Herb Library

Ceanothus velutinus

Native American medicinal plant used as other, dermatological aid, cough medicine, febrifuge, ceremonial medicine, orthopedic aid. Documented among Great Basin Indian, Karok, Modesse.

Eriogonum niveum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Galanthus nivalis

Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiotonic, digestive, emmenagogue, poison, resolvent.

Euphorbia marginata

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), gynecological aid, poison. Documented among Lakota, Pawnee.

Trillium grandiflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), ear medicine, abortifacient, analgesic, disinfectant, diuretic. Documented among Chippewa, Menominee, Potawatomi.

Yucca glauca

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Montana Indian.

Saponaria officinalis

A saponin-rich herb traditionally used as an expectorant for respiratory congestion and externally for skin conditions. Also used as a natural soap.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, oral aid, pulmonary aid. Documented among Catawba, Cherokee.

Viburnum recognitum

Native American medicinal plant used as contraceptive, orthopedic aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Diplacus longiflorus

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

Rubus trivialis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, oral aid, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee, Seminole.

Isocoma pluriflora

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pediatric aid, analgesic, cough medicine, orthopedic aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Pima.

Artemisia abrotanum

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, cordial, detergent, emmenagogue, expectorant, fever, hair-oil, stimulant, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cosmos parviflorus

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

Malacothrix sonchoides

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

Lindera sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, pediatric aid. Documented among Mohegan.

Dryopteris carthusiana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote. Documented among Bella Coola.

Amaranthus spinosus

Traditional medicinal plant used for bite(snake), boil, bronchitis, colic, diuretic, dyspnea, eczema, emmenagogue, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ononis spinosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for aperient, cancer, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, gout.

Sonchus asper

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, sedative, heart medicine, poison. Documented among Iroquois, Navajo, Kayenta.

Arthrospira platensis (powder)

Spirulina in powder form — for smoothies and green drinks. 3-6g daily. Deep green color and mild oceanic taste. The most nutrient-dense food by weight on earth.

Asplenium sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid. Documented among Tlingit.

Eupatorium maculatum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, venereal aid, adjuvant, antirheumatic (internal), diuretic, kidney aid. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Cherokee, Chippewa.

Tephrosia hispidula

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

Arenaria lanuginosa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, eye medicine, febrifuge, respiratory aid, venereal aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Dryopteris expansa

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Klallam, Snohomish.

Rorippa sinuata

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

Chamaesyce melanadenia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, ear medicine. Documented among Cahuilla.

Lycium torreyi

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, misc. disease remedy, panacea, toothache remedy. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Hypericum hypericoides

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, hemostat. Documented among Cherokee.

Lemna trisulca

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Iroquois.

Townsendia exscapa

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, ceremonial medicine, gynecological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Arctostaphylos viscida

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Miwok.

Cornus foemina

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, febrifuge, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Houma.

Galium tinctorium

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

Pluchea foetida

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge. Documented among Choctaw.

Hypericum perforatum

One of the most studied herbs for mood support. Extensively researched for mild to moderate emotional wellness. Has critical drug interactions.

Hypericum perforatum (300mg)

Standard SJW capsule — 300mg extract (0.3% hypericin) 3x daily. The most studied dose for mild-moderate depression. CRITICAL drug interactions — check all medications.

Hypericum perforatum (extract)

Standardized to 0.3% hypericin. Clinical evidence comparable to SSRIs for mild-moderate depression. CRITICAL drug interactions — the most interaction-prone herb.

Hypericum perforatum (0.3% hypericin)

German standardized extract — 300mg 3x daily (0.3% hypericin). Matches SSRIs for mild-moderate depression in meta-analyses. LI 160 and WS 5572 are the most-studied extracts. Full effect takes 4-6 weeks. THE most drug-interacting herb known.

Hypericum perforatum (tea)

Dried St. John's Wort steeped as tea — milder than capsules but still has drug interactions. 2-3 cups daily. Yellow tea turns reddish. Same interaction warnings apply.

Hypericum crux-andreae

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, eye medicine. Documented among Choctaw.

Hypericum multicaule

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, eye medicine. Documented among Alabama.

Eriogonum umbellatum

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing. Documented among Klamath.

Eriogonum umbellatum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, venereal aid, gastrointestinal aid, disinfectant, emetic, cold remedy. Documented among Kawaiisu, Mahuna, Navajo, Kayenta.

Taxus sumatrana

A medicinal plant (Taxus sumatrana) from the Taxaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Drosera rotundifolia

A carnivorous plant used in European respiratory medicine for dry, spasmodic coughs and bronchitis. Contains plumbagin with antispasmodic properties.

Cordylanthus sp.

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