Herb Library

Chamaesyce geyeri

Native American medicinal plant used as preventive medicine. Documented among Lakota.

Corymbia aparrerinja

Central Australian Aboriginal medicine tree used for colds, body aches, and wound healing. The white bark is soaked and the wash applied to sores.

Clarified butter + herbs (Ayurvedic)

Ayurvedic ghee infused with medicinal herbs (Brahmi, Ashwagandha, Shatavari). Ghee acts as a lipid-soluble carrier (anupana) increasing herb bioavailability.

Calotropis sp.

A medicinal plant (Calotropis sp.) from the Asclepiadaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Iva xanthifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, veterinary aid, cough medicine, misc. disease remedy, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Macromeria viridiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, psychological aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Hopi.

Zingiber officinale (compress)

Hot ginger compress applied topically — increases blood flow to the area. Traditional macrobiotic/Japanese remedy for joint pain, congestion, and menstrual cramps.

Napaea dioica

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gynecological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, hunting medicine. Documented among Meskwaki.

Sphaeralcea sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid, emetic. Documented among Hopi, Luiseno.

Globularia alypum

North African and Mediterranean shrub used in Moroccan, Tunisian, and Algerian traditional medicine as laxative, for diabetes, and liver conditions. Contains globularin (aucubin derivative) and flavonoids. Widely sold in Maghreb herbalist shops.

Teucrium polium

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, diabetes, fungoid, inflammation, intestine, piles, stimulant, tumor.

Calochortus aureus

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

Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, diuretic, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Hopi.

Philadelphus lewisii

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, dermatological aid, antirheumatic (external), breast treatment, hemorrhoid remedy, pulmonary aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Snohomish, Thompson.

Mammillaria grahamii

Native American medicinal plant used as ear medicine. Documented among Pima.

Xylopia aethiopica

West African spice and medicine — for postpartum recovery, coughs, and digestive complaints. Nigerian women use it after childbirth to cleanse the womb and improve lactation. Contains xylopic acid (anti-inflammatory). Smoky, peppery flavor.

Passiflora foetida

Traditional medicinal plant used for amygdalitis, asthma, bilious, cold, cough, cyanogenetic, depurative, emetic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Sphaeralcea incana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Hopi.

Sorbus sitchensis

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

Grindelia camporum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, analgesic, orthopedic aid, blood medicine. Documented among Costanoan, Kawaiisu, Mewuk.

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.

Sorbus scopulina

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

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.

Psilostrophe sparsiflora

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

Silene laciniata

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

Astragalus humistratus

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

Astragalus crassicarpus

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

Melothria pendula

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

Hylocereus guatemalensis

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

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.

Anogeissus latifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, carbuncle, cholera, cold, cough, diarrhea, dysuria, face, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ribes lobbii

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, oral aid, psychological aid, other. Documented among Kwakiutl, Saanich, Salish, Coast.

Grindelia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, veterinary aid, blood medicine, cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid, laxative. Documented among Jemez, Mendocino Indian.

Astragalus gummifer

Traditional medicinal plant used for emollient.

Grindelia squarrosa

A Western American herb used for asthma, bronchitis, and poison oak/ivy relief. The sticky resin is antispasmodic and expectorant.

Calochortus gunnisonii

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, antirheumatic (internal), ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, panacea. Documented among Cheyenne, Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah.

Cephalotaxus hainanensis

A medicinal plant (Cephalotaxus hainanensis) from the Cephalotaxaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Plagiomnium juniperinum

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Heiltzuk.

Polytrichum commune

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

Heuchera americana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Chippewa, Menominee, Sioux, Teton.

Balsamorhiza hookeri

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, urinary aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Paiute, Washo.

Cinnamomum pubescens

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

Clematis hirsutissima

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, veterinary aid, respiratory aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Montana Indian, Navajo, Ramah.