Herb Library

Eriogonum abertianum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

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.

Cissampelos pareira

An Amazonian vine used by midwives for menstrual regulation, childbirth preparation, and snakebite. Contains alkaloids including tetrandrine.

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.

Acanthus mollis

Ancient European herb containing mucilage and tannin. Used as an emollient for irritated mucous membranes of the digestive and urinary tracts, and externally for burns and dislocated joints.

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.

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.

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.

Tetracarpidium conophorum

West African fertility herb; seed and leaf preparations for male reproductive health, diabetes, and hypertension.

Sesbania grandiflora

Ayurvedic herb used for respiratory conditions including bronchitis and sinusitis. The flowers and leaves are also consumed as nutritious vegetables in South and Southeast Asia.

Kalanchoe pinnata

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), asthma, chest-cold, ear, fever, sore, strain.

Erythroxylum cataractarum

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

Akebia quinata (fruit)

The fruit of the Akebia vine — used in TCM for promoting Qi flow, urination, and as a galactagogue. Different therapeutic use from the stem.

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.

Sanvitalia abertii

Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, oral aid, analgesic, cold remedy, dermatological aid, febrifuge. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

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.

Rhamnus alnifolia

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

Adiantum aleuticum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, antihemorrhagic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Lummi, Makah, Skokomish.

Ranunculus cymbalaria

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, venereal aid, panacea, ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Kawaiisu, Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta.

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.

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.

Aster foliaceus

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, dietary aid, gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Okanagon, Thompson.

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.

Amanita muscaria

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Pomo, Kashaya.

Abelmoschus moschatus

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), aphrodisiac, asthma, bite(snake), boil, cancer, carminative, chest-cold, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Heuchera americana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, oral aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw.

Callicarpa americana

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer(skin).

Polygonum bistortoides

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

Celastrus scandens

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cough medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Creek.

Ribes americanum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, kidney aid, antidote, antiemetic, dermatological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Staphylea trifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, gynecological aid, pediatric aid, sedative, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Castanea dentata

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, heart medicine, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Mohegan.

Viola conspersa

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

Arceuthobium americanum

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, pulmonary aid, dietary aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Bella Coola, Carrier, Southern.

Corylus americana

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, emetic, analgesic, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Astragalus americanus

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cree, Woodlands.

Sorbus americana

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, tonic, psychological aid, strengthener, gastrointestinal aid, analgesic. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Iroquois.