Herb Library

Artemisia pallens

A medicinal plant (Artemisia pallens) from the Asteraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Davidsonia pruriens

Aboriginal medicinal fruit with extremely high anthocyanin content used for general health and as an antioxidant-rich food. Very sour fresh but processed into preserves.

Glandularia bipinnatifida

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

Parkia biglobosa

West African traditional remedy for hypertension, malaria, toothache, and wound infections; fermented seeds are a protein-rich condiment.

Angelica dawsonii

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, antirheumatic (external), ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, dietary aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Blackfoot.

Ziziphus jujuba (fruit)

TCM qi and blood tonic — harmonizes formulas and moderates harsh herbs. For fatigue, poor appetite, and emotional instability. The most commonly used "assistant" herb in TCM formulas. Sweet and nourishing. Eaten as a snack throughout China.

Ophiocordyceps sinensis

Prized Tibetan medicine fungus parasitizing ghost moth larvae, used for kidney strengthening, lung support, fatigue, and libido. Among the world's most expensive biological products.

Atropa belladonna

Powerful smooth muscle antispasmodic used to relieve intestinal colic, treat peptic ulcers, and alleviate symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Contains tropane alkaloids used in conventional anesthesia.

Hibiscus cannabinus

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, aperient, apertif, aphrodisiac, bilious, bruise, fattening, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ceanothus integerrimus

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

Blechnum spicant

Native American medicinal plant used as cancer treatment, dermatological aid, antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, pulmonary aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Hesquiat, Kwakiutl, Makah.

Liatris sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Creek.

Balsamorhiza deltoidea

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Dendrobium nobile

A prized TCM yin tonic orchid used for stomach/lung dryness, vision support, and longevity. One of the most expensive TCM herbs.

Polygonum densiflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Hawaiian.

Liatris spicata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Menominee.

Cedrus deodora

Traditional medicinal plant used for tumor(abdomen).

Derris scandens

Thai traditional medicine vine for musculoskeletal pain, arthritis, and back pain. Clinical studies in Thailand demonstrate analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Contains rotenoids and isoflavonoids. Listed in Thai National List of Essential Medicines.

Lomatium foeniculaceum

Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine. Documented among Dakota, Omaha, Pawnee.

Purshia glandulosa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, emetic, gynecological aid, laxative, venereal aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Baccharis sarothroides

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Diegueno.

Loeseliastrum matthewsii

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy. Documented among Tubatulabal.

Centaurium exaltatum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, toothache remedy, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Miwok.

Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus

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

Balanites aegyptiacus

A medicinal plant (Balanites aegyptiacus) from the Balanitaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Frasera albomarginata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Shoshoni.

Oenothera primiveris

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

Sphaeralcea ambigua

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, antirheumatic (external), cathartic, cold remedy, contraceptive, dermatological aid. Documented among Shoshoni.

Hyptis emoryi

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(tooth), asthma, cold, dyspnea, hearing.

Baileya multiradiata

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

Prunus andersonii

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), cold remedy, misc. disease remedy, tonic, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Paiute.

Phlox austromontana

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Havasupai, Navajo, Kayenta.

Stanleya pinnata

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, gland medicine, analgesic, misc. disease remedy, throat aid, tonic. Documented among Havasupai, Navajo, Paiute.

Abronia villosa

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, burn dressing. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Symphoricarpos longiflorus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Paiute.

Lappula occidentalis

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

Datura discolor

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, ear medicine, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Pima.

Nicotiana obtusifolia

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

Chilopsis linearis

A Southwestern Native American herb used for respiratory infections, candida, and as an antimicrobial. The flowers make a pleasant tea.

Stephanomeria runcinata

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Keres, Western.

Eriastrum eremicum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Paiute.

Artemisia herba-alba

Traditional medicinal plant used for emmenagogue, enteritis, gastritis, spasm, vermifuge.

Erigeron linearis

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Zinnia acerosa

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), psychological aid. Documented among Keres, Western.

Detarium microcarpum

West African savanna tree used in Hausa and Bambara traditional medicine for tuberculosis, meningitis, and malaria. Fruit pulp edible and nutritious. Bark decoction for pneumonia and diarrhea. Important in Malian traditional pharmacopoeia.

Dandelion + Burdock + Red Clover + Nettle

Classic Western herbalism detox tea — four alterative/blood-purifying herbs combined. The traditional spring cleanse approach. Gentle daily tonic.

Cedrus deodara

Ayurvedic anti-inflammatory herb used for arthritis, respiratory conditions, urinary disorders, and fever. The heartwood oil is valued for its warming properties.

Kalanchoe daegrimontiana

A medicinal plant (Kalanchoe daegrimontiana) from the Crassulaceae family used in traditional medicine.