Herb Library

Paxistima myrsinites

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, cold remedy, kidney aid, tuberculosis remedy, analgesic. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Brachylaena discolor

South African coastal tree used in Zulu traditional medicine for intestinal parasites, diabetes, and as blood purifier. Bark decoction for colds and chest complaints. Contains sesquiterpene lactones. Durable wood traditionally used for fence posts.

Pteridium aquilinum

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, bactericide, breast, carcinogenic, cyanogenetic, diarrhea, diuretic, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Melaleuca bracteata

Traditional medicinal plant used for repellant(insect).

Heuchera bracteata

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, oral aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Navajo.

Mentzelia nuda

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

Bacopa monnieri (oil infusion)

Coconut oil infused with Bacopa — used topically in Ayurvedic head massage (Shirodhara) for mental clarity, hair health, and stress relief.

Tragia ramosa

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Keres, Western.

Phacelia ramosissima

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

Eucalyptus brassiana

A medicinal plant (Eucalyptus brassiana) from the Myrtaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Eugenia brasiliensis

A medicinal plant (Eugenia brasiliensis) from the Myrtaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Schinus terebinthifolius

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, atony, bronchitis, bruise, chill, dentifrice, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, abortive, ache(head), alopecia, amenorrhea, anodyne, asthma, boil, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Feijoa sellowiana

A medicinal plant (Feijoa sellowiana) from the Myrtaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Artocarpus altilis

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

Brosimum alicastrum

Traditional medicinal plant used for asthma, bronchitis, cancer(uterus), chest, coffee, galactogogue, lactagogue, sedative.

Pediomelum esculentum

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), ear medicine, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cheyenne.

Cryptantha flava

Native American medicinal plant used as cancer treatment, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Angelica breweri

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid, kidney aid, throat aid. Documented among Miwok, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Bridelia ferruginea

West African medicinal tree used across Nigeria and Ghana for diabetes management, wound healing, and antimicrobial purposes. Bark decoction is a common Yoruba remedy for diarrhea and dysentery.

Clintonia uniflora

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine, urinary aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Cowlitz, Haisla and Hanaksiala.

Aruncus dioicus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine, gynecological aid, orthopedic aid, urinary aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Thompson.

Penstemon rostriflorus

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

Heuchera flabellifolia

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

Eucalyptus bridgesiana

A medicinal plant (Eucalyptus bridgesiana) from the Myrtaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Ephedra nevadensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), depurative, fumitory, tea, venereal.

Pinus aristata

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

Myosurus apetalus

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Ranunculus hispidus

Native American medicinal plant used as toothache remedy. Documented among Iroquois.

Rubus hispidus

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, febrifuge, tuberculosis remedy, anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, dermatological aid. Documented among Micmac, Mohegan, Rappahannock.

Smilax tamnoides

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic, eye medicine, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Choctaw, Iroquois.

Heterotheca villosa

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, dermatological aid, nose medicine, toothache remedy. Documented among Isleta, Navajo, Ramah.

Robinia hispida

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, toothache remedy, veterinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Nama hispidum

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

Aralia hispida

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, alterative, tonic. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Potawatomi.

Asarum caudatum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), gastrointestinal aid, cold remedy, laxative, dermatological aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Okanagan-Colville, Okanagon.

Cystopteris fragilis

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

Opuntia fragilis

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, diuretic, throat aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Shuswap.

Iris sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, cough medicine. Documented among Seminole, Yana.

Sparganium eurycarpum

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, veterinary aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Arnica latifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Sagittaria latifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, pediatric aid, gastrointestinal aid, antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, laxative. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Typha latifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant, ceremonial medicine, gastrointestinal aid, burn dressing, pediatric aid. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Cahuilla, Cheyenne.

Circaea lutetiana

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, other. Documented among Iroquois.

Vernonia glauca

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, blood medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Cherokee.

Asclepias latifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as respiratory aid. Documented among Isleta.

Carex platyphylla

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

Trientalis borealis

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Cowlitz, Paiute.