Herb Library

Acourtia wrightii

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gynecological aid, hemostat. Documented among Hualapai, Navajo, Kayenta, Pima.

Stephanomeria pauciflora

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, narcotic, panacea. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

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.

Solanum rostratum

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

Pyrularia pubera

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, emetic. Documented among Cherokee.

Cardamine bulbosa

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

Ranunculus bulbosus

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer(breast), corn, wart.

Cirsium vulgare

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, poultice, antirheumatic (external), herbal steam, cancer treatment. Documented among Cherokee, Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Sagittaria lancifolia

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

Capparis mitchellii

Aboriginal bush food and medicine with the root used for pain relief and the fruit eaten as a food source. Root bark is chewed or decocted for earache and toothache.

Rhynchosia minima

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, piscicide.

Keckiella breviflora

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Miwok, Paiute.

Elsholtzia polystachya

A medicinal plant (Elsholtzia polystachya) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Penstemon fruticosus

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, gynecological aid, love medicine, analgesic, cold remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Iroquois, Okanagan-Colville, Shuswap.

Solanum centrale

Aboriginal desert food-medicine with high antioxidant content. The dried fruit has a savory flavor and is used for digestive complaints and as a nutritious food source.

Lathyrus eucosmus

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, disinfectant, veterinary aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Andropogon glomeratus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, orthopedic aid, dermatological aid, hemorrhoid remedy. Documented among Catawba, Rappahannock.

Polygonum ramosissimum

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

Linaria vulgaris

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, emetic, love medicine, pediatric aid, sedative, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Anemone sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, analgesic. Documented among Cowlitz, Ojibwa, South.

Juglans cinerea

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

Conyza canadensis

A medicinal plant (Conyza canadensis) from the Asteraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Encelia frutescens

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

Eryngium yuccifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid, snake bite remedy, toothache remedy, analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Creek, Meskwaki.

Sabal palmetto

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dietary aid, febrifuge. Documented among Seminole.

Echinocereus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Isleta.

Opuntia engelmannii

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

Chrysophyllum cainito

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, astringent, breast, diabetes, dysentery, fever, intestine, laxative, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cirsium calcareum

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, dermatological aid, laxative, throat aid, eye medicine. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Ramah.

Melaleuca leucadendra

Used in TCM to treat dropsy and as an anodyne and antiseptic. Oil is inhaled to treat colds and rhinitis, and used externally for rheumatism and gout.

Calamintha nepeta

A medicinal plant (Calamintha nepeta) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Acorus calamus

Used in Ayurveda (Vacha) for cognitive support and voice clarity. CRITICAL: North American variety has high beta-asarone (carcinogenic). Use Asian diploid variety only.

Calea ternifolia

Mexican and Central American dream herb used by Chontal Maya for oneiromancy (dream divination). Extremely bitter leaf tea consumed before sleep to induce vivid, lucid dreams. Contains germacranolides and chromenes. Growing interest in oneironautics community.

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as herbal steam, psychological aid. Documented among Meskwaki.

Frangula californica

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

Kallstroemia californica

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid. Documented among Tewa.

Wyethia angustifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pulmonary aid, diaphoretic, febrifuge, emetic. Documented among Costanoan, Miwok, Yuki.

Croton californicus

Native American medicinal plant used as ear medicine, pediatric aid, poison, respiratory aid, cough medicine, abortifacient. Documented among Cahuilla, Diegueno, Luiseno.

Aristolochia californica

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

Scrophularia californica

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant, eye medicine. Documented among Costanoan, Pomo, Pomo, Kashaya.

Pinus sabiniana

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), burn dressing, dermatological aid, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), diaphoretic. Documented among Costanoan, Mendocino Indian, Miwok.

Chenopodium californicum

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, orthopedic aid, dermatological aid, emetic, poison. Documented among Cahuilla, Costanoan, Kawaiisu.

Stachys bullata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant, ear medicine, gastrointestinal aid, throat aid. Documented among Costanoan, Pomo, Kashaya.

Ephedra californica

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, dietary aid, gastrointestinal aid, kidney aid. Documented among Diegueno.

Lomatium californicum

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, cold remedy, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, throat aid, analgesic. Documented among Karok, Kawaiisu, Yuki.

Lythrum californicum

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