Herb Library

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Subarctic survival tea — used by First Nations, Inuit, and fur traders across northern Canada. For colds, coughs, and sore throats. Contains ledol (toxic in large amounts). Brew lightly — NEVER boil (concentrates toxins).

Pseudognaphalium californicum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Costanoan.

Galium verum

Celtic and Scandinavian folk remedy for urinary complaints, epilepsy, and as a styptic wound herb; also used as a gentle sedative.

Alchemilla vulgaris

A European women's herb used for menstrual regulation, heavy bleeding, and menopausal support. The dew collected from its leaves was prized by alchemists.

Cypripedium pubescens

Lady's slipper provides pain relief and support for women's reproductive health. It is a wonderful relaxant to the nervous system and possesses natural pain-relieving properties.

Plectranthus incanus

A medicinal plant (Plectranthus incanus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Oxytropis lambertii

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, laxative. Documented among Hopi, Lakota, Navajo, Kayenta.

Physalis lanceolata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Omaha, Ponca, Winnebago.

Ranunculus lapponicus

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid. Documented among Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut.

Penstemon grandiflorus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, febrifuge. Documented among Dakota, Kiowa, Pawnee.

Plantago aristata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antidote, burn dressing, dermatological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Cherokee.

Castilleja minor

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

Baptisia alba

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, antirheumatic (internal), hemorrhoid remedy, kidney aid, respiratory aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Choctaw, Koasati, Meskwaki.

Platanthera orbiculata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Iroquois, Montagnais.

Aconitum delphiniifolium

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

Santolina chamaecyparissus

Traditional medicinal plant used for analgesic, bactericide, digestive, emmenagogue, fungicide, perfume, repellant(insect), ringworm, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Lavandula + Citrus limon + honey

Lavender-infused lemonade — a calming summer beverage. Combines lavender's anxiolytic properties with vitamin C. Beautiful purple-pink color. Café trending drink.

Rosmarinus x lavandulaceus

A medicinal plant (Rosmarinus x lavandulaceus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Eriastrum filifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), venereal aid. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Bellis perennis

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

Amorpha canescens

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, dermatological aid, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Meskwaki, Ojibwa, South, Omaha.

Coreopsis leavenworthii

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

Arctium minus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Abnaki, Cherokee, Chippewa.

Platanthera psycodes

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gynecological aid, panacea, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Cypripedium parviflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anthelmintic, anticonvulsive, cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Artemisia cina

Traditional medicinal plant used for anthelminthic, ascaricide, sclerosis(spleen), vermifuge.

Galium circaezans

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, expectorant, respiratory aid, throat aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Tagetes micrantha

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, other. Documented among Navajo.

Tilia europaea

A beloved European tea flower used for nervous tension, cardiovascular comfort, and as a gentle diaphoretic for fevers.

Monarda lindheimeri

A medicinal plant (Monarda lindheimeri) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Polemonium pulcherrimum

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

Helenium microcephalum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, heart medicine, hypotensive, respiratory aid. Documented among Comanche.

Portulaca oleracea

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, ear medicine, strengthener, antidote, burn dressing, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Hawaiian, Iroquois.

Saururus cernuus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, poultice, antirheumatic (external), gastrointestinal aid, panacea, emetic. Documented among Cherokee, Choctaw, Ojibwa.

Packera multilobata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine, gynecological aid, cold remedy, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Yavapai.

Oxytropis sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, throat aid, gynecological aid, pediatric aid, misc. disease remedy, respiratory aid. Documented among Alaska Native, Blackfoot, Cheyenne.

Pinus contorta

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, heart medicine, tuberculosis remedy, eye medicine, orthopedic aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Blackfoot, Carrier, Northern.

Symplocos racemosa

Ayurvedic astringent herb used primarily for gynecological disorders including menorrhagia, leucorrhea, and uterine bleeding. Also used for diarrhea and eye disorders.

Sisymbrium irio

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

Coeloglossum viride

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, love medicine. Documented among Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Baptisia bracteata

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

Helianthemum canadense

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, throat aid, analgesic, tonic. Documented among Cherokee, Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Heliomeris longifolia

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

Crepis acuminata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, eye medicine, gynecological aid. Documented among Shoshoni.

Polygonum amphibium

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gynecological aid, oral aid, pediatric aid, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Meskwaki, Ojibwa.

Arum maculatum

Traditional medicinal plant used for bite(snake), cancer(face), cancer(lip), carcinoma, diaphoretic, dyspepsia, expectorant, incisive, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Nelumbo nucifera

The seed of the sacred lotus, used in TCM for calming the spirit, stopping diarrhea, and strengthening the kidney. Also a culinary ingredient.

Cystopteris protrusa

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