Herb Library

Morinda citrifolia

A Polynesian fruit used for immune support, pain relief, and general vitality. Strong taste. Contains scopoletin and anthraquinones.

Morinda citrifolia (leaf)

Hawaiian and Polynesian use of noni LEAVES (distinct from fruit) for wound healing, inflammation, and as poultice for boils and infections. Leaf tea milder than fruit juice. Contains flavonoid glycosides and scopoletin. No fermented flavor of fruit.

Lupinus nootkatensis

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Alaska Native.

Rosa nutkana

Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, eye medicine, analgesic, gynecological aid, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Bella Coola, Carrier, Chehalis.

Opuntia ficus-indica

A traditional Mexican remedy used for blood sugar support, hangover relief, and as a nutritious food source.

Galium boreale

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, contraceptive, diaphoretic, diuretic, poison. Documented among Choctaw, Cree, Hudson Bay, Shuswap.

Ribes hudsonianum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, cold remedy, panacea, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, sedative. Documented among Cree, Woodlands, Tanana, Upper, Thompson.

Viola nephrophylla

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

Diervilla lonicera

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, analgesic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, gynecological aid. Documented among Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Chippewa, Cree, Woodlands.

Rubus flagellaris

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

Lomatium orientale

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Cheyenne.

Sorbus decora

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), orthopedic aid. Documented among Cree, Woodlands.

Quercus ellipsoidalis

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient. Documented among Menominee.

Quercus rubra

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, cancer(nose).

Spiranthes lacera

Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine. Documented among Ojibwa.

Potentilla gracilis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine, dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Castilleja angustifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, abortifacient, eye medicine. Documented among Navajo, Quileute, Shuswap.

Picea abies

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid. Documented among Mohegan.

Potentilla norvegica

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, analgesic, venereal aid, cathartic. Documented among Chippewa, Navajo, Ramah, Ojibwa.

Merremia dissecta

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, laxative, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Pycnanthemum nudum

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

Myristica fragrans

A warming spice used in small amounts for digestive support, sleep, and brain health. Contains myristicin. TOXIC in large amounts (>2 tablespoons).

Lomatium nuttallii

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Creek.

Zigadenus nuttallii

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, venereal aid, poison. Documented among Gosiute, Ute.

Linanthus nuttallii

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

Monolepis nuttalliana

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

Polytaenia nuttallii

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

Helianthus nuttallii

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

Strychnos nux-vomica

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, abortifacient, ague, amblyopia, aphrodisiac, asthma, avicide, cns stimulant, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Nymphaea lotus

Egyptian and West African water lily used in traditional medicine for diarrhea, diabetes, and as mild sedative. Contains nuciferine and nymphayol. Ancient Egyptian ceremonial plant. Flower tea for relaxation and lucid dreaming in modern herbalism.

Artemisia australis

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, pulmonary aid, reproductive aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anticonvulsive, gynecological aid, hypotensive, love medicine, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Creek, Houma.

Avena sativa (milk)

Plant milk from oats — naturally sweet, creamy, and rich in beta-glucan fiber. Used as a dairy alternative that supports cholesterol and gut health.

Avena sativa

Nutritive nerve tonic and restorative used for nervous exhaustion, depression, and insomnia. Oat straw is a good source of minerals. Oats help lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar.

Avena sativa

A gentle nervine tonic and nutritive herb used for nervous system nourishment, stress support, and bone health.

Avena sativa (tea)

Dried oat straw long-infused (4+ hours) — a deeply nourishing nervous system tonic rich in calcium, magnesium, and silica. One of the safest daily tonics.

Panicum obtusum

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

Ipomoea indica

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, laxative, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Holodiscus discolor

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy, antidiarrheal, eye medicine, oral aid, orthopedic aid, tonic. Documented among Chehalis, Lummi, Makah.

Ochna serrulata

Southern African shrub used in Zulu and Swazi traditional medicine for stomach complaints, ulcers, and as emetic. Root preparations for infertility. Contains biflavonoids (lophirone) and tannins. Named for fruit resembling Mickey Mouse face.

Ocotea glaziovii

A medicinal plant (Ocotea glaziovii) from the Lauraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Fouquieria sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid. Documented among Hualapai.

Eleutherococcus sessiliflorus

Korean adaptogenic herb for fatigue, joint pain, and immune support. Different species from Siberian ginseng but used similarly in Korean traditional medicine.

Ficus exasperata

West African rough-leaf tree for hypertension, diabetes, and dysentery; rough leaves used to polish and also for wound dressing.

Jatropha multifida

West African and Caribbean wound-healing plant; leaf latex applied to fresh cuts; bark decoction for infections. Toxic internally.

Pinus koraiensis

Korean pine nut and needle preparation used for respiratory conditions, fatigue, and nutritional support. Pine nut oil is rich in pinolenic acid for appetite control.

Pterocarpus mildbraedii

Nigerian Igbo medicinal food for anemia, inflammation, and microbial infections; leaf is eaten in soups and also used therapeutically.

Clermontia arborescens

Native American medicinal plant used as breast treatment, dermatological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Hawaiian.