Materia Medica

Aletris farinosa true unicorn root with narrow basal leaves and white mealy flower spikes
Aletris / True Unicorn Root (Aletris farinosa) — White Colic-Root / Star Grass
Aletris / True Unicorn Root (Aletris farinosa) materia medica covering botanical identity, Indigenous and later American traditions, true-vs-false-unicorn confusion, unusual root sesterterpenes, dose and human-evidence gaps, gastrointestinal safety, pregnancy caution,... Read more...
Speckled Alder (Alnus incana subsp. rugosa): Indigenous Traditions, Oregonin & Betulin, Nitrogen Fixation, Research & Safety
Speckled alder (Alnus incana subsp. rugosa; syn. Alnus rugosa) is a native wetland shrub of northeastern and north-central North America, including Illinois. Its bark and roots have documented Mi’kmaq and Ojibwe uses, while James Bay Cree knowledge has guided modern metabolic research. This guide covers oregonin-rich diarylheptanoids, betulin and related triterpenes, preclinical antimycobacterial and metabolic studies, Frankia nitrogen fixation, pollen allergy, sourcing and safety. Read more...