Herb Library

Viola striata

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

Acer pensylvanicum

Native American medicinal plant used as respiratory aid, veterinary aid, emetic, laxative, orthopedic aid, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Abnaki, Algonquin, Quebec, Iroquois.

Chimaphila maculata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), cancer treatment, cold remedy, dermatological aid, emetic. Documented among Cherokee, Nanticoke.

Stryphnodendron adstringens

Brazilian cerrado tree bark widely used for wound healing, burns, gastric ulcers, and vaginal infections. Contains prodelphinidin tannins (up to 30%). Brazilian phytomedicine — standardized extract for wound healing. Applied topically as gel or decoction wash.

Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa (seed)

TCM premier insomnia herb — nourishes Heart blood and calms the Shen. For insomnia with palpitations, anxiety, and night sweats. Key ingredient in Suan Zao Ren Tang (Jujube Seed Decoction), one of TCMs most important sleep formulas. Dose: 15-30g in decoction.

Abies lasiocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine, cold remedy, dermatological aid, emetic, febrifuge. Documented among Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Crow.

Erigeron peregrinus

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid, other, stimulant. Documented among Cheyenne.

Athyrium filix-femina

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

Trifolium dubium

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

Celtis laevigata

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, venereal aid. Documented among Houma.

Acer saccharum

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, dermatological aid, eye medicine, pulmonary aid, cough medicine, expectorant. Documented among Iroquois, Mohegan, Potawatomi.

Pinus lambertiana

Native American medicinal plant used as carminative, eye medicine, laxative, pediatric aid, cathartic. Documented among Kawaiisu, Mendocino Indian, Miwok.

Sulforaphane (from broccoli)

Broccolis secret weapon — the most potent natural Nrf2 activator known. Upregulates 200+ detoxification and antioxidant genes. For cancer prevention, autism (clinical trials), and detoxification. Broccoli sprouts have 100x more than mature broccoli.

Potentilla recta

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, internal medicine. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Eriogonum umbellatum

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

Lupinus sulphureus

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

Eriogonum umbellatum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, venereal aid, gastrointestinal aid, disinfectant, emetic, cold remedy. Documented among Kawaiisu, Mahuna, Navajo, Kayenta.

Taxus sumatrana

A medicinal plant (Taxus sumatrana) from the Taxaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Corallorrhiza maculata

Native American medicinal plant used as basket medicine, hunting medicine, love medicine, tuberculosis remedy, veterinary aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois, Navajo, Kayenta, Nevada Indian.

Vitis aestivalis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, blood medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, liver aid, oral aid. Documented among Cherokee, Choctaw.

Satureja hortensis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Cherokee.

Drosera rotundifolia

A carnivorous plant used in European respiratory medicine for dry, spasmodic coughs and bronchitis. Contains plumbagin with antispasmodic properties.

Lupinus perennis

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, antihemorrhagic, veterinary aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Menominee.

Cordylanthus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic. Documented among Luiseno.

Crotalaria juncea

Traditional medicinal plant used for depurative, emmenagogue, impetigo, poison, psoriasis.

Carex inops

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

Flagellaria indica

Aboriginal vine medicine used for stomach cramps, headache, and topically for sores. The roots are crushed and soaked for internal use.

Lessertia frutescens

A Southern African adaptogenic herb traditionally used for immune support, stress resilience, and overall vitality. Called "the cancer bush" though this is not a medical claim.

Lonicera oblongifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gynecological aid, psychological aid, sedative, urinary aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Asclepias incarnata

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, strengthener, dermatological aid, diuretic, kidney aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Chippewa, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Rosa palustris

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, antidiarrheal. Documented among Cherokee.

Quercus bicolor

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy, orthopedic aid, respiratory aid, tuberculosis remedy, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Traditional 11-herb formula

Classic European bitter formula (11 herbs including Aloe, Myrrh, Saffron, Camphor, Rhubarb, Manna). Used for digestive support, immune tonic, and topical first aid.

Achlys triphylla

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, dermatological aid, emetic, eye medicine, veterinary aid. Documented among Cowlitz, Lummi, Paiute.

Artemisia annua

Source of artemisinin — the Nobel Prize-winning antimalarial compound. Used in TCM for fever and parasites. Important global health herb.

Magnolia virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, cold remedy, febrifuge, hallucinogen. Documented among Houma, Rappahannock.

Myrica sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, blood medicine, kidney aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Creek, Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Rosa eglanteria

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, urinary aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Castanea sativa

Astringent herb whose leaves are used for whooping cough, paroxysmal coughs, and bronchitis. The bark is a traditional remedy for diarrhea and fever. Leaves also used as a gargle for sore throats.

Osmorhiza berteroi

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, cold remedy, throat aid, veterinary aid, adjuvant. Documented among Bella Coola, Blackfoot, Cheyenne.

Osmorhiza sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, pulmonary aid, analgesic, antidiarrheal, blood medicine, cathartic. Documented among Bella Coola, Iroquois, Miwok.

Malus coronaria

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, hemorrhoid remedy, oral aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Comptonia peregrina

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anthelmintic, ceremonial medicine, febrifuge, blood medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Cherokee, Chippewa.

Acorus calamus

Warming digestive tonic used for bloating, gas, colic, and poor digestive function. Important herb in Ayurvedic medicine valued as a rejuvenator for the brain and nervous system.

Myrica gale

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, venereal aid. Documented among Bella Coola.

Hierochloe odorata

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, cold, fever, fumitory, incense, repellant(insect).

Lippia dulcis

Traditional medicinal plant used for asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, cold, colic, congestion, cough, demulcent, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ipomoea batatas

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative. Documented among Hawaiian.