Herb Library

Hordeum murinum

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid. Documented among Costanoan.

Rubus canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Delaware, Oklahoma, Menominee.

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.

Cyperus laevigatus

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, dermatological aid, strengthener, venereal aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Stachys aspera

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, emetic. Documented among Meskwaki.

Equisetum laevigatum

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

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.

Aureolaria flava

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

Viola pubescens

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

Rivea corymbosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for carminative, contraceptive, diuretic, divination, evil eye, fear, hallucinogen, narcotic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Abronia fragrans

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, psychological aid, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, cathartic, diaphoretic. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta.

Trillium grandiflorum

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

Calotropis procera

East African and Sahel remedy for skin diseases, joint pain, and parasites; latex applied to warts and ringworm. Toxic.

Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, oral aid, hemostat, snake bite remedy, tuberculosis remedy, love medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Cree, Woodlands, Iroquois.

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.

Polygonatum multiflorum

Musculoskeletal restoration herb — for damaged tendons, ligaments, joints, and connective tissue. Moistening and nourishing. TCM Yu Zhu nourishes yin and moistens dryness. Herbalist Jim McDonald popularized the joint/tendon use.

Polygonatum odoratum

A yin-nourishing TCM herb used for dry coughs, thirst, and joint dryness. Also used in Western herbalism for musculoskeletal support.

Rumex acetosa

Culinary sour green — French sorrel soup is a classic. High in oxalic acid and vitamin C. For fever, scurvy (historical), and as digestive tonic. Related to Sheep Sorrel. Use in moderation due to oxalates.

Soulamea amara

Pacific Island tree used in New Caledonian Kanak traditional medicine and Fijian folk medicine for fever, pain, and infections. Contains quassinoids. Related to quassia. Bark extremely bitter — typical of Simaroubaceae medicinal plants.

Annona muricata

Tropical cancer-fighting folk remedy — contains annonaceous acetogenins (anti-tumor in lab studies). Widely used in Caribbean and South American folk medicine. Fruit is delicious. CAUTION: neurotoxic compounds (annonacin) linked to atypical Parkinsonism.

Diplacus longiflorus

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

Solidago spectabilis

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

Linum australe

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Hopi.

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.

Cleonia lusitanica

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

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.

Sedum lanceolatum

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

Alnus incana

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, emetic, laxative, toothache remedy, cathartic, eye medicine. Documented among Abnaki, Algonquin, Quebec, Cherokee.

Lycoris radiata

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, amebiasis, antidote, antitussive, burn, dysentery, edema, emetic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Acmella oleracea

A tropical herb that creates a tingling/numbing sensation in the mouth. Used for toothache, immune stimulation, and oral health.

Tetradymia canescens

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, tonic, abortifacient, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, cold remedy. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Dryopteris carthusiana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote. Documented among Bella Coola.

Xanthium spinosum

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, gastrointestinal aid, pulmonary aid, snake bite remedy, throat aid, kidney aid. Documented among Cherokee, Mahuna.

Astragalus kentrophyta

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy. Documented among Navajo.

Phlox hoodii

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, pediatric aid, pulmonary aid. Documented among Blackfoot.

Sonchus asper

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, sedative, heart medicine, poison. Documented among Iroquois, Navajo, Kayenta.

Arthrospira platensis

A blue-green microalgae used as a nutrient-dense superfood rich in protein, B vitamins, iron, and phycocyanin antioxidants.

Arthrospira platensis (powder)

Spirulina in powder form — for smoothies and green drinks. 3-6g daily. Deep green color and mild oceanic taste. The most nutrient-dense food by weight on earth.

Arthrospira platensis (tablet)

Compressed spirulina tablets — convenient format avoiding the taste of powder. 3-6g daily provides complete protein, B12, GLA, and phycocyanin.

Asplenium sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid. Documented among Tlingit.

Gamochaeta purpurea

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Houma.

Polygonum persicaria

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, urinary aid, gastrointestinal aid, antirheumatic (external), heart medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Fritillaria atropurpurea

Native American medicinal plant used as cancer treatment, poison. Documented among Lakota, Ute.