea

Ayurvedic Dashamula herb used for fever, burning sensation, urinary disorders, and as a nutritive tonic. The fruit is sweet and used to increase vitality.

Uncaria gambir

A Southeast Asian plant whose leaf extract is used for digestive health, diarrhea, and sore throat. Contains catechin and other tannins. Used in betel quid.

Garcinia hanburyi

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, emetic, poison, purgative, vermifuge.

Justicia gendarussa

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), amenorrhea, anodyne, beri-beri, bite(snake), carbuncle, carminative, cephalgia, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Zingiber officinale (dried)

TCM interior-warming herb — different from fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang). Dried ginger warms the Spleen and Kidney, rescues devastated yang. For cold extremities, abdominal pain with diarrhea, and vomiting from cold. Key in Li Zhong Wan and Si Ni Tang.

Ganoderma lucidum + Coffea

Coffee blended with Reishi mushroom extract — combines caffeine with adaptogenic/immune benefits. Smoother energy without coffee jitters. Trending functional beverage.

Garcinia cambogia

A tropical fruit rind containing hydroxycitric acid (HCA). Marketed for weight loss but evidence is weak. Liver toxicity concerns.

Impatiens balsamina

Traditional medicinal plant used for antidote, astringent, bactericide, cancer(digestive), cancer(esophagus), caries, cathartic, circulation, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Chamaemelum nobile

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), carminative, colic, debility, dyspepsia, emetic, hysteria, nervine, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Aquilegia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener, veterinary aid. Documented among Thompson.

Lepidium sativum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), alterative, anodyne, antiscorbutic, apertif, aphrodisiac, asthma, bronchitis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Gardenia jasminoides

A TCM herb for clearing heat and draining dampness. Contains crocin (same pigment as saffron). Used for irritability, urinary infections, and jaundice.

Gardenia ternifolia

West African savanna shrub used in Burkina Faso and Mali for malaria, abdominal pain, and wound healing. Root decoction for fever. Fruit paste applied to skin infections. Contains gardenoside iridoids.

Lactuca sativa

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Isleta, Meskwaki.

Barbarea vulgaris

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, cough medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Mohegan, Shinnecock.

Chrysanthemum coronarium

Traditional medicinal plant used for digestive, intoxicant, purgative, repellant(insect), sclerosis, sedative, stomachic.

Allium sativum

One of the most studied medicinal herbs, used for cardiovascular health, immune support, and as a natural antimicrobial.

Allium sativum (aged extract)

Garlic aged for 20 months — converts allicin to S-allylcysteine (SAC). No garlic odor. The most clinically studied garlic form. Over 900 studies.

Allium sativum (odorless 1000mg)

Standard odorless garlic capsule — alliin-based (converts to allicin). The no-garlic-breath format. 1000mg daily for cardiovascular support.

Ferula alliacea

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, carminative, epilepsy, hysteria, intestine, sting(scorpion).

Allium sativum + raw honey (fermented)

Raw garlic cloves fermented in raw honey for 1+ month. Creates a probiotic, antimicrobial tonic. The garlic mellows and the honey thins. Traditional immune remedy.

Alliaria petiolata

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, detersive, diuretic, expectorant, scurvy, stimulant, sudorific, vermifuge.

Allium sativum (oil softgel)

Garlic oil in softgel — provides allicin compounds. Less studied than aged garlic extract but more affordable. 1500mg equivalent daily. Less effective than AGE for cholesterol.

Allium sativum (tincture)

Fresh garlic extracted in alcohol — preserves allicin compounds. For immune support and cardiovascular health. 20-40 drops 2-3x daily. Strong garlic taste.

Gastrodia elata

A TCM herb for calming liver wind — used for headaches, dizziness, tremors, and spasms. Studied for neuroprotective and cognitive effects.

Polygala paucifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid, venereal aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Coptis spp

A medicinal plant (Coptis spp) from the Ranunculaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Cephalotaxus spp

A medicinal plant (Cephalotaxus spp) from the Cephalotaxaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Spartium junceum

Traditional medicinal plant used for diuretic, dropsy, emetic, laxative, narcotic, perfume, poison, purgative.

Melicoccus bijugatas

A medicinal plant (Melicoccus bijugatas) from the Sapindaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Geranium thunbergii

Traditional medicinal plant used for diarrhea, intestine.

Gentiana lutea

One of the most bitter herbs known, used as a premier digestive bitter to stimulate appetite and support digestive function.