Herb Library

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, psychological aid. Documented among Mahuna, Navajo, Kayenta.

Origanum vulgare

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(tooth), alopecia, anodyne, bronchitis, cancer, carminative, catarrh, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Vicia sativa

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, gynecological aid, love medicine, analgesic. Documented among Iroquois, Snohomish.

Luzula multiflora

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

Conocephalum conicum

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, eye medicine, kidney aid, psychological aid. Documented among Haisla and Hanaksiala, Nitinaht.

Ericameria cooperi

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Tubatulabal.

Elliottia pyroliflorus

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid. Documented among Kitasoo.

Corchorus olitorius

Pan-tropical leafy vegetable and medicinal plant fundamental to Egyptian (molokhia) and Nigerian (ewedu) cuisine. Leaf tea for constipation and liver support. Contains mucilage, beta-carotene, and cardiac glycosides (in seeds — AVOID seeds). Highly nutritious.

Cornus mas

A medicinal plant (Cornus mas) from the Cornaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Navarretia cotulifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Miwok.

Elymus repens

A common "weed" that is actually a gentle urinary demulcent and diuretic. Used for bladder irritation, UTI support, and kidney gravel.

Elymus repens

A gentle urinary demulcent and diuretic from a common lawn weed. Used for bladder irritation, cystitis support, and kidney gravel.

Baccharis pilularis

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea. Documented among Costanoan.

Thymus serpyllum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), antiseptic, astringent, carminative, catarrh, convulsion, cordial, depurative, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Astragalus amphioxys

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy. Documented among Zuni.

Eriogonum corymbosum

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

Flindersia australis

Aboriginal medicine tree with bark used for diarrhea, fever, and skin infections. The bark decoction is also used as a wash for sore eyes.

Satureja cuneifolia

A medicinal plant (Satureja cuneifolia) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Cuphea carthagenensis

South American herb used in Brazilian traditional medicine as 'sete sangrias' (seven bleedings) for hypertension and blood purification. Contains quercetin and ellagic acid. Gaucho folk remedy for high blood pressure. Mild and pleasant as tea.

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, ear medicine, gynecological aid, venereal aid, analgesic, antidiarrheal. Documented among Gosiute, Kawaiisu, Paiute.

Eriogonum ovalifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid, cold remedy. Documented among Gosiute, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Solanum triflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, pediatric aid, gastrointestinal aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Lakota, Navajo, Ramah.

Cardamine concatenata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cold remedy, dietary aid, gastrointestinal aid, hallucinogen, heart medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Ilex cassine

Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, emetic, kidney aid, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Lophatherum gracile

Traditional medicinal plant used for anxiety, apprehension, carminative, chancre, diuretic, dysuria, fever, flu, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Daphne gnidium

Mediterranean shrub used cautiously in Moroccan and Algerian traditional medicine for hair loss treatment (external rinse), skin conditions, and joint pain. TOXIC: Contains daphnane diterpenes (mezerein, daphnetoxin). Only for external use in diluted preparations.

Dodecatheon pulchellum

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, oral aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Okanagan-Colville.

Polyherbal Formula (10 roots)

A famous Ayurvedic formula of 10 roots used for Vata disorders — joint pain, anxiety, nerve pain, respiratory conditions, and postpartum recovery.

Hibiscus cannabinus

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, aperient, apertif, aphrodisiac, bilious, bruise, fattening, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ceanothus integerrimus

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

Liatris spicata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Menominee.

Purshia glandulosa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, emetic, gynecological aid, laxative, venereal aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus

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

Prunus andersonii

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), cold remedy, misc. disease remedy, tonic, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Paiute.

Phlox austromontana

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Havasupai, Navajo, Kayenta.

Datura discolor

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, ear medicine, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Pima.

Proboscidea althaeifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Pima.

Tephrosia virginiana

Traditional medicinal plant used for alopecia, bladder, cathartic, cough, diaphoretic, fortifcant, laxative, piscicide, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Silicon dioxide (food grade)

Fossilized diatoms — used for intestinal cleansing and as a silica source. FOOD GRADE ONLY. Evidence is mostly anecdotal. Not an herb but commonly sold alongside herbs.

Dichrostachys cinerea

Pan-African shrub with distinctive two-toned flower clusters. Used in Tanzanian, South African, and West African medicine for snakebite, toothache, dysentery, and gonorrhea. Root chewed for cough. Contains tannins and flavonoids.

Penthorum sedoides

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine. Documented among Meskwaki.

Eriogonum divaricatum

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, orthopedic aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Peltigera canina

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid. Documented among Nitinaht.

Erythronium grandiflorum

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

Liatris punctata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, urinary aid, venereal aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Comanche, Meskwaki.

Crataegus punctata

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Betula pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, adjuvant. Documented among Cree, Hudson Bay, Potawatomi.

Galeopsis segetum

A medicinal plant (Galeopsis segetum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.