Herb Library

Abroma augusta

South Asian medicinal plant used in Ayurveda and Unani medicine for menstrual disorders, diabetes, and as uterine tonic. Root bark specific for dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea. Contains abromine alkaloid and friedelin. Important in Bengali folk medicine.

Mentzelia multiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, disinfectant, gastrointestinal aid, eye medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Sansevieria trifasciata

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), baldness, bite(snake), earache, fever, itch, malaria, sore, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Aquilaria malaccensis

The world's most expensive wood — infected heartwood produces aromatic resin. Used in TCM for digestive Qi stagnation, and in Middle Eastern/Asian perfumery and meditation.

Sesbania grandiflora

Ayurvedic herb used for respiratory conditions including bronchitis and sinusitis. The flowers and leaves are also consumed as nutritious vegetables in South and Southeast Asia.

Agave americana

A succulent used in Mexican folk medicine for wound healing, digestive support, and blood sugar management. Source of inulin fiber and agave nectar.

Ocimum gratissimum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(head), ache(stomach), ache(tooth), aftosa, anesthetic, anodyne, antiseptic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Aglaonema commutatum

A medicinal plant (Aglaonema commutatum) from the Araceae family used in traditional medicine.

Agrimonia eupatoria

A gentle astringent herb used traditionally for digestive comfort, sore throat gargle, and mild urinary support.

Mauritia flexuosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for digestive, intoxicant, laxative.

Gentianella quinquefolia

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, sedative, stimulant, tonic. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Dictamnus albus

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, amenorrhea, antiseptic, carcinoma, diuretic, eczema, emmenagogue, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Premna odorata

Philippine hilot leaf for cough, asthma, fever, and wound cleaning; aromatic leaf decoction is a traditional steam inhalant.

Salix fuscescens

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, oral aid. Documented among Eskimo, Western.

Artemisia alaskana

Native American medicinal plant used as cancer treatment, cold remedy, cough medicine, eye medicine, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Tanana, Upper.

Sanvitalia abertii

Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, oral aid, analgesic, cold remedy, dermatological aid, febrifuge. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Alhagi maurorum

Middle Eastern and Central Asian desert plant producing manna (taranjubin). Used in Unani and Persian medicine for cough, kidney stones, liver conditions, and as laxative. Manna exudate consumed as sweetener with laxative properties. Contains flavonoids and tannins.

Isocoma acradenia

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

Rubus allegheniensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, oral aid, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Castanea pumila

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Koasati.

Amelanchier laevis

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

Hylotelephium telephioides

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Delaware, Ontario.

Pseudocymopterus montanus

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

Cornus alternifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, antidote, blood medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Ambrosia ambrosioides

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antihemorrhagic, cough medicine, gynecological aid. Documented among Pima.

Lycopus americanus

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

Viola conspersa

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine. Documented among Ojibwa.

Cornus florida

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiperiodic, astringent, cancer(breast), cathartic, cholera, dentifrice, dysentery, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Dracocephalum parviflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, panacea, pediatric aid, analgesic, eye medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Leymus mollis

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

Panax quinquefolius

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anticonvulsive, expectorant, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, oral aid. Documented among Cherokee, Creek, Delaware.

Trollius laxus

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

Alnus viridis

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, dermatological aid, antirheumatic (internal), dietary aid, gynecological aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Cree, Woodlands, Eskimo, Alaska, Eskimo, Inuktitut.

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.

Pyrola americana

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

Angelica archangelica

A European herb traditionally used for digestive support and respiratory health. Not to be confused with Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis).

Angelica dahurica

A TCM herb for sinus congestion, headaches, and skin conditions. Opens nasal passages and expels wind-cold patterns.

Angelica archangelica (essential oil)

Steam-distilled angelica root oil — deeply grounding aromatherapy oil. Used for anxiety, digestive support, and in perfumery. Photosensitizing — avoid sun after use.

Justicia pectoralis

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), aphrodisiac, cachexia, chest, chest-cold, cough, fever, flu, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Galipea officinalis

A medicinal plant (Galipea officinalis) from the Rutaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Montrichardia arborescens

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, boil, corn, diuretic, erysipelas, gout, poultice, sore, 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.

Solidago odora

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, antidiarrheal, cold remedy, cough medicine, diaphoretic, febrifuge. Documented among Cherokee.

Polypogon monspeliensis

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

Achyranthes aspera

Common Ayurvedic herb used for kidney stones, cough, piles, and snake bites. The root is considered diuretic and the seeds are used for eye disorders.

Ribes rotundifolium

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

Vittaria lineata

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

Eriophorum callitrix

Native American medicinal plant used as hemostat. Documented among Ojibwa.