Herb Library

Pinellia ternata

A key TCM herb for drying dampness and transforming phlegm. MUST be properly prepared (processed) — raw form is toxic. Used in many classic formulas.

Arctostaphylos nevadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antidote. Documented among Karok.

Pinus strobus (tea)

Fresh pine needle tea — rich in vitamin C and shikimic acid. Traditional Native American winter remedy. Pleasant taste. Use only identified, non-toxic pine species.

Monotropa hypopithys

Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine. Documented among Kwakiutl.

Geranium caespitosum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Keres, Western.

Heuchera rubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, eye medicine, venereal aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Gosiute, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Cypripedium acaule

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, venereal aid, gastrointestinal aid, kidney aid, pediatric aid, urinary aid. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Cherokee.

Phyllodoce empetriformis

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Thompson.

Quercus palustris

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, analgesic. Documented among Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Piper umbellatum

Pan-tropical pepper relative used in Brazilian, Central African, and Caribbean folk medicine for inflammation, fever, and liver protection. Leaf poultice for headache (placed on forehead). Contains 4-nerolidylcatechol with anti-inflammatory properties.

Clematis lasiantha

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, cold remedy, herbal steam. Documented among Miwok, Shasta.

Piper longum

An Ayurvedic bioenhancer (yogavahi) that increases the bioavailability of other herbs and nutrients. Also used for respiratory and digestive support.

Chimaphila umbellata

A North American herb traditionally used for urinary tract support and as a gentle tonic for kidney health.

Pistacia atlantica

Persian and North African tree whose resin, fruits, and leaves all have medicinal uses. Resin (bane) chewed for oral health and digestion. Fruit for stomach complaints. Used extensively in Iranian traditional medicine for GI disorders, liver conditions, and wounds.

Eugenia uniflora

Traditional medicinal plant used for repellant(insect).

Sarracenia sp.

A medicinal plant (Sarracenia sp.) from the Sarraceniaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pittosporum undulatum

Australian and Azorean tree used in Aboriginal Australian medicine for headache and sores. Seed resin applied topically. Leaf tea in Azorean folk medicine for respiratory complaints. Contains saponins and pittosporogenin. Invasive species in many regions.

Gentiana alba

Native American medicinal plant used as alterative. Documented among Potawatomi.

Populus deltoides

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Ojibwa, South, Omaha.

Linum puberulum

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, panacea. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Navajo, Ramah, Zuni.

Asclepias pumila

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, pediatric aid. Documented among Lakota.

Opuntia polyacantha

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, poison, dermatological aid, diuretic. Documented among Flathead, Navajo, Okanagan-Colville.

Plantago major

A common "weed" that is a gentle and effective first aid herb, used topically for insect bites and skin irritation, and internally for respiratory support.

Carex plantaginea

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy. Documented among Menominee.

Plantago major (fresh poultice)

The classic herbal first aid — chew a fresh plantain leaf and apply to insect bites, stings, or splinters. Draws out venom/irritants. Works in minutes. Free and everywhere.

Platycodon grandiflorus

A TCM herb that opens and directs other herbs upward to the lungs and throat. Used for coughs, sore throat, and lung abscess. Also a Korean food (doraji).

Gentiana affinis

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

Coleus amboinicus

Pan-tropical aromatic succulent herb used in Indonesian (daun jinten), Indian, and Caribbean folk medicine for cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, and digestive complaints. Leaf juice for insect bites. Contains carvacrol and thymol. Culinary herb in many cultures.

Pluchea indica

Southeast Asian shrub used in Thai, Indonesian, and Vietnamese traditional medicine for fever, hemorrhoids, lumbago, and leucorrhea. Young leaves eaten as vegetable in Java. Contains thiophene derivatives and flavonoids.

Plumeria rubra

Pan-tropical ornamental tree with medicinal uses across multiple traditions. Bark decoction for fever, malaria, and venereal diseases in Southeast Asian and Pacific Island medicine. Latex for skin conditions and toothache. Contains plumericin and isoplumericin.

Euphorbia pulcherrima

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), anodyne, bactericide, depilatory, emetic, erysipelas, lactagogue, lactogogue, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Desmodium glutinosum

Native American medicinal plant used as basket medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Arctostaphylos pungens

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

Angelica lineariloba

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, pulmonary aid. Documented among Paiute, Northern.

Sanicula bipinnata

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy. Documented among Miwok.

Toxicodendron vernix

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, poison, respiratory aid, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa.

Polygala tenuifolia

A TCM herb for calming the spirit and improving memory. Used for anxiety, insomnia, and cognitive support. Studied for neuroprotective properties.

Paris polyphylla

Traditional medicinal plant used for ague, anthelminthic, bite(bug), bite(rat), bite(snake), boil, bruise, cancer, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Polyscias fruticosa

Vietnamese traditional tonic herb called 'Vietnamese ginseng' (Dinh Lang). Used for fatigue, memory, physical endurance, and immune support. Root contains oleanolic acid saponins. Less stimulating than true ginseng. Popular in Vietnamese folk medicine.

Syzygium jambos

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), diabetes, epilepsy, eye, narcotic.

Punica granatum

Rich in punicalagins and ellagic acid — studied for cardiovascular health, prostate support, and anti-aging. The juice and extract have different concentrations.

Pinus ponderosa

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), gynecological aid, ceremonial medicine, cough medicine. Documented among Cheyenne, Flathead, Navajo.

Alternanthera sessilis

Siddha eye health herb and hepatoprotective; eaten as greens for night blindness, anemia, and skin diseases.

Rhododendron ponticum

Traditional medicinal plant used for gout, hydrocoele, intoxicant, narcotic, rheumatism.

Monarda pectinata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, ceremonial medicine, cough medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Kiowa, Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta.

Populus tremuloides

Poplar bark has a unique ability to target both function and structure of the bladder, healing incontinence, wall punctuation, sensitivity, and sphincter tone. Also calms the sympathetic nervous system.

Wolfiporia extensa

A medicinal mushroom/fungus used in TCM for draining dampness, strengthening the Spleen, and calming the spirit. One of the most commonly used TCM herbs.

Cinnamomum porrectum

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