Herb Library

Dalea nana

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Keres, Western.

Rubus arcticus

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Shuswap.

Rubus pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, antihemorrhagic, gastrointestinal aid, tonic. Documented among Okanagon, Thompson.

Rosa gymnocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, eye medicine, hunting medicine, poison, tonic. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Calliandra humilis

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

Rhus copallina

Traditional medicinal plant used for dysentery, tea, tetters, wart.

Iris verna

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, liver aid, urinary aid, cathartic. Documented among Cherokee, Creek.

Solidago nemoralis

Native American medicinal plant used as liver aid, kidney aid, burn dressing, dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Houma, Iroquois, Mahuna.

Acorus gramineus

Tibetan and East Asian aromatic herb for phlegm-misting the heart, epilepsy, and poor memory. Lower beta-asarone content than A. calamus, considered safer.

Asclepias engelmanniana

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

Thalictrum dioicum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antiemetic, eye medicine, heart medicine, other. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Populus deltoides

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener, gynecological aid, cold remedy, dermatological aid, venereal aid, anthelmintic. Documented among Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma, Flathead.

Dirca palustris

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, cathartic, dermatological aid, pulmonary aid, analgesic, blood medicine. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, urinary aid, antidiarrheal, emetic. Documented among Coahuilla, Costanoan, Diegueno.

Forestiera acuminata

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea. Documented among Houma.

Saxifraga pensylvanica

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, blood medicine, ceremonial medicine, kidney aid, panacea. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Calycanthus floridus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, emetic, eye medicine, pediatric aid, poison, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Euonymus atropurpurea

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine, cathartic, gynecological aid. Documented among Meskwaki, Mohegan, Winnebago.

Albizia lebbeck

Traditional medicinal plant used for cough, flu, lung, pectoral, rejuvenation, tonic, tumor(abdomen).

Arctostaphylos glandulosa

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Pomo, Kashaya.

Mimulus eastwoodiae

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

Arenaria eastwoodiae

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

Asplenium platyneuron

A medicinal plant (Asplenium platyneuron) from the Aspleniaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Porphyra abbottae

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, orthopedic aid, panacea. Documented among Hanaksiala.

Argentina egedii

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Kwakiutl.

Sambucus nigra (flower)

Elder flowers — used differently from berries. A gentle diaphoretic for fever support and a pleasant cordial. Traditional for hay fever.

Sambucus nigra (freeze-dried powder)

Freeze-dried elderberry powder — versatile format for smoothies, baking, and DIY gummies. Retains anthocyanins better than heat-dried. No added sugar.

Sambucus nigra (wine)

Traditional elderberry wine — fermented elderberry. Retains anthocyanins while adding probiotic benefits of fermentation. Old European folk medicine staple.

Sambucus nigra (flowers)

The flowers of the elder tree, used for seasonal comfort, fever support, and as a pleasant diaphoretic tea.

Sambucus nigra flower (syrup)

Sweet elderflower syrup — a traditional British/Scandinavian summer drink. Diluted with water or sparkling water. Also used for fever support and hay fever.

Sambucus nigra flower (extract)

Concentrated elderflower extract — standardized for flavonoids. Used for seasonal comfort, upper respiratory support, and fever.

Pedicularis groenlandica

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

Sphaeralcea emoryi

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Pima.

Aureolaria laevigata

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, other. Documented among Cherokee.

Lithospermum officinale

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

Duchesnea indica

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, bite(bug), bite(snake), boil, cancer(digestive), decoagulant, eczema, laryngitis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Galium fendleri

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

Sphaeralcea fendleri

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

Thalictrum fendleri

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, ceremonial medicine, venereal aid. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah, Shoshoni.

Packera fendleri

Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, panacea, pediatric aid. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah.

Arenaria fendleri

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

Foeniculum vulgare (gripe water)

Diluted fennel seed tea for infant colic — one of the oldest baby remedies. Can also be given to breastfeeding mother. Gentle, sweet flavor babies accept well.

Aureolaria pedicularia

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, other. Documented among Cherokee.

Tanacetum parthenium

A traditional European herb primarily used for head comfort and migraine support, with a long history of use.

Tanacetum parthenium (380mg)

Standard feverfew capsule for migraine prevention — 380mg daily with food. Takes 2-3 MONTHS of daily use to reduce migraine frequency. Don't stop abruptly.

Tanacetum parthenium (extract)

Standardized to parthenolide content (0.2-0.7%). The most studied form for migraine prevention. Take daily for 2-3 months for full preventive effect.

Triosteum perfoliatum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, emetic, febrifuge, orthopedic aid, abortifacient, analgesic. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Thalictrum sparsiflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Great Basin Indian.