Herb Library

Agastache urticifolia

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

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.

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.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, febrifuge, respiratory aid, hunting medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Ceanothus americanus

Premier spleen and lymph herb — used during American Revolution as tea substitute. For swollen lymph nodes, splenomegaly, tonsillitis, and sore throats. Powerful astringent. The go-to herb for any lymphatic congestion.

Agastache pallidiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, cough medicine, dermatological aid, disinfectant, febrifuge, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Packera neomexicana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote, burn dressing, disinfectant, hunting medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Robinia neomexicana

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

Phacelia neomexicana

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

Cirsium neomexicanum

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, eye medicine, panacea, veterinary aid. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Perna canaliculus

Marine anti-inflammatory — contains unique omega-3s (ETA, OTA) not found in fish oil. Clinical evidence for osteoarthritis and asthma. Lipid extract (Lyprinol/PCSO-524) is the studied form. From pristine New Zealand waters. For joint inflammation and respiratory conditions.

Nigella arvensis

Mediterranean wild relative of black seed used in Turkish and Greek folk medicine for digestive complaints, lactation support, and headache. Contains different alkaloid profile than Nigella sativa. Less studied but traditionally valued across rural Anatolia.

Peniocereus greggii

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Nevada Indian, Papago, Pima.

Cereus grandiflorus

Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiac, cardiotonic, carditis, diuretic, dropsy, goiter, nervine, stimulant, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Silene noctiflora

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

Solanum sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic, tuberculosis remedy, heart medicine. Documented among Comanche, Isleta.

Lomatium triternatum

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea, pulmonary aid, strengthener, cold remedy, throat aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Okanagan-Colville.

Festuca subverticillata

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, other. Documented among Iroquois.

Rosa nutkana

Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, eye medicine, analgesic, gynecological aid, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Bella Coola, Carrier, Chehalis.

Galium boreale

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, contraceptive, diaphoretic, diuretic, poison. Documented among Choctaw, Cree, Hudson Bay, Shuswap.

Diervilla lonicera

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, analgesic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, gynecological aid. Documented among Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Chippewa, Cree, Woodlands.

Lomatium orientale

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Cheyenne.

Sorbus decora

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), orthopedic aid. Documented among Cree, Woodlands.

Spiranthes lacera

Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine. Documented among Ojibwa.

Potentilla gracilis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine, dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Castilleja angustifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, abortifacient, eye medicine. Documented among Navajo, Quileute, Shuswap.

Picea abies

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

Lomatium nuttallii

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Creek.

Zigadenus nuttallii

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, venereal aid, poison. Documented among Gosiute, Ute.

Linanthus nuttallii

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

Monolepis nuttalliana

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, emetic, hunting medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Polytaenia nuttallii

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gynecological aid. Documented among Meskwaki.

Helianthus nuttallii

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

Nymphaea lotus

Egyptian and West African water lily used in traditional medicine for diarrhea, diabetes, and as mild sedative. Contains nuciferine and nymphayol. Ancient Egyptian ceremonial plant. Flower tea for relaxation and lucid dreaming in modern herbalism.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anticonvulsive, gynecological aid, hypotensive, love medicine, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Creek, Houma.

Avena sativa

Nutritive nerve tonic and restorative used for nervous exhaustion, depression, and insomnia. Oat straw is a good source of minerals. Oats help lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar.

Avena sativa

A gentle nervine tonic and nutritive herb used for nervous system nourishment, stress support, and bone health.

Avena sativa (tea)

Dried oat straw long-infused (4+ hours) — a deeply nourishing nervous system tonic rich in calcium, magnesium, and silica. One of the safest daily tonics.

Panicum obtusum

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

Holodiscus discolor

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy, antidiarrheal, eye medicine, oral aid, orthopedic aid, tonic. Documented among Chehalis, Lummi, Makah.

Ochna serrulata

Southern African shrub used in Zulu and Swazi traditional medicine for stomach complaints, ulcers, and as emetic. Root preparations for infertility. Contains biflavonoids (lophirone) and tannins. Named for fruit resembling Mickey Mouse face.

Pinus koraiensis

Korean pine nut and needle preparation used for respiratory conditions, fatigue, and nutritional support. Pine nut oil is rich in pinolenic acid for appetite control.

Atriplex nummularia

Aboriginal food-medicine for skin irritations, insect stings, and as a nutritious mineral supplement. Leaves are high in protein and minerals and were a staple food.