Herb Library

Matteuccia pennsylvanica

A medicinal plant (Matteuccia pennsylvanica) from the Dryopteridaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Vaccinium ovalifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Makah.

Jacquemontia ovalifolia

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

Polygonum arenastrum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, love medicine, orthopedic aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Pulsatilla patens

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, analgesic, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, cold remedy, panacea. Documented among Blackfoot, Carrier, Southern, Cheyenne.

Sanicula crassicaulis

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

Dicentra formosa

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, dermatological aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Skagit.

Rubus vitifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Costanoan, Mendocino Indian.

Cornus nuttallii

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, tonic, herbal steam, laxative, blood medicine. Documented among Green River Group, Hoh, Karok.

Conioselinum gmelinii

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, throat aid, antirheumatic (external), herbal steam, stimulant. Documented among Aleut, Kwakiutl.

Cynoglossum grande

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid. Documented among Concow, Pomo, Potter Valley.

Arbutus menziesii

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, emetic, burn dressing, dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Cahuilla, Concow, Cowichan.

Monardella odoratissima

Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, love medicine, cold remedy, febrifuge, pediatric aid, analgesic. Documented among Karok, Miwok, Okanagan-Colville.

Physocarpus capitatus

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, antidote, antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), laxative, cathartic. Documented among Bella Coola, Green River Group, Hesquiat.

Gymnocarpium disjunctum

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

Lathyrus vestitus

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, panacea. Documented among Costanoan.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, contraceptive, poison, preventive medicine, dermatological aid, antidote. Documented among Diegueno, Karok, Mahuna.

Rhododendron macrophyllum

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine. Documented among Karok.

Amelanchier alnifolia

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

Abies amabilis

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, throat aid, tuberculosis remedy, tonic, hemorrhoid remedy. Documented among Bella Coola, Haisla, Hanaksiala.

Sedum divergens

Native American medicinal plant used as hemorrhoid remedy, laxative, pediatric aid. Documented among Okanagon, Thompson.

Trillium ovatum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine, love medicine, poison. Documented among Karok, Lummi, Makah.

Salix lucida

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, ceremonial medicine, disinfectant, emetic, pediatric aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Navajo, Ramah, Okanagan-Colville.

Artemisia campestris

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, burn dressing, antidiarrheal, gynecological aid. Documented among Menominee, Meskwaki, Okanagon.

Taxus brevifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid, diaphoretic, panacea, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, internal medicine. Documented among Bella Coola, Chehalis, Cowlitz.

Calystegia longipes

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

Comandra umbellata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine, narcotic, oral aid, analgesic. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta, Thompson.

Helianthus strumosus

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, pediatric aid, pulmonary aid. Documented among Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Echinacea pallida

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), burn dressing, cold remedy, dermatological aid, dietary aid, febrifuge. Documented among Cheyenne, Crow, Dakota.

Lycium pallidum

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, toothache remedy, emetic, misc. disease remedy, panacea. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Desmodium paniculatum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, stimulant. Documented among Houma.

Carica papaya

Papaya leaves contain papain enzyme and unique alkaloids. Used for digestive support, platelet support, and immune health. Popular in tropical folk medicine.

Campanula parryi

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

Helianthella parryi

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

Eriogonum heracleoides

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, dermatological aid, antidiarrheal, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), ceremonial medicine. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Sanpoil, Thompson.

Luetkea pectinata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Okanagon, Thompson.

Anemone pulsatilla

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, antidote, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hemicrania, wart.

Passiflora incarnata

A gentle nervine herb used for sleep support, anxiety relief, and nervous system calming. Often combined with valerian.

Passiflora incarnata (400mg)

Standard passionflower capsule — 400mg extract. For anxiety: take during the day (non-drowsy at moderate doses). For sleep: take 30 min before bed.

Passiflora incarnata (extract)

Standardized for vitexin/isovitexin. Clinical evidence for anxiety comparable to oxazepam in one trial. The most studied form for sleep and anxiety.

Passiflora incarnata (tea)

Passionflower steeped as tea — a gentle nighttime tea for anxiety and sleep. Mild grassy flavor. Often blended with chamomile, valerian, or lemon balm.

Passiflora incarnata (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted passionflower — fast-acting for acute anxiety. 30-60 drops as needed. Can be combined with skullcap for stronger calming effect.

Passiflora edulis

The fruit of passion vine — rich in antioxidants. The leaves (like P. incarnata) have calming properties. The fruit provides vitamin C and fiber.

Prunus persica

Traditional settler-era nausea remedy — peach leaf tea for morning sickness and restlessness (small doses). TCM uses seed (Tao Ren) to break blood stasis. SEED contains amygdalin (cyanide precursor) — use with caution.

Salix amygdaloides

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, hemostat, panacea. Documented among Cheyenne, Okanagan-Colville.

Parietaria officinalis

Mediterranean and European diuretic and demulcent for kidney stones, cystitis, and chronic cough.

Potentilla pensylvanica

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

Linum perenne

Similar to common flax (linseed), the seeds provide essential fatty acids and are used as a bulking laxative for constipation. The aerial parts are used in infusions for colds and the oil for eczema and rheumatoid arthritis.