Herb Library

Astragalus gracilis

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

Sabatia campanulata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, eye medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Seminole.

Lathyrus palustris

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

Origanum vulgare var. gracile

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(tooth), alopecia, anodyne, bronchitis, cancer, carminative, catarrh, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Amaranthus hybridus

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Keres, Western.

Psoralidium tenuiflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, analgesic, misc. disease remedy, veterinary aid, disinfectant. Documented among Dakota, Lakota, Navajo, Ramah.

Phaseolus angustissimus

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

Ambrosia tenuifolia

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

Asclepias stenophylla

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid. Documented among Lakota.

Schoenocrambe linearifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, eye medicine, oral aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Ulmus rubra

A mucilaginous bark used to soothe and protect digestive and respiratory tissues. A key herb for GI comfort.

Ulmus rubra

A mucilaginous North American bark for soothing digestive, respiratory, and urinary tract membranes. Endangered — consider alternatives like Marshmallow.

Ulmus rubra (lozenge)

Slippery elm in lozenge form — provides mucilaginous coating for sore throat and cough. One of the most effective natural throat soothers.

Ulmus rubra (powder)

Fine ground slippery elm bark — mix with water to form a mucilaginous gruel. The most soothing GI preparation. Can be made into a porridge for convalescents.

Ulmus rubra (tea)

Mucilaginous bark tea — steep in warm (not boiling) water for maximum mucilage. The most soothing tea for sore throat, heartburn, and GI irritation.

Sphaeralcea digitata

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

Oenothera perennis

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

Melilotus indica

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), astringent, bowel, diarrhea, discutient, emollient, narcotic, swelling, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Dracocephalum parviflora

A medicinal plant (Dracocephalum parviflora) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Melica imperfecta

Native American medicinal plant used as toothache remedy. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Epilobium minutum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, pediatric aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Carex microptera

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

Stephanomeria exigua

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, venereal aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Smilax corbularia

Thai traditional medicine plant for musculoskeletal conditions, joint pain, and gout. Distinct from American sarsaparilla. Contains steroidal saponins. Used in Thai traditional hospital formularies for anti-inflammatory preparations.

Smilax herbacea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), burn dressing, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Malacothrix glabrata

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Apache, White Mountain.

Equisetum laevigatum

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, contraceptive, dermatological aid, urinary aid, hypotensive, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Costanoan, Diegueno, Hoh.

Onosmodium molle

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), veterinary aid. Documented among Lakota.

Mirabilis oxybaphoides

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

Mentzelia laevicaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), dietary aid, ear medicine, febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Gosiute, Mendocino Indian.

Viola pubescens

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

Hibbertia scandens

Aboriginal Australian climbing plant used topically for skin rashes, sores, and inflammation. The vine is crushed and applied as a poultice to affected areas.

Euphorbia marginata

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), gynecological aid, poison. Documented among Lakota, Pawnee.

Trillium grandiflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), ear medicine, abortifacient, analgesic, disinfectant, diuretic. Documented among Chippewa, Menominee, Potawatomi.

Solanum incanum

East African Solanum used in Ethiopian, Somali, and Kenyan traditional medicine for skin conditions (warts, ringworm), toothache, and sore throat. Fruit juice applied directly to warts and fungal infections. Contains solamargine with antitumor activity.

Zeuxine strateumatica

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, reproductive aid. Documented among Seminole.

Solidago spectabilis

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

Mikania scandens

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

Isocoma pluriflora

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pediatric aid, analgesic, cough medicine, orthopedic aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Pima.

Magnolia grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Choctaw, Koasati.

Malacothrix sonchoides

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

Gentiana algida

Tibetan bitter herb for fever, liver-bile disorders, and infectious diseases. Gentians are among the most important fever-clearing herbs in Tibetan medicine.

Cleonia lusitanica

A medicinal plant (Cleonia lusitanica) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Thymus mastichina

Traditional medicinal plant used for sclerosis, spice.

Tillandsia usneoides

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge. Documented among Houma.

Bidens pilosa

A pan-tropical weed used in African, Asian, and South American folk medicine for immune support, blood sugar, and wound healing.

Bidens bipinnata

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

Catalpa longissima

Traditional medicinal plant used for blennorrhagia, fever, sore(throat).