Herb Library

Sideritis athoa

A medicinal plant (Sideritis athoa) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Thymus longicaulis

A medicinal plant (Thymus longicaulis) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Lupinus caudatus

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

Kelussia odoratissima

Endemic Iranian mountain herb used as both food and medicine by Bakhtiari nomads. For digestive complaints, bloating, and as sedative. Contains phthalides similar to celery. Endangered due to overharvesting from the Zagros Mountains.

Ocimum suave

A medicinal plant (Ocimum suave) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pinus insularis

A medicinal plant (Pinus insularis) from the Pinaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Heteranthera reniformis

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

Silphium compositum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee.

Lomatium graveolens

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid, throat aid. Documented among Gosiute.

Thalictrum pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as hemostat, liver aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Lupinus kingii

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, dermatological aid, panacea. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Ramah.

Polygonatum biflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, breast treatment, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Menominee.

Angelica genuflexa

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, analgesic, eye medicine. Documented among Bella Coola, Gitksan.

Knema globularia

Thai and Malay Peninsula tree in the nutmeg family used in traditional Thai medicine for wound healing, skin infections, and diarrhea. Red sap from bark applied to cuts. Contains lignans and neolignans distinct from true nutmeg.

Ipomoea indica

Hawaiian medicinal vine used in traditional healing for broken bones (poultice), skin infections, and as a laxative. Root decoction for internal complaints. Contains ergine-related compounds. Culturally significant in Polynesian medicine.

Asteracantha longifolia

Ayurvedic herb used for urinary disorders, male reproductive health, anemia, and liver conditions. Seeds are considered aphrodisiac and diuretic.

Hibiscus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, laxative, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Strophanthus kombe

Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiotonic, diuretic, heart, poison, poison(arrow), stimulant.

Veronica salicifolia

Key Maori rongoā plant for diarrhea, dysentery, and ulcers. Captain Cook noted its use by Maori for scurvy. Leaf tea for kidney and bladder complaints. One of the most frequently cited plants in Maori traditional medicine literature.

Aleurites moluccanus

Hawaiian state tree with extensive Polynesian medicinal use. Roasted nut oil for skin conditions, burns, and constipation. Bark decoction for oral thrush. Raw nuts are purgative and TOXIC. Oil is the primary safe medicinal form.

Thelypteris kunthii

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

Strobilanthes kunthiana

Tamil sacred flower that blooms once every 12 years; leaf decoction used in Siddha for fever, inflammation, and menstrual disorders.

Heracleum laciniatum

A medicinal plant (Heracleum laciniatum) from the Apiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pseudognaphalium californicum

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

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.

Scrophularia lanceolata

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, blood medicine, cold remedy, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Phyla lanceolata

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Mahuna.

Catharanthus lanceus

A medicinal plant (Catharanthus lanceus) from the Apocynaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Lannea microcarpa

West African savanna tree used in Burkina Faso and Malian traditional medicine for wound healing, diarrhea, and hypertension. Bark rich in tannins and flavonoids. Fruit eaten fresh. Important shade tree in Sahelian agroforestry.

Plantago aristata

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

Prosartes smithii

Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine. Documented among Makah.

Castilleja minor

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

Collomia grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, laxative. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

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.

Eupatorium serotinum

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Houma.

Smilax laurifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, tonic, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Houma.

Bellis perennis

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

Lawsonia inermis (root)

Middle Eastern and Indian henna plant ROOT (distinct from leaf dye) used in Unani medicine for liver conditions, jaundice, and as astringent. Root contains gallic acid and coumarins. Traditional Unani liver remedy. Different therapeutic profile from henna leaves.

Salix tweedyi

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, oral aid. Documented among Eskimo, Nunivak.

Coreopsis leavenworthii

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

Monarda citriodora

Traditional medicinal plant used for sore.

Platanthera psycodes

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

Goodyera repens

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, burn dressing, cold remedy, dietary aid, emetic, eye medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Potawatomi.

Selaginella densa

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, gynecological aid, narcotic, veterinary aid. Documented among Blackfoot.

Cypripedium parviflorum

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

Galium circaezans

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

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid, throat aid, analgesic, respiratory aid, cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Bella Coola, Haisla, Haisla and Hanaksiala.