Herb Library

Macromeria viridiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, psychological aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Hopi.

Vicia nigricans

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, dermatological aid, love medicine. Documented among Costanoan, Makah, Quinault.

Trillium chloropetalum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, burn dressing. Documented among Costanoan, Yurok.

Leymus condensatus

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

Acacia cambagei

Aboriginal medicine tree used for skin sores, diarrhea, and toothache. The dark bark decoction is applied as a wash for wounds and sores.

Penstemon ambiguus

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, dermatological aid, disinfectant, veterinary aid. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Kayenta.

Zingiber officinale (fermented starter)

Wild-fermented ginger starter — a natural soda culture. Used to make probiotic ginger beer/ale. Provides beneficial bacteria plus ginger's digestive benefits.

Zingiber officinale (compress)

Hot ginger compress applied topically — increases blood flow to the area. Traditional macrobiotic/Japanese remedy for joint pain, congestion, and menstrual cramps.

Hedychium coronarium

A tropical ornamental with medicinal roots — used in Asian folk medicine for pain, inflammation, and respiratory support. Contains coronarin D.

Panax sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, ceremonial medicine, diaphoretic, febrifuge, hemostat, pediatric aid. Documented among Creek.

Napaea dioica

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gynecological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, hunting medicine. Documented among Meskwaki.

Potentilla glandulosa

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, stimulant, tonic. Documented among Gosiute, Okanagon, Thompson.

Betula pumila

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Ojibwa.

Polygala penaea

A medicinal plant (Polygala penaea) from the Polygalaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Sphaeralcea sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid, emetic. Documented among Hopi, Luiseno.

Satureja thymbra

Traditional medicinal plant used for tumor.

Laburnum anagyroides

Traditional medicinal plant used for fatality, poison.

Verbesina encelioides

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

Ribes aureum

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

Duranta repens

Traditional medicinal plant used for detergent, fatality, fever, insecticide, larvicide, stimulant.

Rumex maritimus

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

Ehrendorferia chrysantha

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, heart medicine. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Ericameria arborescens

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Miwok.

Teucrium polium

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, diabetes, fungoid, inflammation, intestine, piles, stimulant, tumor.

Pleomele aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, pulmonary aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Encelia farinosa

Native American medicinal plant used as toothache remedy, analgesic. Documented among Cahuilla, Pima.

Calochortus aureus

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

Phlebodium aureum

Native American medicinal plant used as other, pediatric aid, psychological aid. Documented among Seminole.

Dalea aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Dakota.

Opuntia aurea

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

Packera aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, heart medicine, blood medicine, diaphoretic, febrifuge, kidney aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Solidago sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, toothache remedy, heart medicine, nose medicine, panacea, throat aid. Documented among Alabama, Algonquin, Quebec, Blackfoot.

Coreopsis tinctoria

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

Lamarckia aurea

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

Zizia aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, febrifuge. Documented among Meskwaki.

Coptis trifolia

North American species of Coptis — contains berberine. Used for mouth sores, digestive infections, and as a bitter tonic. Different from Chinese Coptis.

Hypericum concinnum

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

Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, diuretic, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Hopi.

Licania michauxii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, gastrointestinal aid, other, psychological aid. Documented among Seminole.

Ivesia gordonii

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic. Documented among Arapaho.

Philadelphus lewisii

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, dermatological aid, antirheumatic (external), breast treatment, hemorrhoid remedy, pulmonary aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Snohomish, Thompson.

Ulex europaeus

Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiotonic, diuretic, poison, tea.

Ranunculus inamoenus

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

Mammillaria grahamii

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

Xylopia aethiopica

West African spice and medicine — for postpartum recovery, coughs, and digestive complaints. Nigerian women use it after childbirth to cleanse the womb and improve lactation. Contains xylopic acid (anti-inflammatory). Smoky, peppery flavor.

Leptodactylon pungens

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, kidney aid, disinfectant, gynecological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah, Shoshoni.

Petradoria pumila

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, breast treatment, gynecological aid, dermatological aid, cathartic, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Eutrochium purpureum

Named for its traditional use in supporting kidney and urinary health, particularly for stone prevention.