Herb Library

Rhododendron dauricum

A medicinal plant (Rhododendron dauricum) from the Ericaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pulsatilla chinensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for amebiasis, antiphlogistic, diarrhea, hematochezia, hemostatic, trauma, tumor(lung), wound.

Fraxinus rhynchophylla

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiphlogistic, astringent, diarrhea, dysentery, enteritis, hepatitis, ophthalmia, stomachic.

Aristolochia debilis

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, anodyne, bite(snake), carminative, circulation, cough, energy, nausea, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Pteris multifida

Used in TCM to treat arthritis, dysentery, and diarrhea. Has antipyretic and hemostatic properties.

Trichosanthes kirilowii

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, alexiteric, antitussive, anxiety, astringent, boil, bronchitis, cancer, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Scrophularia ningpoensis

Lowers blood pressure and blood sugar. Used in TCM to clear heat, cool blood, nourish yin, and treat chronic pharyngitis and scrofula.

Agastache rugosa

Used in TCM for chest congestion, diarrhea, headache, and nausea. Has carminative, febrifuge, and stomachic properties.

Conioselinum chinense

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid. Documented among Micmac.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, adenopathy, amenorrhea, anodyne, antidiarrheic, antidote, aperient, aphrodisiac, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Gleditsia sinensis

Used in TCM to open orifices, dispel phlegm, dissipate clumps, and treat abscesses. The spine (Zao Jia Ci) has anti-inflammatory and antitumor activity.

Arisaema consanguineum

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, anodyne, bite(snake), boil, cancer(stomach), convulsion, decoagulant, epilepsy, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Pueraria pseudohirsuta

Traditional medicinal plant used for alcoholism, cold, diarrhea, dysentery, enteritis, fever, intoxication, measles.

Quincula lobata

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy. Documented among Kiowa.

Podophyllum pleianthum

A medicinal plant (Podophyllum pleianthum) from the Berberidaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Firmiana simplex

A medicinal plant (Firmiana simplex) from the Sterculiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Dianthus chinensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiphlogistic, diaphoretic, diuretic.

Polystichum polyblepharum

A medicinal plant (Polystichum polyblepharum) from the Dryopteridaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Dichroa febrifuga

Toxic herb used in TCM as an antimalarial and antipyretic. Contains dichroines with potent antimalarial properties.

Rubus chingii

A medicinal plant (Rubus chingii) from the Rosaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Aglaia odorata

Traditional medicinal plant used for dysmenorrhea, fever, parturition, shampoo, tonic, venereal.

Nardostachys chinensis

A medicinal plant (Nardostachys chinensis) from the Valerianaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Datura quercifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid. Documented among Keres, Western.

Sinomenium acutum

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, arthritis, beri-beri, carminative, diuretic, edema, rheumatism.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic. Documented among Delaware, Ontario.

Lycopodium serratum

A medicinal plant (Lycopodium serratum) from the Lycopodiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Aquilegia triternata

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

Pinus roxburghii

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, arthritis, bactericide, boil, bronchitis, carminative, colic, dysuria, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Plumbago zeylanica

Powerful Ayurvedic digestive stimulant used for sluggish digestion, piles, skin disorders, and rheumatism. The root contains plumbagin with strong biological activity.

Opuntia leptocaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as narcotic. Documented among Apache, Chiricahua & Mescalero.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), emetic, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Malecite.

Chrysophyllum albidum

West African fruit tree used in Nigerian (Yoruba, Igbo) traditional medicine. Bark decoction for malaria and yellow fever. Seed powder for vaginal infections. Leaf for wound healing. Fruit is popular seasonal snack across Nigeria.

Maytenus macrocarpa

A large Amazonian tree whose bark is used in Peruvian folk medicine for joint pain, back pain, arthritis, and as a general tonic.

Nepeta cilicia

A medicinal plant (Nepeta cilicia) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pectis papposa

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, carminative, eye medicine. Documented among Pima, Zuni.

Osmunda cinnamomea

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), febrifuge, snake bite remedy, tonic, analgesic, cold remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Menominee.

Cinnamomum verum + raw honey

Traditional folk remedy combining Ceylon cinnamon with raw honey. Used for sore throat, blood sugar support, and immune health. Popular home remedy worldwide.

Davilla rugosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for cathartic, emetic, tumor(testicle).

Guatteria scadens

A medicinal plant (Guatteria scadens) from the Annonaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pelargonium citrosum

A medicinal plant (Pelargonium citrosum) from the Geraniaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Citrullus colocynthis (root)

Desert medicinal plant root used in Middle Eastern and North African traditional medicine for diabetes and joint pain. Root preparations considered less toxic than the extremely bitter fruit. Contains cucurbitacins. Used in Sudanese and Egyptian folk medicine.

Citrus spp

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

Triodanis perfoliata

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, emetic. Documented among Cherokee, Meskwaki.

Streptopus amplexifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, antihemorrhagic, kidney aid, venereal aid, panacea, tonic. Documented among Makah, Micmac, Montagnais.

Clausena anisata

East and Southern African tree with strongly anise-scented leaves. Used in Zulu and Shona medicine for colds, cough, headache, and intestinal worms. Root chewed for toothache. Leaves burned as insect repellent. Contains coumarins and carbazole alkaloids.

Phacelia crenulata

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, antirheumatic (external), throat aid. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western.

Phacelia crenulata

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

Cleistopholis patens

West African tree used in Yoruba and Igbo traditional medicine for malaria, fever, and pain. Bark decoction as antimalarial. Contains clerodane diterpenes and liriodenine. Important in Nigerian ethnomedicine for febrile illness.