Herb Library

Pseudognaphalium canescens

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Karok.

Satureja parvifolia

A medicinal plant (Satureja parvifolia) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Antennaria parvifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), blood medicine, ceremonial medicine, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Lakota, Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Sanicula smallii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Chamaesyce polycarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy, dermatological aid, diaphoretic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, laxative. Documented among Luiseno, Pima, Shoshoni.

Scutellaria parvula

A medicinal plant (Scutellaria parvula) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Yucca glauca

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, hemostat, herbal steam, orthopedic aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Dakota.

Packera anonyma

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Catawba.

Epilobium minutum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, pediatric aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Carex microptera

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

Stephanomeria exigua

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, venereal aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Rhododendron anthopogon

Tibetan aromatic herb used in incense and medicine for lung disorders, colds, and sinus congestion. Burned as juniper substitute at high altitudes for purification rituals.

Polygonum sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as hemostat. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec.

Smilax corbularia

Thai traditional medicine plant for musculoskeletal conditions, joint pain, and gout. Distinct from American sarsaparilla. Contains steroidal saponins. Used in Thai traditional hospital formularies for anti-inflammatory preparations.

Symphyotrichum laeve

Native American medicinal plant used as herbal steam, stimulant. Documented among Meskwaki.

Hordeum murinum

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid. Documented among Costanoan.

Rubus canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Delaware, Oklahoma, Menominee.

Smilax herbacea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), burn dressing, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Malacothrix glabrata

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Apache, White Mountain.

Cyperus laevigatus

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, dermatological aid, strengthener, venereal aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Equisetum laevigatum

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, contraceptive, dermatological aid, urinary aid, hypotensive, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Costanoan, Diegueno, Hoh.

Satureja glabella

A medicinal plant (Satureja glabella) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Mirabilis oxybaphoides

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Mentzelia laevicaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), dietary aid, ear medicine, febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Gosiute, Mendocino Indian.

Aureolaria flava

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, other. Documented among Cherokee.

Rivea corymbosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for carminative, contraceptive, diuretic, divination, evil eye, fear, hallucinogen, narcotic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Hibbertia scandens

Aboriginal Australian climbing plant used topically for skin rashes, sores, and inflammation. The vine is crushed and applied as a poultice to affected areas.

Gutierrezia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Hopi, Keresan.

Abronia fragrans

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, psychological aid, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, cathartic, diaphoretic. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta.

Ceanothus velutinus

Native American medicinal plant used as other, dermatological aid, cough medicine, febrifuge, ceremonial medicine, orthopedic aid. Documented among Great Basin Indian, Karok, Modesse.

Eriogonum niveum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Euphorbia marginata

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), gynecological aid, poison. Documented among Lakota, Pawnee.

Yucca elata

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine. Documented among Apache, Western.

Yucca glauca

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Montana Indian.

Saponaria officinalis

A saponin-rich herb traditionally used as an expectorant for respiratory congestion and externally for skin conditions. Also used as a natural soap.

Calotropis procera

East African and Sahel remedy for skin diseases, joint pain, and parasites; latex applied to warts and ringworm. Toxic.

Solanum incanum

East African Solanum used in Ethiopian, Somali, and Kenyan traditional medicine for skin conditions (warts, ringworm), toothache, and sore throat. Fruit juice applied directly to warts and fungal infections. Contains solamargine with antitumor activity.

Polygonatum odoratum

A yin-nourishing TCM herb used for dry coughs, thirst, and joint dryness. Also used in Western herbalism for musculoskeletal support.

Sarcostemma acidum

Traditional medicinal plant used for antidote, bite(dog), insecticide, poison.

Vernonia anthelmintica

Unani and Ayurvedic seed used for skin disorders including vitiligo and psoriasis, intestinal worms, and fever. Contains vernolide compounds with anti-inflammatory activity.

Soulamea amara

Pacific Island tree used in New Caledonian Kanak traditional medicine and Fijian folk medicine for fever, pain, and infections. Contains quassinoids. Related to quassia. Bark extremely bitter — typical of Simaroubaceae medicinal plants.

Viburnum recognitum

Native American medicinal plant used as contraceptive, orthopedic aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Morella cerifera

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, throat aid, anthelmintic, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, analgesic. Documented among Choctaw, Houma, Koasati.

Pteridium caudatum

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid. Documented among Seminole.

Solidago spectabilis

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

Linum australe

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

Magnolia grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Choctaw, Koasati.

Quercus falcata

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, disinfectant, emetic, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee.