Herb Library

Meconopsis horridula

Himalayan blue poppy used in Tibetan medicine for liver-heat, pain, and fever. Contains isoquinoline alkaloids. Grows in high-altitude alpine meadows.

Uvaria chamae

West African antimicrobial root for jaundice, fever, wound infections, and stomach pain; root chewed for oral infections.

Ipomoea sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, gynecological aid, laxative, pediatric aid, respiratory aid, sedative. Documented among Hawaiian.

Piper guineense

Nigerian spice-medicine for postpartum recovery, cough, and rheumatism; leaf used in soups for lactation and uterine healing.

Acorus calamus

An Ayurvedic herb for cognitive support and voice clarity. CAUTION: Contains beta-asarone — use only the Ayurvedic-grade variety.

Vitis girdiana

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

Lessingia glandulifera

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

Boschniakia hookeri

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine. Documented among Hesquiat.

Chamaesyce multiformis

Native American medicinal plant used as breast treatment, dietary aid, laxative, pediatric aid, reproductive aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Equisetum variegatum

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

Nuphar lutea

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), panacea, venereal aid. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Cree, Woodlands, Flathead.

Phacelia heterophylla

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

Clematis viorna

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea. Documented among Meskwaki.

Musa paradisiaca

Siddha diuretic and lithotriptic; banana stem juice for kidney stones and UTIs; also used for weight loss in Tamil tradition.

Cinnamomum impressicostatum

A medicinal plant (Cinnamomum impressicostatum) from the Lauraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Lathyrus venosus

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, emetic, hemostat, stimulant, tonic. Documented among Chippewa.

Vaccinium myrtilloides

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, contraceptive, diaphoretic, gynecological aid, reproductive aid. Documented among Cree, Woodlands.

Dialium guineense

West African sour fruit remedy for diarrhea, fever, and oral thrush; high in vitamin C and antioxidants.

Psathyrotes ramosissima

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, cathartic, dermatological aid, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Dionaea muscipula

A medicinal plant (Dionaea muscipula) from the Droseraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Stachytarpheta cayennensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for chest-cold, collyrium, depurative, dysentery, fever, heart, heart attack, ophthalmia, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Verbena officinalis

A sacred European herb used since antiquity as a nervine, bitter tonic, and liver/gallbladder supporter.

Embelia ribes

An Ayurvedic herb traditionally used for intestinal parasites, digestive support, and as a blood purifier.

Melaleuca cajuputi

A medicinal plant (Melaleuca cajuputi) from the Myrtaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Trichostema lanceolatum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, cold remedy, dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Concow, Costanoan, Kawaiisu.

Acer circinatum

Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine, antidiarrheal, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Karok, Thompson.

Viola tricolor

Traditional European remedy used for skin conditions including eczema, acne, and cradle cap in babies. Also used as a mild expectorant and anti-inflammatory for respiratory catarrh and rheumatic conditions.

Collinsia violacea

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, cold remedy, cough medicine, pulmonary aid. Documented among Creek, Natchez.

Viola odorata

Gentle lymphatic and respiratory herb — for breast lumps, coughs, and skin conditions. Poultice traditionally applied to breast cysts and tumors. Flowers make beautiful syrup. Contains salicylates. Safe for children. Spring tonic.

Dalea purpurea

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, antidiarrheal, misc. disease remedy, pulmonary aid, panacea. Documented among Chippewa, Meskwaki, Navajo.

Mertensia virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid, tuberculosis remedy, antidote, venereal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Salicornia virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Heiltzuk.

Physalis virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as stimulant. Documented among Meskwaki.

Hexastylis virginica

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

Iris virginica

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

Triadenum virginicum

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge. Documented among Potawatomi.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Traditional medicinal plant used for diaphoretic, sclerosis(belly), spasm, spice.

Obolaria virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine, diaphoretic, gastrointestinal aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Choctaw.

Lepidium virginicum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pulmonary aid, veterinary aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Houma, Menominee.

Pinus virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), ceremonial medicine, cold remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Choctaw, Rappahannock.

Rosa virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, pediatric aid, dermatological aid, hemostat, eye medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Ojibwa, Ojibwa, South.

Tradescantia virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antihemorrhagic, cancer treatment, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Claytonia virginica

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

Fragaria virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, kidney aid, liver aid, misc. disease remedy, psychological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cherokee, Chippewa.

Acalypha virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, misc. disease remedy, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Vitex doniana

West African savanna tree used in Nigerian and Ghanaian traditional medicine for hypertension, diabetes, infertility, and liver complaints. Bark decoction for rheumatism. Fruit edible (black plum). Contains vitexin, aucubin, and casticin.

Voacanga africana

West and Central African tree whose bark and seeds contain the alkaloid voacangine (precursor to ibogaine). Used traditionally as a cerebral stimulant, aphrodisiac, and in local medicine for infectious diseases.

Euonymus atropurpureus

Eclectic liver and gallbladder herb — for constipation from liver congestion and gallbladder disease. Contains cardiac glycosides. PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY due to toxicity. The ornamental "Burning Bush" in gardens is a related species.