Herb Library

Asparagus officinalis

Diuretic vegetable and medicine used for urinary tract problems, rheumatic conditions, and fluid retention. Contains asparagine which has a diuretic effect. Also a gentle laxative.

Asparagus officinalis

The root of common asparagus — used in TCM (Tian Men Dong) for lung yin deficiency, dry cough, and as a kidney tonic. Different from Shatavari.

Erigeron speciosus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, contraceptive, gynecological aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Lavandula latifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, cancer, carminative, cholagogue, diuretic, emmenagogue, fumigant, nervine, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Aconitum heterophyllum

Ayurvedic fever and digestive herb considered the 'safe' Aconitum species, used for diarrhea, vomiting, and cough in children. Much less toxic than other aconites.

Glyceria obtusa

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

Clitoria mariana

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Toxicodendron pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, dermatological aid, oral aid, pediatric aid, sedative, poison. Documented among Cherokee, Delaware, Oklahoma, Iroquois.

Chamaecyparis thyoides

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Ojibwa, South.

Pedicularis attollens

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tonic. Documented among Washo.

Colchicum autumnale

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, cancer, corn, diuretic, fatality, gout, homeopathy, laxative, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Allium stellatum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, pediatric aid. Documented among Chippewa.

Epilobium brachycarpum

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

Euphorbia tirucalli

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, ache(ear), ache(tooth), asthma, cancer, colic, cough, dermatosis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Geum urbanum

Medieval European herb — root has clove-like aroma (contains eugenol). Astringent for diarrhea, sore throats, and gum inflammation. Root was used as clove substitute in medieval cooking.

Persea americana

Mexican folk remedy — avocado leaf tea for blood pressure, blood sugar, kidney support, and digestive comfort. Contains persin (toxic to some animals, not humans).

Astrocaryum vulgare

Traditional medicinal plant used for soap.

Canavalia galeata

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

Banisteriopsis caapi

Traditional medicinal plant used for hallucinogen, narcotic, psychedelic.

Isertia hypoleuca

A medicinal plant (Isertia hypoleuca) from the Rubiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Tagetes erecta

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

Nicotiana rustica

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, cold, fumitory, insecticide, masticatory, narcotic, snuff, tobacco, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Houstonia caerulea

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

Carica pentagona

A medicinal plant (Carica pentagona) from the Caricaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Acacia nilotica

Strongly astringent bark used to contract and toughen mucous membranes. Applied as a gargle for sore throats, lotion for bleeding gums, wash for eczema, and eyewash. Taken for diarrhea.

Wyethia scabra

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, poison, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Platycladus orientalis

Korean sedative herb used for insomnia, anxiety, palpitations, and constipation in the elderly. The oily seeds nourish the heart and calm the spirit.

Eriogonum baileyi

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

Cynanchum atratum

Traditional medicinal plant used for anemia, cough, diuretic, febrifuge, fever, hematuria, puerperium, urethritis.

Platonia insignis

A medicinal plant (Platonia insignis) from the Clusiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Clematis baldwinii

Native American medicinal plant used as other. Documented among Seminole.

Sideritis scardica

A medicinal plant (Sideritis scardica) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Ipomopsis congesta

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, cathartic, cold remedy, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Great Basin Indian, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Arenaria congesta

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, antirheumatic (external), blood medicine, dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Gosiute, Shoshoni, Washo.

Epixiphium wislizeni

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), snake bite remedy. Documented among Keres, Western.

Populus tacamahacca

Traditional medicinal plant used for medicine.

Abies balsamea

All parts of balsam fir can be used as medicine to heal the lungs and skin. The resin is a strong choice for healing the respiratory tract and eliminating sore throats.

Chrysanthemum balsamita

Traditional medicinal plant used for carminative, cholagogue, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, pectoral, polyp(nose), spasm, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Populus balsamifera

Balsam poplar produces medicine from buds and bark to heal the skin, kidneys, and respiratory tract. It moisturizes dry and damaged tissues and helps with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

Salix pyrifolia

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

Bambusa vulgaris

Bamboo leaf tea is used in Asian traditions for clearing heat, calming irritability, and urinary support. Rich in silica and antioxidants.

Smilax pseudochina

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

Passiflora mollissima

A medicinal plant (Passiflora mollissima) from the Passifloraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Yucca baccata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, antiemetic, gastrointestinal aid, ceremonial medicine, gynecological aid, cathartic. Documented among Keresan, Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Nauclea orientalis

Philippine fever bark remedy; decoction for malaria, cough, and dysentery; bark poultice for ulcers and skin infections.

Banisteriopsis muricata

South American vine related to ayahuasca (B. caapi) but used distinctly in Colombian and Venezuelan folk medicine for wound healing, fever, and malaria. Contains dimethoxyflavones rather than harmine alkaloids. Not psychoactive.

Elsholtzia blanda

Traditional medicinal plant used for cholera, diarrhea, sore.

Pereskia aculeata

A medicinal plant (Pereskia aculeata) from the Cactaceae family used in traditional medicine.