Herb Library

Ipomoea indica

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

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.

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.

Galium uniflorum

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

Lycopus uniflorus

A medicinal plant (Lycopus uniflorus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Sicyos angulatus

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Lobelia kalmii

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

Picradeniopsis oppositifolia

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

Diplacus aurantiacus

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

Ribes pinetorum

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

Mahonia nervosa

A medicinal plant (Mahonia nervosa) from the Berberidaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Lewisia rediviva

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, breast treatment, gynecological aid, heart medicine, pulmonary aid, blood medicine. Documented among Blackfoot, Flathead, Nez Perce.

Malus fusca

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, panacea, antirheumatic (internal), dietary aid, diuretic, laxative. Documented among Bella Coola, Cowichan, Gitksan.

Strophanthus gratus

Traditional medicinal plant used for poison(arrow).

Vaccinium ovalifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Makah.

Sanicula crassicaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Miwok.

Dicentra formosa

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, dermatological aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Skagit.

Rubus vitifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Costanoan, Mendocino Indian.

Physocarpus capitatus

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, antidote, antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), laxative, cathartic. Documented among Bella Coola, Green River Group, Hesquiat.

Amelanchier alnifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid. Documented among Bella Coola.

Calystegia longipes

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

Comandra umbellata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine, narcotic, oral aid, analgesic. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta, Thompson.

Amelanchier pallida

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Pomo, Kashaya.

Lobelia spicata

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid, blood medicine, dermatological aid, emetic, love medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Lycium pallidum

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, toothache remedy, emetic, misc. disease remedy, panacea. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Ranunculus pallasii

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Eskimo, Inupiat.

Scirpus microcarpus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, throat aid. Documented among Malecite, Micmac.

Melaleuca linariifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic.

Betula papyrifera

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pediatric aid, cathartic, burn dressing, diaphoretic, gynecological aid. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Chippewa, Cree, Woodlands.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Traditional medicinal plant used for anuria, ascites, astringent, bite(bug), cancer, diarrhea, diuretic, dysentery, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Musa ?paradisiaca

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

Pilocarpus pennatifolius

A medicinal plant (Pilocarpus pennatifolius) from the Rutaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Symphoricarpos rotundifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Tauschia parishii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cold remedy, dermatological aid, eye medicine, orthopedic aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Campanula parryi

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

Eriogonum heracleoides

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, dermatological aid, antidiarrheal, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), ceremonial medicine. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Sanpoil, Thompson.

Mitchella repens

Native American pregnancy herb — traditionally taken in last 2-4 weeks of pregnancy to prepare for labor. For menstrual cramps, anxiety, and urinary complaints. Very gentle and safe. Often combined with Raspberry Leaf.

Hypericum fasciculatum

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, urinary aid. Documented among Seminole.

Ranunculus pensylvanicus

Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Ojibwa, Potawatomi.

Zanthoxylum clava-herculis

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), alterative, cancer, carminative, chest, colic, diaphoretic, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Uvularia perfoliata

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, eye medicine, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Myroxylon balsamum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), antiseptic, asthma, bactericide, bronchitis, catarrh, cold, cough, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Peumus boldus (bark)

Chilean tree BARK preparation (distinct from the better-known leaf). Used in Mapuche traditional medicine for urinary infections, gonorrhea, and rheumatism. Higher boldine alkaloid concentration than leaves. Bark is the traditional Mapuche preparation.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antihemorrhagic, abortifacient, analgesic, anticonvulsive, cold remedy. Documented among Blackfoot, Cherokee, Houma.

Colocasia esculenta

Philippine hilot poultice for boils, insect stings, and inflammation; cooked root is a staple food; raw plant contains calcium oxalate.

Lyonia mariana

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

Lewisia pygmaea

Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid. Documented among Thompson.