Herb Library

Ephedra torreyana

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid, dermatological aid, cough medicine, diaphoretic, kidney aid, urinary aid. Documented among Hopi, Isleta, Keres, Western.

Astragalus calycosus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, other, poultice, venereal aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Shoshoni.

Pycnanthemum torreyi

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

Penstemon barbatus

Native American medicinal plant used as witchcraft medicine, diuretic, dermatological aid, hunting medicine. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Navajo, Tewa.

Phyllospadix torreyi

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

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, dermatological aid, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Costanoan (Olhonean), Diegueno, Mendocino Indian.

Strophostyles helvula

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Houma, Iroquois.

Clematis vitalba

Traditional medicinal plant used for blood, cancer, diuretic, kidney, poison, purgative, rubefacient, scrofula, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Bocconia arborea

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), analgesic, anesthetic, collyrium, dropsy, eruption, jaundice, sore, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cercocarpus montanus

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, hunting medicine, panacea, laxative. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Opuntia phaeacantha

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Pima.

Trametes versicolor

A medicinal mushroom with extensive research for immune system modulation, particularly PSK and PSP polysaccharides.

Trametes versicolor (capsule)

Standard capsule form of Turkey Tail — the most clinically studied medicinal mushroom globally. PSK form used in Japanese oncology for 30+ years.

Trametes versicolor (extract)

Hot water extract standardized for PSK/PSP polysaccharides. The most clinically studied medicinal mushroom — used in Japanese oncology for decades.

Trametes versicolor (powder)

Ground Turkey Tail fruiting body — add to smoothies, coffee, or broth. 1-3g daily. The most affordable way to get the world's most clinically studied medicinal mushroom.

Trametes versicolor (tea)

Turkey Tail simmered 1-2 hours as tea. The traditional preparation extracts water-soluble PSK/PSP polysaccharides for immune modulation.

Phyla nodiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Houma.

Satureja cilicica

A medicinal plant (Satureja cilicica) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Curcuma longa (gummy)

Turmeric/curcumin in gummy format — the tastiest way to take turmeric daily. Check actual curcuminoid content (many gummies are underdosed). Should contain piperine.

Curcuma longa + Raw Honey

Turmeric mixed into raw honey — creates a golden paste that's both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. Traditional Ayurvedic cold/flu remedy. ½ tsp 3x daily when sick.

Lonicera involucrata

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, dermatological aid, venereal aid, cathartic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Blackfoot, Carrier.

Opuntia macrorhiza

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

Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides

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

Lonicera utahensis

Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine, blood medicine, dermatological aid, laxative. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Okanagan-Colville.

Amelanchier utahensis

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

Vitis girdiana

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

Lessingia glandulifera

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

Nuphar lutea

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), panacea, venereal aid. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Cree, Woodlands, Flathead.

Cinnamomum impressicostatum

A medicinal plant (Cinnamomum impressicostatum) from the Lauraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Rumex venosus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gynecological aid, analgesic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine. Documented among Arapaho, Lakota, Paiute.

Lathyrus venosus

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, emetic, hemostat, stimulant, tonic. Documented among Chippewa.

Vaccinium myrtilloides

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, contraceptive, diaphoretic, gynecological aid, reproductive aid. Documented among Cree, Woodlands.

Dionaea muscipula

A medicinal plant (Dionaea muscipula) from the Droseraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Collinsia violacea

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, cold remedy, cough medicine, pulmonary aid. Documented among Creek, Natchez.

Physalis virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as stimulant. Documented among Meskwaki.

Obolaria virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine, diaphoretic, gastrointestinal aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Choctaw.

Claytonia virginica

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

Fragaria virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, kidney aid, liver aid, misc. disease remedy, psychological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cherokee, Chippewa.

Acalypha virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, misc. disease remedy, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Gnaphalium viscosum

Traditional medicinal plant used for carminative, colic, collyrium, rheumatism, spasm, stomachic.

Vitex agnus-castus

See Chasteberry entry for full details. Cross-referenced for searchability.

Bacopa monnieri

Clinical nootropic — 300mg daily improves memory acquisition and retention in 8-12 weeks. Gold standard Ayurvedic brain herb. Contains bacosides. Studies in both elderly (memory) and children (ADHD/learning). Take with fat for absorption.

Nymphaea sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid, cough medicine, respiratory aid, sedative. Documented among Abnaki, Seminole.

Oenanthe sarmentosa

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, cathartic, emetic, laxative, gynecological aid, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Haisla and Hanaksiala, Kitasoo, Kwakiutl.

Quercus ?pauciloba

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

Garrya elliptica

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient. Documented among Pomo, Kashaya.

Chlorogalum pomeridianum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, poison, analgesic, antirheumatic (external), carminative, disinfectant. Documented among Cahuilla, Costanoan, Mendocino Indian.

Cirsium undulatum

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid, eye medicine, panacea, veterinary aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Comanche, Navajo, Ramah, Shuswap.