Herb Library

Rosa nutkana

Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, eye medicine, analgesic, gynecological aid, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Bella Coola, Carrier, Chehalis.

Galium boreale

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, contraceptive, diaphoretic, diuretic, poison. Documented among Choctaw, Cree, Hudson Bay, Shuswap.

Ribes hudsonianum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, cold remedy, panacea, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, sedative. Documented among Cree, Woodlands, Tanana, Upper, Thompson.

Lomatium orientale

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Cheyenne.

Sorbus decora

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), orthopedic aid. Documented among Cree, Woodlands.

Quercus ellipsoidalis

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient. Documented among Menominee.

Quercus rubra

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, cancer(nose).

Spiranthes lacera

Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine. Documented among Ojibwa.

Castilleja angustifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, abortifacient, eye medicine. Documented among Navajo, Quileute, Shuswap.

Picea abies

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid. Documented among Mohegan.

Potentilla norvegica

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, analgesic, venereal aid, cathartic. Documented among Chippewa, Navajo, Ramah, Ojibwa.

Merremia dissecta

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, laxative, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Pycnanthemum nudum

A medicinal plant (Pycnanthemum nudum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Lomatium nuttallii

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

Zigadenus nuttallii

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, venereal aid, poison. Documented among Gosiute, Ute.

Linanthus nuttallii

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Monolepis nuttalliana

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, emetic, hunting medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Polytaenia nuttallii

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

Helianthus nuttallii

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

Strychnos nux-vomica

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, abortifacient, ague, amblyopia, aphrodisiac, asthma, avicide, cns stimulant, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Nymphaea lotus

Egyptian and West African water lily used in traditional medicine for diarrhea, diabetes, and as mild sedative. Contains nuciferine and nymphayol. Ancient Egyptian ceremonial plant. Flower tea for relaxation and lucid dreaming in modern herbalism.

Artemisia australis

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, pulmonary aid, reproductive aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anticonvulsive, gynecological aid, hypotensive, love medicine, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Creek, Houma.

Panicum obtusum

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

Ipomoea indica

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, laxative, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Holodiscus discolor

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy, antidiarrheal, eye medicine, oral aid, orthopedic aid, tonic. Documented among Chehalis, Lummi, Makah.

Ochna serrulata

Southern African shrub used in Zulu and Swazi traditional medicine for stomach complaints, ulcers, and as emetic. Root preparations for infertility. Contains biflavonoids (lophirone) and tannins. Named for fruit resembling Mickey Mouse face.

Ocotea glaziovii

A medicinal plant (Ocotea glaziovii) from the Lauraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pterocarpus mildbraedii

Nigerian Igbo medicinal food for anemia, inflammation, and microbial infections; leaf is eaten in soups and also used therapeutically.

Clermontia arborescens

Native American medicinal plant used as breast treatment, dermatological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Metrosideros polymorpha

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

Licania rigida

A medicinal plant (Licania rigida) from the Chrysobalanaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Okoubaka aubrevillei

West African tree used by traditional healers as a universal detoxifier and antidote to food poisoning. Popular in German homeopathy for travel sickness and food intolerances.

Cheirodendron gaudicchaudii

Native American medicinal plant used as respiratory aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Atriplex nummularia

Aboriginal food-medicine for skin irritations, insect stings, and as a nutritious mineral supplement. Leaves are high in protein and minerals and were a staple food.

Usnea longissima

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

Geum triflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, stimulant, veterinary aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Chippewa, Paiute.

Nerium oleander

Traditional medicinal plant used for aposteme, atheroma, carcinoma, cardiac, cardiotonic, corn, cyanogenetic, diuretic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Curcuma domestica

Polynesian-introduced turmeric variety used in traditional Hawaiian medicine for ear infections, sinus congestion, and purification rituals. Applied as poultice for skin conditions. Different cultivar from common turmeric with distinct phytochemical profile.

Touchardia latifolia

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

Galium uniflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, diaphoretic, diuretic. Documented among Choctaw.

Helianthella uniflora

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, analgesic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Allium unifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Lobelia kalmii

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, dermatological aid, ear medicine, love medicine. Documented among Cree, Hudson Bay, Iroquois.

Dichanthelium laxiflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cough medicine, pulmonary aid, throat aid. Documented among Seminole.

Picradeniopsis oppositifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, herbal steam, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Agoseris aurantiaca

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, disinfectant, emetic, orthopedic aid, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Diplacus aurantiacus

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