Herb Library

Elsholtzia cristata

Traditional medicinal plant used for ardor, astringent, carminative, diuretic, dropsy, epistaxis, fever, flux, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cinnamomum mollissimum

A medicinal plant (Cinnamomum mollissimum) from the Lauraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Perideridia gairdneri

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, throat aid. Documented among Blackfoot.

Barbarea vulgaris

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, cough medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Mohegan, Shinnecock.

Chrysanthemum coronarium

Traditional medicinal plant used for digestive, intoxicant, purgative, repellant(insect), sclerosis, sedative, stomachic.

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.

Polygala paucifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid, venereal aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Cephalotaxus spp

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

Chamaesyce geyeri

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

Leymus condensatus

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

Hedychium coronarium

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

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.

Calochortus aureus

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

Phlebodium aureum

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

Opuntia aurea

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

Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia

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

Leptodactylon pungens

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, kidney aid, disinfectant, gynecological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah, Shoshoni.

Petradoria pumila

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, breast treatment, gynecological aid, dermatological aid, cathartic, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Salvia dorrii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, witchcraft medicine, pediatric aid, cold remedy, venereal aid. Documented among Kawaiisu, Paiute, Paiute, Northern.

Betula populifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as hemorrhoid remedy, dermatological aid, emetic. Documented among Iroquois, Malecite, Micmac.

Cornus racemosa

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, orthopedic aid, venereal aid, veterinary aid, analgesic. Documented among Iroquois, Meskwaki, Ojibwa.

Sphaeralcea incana

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

Ligusticum grayi

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cold remedy, cough medicine, gastrointestinal aid, panacea, pediatric aid. Documented among Atsugewi.

Sorbus sitchensis

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

Papaver bracteatum

A medicinal plant (Papaver bracteatum) from the Papaveraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Grindelia camporum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, analgesic, orthopedic aid, blood medicine. Documented among Costanoan, Kawaiisu, Mewuk.

Chamaesaracha coronopus

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

Kochia americana

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

Glechoma hederacea

A European herb used for respiratory congestion, sinus support, tinnitus, and as a spring tonic. Also used in traditional brewing.

Vaccinium scoparium

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, dietary aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Cheyenne.

Pittosporum angustifolium

Aboriginal medicine plant gaining attention for skin conditions, immune support, and general wellness. Traditionally used for aches, pains, and skin disorders.

Ribes lobbii

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, oral aid, psychological aid, other. Documented among Kwakiutl, Saanich, Salish, Coast.

Calochortus gunnisonii

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, antirheumatic (internal), ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, panacea. Documented among Cheyenne, Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah.

Cynoglossum officinale

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, cancer treatment, dermatological aid, kidney aid, tuberculosis remedy, venereal aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Gyrinops walla

Sri Lankan endemic agarwood relative used in traditional Sinhalese medicine for neurological conditions, digestive complaints, and as aromatic. Resinous heartwood highly valued. Contains sesquiterpenes. Endangered due to illegal harvesting for fragrance trade.

Cephalotaxus hainanensis

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

Heuchera americana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Chippewa, Menominee, Sioux, Teton.

Angelica venenosa

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid, poison. Documented among Iroquois.

Balsamorhiza hookeri

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, urinary aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Paiute, Washo.

Psathyrotes pilifera

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

Cinnamomum pubescens

A medicinal plant (Cinnamomum pubescens) from the Lauraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Clematis hirsutissima

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, veterinary aid, respiratory aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Montana Indian, Navajo, Ramah.

Oenothera villosa

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

Heterotheca villosa

Native American medicinal plant used as disinfectant, sedative, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Grindelia hirsutula

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

Tetradymia comosa

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine, gastrointestinal aid, misc. disease remedy, pulmonary aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Thaspium barbinode

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