Herb Library

Picrorhiza kurroa

A bitter Ayurvedic herb used for liver protection, immune modulation, and respiratory support. Studied for hepatoprotective properties similar to Milk Thistle.

Terminalia chebula var. citrina

Third myrobalan in Tibetan medicine, smaller yellow-colored variety specifically used for bile-humor disorders, eye conditions, and fever with bile involvement.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Subarctic survival tea — used by First Nations, Inuit, and fur traders across northern Canada. For colds, coughs, and sore throats. Contains ledol (toxic in large amounts). Brew lightly — NEVER boil (concentrates toxins).

Heracleum laciniatum

A medicinal plant (Heracleum laciniatum) from the Apiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Asplenium horridum

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, oral aid, stimulant. Documented among Hawaiian.

Machaeranthera pinnatifida

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Navajo.

Pseudognaphalium californicum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Costanoan.

Galium verum

Celtic and Scandinavian folk remedy for urinary complaints, epilepsy, and as a styptic wound herb; also used as a gentle sedative.

Alchemilla vulgaris

A European women's herb used for menstrual regulation, heavy bleeding, and menopausal support. The dew collected from its leaves was prized by alchemists.

Cypripedium pubescens

Lady's slipper provides pain relief and support for women's reproductive health. It is a wonderful relaxant to the nervous system and possesses natural pain-relieving properties.

Plectranthus incanus

A medicinal plant (Plectranthus incanus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Oxytropis lambertii

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

Chenopodium album

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, dietary aid, antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), carminative, antidiarrheal. Documented among Carrier, Cherokee, Cree, Woodlands.

Scrophularia lanceolata

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, blood medicine, cold remedy, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Phyla lanceolata

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Mahuna.

Physalis lanceolata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Omaha, Ponca, Winnebago.

Catharanthus lanceus

A medicinal plant (Catharanthus lanceus) from the Apocynaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Lannea microcarpa

West African savanna tree used in Burkina Faso and Malian traditional medicine for wound healing, diarrhea, and hypertension. Bark rich in tannins and flavonoids. Fruit eaten fresh. Important shade tree in Sahelian agroforestry.

Lantana camara

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, ache(tooth), alexiteric, anemia, antibiotic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bilious, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ranunculus lapponicus

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid. Documented among Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut.

Larix occidentalis

The bark of larch produces prebiotics (arabinogalactans) that strengthen the immune system, improve digestion, help reduce tumor cells, and treat middle ear infections in children.

Larix occidentalis

A prebiotic fiber from larch tree bark. Supports immune function and gut microbiome. Well-tolerated source of soluble fiber. Also used in children.

Penstemon grandiflorus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, febrifuge. Documented among Dakota, Kiowa, Pawnee.

Plantago aristata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antidote, burn dressing, dermatological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Cherokee.

Uvularia grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, pulmonary aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Menominee, Ojibwa, Potawatomi.

Prosartes smithii

Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine. Documented among Makah.

Erigeron grandiflorus

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Gosiute.

Castilleja minor

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

Collomia grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, laxative. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Lygodesmia grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, gynecological aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Gosiute, Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Geum macrophyllum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, panacea, contraceptive, gynecological aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Carrier, Southern, Chehalis.

Baptisia alba

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, antirheumatic (internal), hemorrhoid remedy, kidney aid, respiratory aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Choctaw, Koasati, Meskwaki.

Hoita macrostachya

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

Platanthera orbiculata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Iroquois, Montagnais.

Cardamine maxima

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Menominee, Ojibwa.

Consolida ajacis

A medicinal plant (Consolida ajacis) from the Ranunculaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Aconitum delphiniifolium

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

Eupatorium serotinum

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Houma.

Latua pubiflora

A medicinal plant (Latua pubiflora) from the Solanaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Smilax laurifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, tonic, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Houma.

Lavandula angustifolia

A beloved aromatic herb used for relaxation, sleep support, and mood balance. One of the safest and most versatile essential oils.

Lavandula angustifolia (80mg)

Oral lavender oil capsule (Silexan/CalmAid) — 80mg. Clinical evidence for generalized anxiety comparable to lorazepam. The most studied oral lavender preparation.

Santolina chamaecyparissus

Traditional medicinal plant used for analgesic, bactericide, digestive, emmenagogue, fungicide, perfume, repellant(insect), ringworm, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Lavandula angustifolia (oil)

The most versatile and safest essential oil. Used for anxiety, sleep, burns, skin healing, and headaches. One of the few oils safe for occasional neat (undiluted) spot use.

Lavandula + Citrus limon + honey

Lavender-infused lemonade — a calming summer beverage. Combines lavender's anxiolytic properties with vitamin C. Beautiful purple-pink color. Café trending drink.

Rosmarinus x lavandulaceus

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

Lavandula angustifolia (tea)

Dried lavender buds as tea — the gentlest way to consume lavender for anxiety and sleep. Pleasant floral taste. Often blended with chamomile or lemon balm.

Eriastrum filifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), venereal aid. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.