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Polygonum douglasii
Native American medicinal plant used as nose medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.
Simmondsia chinensis
Not actually an oil — it is a liquid wax ester, similar to human sebum. Excellent for skin and hair care. Non-comedogenic moisturizer. For acne, eczema, psoriasis, and hair conditioning. EXTERNAL USE ONLY (toxic if ingested).
Trichilia hirta
Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, astringent, cold, cosmetic, emmenagogue, fever, hair, hair-oil, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Simmondsia chinensis
Technically a liquid wax, not oil. The closest plant substance to human sebum. Used for skin moisturizing, hair care, and as a carrier oil for essential oils.
Yucca brevifolia
Traditional medicinal plant used for emetic, gonorrhea.
Spermacoce assurgens
A medicinal plant (Spermacoce assurgens) from the Rubiaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Iresine diffusa
Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid. Documented among Houma.
Ziziphus jujuba
A gentle TCM herb that harmonizes formulas, nourishes blood, and calms the spirit. Used in many classic formulas as a harmonizer.
Polygonum virginianum
Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee.
Arachis hypogaea (wild variety)
Wild/heirloom peanut varieties — higher in resveratrol, oleic acid, and antioxidants than commercial peanuts. The "superfood" peanut. Used in ceremonial cacao.
Juniperus communis
A traditional urinary tract herb used for its diuretic and antiseptic properties. Not for long-term use.
Phoradendron juniperinum
Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, witchcraft medicine, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (external), pediatric aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western, Navajo.
Juniperus sp.
Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, tonic, analgesic. Documented among Apache, Western, Blackfoot, Creek.
Mimosa hostilis
A medicinal plant (Mimosa hostilis) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Jussiaea repens
Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, alexiteric, bite(snake), dermatosis, diuretic, fever, refrigerant, skin, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Cyperus sp.
Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Hawaiian, Tanana, Upper, Yavapai.
Citrus sphaerocarpa
A medicinal plant (Citrus sphaerocarpa) from the Rutaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Kaempferia galanga
Southeast Asian rhizomatous herb commercially cultivated in Indonesia and Vietnam. Used in traditional medicine as an expectorant, carminative, and for digestive disorders, rheumatism, and topically for swellings and skin diseases.
Antennaria rosulata
Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine, pediatric aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.
Terminalia ferdinandiana
An Australian Aboriginal superfood with the highest recorded vitamin C content of any fruit (100x more than oranges). Used for immune and skin support.
Amomum subulatum
Tibetan medicine herb for stomach cold, indigestion, and vomiting. Distinguished from green cardamom and specifically used for cold digestive patterns.
Anisomeles indica
Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, carminative, gravel, malaria, tonic.
Cenchrus calyculatus
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Hawaiian.
Aconitum maximum
Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Aleut.
Hoslundia opposita
Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, anodyne, bite(snake), blennorrhea, chest, cholagogue, cold, conjunctivitis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Broussaisia arguta
Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, reproductive aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.
Cyrtandra sp.
Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, reproductive aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.
Solanum aviculare
Aboriginal plant used for rheumatic joint swelling and skin conditions. Contains solasodine, a precursor for industrial steroid hormone production.
Sceletium tortuosum
A South African succulent traditionally chewed by the San people for mood elevation and stress relief. Contains mesembrine, a natural SSRI-like compound.
Solanum surattense
Ayurvedic herb used for asthma, bronchitis, cough, and urinary disorders. One of the ten roots in the classical Dashamula formula.
Ceiba pentandra
Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), alopecia, antidiarrheic, asthma, astringent, bladder, bowel, catarrh, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Millettia pinnata
Ayurvedic herb primarily used externally for skin diseases including scabies, eczema, and leucoderma. Seed oil is used in traditional skin preparations.
Sterculia urens
Traditional medicinal plant used for fistula, parturition, rhagades, sore, tubercle.
Myrica esculenta
Ayurvedic herb used for sinusitis, nasal congestion, cough, and diarrhea. The bark is astringent and the fruit is eaten fresh in Himalayan regions.
Piper methysticum
A Pacific Island herb traditionally used for relaxation and social ceremonies. Effective for stress and tension but with important liver safety concerns.
Piper methysticum (250mg)
Standard kava extract capsule — 250mg standardized to 30% kavalactones. For anxiety support. Use ONLY noble kava root extracts. Monitor liver. Max 3 months continuous.
Piper methysticum (extract)
Standardized to 30-70% kavalactones. Clinical evidence for anxiety comparable to benzodiazepines. Use ONLY noble kava root extract. Monitor liver.
Piper methysticum (traditional prep)
Traditional Pacific Island preparation — root pounded and soaked in water (NOT alcohol extract). The traditional water preparation has 3000+ years of safe use in Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, and Samoa. Noble cultivars only. Hepatotoxicity linked to non-noble/non-root parts.
Piper methysticum (tea)
Traditional Polynesian kava preparation — root pounded and strained in water. Produces numbness of mouth (normal). Used for social ceremony, anxiety, and relaxation.
Piper excelsum
Sacred Maori medicinal plant and relative of kava. Chewed leaves for toothache and digestive complaints. Leaf poultice for wounds, boils, and rheumatism. Contains myristicin and diayangambin. One of the most important plants in Maori rongoā.
Micromeria congesta
A medicinal plant (Micromeria congesta) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Sideritis athoa
A medicinal plant (Sideritis athoa) 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.
Kefir grains (fermented milk)
Fermented milk drink with 30-50 strains of bacteria and yeasts. More diverse probiotics than yogurt. Used for gut health, immune support, and bone health.
Thymus longicaulis
A medicinal plant (Thymus longicaulis) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Lupinus caudatus
Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, emetic. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.
Perideridia kelloggii
Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic. Documented among Pomo, Pomo, Kashaya.
Laminaria digitata
A brown seaweed rich in iodine, fucoidan, and minerals. Used for thyroid support, metabolic health, and as a nutritive mineral supplement.
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