Herb Library

Ranunculus uncinatus

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), disinfectant, herbal steam, orthopedic aid, poison. Documented among Thompson.

Viola adunca

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), pediatric aid, respiratory aid, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Carrier, Southern, Klallam.

Oenothera elata

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, cold remedy, dermatological aid, emetic, misc. disease remedy, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah, Zuni.

Thelesperma megapotamicum

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, tuberculosis remedy, stimulant, toothache remedy. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo.

Dodonaea viscosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, bruise, burn, colic, dentifrice, fever, flatulence, funereal, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Glaucium flavum

Traditional medicinal plant used for adulterant, hydragogue, purgative, sedative, soap, wart.

Monarda punctata

Traditional medicinal plant used for apertif, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, hemostat, nausea, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Solanum carolinense

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, asthma, bactericide, bronchitis, convulsion, diuretic, epilepsy, medicine, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Hoheria populnea

New Zealand endemic tree used in Maori rongoā for eye complaints, digestive issues, and wound healing. Inner bark decoction as eyewash. Bark poultice for burns and skin conditions. Beautiful lace-like inner bark.

Hieracium cynoglossoides

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

Sempervivum sp.

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

Ericameria parryi

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine. Documented among Hopi.

Antennaria howellii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Bella Coola.

Elsholtzia ciliata

A medicinal plant (Elsholtzia ciliata) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Siegesbeckia orientalis

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, ague, alterative, analgesic, anodyne, antidote(spider), apertif, arthritis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Magnolia denudata

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, medicine, sedative.

Catalpa ovata

Traditional medicinal plant used for diuretic, nephrosis.

Scrophularia buergeriana

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiphlogistic, febrifuge.

Mimulus glabratus

A medicinal plant (Mimulus glabratus) from the Scrophulariaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Jatropha macrantha

Peruvian male vitality herb — traditional Amazonian remedy for erectile dysfunction and low libido. Name means "male power." Contains steroids and alkaloids. Less studied than Maca or Tongkat Ali but traditionally valued. Often combined with Maca.

Coptis japonica

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiphlogistic, bitter-principle, intestine, sedative, stomachic, tonic.

Gaylussacia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid, sedative, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Chickasaw, Rappahannock.

Anemone multifida

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

Ibervillea sonorae

Has hypoglycemic, antiobesity, and antimicrobial properties. Used in traditional medicine to lower blood-sugar levels, treat diabetes, reduce weight, and nourish and cleanse the pancreas.

Ligusticum scoticum

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Eskimo, Western.

Wyethia longicaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), burn dressing, dermatological aid, emetic, eye medicine. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Epilobium canum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant, febrifuge, panacea, pediatric aid, urinary aid. Documented among Costanoan, Miwok.

Physalis pubescens

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

Hyacinthus orientalis

Traditional medicinal plant used for poison.

Lavandula x hybrida

A medicinal plant (Lavandula x hybrida) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Scutellaria churchilliana

A medicinal plant (Scutellaria churchilliana) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Hydrangea arborescens

Native American kidney stone herb — Cherokee and other nations used it for urinary calculi. Eclectic physicians adopted it for kidney/bladder stones, prostatitis, and UTIs. Root only — leaves/flowers contain cyanogenic glycosides.

Hydrangea arborescens

A Cherokee herb used for kidney and bladder stones, urinary gravel, and prostate support. Acts as a solvent for calcium deposits.

Dioscorea tokoro

Korean herb for turbid urination, vaginal discharge, and rheumatic joint pain. Separates clear from turbid fluids in traditional Korean medicine theory.

Hypoxis colchicifolia

Southern African relative of African potato (H. hemerocallidea) used in Zulu medicine for urinary conditions, testicular swelling, and dizziness. Contains hypoxoside and rooperol. Less studied than African potato but widely used in KwaZulu-Natal.

Hyssopus officinalis

A biblical herb used in European traditions for respiratory support, digestive health, and as an expectorant.

Citrus ichangensis

A medicinal plant (Citrus ichangensis) from the Rutaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Ribes oxyacanthoides

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, tonic. Documented among Thompson.

Grindelia nana

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, expectorant, pulmonary aid, urinary aid, tuberculosis remedy, analgesic. Documented among Paiute, Sanpoil, Shoshoni.

Hymenopappus filifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, toothache remedy, blood medicine, dermatological aid, other. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta.

Artemisia tripartita

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

Heliotropium indicus

A medicinal plant (Heliotropium indicus) from the Boraginaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Castilleja affinis

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Costanoan.

Porteranthus stipulatus

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, dermatological aid, emetic, kidney aid, liver aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Zanthoxylum alatum

Traditional medicinal plant used for dentifrice, odontitis, piscicide, stomachic.

Darmera peltata

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

Acrostichum danaeifolium

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

Chondrus crispus

A red seaweed rich in minerals and carrageenan, used as a nutritive tonic and respiratory soother.