Herb Library

Glyceria canadensis

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

Eryngium aquaticum

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, gastrointestinal aid, antidote, diuretic, expectorant, snake bite remedy. Documented among Alabama, Cherokee, Choctaw.

Liatris laxa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, antirheumatic (external), dietary aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Seminole.

Hieracium venosum

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

Rauvolfia caffra

East/Southern African relative of R. vomitoria; bark for fever, malaria, and mental illness; contains reserpine-type alkaloids.

Ravensara aromatica

Traditional medicinal plant used for intoxicant, spice.

Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus

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

Erigeron aphanactis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cathartic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, eye medicine. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Grindelia decumbens

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

Actaea rubra

Traditional medicinal plant used for cold, cough, poison.

Frangula rubra

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic. Documented among Miwok.

Erythrina herbacea

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, tonic, analgesic, antiemetic, antirheumatic (external), laxative. Documented among Alabama, Choctaw, Creek.

Aquilegia canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, heart medicine, dermatological aid, kidney aid, witchcraft medicine, antidiarrheal. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Eriophorum russeolum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Eskimo, Western.

Ribes triste

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, urinary aid, gynecological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Chippewa, Ojibwa, Tanana, Upper.

Gaillardia pinnatifida

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, diuretic, gynecological aid, psychological aid, misc. disease remedy, other. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western, Navajo.

Panax ginseng (steamed)

White ginseng that has been steamed and dried — this processing creates unique ginsenosides not found in raw ginseng. Considered more warming and potent.

Rhizophora mangle

Traditional medicinal plant used for angina, asthma, astringent, boil, dyspepsia, elephantiasis, emmenagogue, enuresis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Silene campanulata

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid. Documented among Karok.

Pinus resinosa

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, stimulant, analgesic. Documented among Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Ojibwa, Ojibwa, South.

Amaranthus retroflexus

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

Pterocarpus santalinus

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ache(stomach), antidote, arrhythmia, astringent, bilious, cosmetic, depurative, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Adenostoma sparsifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Coahuilla, Diegueno.

Ceanothus sanguineus

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Sanpoil.

Rehmannia glutinosa

A foundational TCM blood tonic. Raw form clears heat; prepared (cooked) form nourishes blood and yin. Used in many classic TCM formulas.

Ganoderma lucidum (tincture)

Dual-extracted Reishi tincture — captures both water-soluble polysaccharides and alcohol-soluble triterpenes. The most comprehensive extraction in convenient dropper format.

Panax ginseng (white dried)

The King of TCM herbs — powerfully tonifies Yuan Qi (original qi). For collapse, severe fatigue, and chronic illness recovery. Aged 4-6 years. White ginseng is air-dried (milder than Red/steamed). Shan Shen (wild) is most prized and extremely expensive.

Various (5 Bach flowers)

The 5 Bach Flower Essences: Star of Bethlehem, Rock Rose, Impatiens, Cherry Plum, Clematis. Used for emotional crisis, shock, and stress. Extremely dilute.

Pleopeltis polypodioides

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, oral aid, pediatric aid, vertigo medicine. Documented among Houma.

Hedeoma reverchonii

A medicinal plant (Hedeoma reverchonii) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Rhamnus prinoides

Ethiopian tree whose leaves and bark are essential ingredients in traditional Ethiopian honey wine (tej) and beer (tella). Medicinally for malaria, stomach complaints, and as tonic. Contains emodin anthraquinones and flavonoids. Culturally indispensable in Ethiopia.

Krameria triandra

A Peruvian astringent root used for oral health — gum disease, mouth ulcers, and sore throat. Found in some natural toothpastes.

Rhinacanthus nasutus

Thai traditional medicine plant for ringworm, eczema, herpes, and skin fungal infections. Root contains rhinacanthin compounds with antifungal, antiviral, and anticancer properties. Applied topically and taken internally.

Rhodiola crenulata

A high-altitude Tibetan Rhodiola species — used for altitude sickness adaptation and as a general adaptogen. Similar but not identical to R. rosea.

Rhodiola rosea (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted Rhodiola — fast-acting adaptogen for acute stress and mental performance. 20-40 drops in morning water. Do NOT take in evening (stimulating).

Chamaesyce glyptosperma

Native American medicinal plant used as gland medicine, gynecological aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Iroquois, Thompson.

Plantago lanceolata

Common European weed used as a relaxing expectorant for catarrhal conditions, a first-aid wound herb for insect bites and cuts, and a soothing remedy for cystitis, diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Heuchera richardsonii

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, eye medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cree, Woodlands, Lakota.

Geranium richardsonii

Native American medicinal plant used as hemostat, nose medicine, panacea. Documented among Cheyenne, Navajo, Ramah.

Ricinus communis (leaf)

Pan-tropical castor plant LEAF use (distinct from toxic seed/oil) in Ayurvedic and African medicine as poultice for joint pain, breast engorgement, and boils. Leaf is heated and applied topically. Contains ricinine but NOT ricin (seed only). External use relatively safe.

Mimulus ringens

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, antidote. Documented among Iroquois.

Senna alata

A medicinal plant (Senna alata) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Crataegus rivularis

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Dalibarda repens

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, venereal aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Erigeron pulchellus

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, analgesic, anticonvulsive, antihemorrhagic, cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Iberis amara

Traditional medicinal plant used for antirheumatic, antiscorbutic, asthma, bronchitis, cardiotonic, expectorant, gout, homeopathy, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Corydalis sempervirens

Native American medicinal plant used as hemorrhoid remedy. Documented among Iroquois.

Eriogonum androsaceum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, herbal steam, orthopedic aid. Documented among Thompson.