Herb Library

Bahia dissecta

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), contraceptive, gynecological aid. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah, Zuni.

Ambrosia acanthicarpa

A medicinal plant (Ambrosia acanthicarpa) from the Asteraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Senecio spartioides

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, cathartic, gynecological aid, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, eye medicine. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah, Zuni.

Waltheria americana

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, asthma, debility, depurative, diarrhea, eruption, fever, purgative, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cypripedium arietinum

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

Boehmeria nivea

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, antidote(arrow poison), bite(bug), bite(snake), boil, demulcent, diuretic, dysentery, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Allium ursinum

European wild garlic with similar but milder properties to cultivated garlic. Used to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, as an antimicrobial, and as a spring cleansing tonic.

Quisqualis indica

Used in TCM specifically to treat internal parasites, particularly roundworm and pinworm in children.

Brassica napus

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, febrifuge, kidney aid, misc. disease remedy, orthopedic aid, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Micmac.

Lycopodium obscurum

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), blood medicine, gynecological aid, diuretic, hemostat. Documented among Chippewa, Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Pluchea lanceolata

Ayurvedic anti-rheumatic herb for joint pain, sciatica, and respiratory conditions. One of the best herbs for Vata disorders involving pain and stiffness.

Rubus idaeus (ketone)

The aromatic compound from red raspberries — marketed for weight loss but evidence is very weak. Most commercial products are synthetic, not from actual raspberries.

Rubus idaeus

Classic pregnancy tonic — for toning the uterus and preparing for labor. Also used for menstrual cramps, diarrhea, and sore throats. Rich in fragarine (smooth muscle relaxant), minerals, and vitamin C. Safe throughout pregnancy.

Metrosideros robusta

New Zealand rata tree used in Maori medicine for sore throat, wounds, and diarrhea. Bark decoction as gargle and internal remedy. Related to pohutukawa. Contains tannins and triterpenoids. Culturally significant as native forest canopy tree.

Crotalaria retusa

Traditional medicinal plant used for fever, hemoptysis, impetigo, poison, scabies.

Botrychium virginianum

Native American medicinal plant used as other, pediatric aid, emetic, snake bite remedy, diaphoretic, expectorant. Documented among Abnaki, Cherokee, Chickasaw.

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 serpentina

Rauwolfia quickly lowers blood pressure in acute situations through its chief alkaloid reserpine, which relaxes blood vessels around the heart. Also used as a mild relaxant and sedative.

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.

Machaeranthera grindelioides

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine. Documented among Hopi.

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.

Alnus rubra

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, gastrointestinal aid, dermatological aid, pulmonary aid, analgesic, orthopedic aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Carrier, Northern, Carrier, Southern.

Actaea rubra

Traditional medicinal plant used for cold, cough, poison.

Mahonia haematocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Apache, Mescalero.

Persea borbonia

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, analgesic, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, antirheumatic (external), ceremonial medicine. Documented among Seminole.

Houstonia rubra

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Kayenta.

Aesculus pavia

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), cancer treatment, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, hemorrhoid remedy. Documented among Cherokee.

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.

Juniperus virginiana

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, bronchitis, convalescence, debility, emmenagogue, fatality, medicine, poison, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Trifolium pratense

A nutritive herb rich in isoflavones, traditionally used for skin health and menopausal support.

Trifolium pratense

A nutritive flower rich in isoflavones used for menopausal support, skin health, and respiratory comfort. Traditionally a blood purifier.

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.

Vaccinium parvifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy. Documented among Skagit, Skagit, Upper.

Delphinium nudicaule

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

Lepidium meyenii (red)

The red variety of maca — associated with prostate health, bone density, and female hormonal balance. Mildest flavor of the maca varieties.

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.

Acer rubrum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, eye medicine, gynecological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Ojibwa.