Herb Library

Origanum vulgare var. gracile

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.

Elymus trachycaulus

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

Amaranthus hybridus

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Keres, Western.

Phaseolus angustissimus

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Zuni.

Schoenocrambe linearifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, eye medicine, oral aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Campanula divaricata

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

Sanguisorba minor

Traditional medicinal plant used for apertif, astringent, cancer, hemostat.

Vaccinium oxycoccos

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

Teucrium micropodioides

A medicinal plant (Teucrium micropodioides) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Oenothera perennis

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Origanum minutiflorum

A medicinal plant (Origanum minutiflorum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Machaeranthera parviflora

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic. Documented among Navajo.

Sanicula smallii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Chamaesyce polycarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy, dermatological aid, diaphoretic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, laxative. Documented among Luiseno, Pima, Shoshoni.

Carex microptera

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

Rhododendron anthopogon

Tibetan aromatic herb used in incense and medicine for lung disorders, colds, and sinus congestion. Burned as juniper substitute at high altitudes for purification rituals.

Smilax herbacea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), burn dressing, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Malacothrix glabrata

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Apache, White Mountain.

Stachys aspera

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, emetic. Documented among Meskwaki.

Onosmodium molle

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), veterinary aid. Documented among Lakota.

Mirabilis oxybaphoides

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

Mentzelia laevicaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), dietary aid, ear medicine, febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Gosiute, Mendocino Indian.

Rivea corymbosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for carminative, contraceptive, diuretic, divination, evil eye, fear, hallucinogen, narcotic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Hibbertia scandens

Aboriginal Australian climbing plant used topically for skin rashes, sores, and inflammation. The vine is crushed and applied as a poultice to affected areas.

Gutierrezia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Hopi, Keresan.

Abronia fragrans

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, psychological aid, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, cathartic, diaphoretic. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta.

Symphoricarpos sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic. Documented among Chippewa.

Ceanothus velutinus

Native American medicinal plant used as other, dermatological aid, cough medicine, febrifuge, ceremonial medicine, orthopedic aid. Documented among Great Basin Indian, Karok, Modesse.

Eriogonum niveum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Galanthus nivalis

Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiotonic, digestive, emmenagogue, poison, resolvent.

Euphorbia marginata

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), gynecological aid, poison. Documented among Lakota, Pawnee.

Trillium grandiflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), ear medicine, abortifacient, analgesic, disinfectant, diuretic. Documented among Chippewa, Menominee, Potawatomi.

Solanum incanum

East African Solanum used in Ethiopian, Somali, and Kenyan traditional medicine for skin conditions (warts, ringworm), toothache, and sore throat. Fruit juice applied directly to warts and fungal infections. Contains solamargine with antitumor activity.

Polygonatum odoratum

A yin-nourishing TCM herb used for dry coughs, thirst, and joint dryness. Also used in Western herbalism for musculoskeletal support.

Viburnum recognitum

Native American medicinal plant used as contraceptive, orthopedic aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Morella cerifera

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, throat aid, anthelmintic, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, analgesic. Documented among Choctaw, Houma, Koasati.

Pteridium caudatum

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

Diplacus longiflorus

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Tubatulabal.

Solidago spectabilis

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

Rubus trivialis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, oral aid, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee, Seminole.

Linum australe

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Hopi.

Mikania scandens

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

Isocoma pluriflora

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pediatric aid, analgesic, cough medicine, orthopedic aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Pima.

Magnolia grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Choctaw, Koasati.

Quercus falcata

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, disinfectant, emetic, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Artemisia abrotanum

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, cordial, detergent, emmenagogue, expectorant, fever, hair-oil, stimulant, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cosmos parviflorus

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

Malacothrix sonchoides

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