Herb Library

Mirabilis linearis

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, panacea, burn dressing, cough medicine. Documented among Lakota, Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Lithospermum incisum

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, orthopedic aid, psychological aid, sedative, stimulant, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Hopi.

Ericameria linearifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Kawaiisu, Tubatulabal.

Collomia linearis

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

Pectis angustifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, psychological aid, carminative, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo.

Hosta lancifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Pityopsis graminifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid, cold remedy, febrifuge. Documented among Choctaw, Seminole.

Scutellaria angustifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Miwok.

Sophora angustifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, dysentery, fever, jaundice, leprosy, restorative, scrofula, stomachic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Stephanomeria minor

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy, venereal aid. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Shoshoni, Zuni.

Eriodictyon angustifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, orthopedic aid, antidiarrheal, antiemetic. Documented among Hualapai, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Yucca angustissima

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, disinfectant, laxative. Documented among Apache, Hopi.

Sisyrinchium nashii

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

Tropaeolum majus

Edible garden plant with natural antibiotic properties used for urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, and as a source of vitamin C. The peppery leaves and flowers are used in salads.

Eriogonum inflatum

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

Hibiscus heterophyllus

Aboriginal medicine plant used for sore throat, coughs, and skin conditions. The mucilaginous roots are used for poultices and the flowers brewed as tea.

Mentha australis

Aboriginal medicine plant for coughs, colds, and digestive complaints. Less menthol than European mints but with a unique aromatic profile used medicinally and culinarily.

Tetragonia tetragonioides

Aboriginal food-medicine plant for scurvy prevention (vitamin C), wound washing, and skin conditions. Must be blanched before eating to reduce oxalate content.

Glycine max (Bacillus subtilis fermented)

Japanese fermented soybeans — the natural source of nattokinase and vitamin K2 (MK-7). Slimy texture and strong smell. One of the world's healthiest foods.

Bacillus subtilis var. natto (enzyme)

A fibrinolytic enzyme from Japanese fermented soybeans (natto). Studied for cardiovascular health and healthy blood viscosity. Not technically an herb.

Solanum trilobatum

Siddha respiratory herb for asthma, bronchitis, and tuberculosis; berry and leaf preparations used for chronic cough.

Nauclea latifolia

West African tree and one of the most widely used antimalarial plants in Nigeria and Ghana. Also for toothache, diabetes, and hypertension. Contains naucleamides and strictosamide alkaloids. Fruit is edible (sweet when ripe).

Scaevola taccada

Polynesian coastal plant with Hawaiian medicinal use for cuts, puncture wounds (especially sea urchin), skin rashes, and coral cuts. Leaf juice applied directly to wounds. Root decoction for stomach complaints and thrush.

Erigeron concinnus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, disinfectant, venereal aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Shoshoni.

Yucca baileyi

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

Carex nebrascensis

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

Sisyrinchium mucronatum

Native American medicinal plant used as nose medicine, throat aid. Documented among Navajo.

Azadirachta indica

An important Ayurvedic herb known as the "village pharmacy," used for skin support, oral health, and as a bitter tonic.

Azadirachta indica (475mg)

Standard neem leaf capsule — for skin health, blood sugar, and immune support. 475mg 1-3x daily. Very bitter. LEAF capsules only (not seed oil — toxic internally).

Azadirachta indica (oil)

Cold-pressed oil from neem seeds used topically for skin conditions, insect repellent, and garden pest control. NEVER ingest neem oil.

Hygrophila auriculata

Siddha diuretic and male reproductive tonic; seeds for urinary calculi, anemia, and as an aphrodisiac in Tamil medicine.

Cinnamomum glaucescens

A medicinal plant (Cinnamomum glaucescens) from the Lauraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Citrus aurantium (flower)

Essential oil from bitter orange blossoms — one of the most prized for anxiety, insomnia, and skin regeneration. Very expensive. Calming and uplifting.

Celtis laevigata

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

Urtica dioica

A highly nutritious herb rich in minerals, used for seasonal respiratory comfort, urinary health (root), and as a nourishing tonic (leaf).

Urtica dioica leaf (435mg)

Nettle leaf capsule — freeze-dried preserves active compounds best. For allergies: 300mg freeze-dried 3x daily at onset. Also a nutritive mineral supplement.

Urtica dioica leaf (435mg)

Standard nettle LEAF capsule — for allergies (freeze-dried) and as a nutritive mineral supplement. 435mg 2-3x daily. Freeze-dried form best for allergy support.

Agastache urticifolia

A medicinal plant (Agastache urticifolia) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Urtica dioica leaf (tea)

The classic nutritive herbal infusion — steep 1oz in 1 quart water for 4+ hours (Susun Weed method). Rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, silica, and chlorophyll.

Urtica dioica root (250mg)

Standard nettle ROOT capsule — specifically for prostate/BPH support. Different from nettle LEAF (nutritive). 240-480mg daily. Often combined with Saw Palmetto.

Urtica dioica (seed)

The seeds of nettle — used differently from leaf or root. A kidney trophorestorative and adrenal tonic. Used for chronic kidney support and fatigue.

Urtica dioica (soup)

Cooked nettle soup — a Northern European spring tradition. Cooking deactivates the stinging hairs. Rich in iron, calcium, and chlorophyll. Tastes like rich spinach soup.

Urtica dioica (tea bag)

Pre-packaged nettle leaf tea bag — convenient daily mineral tonic. For allergy support, use freeze-dried capsules instead (tea is less effective for allergies).

Scirpus nevadensis

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

Psorothamnus polydenius

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, cold remedy, misc. disease remedy, pulmonary aid, throat aid. Documented among Paiute, Northern.

Hymenopappus newberryi

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

Physaria newberryi

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote, ceremonial medicine, respiratory aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo.

Newbouldia laevis

West African sacred and medicinal tree planted as boundary marker. Used in Yoruba, Igbo, and Ewe traditional medicine for epilepsy, convulsions, fever, and infertility. Contains chrysoeriol, lapachol, and newbouldiaquinone. Important ritual and healing plant.