Herb Library

Thalictrum dioicum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antiemetic, eye medicine, heart medicine, other. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Sisyrinchium atlanticum

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

Dennstaedtia punctilobula

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Cherokee, Mahuna.

Toxicodendron radicans

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

Ribes cynosbati

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Meskwaki, Potawatomi.

Mimulus eastwoodiae

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

Asplenium platyneuron

A medicinal plant (Asplenium platyneuron) from the Aspleniaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Paspalidium geminatum

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

Sambucus nigra (wine)

Traditional elderberry wine — fermented elderberry. Retains anthocyanins while adding probiotic benefits of fermentation. Old European folk medicine staple.

Stachys mexicana

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tonic. Documented among Green River Group, Puyallup, Saanich.

Sphaeralcea emoryi

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Pima.

Ilex aquifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, febrifuge, tuberculosis remedy, urinary aid. Documented among Micmac.

Aureolaria laevigata

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, other. Documented among Cherokee.

Eriodictyon californicum

California native respiratory herb — Spanish missionaries named it "holy herb" for its healing power. For asthma, allergies, bronchitis, and colds. Also masks bitter flavors in medicine (pharmaceutical excipient). Contains eriodictyol and homoeriodictyol.

Eryngium campestre

European and Native American remedy — root is diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and expectorant. E. yuccifolium was used by Native Americans for rattlesnake bites. Ornamental garden plant.

Actaea spicata

Traditional medicinal plant used for angina pectoris, antidote, asthma, cardiotonic, dropsy, hysteria, nerves, nervine, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ribes uva-crispa

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic. Documented among Micmac.

Sambucus racemosa

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid, abortifacient, gastrointestinal aid, reproductive aid, analgesic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Cowlitz, Haisla and Hanaksiala, Hanaksiala.

Vaccinium ovatum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Makah, Pomo, Kashaya.

Chamaesyce nutans

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Houma.

Euphrasia officinalis

A traditional European herb used for eye comfort and seasonal respiratory support, often used as an eye wash or in eye formulas.

Fagopyrum esculentum

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Calliandra eriophylla

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

Calypso bulbosa

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive. Documented among Thompson.

Hedeoma nana

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, cathartic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Navajo, Shoshoni.

Isanthus brachiatus

A medicinal plant (Isanthus brachiatus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Duchesnea indica

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, bite(bug), bite(snake), boil, cancer(digestive), decoagulant, eczema, laryngitis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Arecastrum romanzoffianum

Traditional medicinal plant used for antifertility.

Drymaria glandulosa

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

Thlaspi montanum

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

Aureolaria pedicularia

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, other. Documented among Cherokee.

Viola bicolor

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, blood medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Thlaspi arvense

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Antennaria howellii

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

Hymenopappus filifolius

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

Crataegus chrysocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Ojibwa, South, Potawatomi.

Thymophylla pentachaeta

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic. Documented among Paiute.

Argemone munita

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Eryngium floridanum

A medicinal plant (Eryngium floridanum) from the Apiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Tephrosia florida

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Choctaw, Koasati.

Phlox multiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as stimulant. Documented among Cheyenne.

Amianthium muscitoxicum

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

Aethusa cynapium

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, cholera, convulsion, diarrhea, gastritis, intestine, poison, sedative, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cephalotaxus fortunei

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

Hordeum jubatum

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, poison. Documented among Chippewa, Navajo, Ramah.

Satureja grandiflora

A medicinal plant (Satureja grandiflora) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Micromyrtus striata

A medicinal plant (Micromyrtus striata) from the Myrtaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Thymus funkii

A medicinal plant (Thymus funkii) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.