Herb Library

Schoenoplectus americanus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Kwakiutl.

Frasera caroliniensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antiemetic, dietary aid, disinfectant, gastrointestinal aid, tonic. Documented among Cherokee.

Trollius laxus

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

Veratrum viride

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, ache(back), ache(head), ache(tooth), analgesic, anodyne, arteriosedative, asthma, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Carpinus caroliniana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, urinary aid, gynecological aid, tonic, other. Documented among Cherokee, Delaware, Ontario, Iroquois.

Lysichiton americanus

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, dermatological aid, antirheumatic (external), antihemorrhagic, antirheumatic (internal), misc. disease remedy. Documented among Bella Coola, Clallam, Cowlitz.

Euonymus americana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antihemorrhagic, dermatological aid, disinfectant, expectorant, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Diphylleia cymosa

Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, disinfectant, diuretic, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cherokee.

Anabasis aphylla

A medicinal plant (Anabasis aphylla) from the Chenopodiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Carapa guianensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for arthritis, cold, feet, fever, flu, insecticide, insectifuge, itch, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Pimpinella anisum

Native American medicinal plant used as respiratory aid, cathartic, gastrointestinal aid, tonic. Documented among Cherokee, Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Eriogonum annuum

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, oral aid, pediatric aid, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Lakota, Navajo, Ramah.

Polypogon monspeliensis

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Purshia tridentata

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, emetic, pulmonary aid, respiratory aid, gynecological aid, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Klamath, Montana Indian, Navajo.

Sambucus tridentata

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, laxative. Documented among Paiute.

Lycopodium clavatum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), apertif, aphrodisiac, cancer(skin), carminative, catarrh, chest, diarrhea, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ribes rotundifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, misc. disease remedy, sedative, other. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Erythroxylum rotundifolium

Traditional medicinal plant used for debility.

Andira araroba

Traditional medicinal plant used for alopecia, alterative, detergent, poison, psoriasis, ringworm, spasm, taenifuge.

Arbutus unedo

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, astringent, excrescence, intoxicant, narcotic, rheumatism, tonic, urogenital.

Crotalaria sagittalis

Native American medicinal plant used as narcotic, venereal aid, blood medicine. Documented among Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma, Mohegan.

Balsamorhiza sagittata

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, analgesic, cold remedy, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Flathead.

Eriogonum compositum

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

Erigeron speciosus

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

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.