Herb Library

Eriogonum cernuum

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

Galium boreale

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, contraceptive, diaphoretic, diuretic, poison. Documented among Choctaw, Cree, Hudson Bay, Shuswap.

Ribes hudsonianum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, cold remedy, panacea, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, sedative. Documented among Cree, Woodlands, Tanana, Upper, Thompson.

Viola nephrophylla

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

Diervilla lonicera

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, analgesic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, gynecological aid. Documented among Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Chippewa, Cree, Woodlands.

Rubus flagellaris

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, oral aid, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee.

Lomatium orientale

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Cheyenne.

Sorbus decora

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), orthopedic aid. Documented among Cree, Woodlands.

Quercus ellipsoidalis

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient. Documented among Menominee.

Quercus rubra

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, cancer(nose).

Spiranthes lacera

Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine. Documented among Ojibwa.

Potentilla gracilis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine, dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Castilleja angustifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, abortifacient, eye medicine. Documented among Navajo, Quileute, Shuswap.

Zigadenus nuttallii

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, venereal aid, poison. Documented among Gosiute, Ute.

Nymphaea lotus

Egyptian and West African water lily used in traditional medicine for diarrhea, diabetes, and as mild sedative. Contains nuciferine and nymphayol. Ancient Egyptian ceremonial plant. Flower tea for relaxation and lucid dreaming in modern herbalism.

Artemisia australis

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, pulmonary aid, reproductive aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Ochna serrulata

Southern African shrub used in Zulu and Swazi traditional medicine for stomach complaints, ulcers, and as emetic. Root preparations for infertility. Contains biflavonoids (lophirone) and tannins. Named for fruit resembling Mickey Mouse face.

Pterocarpus mildbraedii

Nigerian Igbo medicinal food for anemia, inflammation, and microbial infections; leaf is eaten in soups and also used therapeutically.

Clermontia arborescens

Native American medicinal plant used as breast treatment, dermatological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Metrosideros polymorpha

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

Atriplex nummularia

Aboriginal food-medicine for skin irritations, insect stings, and as a nutritious mineral supplement. Leaves are high in protein and minerals and were a staple food.

Usnea longissima

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

Geum triflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, stimulant, veterinary aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Chippewa, Paiute.

EPA/DHA from fish

EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids from fish — among the most evidence-based supplements worldwide. Essential for brain, heart, joint, and eye health.

Helianthella uniflora

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, analgesic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Ophiopogon japonicus

A TCM yin-nourishing herb for dry coughs, thirst, constipation, and heart palpitations. Moistens the lungs and stomach.

Picradeniopsis oppositifolia

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

Diplacus aurantiacus

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Tubatulabal.

Lonicera ciliosa

Native American medicinal plant used as contraceptive, dermatological aid, tuberculosis remedy, tonic, gynecological aid, cold remedy. Documented among Chehalis, Klallam, Lummi.

Fraxinus latifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, snake bite remedy, anthelmintic, preventive medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Costanoan, Cowlitz, Karok.

Quercus garryana

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, gynecological aid. Documented among Cowlitz, Karok.

Thymus orospedanus

A medicinal plant (Thymus orospedanus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Ligusticum porteri

A sacred Native American herb from the Rocky Mountains used for respiratory support, sore throat, and as a first-line immune herb. Difficult to cultivate.

Ligusticum porteri

Rocky Mountain respiratory powerhouse — Native American cold/flu remedy. For upper respiratory infections, sore throats, and altitude sickness. Bears dig it up after hibernation (hence "Bear Root"). Endangered — never wildcrafted.

Osmanthus fragrans

A Chinese flower tea with sweet apricot-like flavor. Used for lung health, skin beauty, and digestive comfort. Traditionally reduces phlegm.

Matteuccia pennsylvanica

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

Inocarpus edulis

Traditional medicinal plant used for antidote(fish), astringent, bloodshot, diarrhea, enterosis, eye, hemorrhage, medicine, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Avena sativa (soaked)

Oats soaked overnight in milk/yogurt with chia seeds — the most popular functional breakfast. Provides beta-glucan fiber for cholesterol and gut health. No cooking needed.

Pleurotus ostreatus

A widely cultivated mushroom with natural statin-like compounds (lovastatin). Studied for cholesterol, blood sugar, and immune support.

Dicentra formosa

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

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.

Rhododendron macrophyllum

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

Ephedra gerardiana

Traditional medicinal plant used for asthma, cardiotonic, circulation-tonic, hypotensive.

Butea monosperma

Colorful Ayurvedic tree used for intestinal worms, diarrhea, piles, and skin disorders. Flowers yield a red dye and are used for menstrual disorders.

Hypericum ellipticum

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient. Documented among Iroquois.

Cirsium pallidum

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

Impatiens pallida

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, misc. disease remedy, pediatric aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Ojibwa.