Herb Library

Tamarindus indica (bark)

Pan-tropical tamarind tree BARK (distinct from the culinary fruit) used in Ayurvedic and West African medicine for wound healing, diarrhea, and as astringent gargle. Very high tannin content. Bark decoction for gingivitis and oral infections.

Brickellia grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, antirheumatic (external), carminative, dietary aid, liver aid, analgesic. Documented among Gosiute, Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah.

Cryptantha fulvocanescens

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, snake bite remedy, toothache remedy. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Holarrhena pubescens

A medicinal plant (Holarrhena pubescens) from the Apocynaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Colubrina texensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for diarrhea, hematochezia.

Croton texensis

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, gastrointestinal aid, emetic, eye medicine, ear medicine, laxative. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Hopi, Isleta.

Hydnocarpus anthelminticus

A medicinal plant (Hydnocarpus anthelminticus) from the Flacourtiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Justicia crassifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as reproductive aid. Documented among Seminole.

Astragalus pachypus

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

Cryptantha crassisepala

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, poison, stimulant. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western, Navajo, Kayenta.

Caulanthus crassicaulis

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

Opuntia tunicata

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

Acanthopanax gracilistylus

Used for arthritis, backache, and beriberi in TCM. Has anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and antipyretic effects.

Phacelia linearis

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

Dracocephalum thymiflora

A medicinal plant (Dracocephalum thymiflora) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Desmodium sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, emetic, pulmonary aid. Documented among Alabama.

Tieghemella heckelii

West African rainforest tree used in Ivorian and Ghanaian traditional medicine for fever, malaria, and pain. Seed produces edible fat. Bark decoction for stomach complaints and as tonic. Contains triterpenoid saponins. Threatened timber species.

Tiliacora triandra

Thai and Lao culinary-medicinal vine whose leaves produce the green liquid base for many Isaan dishes. Traditional use for fever, detoxification, and as tonic. Rich in alkaloids and antioxidants. Daily dietary staple in northeastern Thailand.

Astragalus convallarius

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid. Documented among Gosiute.

Nicotiana tabacum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(back), ache(ear), ache(head), ache(stomach), ache(tooth), anodyne, anorexiac, antidote(bee sting), and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Zanthoxylum americanum

A Native American circulatory stimulant — creates a tingling/numbing sensation. Used for poor circulation, joint pain, toothache, and digestive support.

Habenaria odontopetala

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener. Documented among Seminole.

Echeandia flavescens

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

Astragalus calycosus

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

Arabis glabra

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, panacea, pediatric aid. Documented among Cheyenne.

Ribes laxiflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, tonic, cold remedy, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Bella Coola, Lummi, Skagit.

Opuntia imbricata

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

Nicotiana glauca

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), anodyne, boil, hirudicide, insecticide, piles, poison, sore, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Trichilia emetica

Southern African tree used in Zulu and Shangaan medicine for stomach complaints, kidney problems, and as an emetic. Seed oil (mafura butter) used topically for skin conditions and rheumatism.

Hydnocarpus kurzii

Traditional medicinal plant used for bactericide, bruise, fever, leprosy, lupus, ophthalmia, parasiticide, piscicide, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cupaniopsis anacardioides

Aboriginal plant used for fish poisoning treatment and skin infections. The bark decoction is used as a wash for sores and the tree provides shade medicine camps.

Opuntia phaeacantha

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

Calamintha nepeta subsp. glandulosa

A medicinal plant (Calamintha nepeta) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Curcuma longa (leaves)

While turmeric root gets the attention, the leaves are also used in South/Southeast Asian cooking and traditional medicine for digestive and anti-inflammatory support.

Lonicera involucrata

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

Allium bisceptrum

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

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.

Virola surinamensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for rheumatism.

Ratibida columnifera

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, snake bite remedy, panacea, gynecological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Dakota, Keres, Western.

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.

Acorus calamus

An Ayurvedic herb for cognitive support and voice clarity. CAUTION: Contains beta-asarone — use only the Ayurvedic-grade variety.

Boschniakia hookeri

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

Equisetum variegatum

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Yuki.

Phacelia heterophylla

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

Peltigera sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Oweekeno.

Cinnamomum impressicostatum

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