Herb Library

Oxalis oregana

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, dietary aid, other, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Cowlitz, Karok, Makah.

Eriocaulon sp

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), anodyne, cephalgia, epistaxis, hemicrania, opacity, sunstroke, vermifuge.

Liquidambar orientalis

Traditional medicinal plant used for antidote, antiseptic, cancer, cold, convulsion, cough, epilepsy, expectorant, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Oroxylum indicum

Southeast Asian tree used across Thai, Indian, and Chinese medicine for diarrhea, dysentery, and respiratory conditions. Bark is a key ingredient in Ayurvedic Dasamoola (ten roots) formula. Contains baicalein and chrysin flavonoids.

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.

Hymenoxys hoopesii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, respiratory aid, antiemetic. Documented among Great Basin Indian, Navajo.

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.

Conioselinum gmelinii

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

Monardella odoratissima

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

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.

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.

Trillium undulatum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule.

Calystegia longipes

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

Odontoglossum chinensis

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

Microlepia strigosa

Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

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.

Agoseris glauca

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, laxative. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Comandra umbellata

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

Rumex altissimus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, antidiarrheal, antihemorrhagic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Dakota, Lakota.

Oenothera pallida

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

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.

Amelanchier pallida

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Pomo, Kashaya.

Lobelia spicata

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid, blood medicine, dermatological aid, emetic, love medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

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.

Lycium pallidum

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

Ranunculus pallasii

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Eskimo, Inupiat.

Ptelea trifoliata

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, poison. Documented among Havasupai.

Asclepias cryptoceras

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Paiute, Paiute, Northern, Shoshoni.

Garrya flavescens

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, venereal aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Cymbopogon martinii

A grass oil used in aromatherapy for skin care, emotional balance, and as a natural antimicrobial. Contains geraniol (similar to rose geranium).

Ericameria palmeri

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, throat aid, analgesic, orthopedic aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Coahuilla.

Penstemon palmeri

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

PEA (endocannabinoid)

An endogenous fatty acid amide the body produces. Supplemental PEA supports the endocannabinoid system for pain, inflammation, and immune modulation.

Persea schiedeana

A medicinal plant (Persea schiedeana) from the Lauraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Scirpus microcarpus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, throat aid. Documented among Malecite, Micmac.

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.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Traditional medicinal plant used for anuria, ascites, astringent, bite(bug), cancer, diarrhea, diuretic, dysentery, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Doellingeria umbellata

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Mohegan, Potawatomi.

Eschscholzia parishii

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

Tauschia parishii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cold remedy, dermatological aid, eye medicine, orthopedic aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Kawaiisu.