Herb Library

Asclepias subulata

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, panacea, poison. Documented among Pima.

Monarda russeliana

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

Aconitum violaceum

Tibetan detoxified aconite used for epidemic fevers and severe cold conditions. Requires extensive traditional purification processing before medicinal use.

Schoenocaulon officinale

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, cathartic, emetic, homicide, insecticide, neuralgia, pediculicide, poison, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Salvadora persica

Middle Eastern and African tree whose root twigs (miswak) are chewed for oral hygiene — Prophetic medicine and WHO-endorsed for dental health. Contains benzyl isothiocyanate, salvadourea, and fluoride. Clinical evidence supports anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis effects.

Delphinium parryi

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

Santalum album

Sacred aromatic — Ayurvedic cooling herb for the mind and skin. For UTIs (urinary antiseptic), acne, anxiety, and meditation. Contains alpha- and beta-santalol. One of the most expensive woods. Endangered — use sustainably sourced.

Salix exigua

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, febrifuge, ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Montana Indian, Navajo, Ramah, Paiute, Northern.

Rubus cuneifolius

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

Hura crepitans

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, antidote, aperient, arrow, carcinogenic, dentifuge, elephantiasis, emetic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Orobanche ludoviciana

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

Sporobolus cryptandrus

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

Cryptantha fendleri

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

Ipomopsis gunnisonii

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

Erysimum capitatum

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, emetic, gynecological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Ramah, Zuni.

Thysanocarpus curvipes

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

Gilia leptomeria

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

Vitis rupestris

Native American medicinal plant used as reproductive aid, strengthener, tonic. Documented among Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Carya pallida

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

Eriodictyon trichocalyx

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Diegueno.

Leiophyllum buxifolium

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

Reverchonia arenaria

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Artemisia filifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, snake bite remedy, carminative. Documented among Comanche, Hopi, Navajo, Ramah.

Eleocharis montevidensis

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

Astragalus sesquiflorus

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

Arenaria sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Yavapai.

Croton lechleri

The red sap of this Amazonian tree is used topically for wound healing and internally for digestive ulcers. Contains taspine and proanthocyanidins.

Gutierrezia californica

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

Cimicifuga japonica

A medicinal plant (Cimicifuga japonica) from the Ranunculaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Caesalpinia sappan

Activates blood flow, removes blood stasis, and reduces swelling. Contains brasilin with activity against human cancer cells.

Citrus unshiu

A medicinal plant (Citrus unshiu) from the Rutaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Lycopodium sabinifolium

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

Hazardia squarrosa

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Diegueno.

Penstemon deustus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, analgesic, antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Paiute, Paiute, Northern, Shoshoni.

Cuscuta gronovii

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

Sambucus racemosa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cathartic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, witchcraft medicine, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Bella Coola, Carrier, Northern, Carrier, Southern.

Echinocereus coccineus

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, poison. Documented among Navajo.

Castilleja coccinea

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, cold remedy, orthopedic aid, love medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Menominee.

Sceletium emarcidum

South African succulent closely related to S. tortuosum (kanna) with similar but distinct alkaloid profile. Used by San and Khoikhoi peoples for mood elevation and pain relief. Contains mesembrenol and mesembrenone. Traditionally fermented before use.

Boronia megastigma

A medicinal plant (Boronia megastigma) from the Rutaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pelargonium roseum

A medicinal plant (Pelargonium roseum) from the Geraniaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Satureja odora

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

Lepechinia schiediana

A medicinal plant (Lepechinia schiediana) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Schisandra chinensis

The "five flavor berry" of Chinese medicine — an adaptogenic fruit used for liver support, stress resilience, and mental clarity.

Schisandra chinensis

The adaptogenic "five-flavor berry" — sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent. Liver protector, stress reducer, cognitive enhancer.

Schisandra sphenanthera

The southern variety of Schisandra — similar but not identical to S. chinensis. Used in TCM for liver support and as an astringent.

Schisandra chinensis (tea)

Dried schisandra berries simmered 15-20 minutes — produces the unique five-flavor experience. Adaptogenic liver support in a pleasant daily tea format.

Corydalis aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, disinfectant, gynecological aid, veterinary aid, stimulant. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Ojibwa.