Herb Library

Penstemon laetus

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

Zigadenus elegans

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, antirheumatic (external), diaphoretic, strengthener, dermatological aid, analgesic. Documented among Alaska Native, Eskimo, Inupiat, Keres, Western.

Cunila origanoides

Traditional medicinal plant used for cold, fever.

Mirabilis albida

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Teucrium montanum

A medicinal plant (Teucrium montanum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Solidago multiradiata

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic. Documented among Cree, Hudson Bay.

Tsuga mertensiana

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, internal medicine, emetic, ceremonial medicine, pediatric aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Hoh, Kwakiutl.

Castilleja parviflora

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

Cypripedium montanum

Native American medicinal plant used as reproductive aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Kalmia latifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, astringent, blood, cardiac, diarrhea, dysentery, eruption, eye, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Pericome caudata

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

Acer spicatum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, antihemorrhagic, gastrointestinal aid, eye medicine, cough medicine. Documented among Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Iroquois, Malecite.

Pennellia micrantha

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Lepidium montanum

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

Artemisia ludoviciana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Carrier, Northern, Carrier, Southern.

Spiraea splendens

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, venereal aid. Documented among Blackfoot.

Clethra acuminata

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, emetic, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, liver aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Descurainia incana

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, throat aid. Documented among Gitksan, Navajo, Kayenta.

Madia glomerata

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, herbal steam, love medicine, psychological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Crow.

Thermopsis montana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cough medicine, eye medicine, hunting medicine, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Cirsium eatonii

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

Valeriana uliginosa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cathartic, dermatological aid, hunting medicine, psychological aid, pulmonary aid. Documented among Menominee.

Draba rectifructa

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic. Documented among Navajo.

Dryopteris campyloptera

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, cancer treatment. Documented among Eskimo, Western, Hesquiat.

Paeonia moutan

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), anodyne, antiphlogistic, appendicitis, bactericide, cancer(thyroid), cold, convulsion, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Dalbergia melanoxylon

East African bark decoction for sore throat, stomachache, and skin infections; one of the world's most valuable hardwoods.

Zanthoxylum gilletii

East African toothache tree; bark chewed for dental pain, malaria, and rheumatism; amide compounds provide numbing effect.

Centaurium muehlenbergii

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, laxative. Documented among Mahuna.

Toddalia asiatica

East African root remedy for malaria, cough, and rheumatism; Kikuyu and Luo traditional medicine; contains coumarins.

Autranella congolensis

Central African rainforest tree used in Congolese traditional medicine for wound healing and fever reduction. Bark decoctions applied for skin infections and parasitic conditions.

Verbascum thapsus

A gentle respiratory herb traditionally used for lung and bronchial support. The flowers infused in oil are used for ear comfort.

Solanum donianum

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

Verbascum thapsus (tea)

The classic respiratory tea — steep 10-15 minutes and STRAIN WELL through coffee filter (tiny hairs irritate throat). Gentle enough for children. Mild taste.

Vitis rotundifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, pediatric aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Seminole.

Pinus contorta

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Klamath.

Monardella lanceolata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cold remedy. Documented among Miwok.

Strychnos henningsii

East African bitter bark for malaria and stomach complaints; used cautiously due to strychnine-related alkaloid content.

Pycnanthemum muticum

A medicinal plant (Pycnanthemum muticum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Poa fendleriana

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine. Documented among Hopi.

Bridelia micrantha

East African bark remedy for diarrhea, cough, diabetes, and eye infections; bark is strongly astringent.

Myristica fragrans (bark)

Indonesian Maluku Islands use of nutmeg tree BARK (distinct from seed/aril spice) for rheumatism, stomach pain, and skin conditions. Applied as poultice or decocted. Contains different lignans than the seed. Traditional Moluccan remedy.

Mesua ferrea

Fragrant Ayurvedic herb used for bleeding disorders, dysentery, skin diseases, and as an anti-inflammatory. The flowers are particularly valued in gynecological conditions.

Eriogonum nudum

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

Desmodium nudiflorum

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

Mitella nuda

Native American medicinal plant used as ear medicine. Documented among Cree, Woodlands.

Murdannia nudiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Hawaiian.

Enceliopsis nudicaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, cough medicine, venereal aid. Documented among Shoshoni.

Halite (black salt)

Central Asian mineral medicine (volcanic rock salt) used in Unani and Ayurveda for bloating, flatulence, and constipation. Contains sulfur compounds giving egg-like odor.