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.

Abrus precatorius (leaf)

Pan-tropical vine whose LEAVES (distinct from extremely toxic seeds) are sweet-tasting and used in West African and Indian folk medicine as sweetener and for cough, colds, and sore throat. Leaves contain glycyrrhizin-like compounds. Seeds are LETHAL — never use.

Euterpe oleracea (root)

The root of the açaí palm — used in Amazonian folk medicine for parasites, diarrhea, and as a vermifuge. Different uses from the berry.

Eruca sativa

Traditional medicinal plant used for cyanogenetic, diuretic, rubefacient, sclerosis(liver), scurvy, stimulant, stomachic, vesicant.

Aconitum napellus

Highly toxic plant used only in homeopathic and extremely dilute preparations. Contains aconitine, a powerful nerve poison. Historically used as sedative and painkiller in minute doses.

Aconitum napellus (30C)

Homeopathic dilution of aconite — EXTREMELY dilute (no material dose). Used for sudden onset cold/flu, fear, and shock. Safe because of extreme dilution. NOT the herbal form.

Encelia virginensis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), veterinary aid. Documented among Kawaiisu, Tubatulabal.

Adenanthera pavonina

Southeast Asian and Pacific tree used in Indonesian and Indian traditional medicine. Bark decoction for diarrhea and blood purification. Leaf paste for rheumatism and gout. Seeds used as weights (remarkably uniform 4 grains each). Contains galactomannan.

Mentzelia multiflora

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

Aframomum daniellii

West African spice plant used in Cameroonian and Nigerian traditional medicine and cuisine. Seeds for digestive complaints, cough, and malaria. Contains 1,8-cineole and alpha-terpineol. Used in Igbo pepper soup and traditional healing.

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.

Silene capensis

A Xhosa sacred plant used to induce vivid, prophetic dreams. Traditionally taken before bed mixed with water and frothed. Research is very limited.

Elaeis guineensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), anodyne, antidote, aphrodisiac, hair-oil, poison, soap, spice, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Rauvolfia vomitoria

Traditional medicinal plant used for aphrodisiac, bite(snake), congestion, convulsion, dislocation, dyspepsia, emetic, enteritis, 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.

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.

Erythroxylum cataractarum

A medicinal plant (Erythroxylum cataractarum) from the Erythroxylaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Mansoa alliacea

Amazonian "wild garlic" vine — smells like garlic but is unrelated. Used in Peruvian traditional medicine for body pain, arthritis, colds, and as an energy tonic. Shamanic plant medicine for protection and cleansing. Contains sulfur compounds.

Trachyspermum ammi

An Indian spice containing thymol — used for digestive complaints, colic, and respiratory congestion. Popular Ayurvedic home remedy. Strong thyme-like flavor.

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.

Phegopteris sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Peperomia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, laxative, other, pediatric aid, pulmonary aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Salix fuscescens

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

Chenopodium oahuense

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, dietary aid, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Albizia adianthifolia

East and Southern African tree used in Zulu and Shona medicine for skin diseases, headache, and eye conditions. Bark decoction for inflammation and diarrhea. Root for tapeworm. Contains saponins and triterpenoids. Used in traditional dream medicine.

Albizia julibrissin (flower tea)

The flowers of the "collective happiness tree" brewed as a gentle calming tea. Lighter and more pleasant-tasting than the bark. For grief, anxiety, and emotional support.

Albizia julibrissin + Schisandra + Ziziphus

A TCM-inspired formula for emotional support combining Albizzia (happiness tree), Schisandra (adaptogen), and Ziziphus (sleep). For grief, anxiety, and insomnia.

Albizia julibrissin

The flowers of the "happiness tree" — used for lifting spirits, resolving grief, and promoting emotional balance. Gentler than the bark.

Rhamnus alnifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote, blood medicine, cathartic, dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois, Meskwaki, Potawatomi.

Quercus infectoria

Traditional medicinal plant used for antidote(alkaloid), astringent, diarrhea, dysentery, piles, scalp, styptic.

Isocoma acradenia

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

Malvella leprosa

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, burn dressing, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Choctaw.

Astragalus racemosus

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

Hylotelephium telephioides

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

Aloe spp.

A medicinal plant (Aloe spp.) from the Aloeaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Yucca aloifolia

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

Alphitonia excelsa

Australian and Pacific Island tree used in Aboriginal Australian and Tongan traditional medicine. Bark decoction for sore eyes, colds, and diarrhea. Crushed leaves produce lather used medicinally for skin conditions. Contains saponins and triterpenoids.

Heuchera cylindrica

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Cheyenne.

Oreoxis alpina

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

Rorippa alpina

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

Trifolium hybridum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Cornus alternifolia

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

Heuchera sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, oral aid, pediatric aid, cathartic. Documented among Blackfoot, Chippewa, Gosiute.

Erythroxylum coca var. ipadu

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ache(stomach), anesthetic, anodyne, aperient, aphrodisiac, asthma, astringent, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Plectranthus amboinicus

A medicinal plant (Plectranthus amboinicus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ironically, ragweed — the #1 allergen — is used in tiny homeopathic/herbal doses for TREATING ragweed allergies. Eclectic physicians used it for hay fever.