Herb Library

Digitalis lanata

Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiotonic, diuretic, dropsy, heart, poison, renitis, stimulant(cardio), tonic.

Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(tooth), alopecia, anodyne, bronchitis, cancer, carminative, catarrh, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Salvia triloba

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

Polemonium reptans

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, diuretic. Documented among Meskwaki.

Malaxis unifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic. Documented among Ojibwa.

Peltandra virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid. Documented among Nanticoke.

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid, stimulant, tonic, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Ojibwa, Omaha.

Arisaema dracontium

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

Sorbus scopulina

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, urinary aid, febrifuge, tonic. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Wet'suwet'en.

Mirabilis greenei

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

Chrysothamnus greenei

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

Pyrola chlorantha

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gynecological aid, hemostat, pediatric aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Chamaesaracha coronopus

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

Arctostaphylos patula

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, ceremonial medicine, emetic, venereal aid. Documented among Atsugewi, Navajo, Kayenta, Shoshoni.

Asclepias viridiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, eye medicine, oral aid, pediatric aid, throat aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Lakota.

Kochia americana

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

Ratibida tagetes

Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine, sedative, analgesic, cathartic, ceremonial medicine, cough medicine. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, cold remedy, cough medicine, diaphoretic, antirheumatic (external), misc. disease remedy. Documented among Hopi, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Pouteria viridis

A medicinal plant (Pouteria viridis) from the Sapotaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Solanum douglasii

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, poison. Documented among Cahuilla, Luiseno.

Psilostrophe sparsiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, antidiarrheal, blood medicine, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, panacea. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Origanum vulgare var. viride

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(tooth), alopecia, anodyne, bronchitis, cancer, carminative, catarrh, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Acacia decurrens

A medicinal plant (Acacia decurrens) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Silene laciniata

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

Grewia tenax

Sahelian and Arabian shrub used in Sudanese and Yemeni traditional medicine for anemia, trachoma, and as galactagogue. Fruit is nutritious — eaten fresh or dried across the Sahel. Root decoction for chest complaints. Contains flavonoids and tannins.

Grindelia squarrosa

A traditional Western herb used for respiratory support, particularly for bronchial spasm and poison ivy/oak relief.

Astragalus humistratus

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

Glechoma hederacea

A European herb used for respiratory congestion, sinus support, tinnitus, and as a spring tonic. Also used in traditional brewing.

Astragalus crassicarpus

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, hemostat, stimulant, tonic, veterinary aid. Documented among Chippewa, Lakota.

Coriaria thymifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for canicide, poison, raticide.

Vaccinium scoparium

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, dietary aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Cheyenne.

Acrocomia totai

Traditional medicinal plant used for antifertility.

Inga edulis

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), nervine.

Pilocarpus racemosus

A medicinal plant (Pilocarpus racemosus) from the Rutaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Melothria pendula

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy. Documented among Houma.

Guaiacum officinale

Caribbean hardwood resin — historical remedy for syphilis (16th century). Anti-inflammatory for gout, rheumatism, and arthritis. One of the densest woods (sinks in water). Endangered species — use cultivated sources.

Chamissoa altissima

Traditional medicinal plant used for blennorrhagia, depurative, dysentery, dyspepsia, venereal.

Erythroxylum citrifolium

Traditional medicinal plant used for wound.

Hylocereus guatemalensis

A medicinal plant (Hylocereus guatemalensis) from the Cactaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Terminalia grandiflora

Aboriginal Australian tree from the Northern Territory used for skin sores, diarrhea, and general pain. The bark is soaked in water and the liquid used as a medicinal wash.

Tinospora sinensis

Related to Indian Guduchi, used in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for rheumatic pain, inflammation, and fever. The stem starch (satva) is especially valued.

Panicum maximum

Traditional medicinal plant used for cyanogenetic, diuretic, poison, preventitive.

Petiveria alliacea

Has antimicrobial, anticancer, antitumor, antiviral, antioxidant, diuretic, and anti-HIV properties. Used to reverse cancer, reduce muscle spasms and fever, relax nerves, relieve pain, lower blood-sugar levels, and treat bacterial, fungal, and viral infections.

Echinochloa crus-pavonis

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

Sebastiania fruticosa

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative. Documented among Alabama.

Eucalyptus grandis

A medicinal plant (Eucalyptus grandis) from the Myrtaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Bursera simaruba

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(back), ache(stomach), antiseptic, aphrodisiac, bite(snake), calculus, cancer(stomach), cystitis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Pittosporum angustifolium

Aboriginal medicine plant gaining attention for skin conditions, immune support, and general wellness. Traditionally used for aches, pains, and skin disorders.