Herb Library

Phacelia crenulata

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

Cleistopholis patens

West African tree used in Yoruba and Igbo traditional medicine for malaria, fever, and pain. Bark decoction as antimalarial. Contains clerodane diterpenes and liriodenine. Important in Nigerian ethnomedicine for febrile illness.

Clematis recta

TCM herb for wind-damp conditions — joint pain, rheumatism, and bone spurs. C. chinensis (Wei Ling Xian) is the TCM species. Fresh plant is irritating — always use dried/processed. Professional use only.

Cleome droserifolia

Egyptian and Sinai desert herb used by Bedouin communities for diabetes management. Contains flavonoids and terpenoids. Clinical studies in Egypt show blood sugar-lowering effects. Traditionally gathered from wild in desert wadis.

Nicotiana clevelandii

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, ear medicine, emetic, hunting medicine. Documented among Cahuilla.

Fendlera rupicola

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

Ericameria cuneata

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy. Documented among Miwok.

Ampelaster carolinianus

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

Lygodium japonicum

Traditional medicinal plant used for alexiteric, antiphlogistic, blennorrhagia, cathartic, cold, diuretic, dysuria, edema, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Bowiea volubilis

Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiotonic, dropsy, fatality, poison, purgative, sterility.

Monarda clinopodia

A medicinal plant (Monarda clinopodia) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pycnanthemum clinopodioides

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

Scirpus pallidus

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

Gentiana andrewsii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, eye medicine, febrifuge, liver aid, orthopedic aid, psychological aid. Documented among Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Rubus chamaemorus

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, reproductive aid, cough medicine, febrifuge, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Cree, Woodlands, Micmac.

Syzygium aromaticum

A warming aromatic spice with potent antimicrobial properties, traditionally used for oral health and digestive support.

Syzygium aromaticum (oil)

Clove bud essential oil — extremely potent antimicrobial. Used for toothache, oral health, and digestive support. MUST dilute heavily.

Syzygium aromaticum (essential oil)

Natural dental analgesic — 80-90% eugenol. Drop on cotton for toothache (FDA-approved active ingredient in OTC dental products). Also antimicrobial and antifungal. EXTERNAL USE ONLY (undiluted). Dilute for massage/aromatherapy.

Syzygium aromaticum (dental use)

Clove oil specifically for dental pain — eugenol is a natural anesthetic and antiseptic. Apply a tiny amount on cotton to the affected tooth. Temporary relief only.

Syzygium aromaticum (tea)

Whole cloves steeped in hot water — warming digestive tea with antimicrobial benefits. 3-4 cloves per cup. Also a traditional toothache remedy (chew a clove).

Opuntia clavata

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

Lycopodium annotinum

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

Lycopodium sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, pediatric aid, urinary aid, anticonvulsive, diuretic, hemostat. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Iroquois, Micmac.

Symphyotrichum falcatum

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

Sanicula odorata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, kidney aid, witchcraft medicine, dermatological aid, hemostat. Documented among Malecite, Menominee, Meskwaki.

Orobanche fasciculata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pulmonary aid, cancer treatment, poison, panacea, pediatric aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Keres, Western, Montana Indian.

Rumex conglomeratus

Native American medicinal plant used as herbal steam, dermatological aid. Documented among Karok, Miwok.

Rosa pisocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, gynecological aid, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Snohomish, Squaxin, Thompson.

Cnidium monnieri

A TCM herb used externally for skin conditions and itching, and internally for reproductive support and kidney yang tonification.

Boykinia occidentalis

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

Leucothoe axillaris

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, other, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee.

Marah oreganus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tuberculosis remedy, poison, antirheumatic (external), urinary aid, venereal aid. Documented among Chehalis, Karok, Mendocino Indian.

Hypericum brachyphyllum

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

Salix caroliniana

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, febrifuge, analgesic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Houma, Seminole.

Xyris ambigua

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, pulmonary aid. Documented among Seminole.

Dryopteris arguta

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, antiemetic, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Costanoan, Mewuk.

Solidago simplex

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy. Documented among Thompson.

Epilobium ciliatum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, orthopedic aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta, Potawatomi.

Tridax procumbens

Traditional medicinal plant used for alopecia, antiseptic, bronchitis, bruise, catarrh, diarrhea, dysentery, hemostat, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Erythroxylum coca var. coca

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ache(stomach), anesthetic, anodyne, aperient, aphrodisiac, asthma, astringent, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cochlospermum tinctorium

West African savanna plant whose root is used across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria for hepatitis, jaundice, malaria, and liver protection. Root produces yellow dye. Clinical studies in Mali support hepatoprotective activity. Contains cochloxanthin carotenoids.

Guarea rusbyi

Traditional medicinal plant used for emetic, expectorant.

Xanthium sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid. Documented among Jemez.

Celosia cristata

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, anodyne, antidiarrheic, astringent, blood, conjunctivitis, cough, cramps, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Erythrina crista-galli

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, cancer(stomach), narcotic, piles.

Capsicum baccatum

Central American topical analgesic and circulatory stimulant for arthritis, neuralgia, and poor circulation; milder than cayenne.

Theobroma cacao (fat)

The fat from cacao beans — used topically as the richest natural skin moisturizer. Contains oleic, stearic, and palmitic acids. Also used in suppositories and lip balms.

Chrysobalanus icaco

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, amygdalitis, antiseptic, astringent, bowel, cicatrizant, condyloma, diarrhea, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.