Herb Library

Aquilegia vulgaris

A European herb used in very small doses as a nervine for anxiety and skin conditions. Contains cyanogenic compounds — SMALL DOSES ONLY, professional use.

Hyptis pectinata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, psychological aid. Documented among Seminole.

Xerophyllum tenax

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, hemostat, orthopedic aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Pomo, Kashaya.

Viola sororia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, blood medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Symphyotrichum cordifolium

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

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, antidiarrheal, febrifuge, tonic, toothache remedy, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Chickasaw, Choctaw, Kiowa.

Parryella filifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as toothache remedy, ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Ramah, Tewa.

Celtis occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, venereal aid, abortifacient, cold remedy, gynecological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Houma, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Arnica acaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, orthopedic aid. Documented among Catawba.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, emetic, laxative, tuberculosis remedy, venereal aid, cathartic. Documented among Bella Coola, Carrier, Southern, Chippewa.

Amelanchier arborea

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, tonic, venereal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Symphoricarpos albus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, venereal aid, diuretic, burn dressing, eye medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Chehalis, Chippewa, Cowichan.

Echium vulgare

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

Ilex verticillata

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, other, psychological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Carissa spinarum

Aboriginal bush fruit and medicine. Root decoction used for toothache and urinary complaints. Fruit is a sweet edible berry rich in vitamin C.

Connarus suberosus

Brazilian cerrado medicinal tree used in traditional medicine of central Brazil for ulcers, gastritis, and as anti-venom. Bark decoction for stomach complaints. Contains catechins and proanthocyanidins. Part of the highly biodiverse cerrado pharmacopoeia.

Aristolochia grandiflora

Used in traditional medicine for arthritis and edema, to stimulate the immune system and white-blood-cell production, kill parasites, and treat snakebites.

Elliottia pyroliflorus

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid. Documented among Kitasoo.

Sphaeralcea angustifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, ceremonial medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, misc. disease remedy, antidiarrheal. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Pima.

Erythrina fusca

Traditional medicinal plant used for beriberi, cancer, wound.

Rhoeo spathacea

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, diuretic, pectoral, refrigerant.

Salvia gilliesii

A medicinal plant (Salvia gilliesii) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pseudognaphalium stramineum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine, emetic, panacea, dermatological aid. Documented among Kawaiisu, Navajo, Ramah, Pomo.

Baccharis pilularis

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

Nicotiana attenuata

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, hemostat, narcotic, analgesic, cough medicine, veterinary aid. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Viburnum opulus

A traditional antispasmodic herb used to support muscle relaxation and menstrual comfort.

Viburnum opulus (extract)

Extract of cramp bark — a muscle antispasmodic used for menstrual cramps, muscle tension, and leg cramps. Works on smooth and skeletal muscle.

Geranium maculatum

Cranesbill is a premier gentle astringent for restraining excessive discharges such as runny noses, excessive mucus, and vaginal discharge. Also used for diarrhea and as an anti-aging skin herb.

Berberis repens

Traditional medicinal plant used for collyrium, contraceptive, cough, placenta, rheumatism, stomach, venereal, wound.

Ranunculus repens

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, gynecological aid, other, poison. Documented among Hesquiat, Thompson.

Gaultheria hispidula

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, sedative. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Anticosti.

Eriogonum corymbosum

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

Bidens coronata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (external), eye medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Seminole.

Piper cubeba

A Southeast Asian pepper used in Unani medicine for respiratory and urinary support. Contains cubebin. Was used in medieval European medicine.

Magnolia acuminata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, respiratory aid, toothache remedy, anthelmintic. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Brugmansia amesianum

Traditional medicinal plant used for intoxicant, narcotic, swelling, tumor.

Eriogonum ovalifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid, cold remedy. Documented among Gosiute, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Penstemon richardsonii

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Paiute.

Mentzelia laciniata

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

Huperzia spp

A medicinal plant (Huperzia spp) from the Lycopodiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Ceanothus integerrimus

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

Balsamorhiza deltoidea

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

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.

Sphaeralcea ambigua

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

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.