Herb Library

Eriogonum androsaceum

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

Cleome serrulata

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, blood medicine, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, throat aid, febrifuge. Documented among Gosiute, Navajo, Ramah, Oregon Indian.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, dermatological aid, emetic, febrifuge. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Conioselinum scopulorum

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, gynecological aid, respiratory aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Iris missouriensis

Native American medicinal plant used as toothache remedy, emetic, ceremonial medicine, kidney aid, urinary aid, analgesic. Documented among Great Basin Indian, Klamath, Montana Indian.

Juniperus scopulorum

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, antirheumatic (external), ceremonial medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Crow.

Acer glabrum

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, panacea, hunting medicine, antiemetic, gynecological aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Blackfoot, Navajo, Ramah, Okanagan-Colville.

Parnassia fimbriata

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, stimulant, venereal aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Gosiute.

Nuphar lutea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine, heart medicine, tuberculosis remedy, venereal aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Gitksan, Haisla and Hanaksiala.

Petrophyton caespitosum

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, gastrointestinal aid, ceremonial medicine, narcotic. Documented among Gosiute, Navajo, Kayenta.

Euphorbia brachycera

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, analgesic, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Zinnia grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, other, nose medicine, throat aid, analgesic, cathartic. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Stephanomeria virgata

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

Olea europaea

Unani prophetic medicine oil for constipation, gallstones, skin conditions, and cardiovascular health; also used as a vehicle for other remedies.

Aspalathus linearis (tea)

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Woodwardia radicans

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

Rosa rubiginosa

A medicinal plant (Rosa rubiginosa) from the Rosaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Eriogonum gracillimum

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

Chaetopappa ericoides

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, nose medicine, panacea, reproductive aid, sedative. Documented among Havasupai, Hopi, Keres, Western.

Rosa canina (extract)

Standardized rosehip extract — studied for joint comfort (osteoarthritis) and skin health. Contains GOPO (galactolipid) as the active compound.

Rosa canina (tea)

Pleasant fruity tea — one of the richest natural vitamin C sources. Popular in Scandinavian and German traditions. Great hot or iced. Blends well with hibiscus.

Rosmarinus officinalis (essential oil)

Steam-distilled rosemary oil — studied for hair growth (comparable to minoxidil in one study), memory enhancement (inhalation), and muscle pain relief topically.

Rosmarinus officinalis (extract)

Standardized extract rich in rosmarinic acid and carnosic acid — studied for cognitive support, antioxidant protection, and anti-inflammatory activity.

Rosmarinus officinalis (tea)

Fresh or dried rosemary steeped as tea — for memory, circulation, digestion. The simplest way to get rosemary's cognitive benefits daily.

Rosa damascena

Rose petals and essential oil used for mood support, skin care, digestive comfort, and menstrual regulation. One of the most prized essential oils.

Antennaria rosea

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, reproductive aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Streptopus lanceolatus

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, gynecological aid, diaphoretic, cathartic, cough medicine, tonic. Documented among Chippewa, Iroquois, Montagnais.

Stachys rothrockii

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

Cirsium rothrockii

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Galium asprellum

Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, diuretic, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Choctaw.

Eupatorium pilosum

Native American medicinal plant used as breast treatment, cold remedy, laxative, respiratory aid, tonic, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Prosartes trachycarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, dermatological aid, hemostat. Documented among Blackfoot, Okanagan-Colville.

Dichanthelium strigosum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cough medicine, pulmonary aid, throat aid. Documented among Seminole.

Prenanthes aspera

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, diuretic, other, stimulant. Documented among Choctaw.

Symphyotrichum falcatum

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Heuchera cylindrica

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, antirheumatic (external), tuberculosis remedy, blood medicine. Documented among Blackfoot, Flathead, Kutenai.

Eriogonum rotundifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, psychological aid, sedative, throat aid. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo.

Hoita orbicularis

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Costanoan.

Viola rotundifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, blood medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Hepatica nobilis

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, anticonvulsive, dermatological aid, hunting medicine, liver aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Chippewa, Menominee, Nanticoke.

Ericameria nauseosa

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, analgesic, cathartic, cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah, Tewa.

Euonymus obovata

Native American medicinal plant used as other, urinary aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Herniaria glabra

Eastern European folk diuretic and urinary antiseptic used for kidney stones, cystitis, and gout.

Saussurea lappa

Tibetan aromatic herb for wind-humor disorders, digestive pain, asthma, and cholera. One of the most important herbs for wind-related conditions in Sowa-Rigpa.

Peteria scoparia

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy, veterinary aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Lygodesmia juncea

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, dermatological aid, diuretic, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Keres, Western.

Astragalus lonchocarpus

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, poultice. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Shepherdia canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, laxative, tuberculosis remedy, cathartic. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Carrier, Carrier, Northern.