Herb Library

Dorema ammoniacum

Iranian medicinal plant producing oleo-gum-resin (ammoniacum) used in traditional Persian and Unani medicine for asthma, chronic bronchitis, and as expectorant. Also used in plasters for joint pain. Contains ammoresinol with antimicrobial properties.

Dorstenia contrajerva

Central American fig relative whose rhizome was one of the most important medicines in colonial Latin America — used as universal antidote, for snakebite, and fever. Name means 'counter-poison.' Contains furanocoumarins and dorstenin.

Liatris punctata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, urinary aid, venereal aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Comanche, Meskwaki.

Crataegus punctata

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Polygonum punctatum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, orthopedic aid, psychological aid. Documented among Chippewa, Houma, Iroquois.

Lesquerella douglasii

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, dermatological aid, diaphoretic. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Shuswap.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, throat aid, antirheumatic (external), orthopedic aid. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Hanaksiala, Isleta.

Senecio flaccidus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant, gynecological aid, kidney aid, other, laxative. Documented among Costanoan, Kawaiisu.

Iris douglasiana

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Yokia.

Artemisia douglasiana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, ear medicine, respiratory aid, urinary aid. Documented among Costanoan, Karok, Kawaiisu.

Satureja douglasii

Traditional medicinal plant used for blood, deodorant, tea.

Spiraea douglasii

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Lummi.

Dovyalis caffra

Southern African thorny shrub whose fruit is edible (Kei apple) and whose root/leaf have traditional medicinal uses in Xhosa and Zulu medicine for skin conditions and menstrual complaints. Root decoction for infertility. Contains phenolic compounds.

Betula pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, adjuvant. Documented among Cree, Hudson Bay, Potawatomi.

Solidago squarrosa

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Goodyera pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, burn dressing, cold remedy, dietary aid, emetic, eye medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Stachys germanica

A medicinal plant (Stachys germanica) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Dracaena mannii

West African tree used in Igbo and Yoruba traditional medicine for wound healing, hemorrhoids, and as ritual plant. Planted on shrines and boundaries. Leaf decoction for fever. Contains steroidal saponins and flavonoids.

Os Draconis (Long Gu)

TCM calming mineral — fossilized animal bone rich in calcium. For anxiety, insomnia, palpitations, and night sweats. Always decocted first (30 min before herbs). Anchors floating yang. Often paired with Oyster Shell.

Hylocereus undatus

Tropical cactus superfruit — rich in betalains (red variety), oligosaccharides (prebiotic), and vitamin C. For gut health, blood sugar, and antioxidant support. Flower tea is traditional Vietnamese remedy for diabetes. Seeds contain omega-3 and omega-6.

Dracocephalum moldavica

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, cancer, demulcent, fever, tonic, vulnerary.

Daemonorops draco

Red resin from multiple plant species used across cultures — Southeast Asian (palm), South American (Croton lechleri), and Canary Islands (Dracaena draco). For wound healing, GI ulcers, and bleeding. Powerfully astringent.

Croton lechleri

South American tree whose red sap is rich in proanthocyanidins. The extract SP-303 was clinically studied for treatment of diarrhea in AIDS patients and traveler's diarrhea, showing modest symptomatic benefit.

Daemonorops draco

A Southeast Asian palm resin (different from Sangre de Drago) used in TCM for wound healing, blood stasis pain, and ulcers. Deep red resin.

Carex prasina

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

Prosartes hookeri

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

Filipendula vulgaris

Eastern European folk remedy for urinary tract infections and kidney stones; contains salicylates like meadowsweet.

Silene drummondii

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

Acer rubrum

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

Hedeoma drummondii

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

Arabis drummondii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, kidney aid, orthopedic aid, urinary aid, venereal aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagon, Salish, Thompson.

Oxalis drummondii

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

Datisca glomerata

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid. Documented among Costanoan, Miwok.

Durio zibethinus

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, dermatosis, fever, jaundice, parturition, tonic.

Cynodon dactylon

Sacred Ayurvedic grass used for bleeding disorders, skin conditions, urinary infections, and wound healing. Commonly used as a hemostatic in Indian folk medicine.

Lavandula x intermedia

A medicinal plant (Lavandula x intermedia) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Dicentra cucullaria

Native American medicinal plant used as sports medicine, love medicine. Documented among Iroquois, Menominee.

Elsholtzia eriostachya var. pusilla

A medicinal plant (Elsholtzia eriostachya) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Potentilla canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois, Natchez.

Iris cristata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, liver aid, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Chamerion latifolium

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

Mirabilis pumila

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

Panax trifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), breast treatment, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, kidney aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Ojibwa, South.

Solidago simplex

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, tonic, venereal aid. Documented among Thompson.

Ericameria nana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, cold remedy, cough medicine, eye medicine, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Amorpha nana

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

Delphinium tricorne

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, poison. Documented among Cherokee.

Pedicularis centranthera

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