Herb Library

Pteridium aquilinum

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, bactericide, breast, carcinogenic, cyanogenetic, diarrhea, diuretic, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Opuntia fragilis

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, diuretic, throat aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Shuswap.

Asclepias latifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as respiratory aid. Documented among Isleta.

Gutierrezia sarothrae

Native American medicinal plant used as herbal steam, respiratory aid, pulmonary aid, veterinary aid, antidiarrheal, dermatological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Comanche, Dakota.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

A medicinal plant (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) from the Caprifoliaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Opuntia acanthocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Pima.

Pediomelum canescens

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Seminole.

Rhamnus cathartica

Traditional medicinal plant used for diuretic, emetic, laxative, poison, purgative.

Eriogonum sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, analgesic, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Cahuilla, Hopi, Kawaiisu.

Quercus macrocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, heart medicine, pulmonary aid, antidiarrheal, antidote. Documented among Chippewa, Iroquois, Menominee.

Cordylanthus ramosus

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, gynecological aid, hemostat, orthopedic aid, venereal aid. Documented among Navajo, Shoshoni.

Polygonum ramosissimum

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

Juglans cinerea

A gentle North American laxative and liver stimulant. Milder than Cascara Sagrada. Used by Eclectic physicians for chronic constipation with liver sluggishness.

Andira inermis

Traditional medicinal plant used for anthelminthic, eczema, emetic, febrifuge, fever, malaria, narcotic, piscicide, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Theobroma cacao (ceremonial grade)

Whole, minimally processed cacao in large ceremonial doses (40-50g). Used in guided ceremonies for heart-opening, meditation, and emotional release. Contains theobromine and PEA.

Rubus ursinus

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, other, antiemetic, antihemorrhagic, gynecological aid. Documented among Diegueno, Hesquiat, Kwakiutl.

Brickellia californica

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, emetic, pediatric aid, cough medicine. Documented among Diegueno, Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Aesculus californica

Native American medicinal plant used as hemorrhoid remedy, poison, toothache remedy, veterinary aid. Documented among Costanoan, Kawaiisu, Mendocino Indian.

Frangula californica

Native American medicinal plant used as toothache remedy. Documented among Neeshenam.

Mirabilis californica

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, febrifuge. Documented among Luiseno, Mahuna.

Quercus agrifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as hemostat, pediatric aid. Documented among Mahuna.

Asclepias californica

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

Quercus dumosa

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Diegueno, Luiseno.

Scutellaria californica

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Aralia californica

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, pulmonary aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Karok, Mendocino Indian, Pomo.

Quercus lobata

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, eye medicine, cough medicine, pediatric aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Kawaiisu, Miwok, Yuki.

Myrciaria dubia (bark)

Amazonian shrub BARK preparation (distinct from the vitamin C-rich fruit). Bark decoction used by ribeirinhos for diabetes, diarrhea, and as anti-inflammatory. Contains ellagitannins and proanthocyanidins. Traditional Amazonian river community remedy.

Xanthium strumarium

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, febrifuge, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, antirheumatic (internal), kidney aid. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Houma, Keres, Western.

Eleocharis geniculata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (external), emetic, febrifuge, urinary aid. Documented among Seminole.

Sanicula canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, gynecological aid, heart medicine. Documented among Chippewa, Houma.

Hieracium canadense

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

Astragalus canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, dermatological aid, pediatric aid, pulmonary aid, febrifuge, analgesic. Documented among Blackfoot, Dakota, Lakota.

Prenanthes serpentaria

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

Quercus chrysolepis

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Frangula caroliniana

Native American medicinal plant used as liver aid, cathartic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Creek, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Tsuga caroliniana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Delphinium carolinianum

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Lakota.

Ricinus communis (topical pack)

Castor oil-soaked flannel applied with heat to abdomen — traditional naturopathic remedy for liver support, constipation, inflammation, and menstrual cramps.

Hymenopappus tenuifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid. Documented among Lakota.

Dudleya pulverulenta

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Diegueno.

Lonicera interrupta

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid. Documented among Mendocino Indian, Shoshoni, Yuki.

Sinapis arvensis

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

Rosa laevigata

Traditional medicinal plant used for alexiteric, antidiarrheic, astringent, carminative, diarrhea, diuretic, dysentery, ejaculation, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Quercus pagoda

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, orthopedic aid, throat aid, tonic. Documented among Houma.

Stellaria media

A gentle nutritive herb used topically for skin comfort and internally as a mild diuretic and nutrient-rich spring tonic.

Stellaria media (salve)

Topical chickweed preparation for itchy skin conditions — eczema, psoriasis, rashes, insect bites. Cooling and anti-inflammatory. Safe for all ages.

Cinchona calisaya

Traditional medicinal plant used for anesthetic, antiperiodic, antiseptic, astringent, bactericide, cancer, febrifuge, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Pteris multifida

Used in TCM to treat arthritis, dysentery, and diarrhea. Has antipyretic and hemostatic properties.