Herb Library

Ferula alliacea

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, carminative, epilepsy, hysteria, intestine, sting(scorpion).

Allium sativum + raw honey (fermented)

Raw garlic cloves fermented in raw honey for 1+ month. Creates a probiotic, antimicrobial tonic. The garlic mellows and the honey thins. Traditional immune remedy.

Alliaria petiolata

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, detersive, diuretic, expectorant, scurvy, stimulant, sudorific, vermifuge.

Coptis spp

A medicinal plant (Coptis spp) from the Ranunculaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Cephalotaxus spp

A medicinal plant (Cephalotaxus spp) from the Cephalotaxaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Teucrium scorodonia

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, dropsy, emmenagogue, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Chamaesyce geyeri

Native American medicinal plant used as preventive medicine. Documented among Lakota.

Butyrum clarificatum

Not an herb per se, but an essential Ayurvedic vehicle (anupana) used to deliver herbs and support digestion. Considered medicinal in Ayurveda.

Clarified butter + herbs (Ayurvedic)

Ayurvedic ghee infused with medicinal herbs (Brahmi, Ashwagandha, Shatavari). Ghee acts as a lipid-soluble carrier (anupana) increasing herb bioavailability.

Epipactis gigantea

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, other, pediatric aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Equisetum telmateia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, blood medicine, urinary aid, diuretic. Documented among Kwakiutl, Saanich, Thompson.

Arundo donax

Traditional medicinal plant used for antilactogogue, cancer, diuretic, hypertension, hypotension, sudorific, syphilis.

Helianthus giganteus

Native American medicinal plant used as nose medicine. Documented among Cherokee.

Alocasia macrorrhizos

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, burn dressing, dietary aid, laxative, love medicine. Documented among Hawaiian.

Macromeria viridiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, psychological aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Hopi.

Trillium chloropetalum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, burn dressing. Documented among Costanoan, Yurok.

Leymus condensatus

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Eriastrum densifolium

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

Penstemon ambiguus

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, dermatological aid, disinfectant, veterinary aid. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Kayenta.

Zingiber officinale (fermented starter)

Wild-fermented ginger starter — a natural soda culture. Used to make probiotic ginger beer/ale. Provides beneficial bacteria plus ginger's digestive benefits.

Zingiber officinale (compress)

Hot ginger compress applied topically — increases blood flow to the area. Traditional macrobiotic/Japanese remedy for joint pain, congestion, and menstrual cramps.

Hedychium coronarium

A tropical ornamental with medicinal roots — used in Asian folk medicine for pain, inflammation, and respiratory support. Contains coronarin D.

Betula pumila

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Ojibwa.

Polygala penaea

A medicinal plant (Polygala penaea) from the Polygalaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Globularia alypum

North African and Mediterranean shrub used in Moroccan, Tunisian, and Algerian traditional medicine as laxative, for diabetes, and liver conditions. Contains globularin (aucubin derivative) and flavonoids. Widely sold in Maghreb herbalist shops.

Gloriosa superba

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, alterative, anodyne, bactericide, bile, bite(snake), cancer, canicide, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Satureja thymbra

Traditional medicinal plant used for tumor.

Laburnum anagyroides

Traditional medicinal plant used for fatality, poison.

Verbesina encelioides

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, febrifuge. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Ribes aureum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Duranta repens

Traditional medicinal plant used for detergent, fatality, fever, insecticide, larvicide, stimulant.

Ehrendorferia chrysantha

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, heart medicine. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Teucrium polium

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, diabetes, fungoid, inflammation, intestine, piles, stimulant, tumor.

Calochortus aureus

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

Dalea aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Dakota.

Opuntia aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid. Documented among Shoshoni.

Packera aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, heart medicine, blood medicine, diaphoretic, febrifuge, kidney aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Solidago sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, toothache remedy, heart medicine, nose medicine, panacea, throat aid. Documented among Alabama, Algonquin, Quebec, Blackfoot.

Coptis trifolia

North American species of Coptis — contains berberine. Used for mouth sores, digestive infections, and as a bitter tonic. Different from Chinese Coptis.

Hypericum concinnum

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

Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, diuretic, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Hopi.

Licania michauxii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, gastrointestinal aid, other, psychological aid. Documented among Seminole.

Ivesia gordonii

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic. Documented among Arapaho.

Philadelphus lewisii

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, dermatological aid, antirheumatic (external), breast treatment, hemorrhoid remedy, pulmonary aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Snohomish, Thompson.

Ulex europaeus

Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiotonic, diuretic, poison, tea.

Ranunculus inamoenus

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

Mammillaria grahamii

Native American medicinal plant used as ear medicine. Documented among Pima.

Xylopia aethiopica

West African spice and medicine — for postpartum recovery, coughs, and digestive complaints. Nigerian women use it after childbirth to cleanse the womb and improve lactation. Contains xylopic acid (anti-inflammatory). Smoky, peppery flavor.