Herb Library

Oenothera villosa

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

Heterotheca villosa

Native American medicinal plant used as disinfectant, sedative, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Tetradymia comosa

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine, gastrointestinal aid, misc. disease remedy, pulmonary aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Thaspium barbinode

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Chippewa.

Vigna luteola

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pediatric aid, respiratory aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Lithospermum caroliniense

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid. Documented among Lakota.

Rosmarinus tomentosus

A medicinal plant (Rosmarinus tomentosus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Polygonatum pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, carminative, eye medicine, hunting medicine. Documented among Abnaki, Iroquois.

Townsendia strigosa

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, gynecological aid, gastrointestinal aid, nose medicine. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western, Navajo.

Calcium oxide fossil

Unani mineral medicine (lithified sea urchin spine) calcined and powdered for kidney stones and urinary calculi; traditional lithotriptic.

Astragalus allochrous

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

Hammada scoparia

North African and Arabian desert shrub used in Tunisian and Algerian folk medicine for diabetes, hypertension, and kidney stones. Contains alkaloids (carnegine, N-methylisosalsoline) and saponins. Traditional Bedouin remedy for urinary complaints.

Rhexia virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid. Documented among Micmac, Montagnais.

Alpinia oxyphylla

Korean warming herb for frequent urination, urinary incontinence, diarrhea, and excessive salivation. Warms the kidney and secures essence in Korean medicine.

Erigenia bulbosa

Native American medicinal plant used as toothache remedy. Documented among Cherokee.

Oxytropis lagopus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, throat aid. Documented among Blackfoot.

Peganum harmala (root)

Middle Eastern medicinal root (distinct from seeds) used in Persian and Unani medicine for chronic skin conditions, joint pain, and menstrual disorders. Contains harmine, harmaline, vasicine. Root has different alkaloid ratios than commonly used seeds.

Calylophus hartwegii

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

Osteomeles anthyllidifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, laxative. Documented among Hawaiian.

Desmodium sandwicense

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, respiratory aid, strengthener, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Hawaiian.

Erythroxylum impressum

A medicinal plant (Erythroxylum impressum) from the Erythroxylaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Tiarella cordifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid, dermatological aid, dietary aid, eye medicine, hunting medicine, orthopedic aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Malecite.

Mirabilis nyctaginea

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, anthelmintic, febrifuge, burn dressing, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Dakota.

Keckiella cordifolia

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

Streptanthus cordatus

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

Salix cordata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, dietary aid, cold remedy. Documented among Malecite, Micmac, Thompson.

Caladium bicolor

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), angina, antiseptic, ascaricide, emetic, larvicide, purgative, sore.

Nandina domestica

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(bones), ache(tooth), antitussive, breath, bronchitis, caries, cold, complexion, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Stachys sylvatica

Celtic wound herb applied as a poultice to cuts and bruises; internally used for gout and cramps.

Helichrysum odoratissimum

South African aromatic herb burned as incense by Zulu, Xhosa, and Sotho peoples to communicate with ancestors. Medicinally for colds, cough, fever, and wound healing. Contains flavonoids, phloroglucinols, and terpenoids. Culturally sacred plant.

Heliotropium europaeum

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, cholagogue, emmenagogue, fever, poison, wart.

Heliotropium indicum

Pan-tropical weed used in West African and South American folk medicine for wound healing, boils, and skin infections. EXTERNAL USE primarily. CAUTION: Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids (indicine, heliotrine) — internal use is hepatotoxic.

Dichanthelium oligosanthes

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Lakota.

Draba helleriana

Native American medicinal plant used as other, ceremonial medicine, cough medicine, emetic, eye medicine, kidney aid. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah.

Sium suave

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anticonvulsive, orthopedic aid, gastrointestinal aid, hunting medicine, poison. Documented among Iroquois, Lakota, Ojibwa.

Eupatorium cannabinum

European immune and liver herb — for colds, flu, and liver congestion. Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids — use only PA-free preparations or short-term. Not related to hemp/cannabis despite the name.

Angelica hendersonii

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote. Documented among Mewuk.

Herb + Apple Cider Vinegar + Honey

Ancient preparation combining herbs extracted in vinegar and honey. The base of fire cider. An alcohol-free extraction method suitable for children and those avoiding alcohol.

Geranium robertianum

European folk remedy for diarrhea, wound healing, and nosebleeds; astringent and styptic properties.

Descurainia sophia

Native American medicinal plant used as toothache remedy, dermatological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Paiute.

Heteromorpha trifoliata

Southern African tree used in Zulu medicine for abdominal cramps, colic, and as blood purifier. Contains falcarinol and lupeol. Root decoction for intestinal parasites. Bark preparations for menstrual complaints. Important in southern African traditional healing.

Hydnocarpus wightiana

Traditional medicinal plant used for leprosy.

Strophanthus hispidus

Traditional medicinal plant used for heart, poison(arrow).

Hedeoma hispida

A medicinal plant (Hedeoma hispida) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Rorippa palustris

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

Balsamorhiza incana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cheyenne.

Ocimum canum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ardor, bite(dog), bite(snake), catarrh, cholera, convulsion, cough, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Teucrium divaricatum var. canescens

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