Herb Library

Marrubium vulgare

A traditional European cough herb, the flavoring in horehound candy. Used for respiratory support and as a bitter digestive tonic.

Vancouveria hexandra

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

Arctostaphylos manzanita

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, veterinary aid, poison, dietary aid, gastrointestinal aid, cold remedy. Documented among Concow, Mendocino Indian, Miwok.

Lippia alba

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), chest-cold, cold, colitis, cough, digestive, dyspepsia, emmenagogue, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Acer alba

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

Chamaesyce albomarginata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, snake bite remedy, veterinary aid, eye medicine, gynecological aid, analgesic. Documented among Diegueno, Kawaiisu, Keres, Western.

Caltha leptosepala

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagon, Thompson.

Spiraea alba

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

Melilotus alba

Traditional medicinal plant used for poison, sclerosis.

Polygala alba

Native American medicinal plant used as ear medicine. Documented among Sioux.

Pycnanthemum albescens

Traditional medicinal plant used for cold, diaphoretic.

Commelina erecta

Native American medicinal plant used as other. Documented among Seminole.

Quercus alba

An astringent bark used topically for hemorrhoids, wounds, and skin irritation, and internally for diarrhea and sore throat gargle. Rich in tannins.

Symphyotrichum lanceolatum

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

Pulsatilla occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, antirheumatic (external), eye medicine. Documented among Okanagon, Thompson.

Paeonia lactiflora (Bai Shao)

TCM blood-nourishing and liver-softening herb — for menstrual cramps, muscle spasms, night sweats, and irritability. Contains paeoniflorin (anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory). Key herb in Xiao Yao San and Si Wu Tang formulas.

Paeonia lactiflora

A TCM blood-nourishing herb used for menstrual regulation, muscle relaxation, and liver support. Key ingredient in many gynecological formulas.

Pinus strobus

Pine needle tea — rich in vitamin C (used to prevent scurvy). Inner bark is an expectorant for coughs. A traditional Native American winter remedy.

Populus alba

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, love medicine, tonic, antirheumatic (external), blood medicine, panacea. Documented among Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Dalea candida

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, toothache remedy, disinfectant, febrifuge, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah, Pawnee.

Krameria grayi

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant, eye medicine, venereal aid, analgesic, cough medicine. Documented among Paiute, Pima, Shoshoni.

Prenanthes alba

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, dermatological aid, snake bite remedy, stimulant, diuretic. Documented among Chippewa, Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Besseya plantaginea

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

Salvia apiana

A sacred Native American ceremonial herb — burned as smudge for purification. Medicinally used for sore throat, respiratory support, and digestive comfort.

Ageratina altissima

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, diuretic, febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, stimulant, tonic. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Spiraea betulifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, kidney aid, other. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Shuswap, Thompson.

Picea glauca

A medicinal plant (Picea glauca) from the Pinaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Mentzelia albicaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, toothache remedy, snake bite remedy. Documented among Gosiute, Hopi, Navajo, Ramah.

Oenothera albicaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, antirheumatic (external), orthopedic aid, panacea, throat aid. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah.

Camellia sinensis (white)

The least processed tea — highest in catechins and lowest in caffeine. Delicate sweet flavor. Studied for skin protection, cardiovascular health, and oral health.

Tephrosia candida

Traditional medicinal plant used for insecticide, piscicide.

Chelone glabra

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, dermatological aid, dietary aid, febrifuge, laxative, liver aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Malecite.

Pyrola picta

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea, pediatric aid. Documented among Karok.

Verbena urticifolia

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

Salix alba

Original source of salicylic acid (forerunner of aspirin). Effective anti-inflammatory and analgesic for osteoarthritis, lower back pain, and fevers with fewer side effects than aspirin.

Salix alba

The original source of salicin (precursor to aspirin), used traditionally for discomfort, headaches, and joint support.

Salix alba (400mg)

Standard white willow bark capsule — the herbal aspirin alternative. 400mg providing ~60mg salicin. For headaches, back pain, and joint discomfort. Gentler on stomach than aspirin.

Atalaya hemiglauca

Aboriginal medicine tree used for eye infections, skin sores, and general pain relief. The bark is soaked or boiled and the wash applied to affected areas.

Castilleja integra

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, gastrointestinal aid, blood medicine, gynecological aid. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Silphium integrifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, herbal steam, kidney aid, orthopedic aid, urinary aid. Documented among Meskwaki.

Asclepias subverticillata

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western.

Polygala verticillata

Native American medicinal plant used as other, pediatric aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Pycnanthemum verticillatum

A medicinal plant (Pycnanthemum verticillatum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, kidney aid, urinary aid, emetic. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Myriophyllum verticillatum

Native American medicinal plant used as other, pediatric aid, stimulant. Documented among Iroquois.

Symphoricarpos oreophilus

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

Cymopterus purpurascens

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antiemetic, gastrointestinal aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Silene stellata

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