Herb Library

Berberis jaeschkeana

Tibetan mountain barberry used for liver-bile disorders, eye infections, and wound healing. Contains berberine and is used as a substitute for endangered species.

Pyrus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cree, Hudson Bay.

Sesamum orientale

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, cathartic, gynecological aid, misc. disease remedy, pediatric aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, blood medicine, orthopedic aid, hunting medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Pycnanthemum setosum

A medicinal plant (Pycnanthemum setosum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Atriplex confertifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, veterinary aid, antirheumatic (external), cold remedy. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Paiute, Northern.

Carya ovata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, herbal steam, gynecological aid, tonic, anthelmintic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Chippewa, Delaware, Ontario, Iroquois.

Evolvulus nuttallianus

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

Erigeron pumilus

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Lepidium lasiocarpum

Native American medicinal plant used as disinfectant. Documented among Navajo.

Hieracium villosum

Balkan and Mediterranean mountain herb used in traditional Serbian and Croatian medicine for respiratory catarrh, lung conditions, and as mild diuretic. Contains umbelliferone and chlorogenic acid. Used as folk remedy for bronchitis.

Sophora subprostrata

Traditional medicinal plant used for bilious, cancer(cervix), cough, dermatitis, gum, inflammation, internulcer, jaundice, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Liatris acidota

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Koasati.

Penstemon acuminatus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antiemetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Blackfoot.

Valeriana acutiloba

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, hunting medicine, misc. disease remedy, tuberculosis remedy, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Hepatica nobilis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, breast treatment, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, liver aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Menominee.

Anethum sowa

Ayurvedic carminative herb used for digestive complaints, lactation support, and menstrual disorders. The seeds are considered warming and digestive.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid, analgesic, antidiarrheal, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois, Menominee, Ojibwa.

Kalmia angustifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, nose medicine, poison, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, tonic. Documented among Abnaki, Algonquin, Quebec, Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule.

Rumex acetosella

Key ingredient in Essiac tea (Rene Caisse cancer formula with Burdock, Slippery Elm, and Turkey Rhubarb). High in oxalic acid and vitamin C. For detoxification and as a sour culinary green. NOT recommended in large amounts.

Fomes igniarius

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative. Documented among Eskimo, Inuktitut.

Carya laciniosa

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, analgesic, cold remedy, dermatological aid, diaphoretic, emetic. Documented among Cherokee.

Calcite mineral preparation

Tibetan mineral medicine (calcite ash) used for hyperacidity, bone disorders, and fever. Processed through traditional purification involving repeated heating and quenching.

Monardella sheltonii

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Cimicifuga dahurica

Traditional medicinal plant used for bronchitis, rheumatism, sedative, throat, uteritis.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

A traditional European herb for heavy menstrual bleeding and postpartum hemorrhage. Also used for urinary health and wound healing.

Quercus imbricaria

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, disinfectant, emetic, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Rheum spiciforme

High-altitude Tibetan rhubarb species used for constipation, bile-heat disorders, and food poisoning. Grows above 3,500m in the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau.

Galium concinnum

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, misc. disease remedy, urinary aid. Documented among Meskwaki.

Lycopodium lucidulum

A medicinal plant (Lycopodium lucidulum) from the Lycopodiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Spiranthes lucida

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Mahonia dictyota

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

Lepidium nitidum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Diegueno.

Salix lucida

Native American medicinal plant used as hemostat, respiratory aid, analgesic, dermatological aid. Documented among Micmac, Montagnais, Ojibwa.

Vaccinium myrsinites

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, ceremonial medicine, cold remedy, emetic, eye medicine. Documented among Seminole.

Fraxinus xanthoxyloides

Central Asian tree used in Unani and Afghan traditional medicine for fever, rheumatism, and as a tonic. Manna exudate from the bark is used as a gentle laxative.

Cimicifuga heracleifolia

Kampo herb for sore throat, mouth sores, and prolapsed conditions. Raises the clear yang and vents rashes. Different from North American black cohosh.

Oenothera brachycarpa

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

Lessoniopsis littoralis

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener. Documented among Nitinaht.

Pinus echinata

A medicinal plant (Pinus echinata) from the Pinaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Myriophyllum sibiricum

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

Lupinus brevicaulis

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

Allium brevistylum

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

Eurybia conspicua

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, toothache remedy, venereal aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Frasera speciosa

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid, analgesic, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Havasupai, Isleta.

Heliomeris multiflora

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

Solidago speciosa

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

Asclepias speciosa

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, dermatological aid, venereal aid, ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Cheyenne, Flathead, Miwok.