Herb Library

Chromolaena odorata

Caribbean wound herb; fresh crushed leaves applied to stop bleeding and promote healing; also used for colds and malaria.

Arisaema triphyllum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), aptha, asthma, bactericide, bite(snake), bronchitis, cancer, carminative, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Eupatorium odoratum

Traditional medicinal plant used for amenorrhea, amygdalitis, apertif, bite(leech), cataplasm, catarrh, cold, cough, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ferula jaeschkeana

Traditional medicinal plant used for wound.

Penstemon jamesii

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, pediatric aid, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, throat aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Eriogonum jamesii

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, oral aid, heart medicine, psychological aid, analgesic, contraceptive. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Keres, Western, Navajo, Kayenta.

Aucuba japonica

Traditional medicinal plant used for burn, swelling.

Cephalotaxus harringtonii

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

Curcuma xanthorrhiza

Traditional medicinal plant used for amenorrhea, choleretic, constipation, dyspepsia, emmenagogue, gallstones, hepatosis, parturition, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Abrus precatorius

Extremely toxic plant whose seeds contain abrin. Root and leaves contain glycyrrhizin and are used under professional supervision for chronic conjunctivitis. Strong antifertility effects in research.

Chenopodium botrys

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anthelmintic, cold remedy, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cherokee.

Cnidium officinale

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, hematinic, sedative, tonic.

Lonicera subspicata

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid. Documented among Diegueno.

Yucca brevifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for emetic, gonorrhea.

Spermacoce assurgens

A medicinal plant (Spermacoce assurgens) from the Rubiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Iresine diffusa

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid. Documented among Houma.

Polygonum virginianum

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Arachis hypogaea (wild variety)

Wild/heirloom peanut varieties — higher in resveratrol, oleic acid, and antioxidants than commercial peanuts. The "superfood" peanut. Used in ceremonial cacao.

Juniperus communis

A traditional urinary tract herb used for its diuretic and antiseptic properties. Not for long-term use.

Phoradendron juniperinum

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, witchcraft medicine, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (external), pediatric aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western, Navajo.

Juniperus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, tonic, analgesic. Documented among Apache, Western, Blackfoot, Creek.

Mimosa hostilis

A medicinal plant (Mimosa hostilis) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Jussiaea repens

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, alexiteric, bite(snake), dermatosis, diuretic, fever, refrigerant, skin, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Citrus sphaerocarpa

A medicinal plant (Citrus sphaerocarpa) from the Rutaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Antennaria rosulata

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

Hoslundia opposita

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, anodyne, bite(snake), blennorrhea, chest, cholagogue, cold, conjunctivitis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Micromeria congesta

A medicinal plant (Micromeria congesta) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Sideritis athoa

A medicinal plant (Sideritis athoa) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Lupinus caudatus

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

Kelussia odoratissima

Endemic Iranian mountain herb used as both food and medicine by Bakhtiari nomads. For digestive complaints, bloating, and as sedative. Contains phthalides similar to celery. Endangered due to overharvesting from the Zagros Mountains.

Gymnocladus dioicus

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, stimulant, psychological aid, dietary aid, gynecological aid, hemostat. Documented among Dakota, Meskwaki, Omaha.

Heteranthera reniformis

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

Lupinus kingii

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

Knema globularia

Thai and Malay Peninsula tree in the nutmeg family used in traditional Thai medicine for wound healing, skin infections, and diarrhea. Red sap from bark applied to cuts. Contains lignans and neolignans distinct from true nutmeg.

Garcinia indica

Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiotonic, demulcent, fissure, vermifuge.

Bidens sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, respiratory aid, strengthener, throat aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Vitis vinifera

Unani sour condiment medicine from unripe grapes for hot temperament conditions, nausea, and liver inflammation; also used as a gargle.

Cordia subcordata

Polynesian medicinal tree used across Pacific Islands for cough, sore throat, and skin conditions. Leaf poultice for wounds. Bark decoction as gargle. Culturally important timber tree in Hawaii. Contains allantoin and pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

Mitragyna speciosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for delirium, fever, fumitory, masticatory, narcotic, sedative, splenomegaly, vermifuge, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Blechnum orientale

Traditional medicinal plant used for anthelminthic, boil, dropsy, urinary.

Aleurites moluccanus

Hawaiian state tree with extensive Polynesian medicinal use. Roasted nut oil for skin conditions, burns, and constipation. Bark decoction for oral thrush. Raw nuts are purgative and TOXIC. Oil is the primary safe medicinal form.

Thelypteris kunthii

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid, psychological aid. Documented among Seminole.

Elaeocarpus bancroftii

Aboriginal rainforest food-medicine from North Queensland. The blue fruit is edible and the kernels roasted for food. Traditionally used for general wellness.

Strobilanthes kunthiana

Tamil sacred flower that blooms once every 12 years; leaf decoction used in Siddha for fever, inflammation, and menstrual disorders.

Brachychiton populneus

Aboriginal food-medicine tree with the root used for diarrhea and stomach ailments. Seeds roasted as a coffee substitute and bark fibre used for string.

Benincasa hispida

Ayurvedic cooling herb used for epilepsy, mental disorders, peptic ulcer, and urinary conditions. The juice is considered a brain tonic and anti-hemorrhagic.

Cypraea moneta

Central Asian Unani calcined shell preparation used for calcium supplementation, acid peptic disease, and bone weakness. Processed through traditional calcination.

Terminalia chebula var. citrina

Third myrobalan in Tibetan medicine, smaller yellow-colored variety specifically used for bile-humor disorders, eye conditions, and fever with bile involvement.