Herb Library

Astragalus laxmannii

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

Matelea cynanchoides

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, misc. disease remedy, orthopedic aid. Documented among Comanche.

Rosa arkansana

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, hemostat, stimulant, tonic, eye medicine. Documented among Chippewa, Omaha.

Geum triflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, dermatological aid, eye medicine, oral aid, respiratory aid, throat aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Tradescantia occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, psychological aid, love medicine, disinfectant, internal medicine, veterinary aid. Documented among Meskwaki, Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Helianthus petiolaris

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, other, hunting medicine, panacea. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Ramah, Thompson.

Thermopsis rhombifolia

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

Salix humilis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, febrifuge, respiratory aid, throat aid, tonic. Documented among Cherokee, Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Premna serratifolia

Pan-tropical tree used in Ayurveda as part of Dashamoola formula. For headache, fever, rheumatism, and digestive disorders. Leaves have strong odor and are used as vegetable in parts of Southeast Asia. Contains iridoid glycosides.

Premna serratifolia (Samoa)

Samoan traditional medicine preparation of Premna for skin infections, boils, and postpartum care. Used in traditional Samoan fofo (massage/medicine). Distinct preparation methods from mainland Asian uses. Leaf poultice for wounds and inflammation.

Ribes lacustre

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, laxative, analgesic, antidiarrheal, cold remedy, poison. Documented among Bella Coola, Lummi, Okanagan-Colville.

Thymophylla acerosa

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

Lactuca scariola

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiphlogistic, chafe, diuretic, emollient, lactogogue, medicine, nervine, poison, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Opuntia humifusa

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Dakota, Lakota, Nanticoke.

Opuntia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant, eye medicine, antidiarrheal, burn dressing, laxative. Documented among Apache, Mescalero, Apache, Western, Costanoan.

Argemone mexicana

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ache(tooth), anodyne, antidote(scorpion), antifertility, aperient, bladder, cancer, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Rosa acicularis

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, eye medicine, gynecological aid, witchcraft medicine, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cree, Woodlands, Iroquois, Okanagan-Colville.

Salsola tragus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Arenaria aculeata

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Shoshoni.

Pseudostellaria heterophylla

A gentle TCM Qi tonic suitable for children and the elderly — milder than Ginseng or Astragalus. Used for fatigue, poor appetite, and dry cough.

Callicarpa macrophylla

Ayurvedic herb used for skin disorders, burning sensation, fever, and as a wound healer. The flowers and fruits are considered cooling and blood-purifying.

Brickellia cavanillesii

Used to stimulate pancreas and liver secretions, increase bile synthesis and evacuation, treat diarrhea, stomach pain, gallbladder disease, and control blood-sugar levels in diabetes. Also has antianxiety properties and induces a vivid dream state.

Prosopis cineraria

Arabian and Indian desert tree sacred in Hindu tradition. Bark decoction for asthma, cough, and skin diseases in Rajasthani folk medicine. Flowers for diabetes. Pods are edible (sangri). Important in desert agroforestry and Emirati cultural heritage.

Polygonum aviculare

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, antiseptic, anus, asthma, astringent, bactericide, bronchitis, cancer, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Psidium guineense

South American wild guava used in Brazilian folk medicine for diarrhea, dysentery, and oral infections. Leaf tea astringent and antimicrobial. Higher tannin content than common guava. Used in cerrado and Atlantic Forest traditional medicine.

Psorospermum febrifugum

West African tree used in Malian and Burkinabe traditional medicine for malaria, skin diseases, and leprosy. Contains psorospermone xanthone with documented antitumor activity against leukemia cells. Name references fever-treating properties.

Pterocarpus erinaceus

West African rosewood tree used in traditional medicine across Guinea, Mali, and Senegal for dysentery, fever, wounds, and anemia. Bark decoction is blood-red and prescribed for blood-building. Now endangered due to Chinese rosewood timber demand.

Rhus trilobata

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, pediatric aid. Documented among Diegueno.

Bovista plumbea

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Haisla and Hanaksiala.

Styphelia tameiameiae

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

Pulicaria crispa

Arabian and North African desert herb used in Saudi, Yemeni, and Sudanese traditional medicine for stomach complaints, colds, fever, and as poultice for wounds. Contains sesquiterpene lactones and flavonoids with antimicrobial activity.

Machaeranthera alta

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

Geum rivale

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, antidiarrheal, febrifuge, pediatric aid, cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Iroquois, Malecite.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, kidney aid, preventive medicine. Documented among Mahuna.

Echinacea sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Comanche.

Coronilla varia

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), emetic, orthopedic aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Vernonia cinerea

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ache(stomach), alexipharmic, amebiasis, antidote, cancer, cholera, colic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Rubus odoratus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cathartic, cough medicine, dermatological aid, emetic. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Agastache scrophulariifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic. Documented among Meskwaki.

Lythrum salicaria

One of the only herbs possessing both astringent and demulcent actions. Helps clear dysentery and diarrhea, reduces inflammatory bowel disorders, and improves kidney, bladder, and vision function.

Comarum palustre

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Chippewa, Ojibwa.

Thalictrum dasycarpum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, veterinary aid, love medicine, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, hunting medicine. Documented among Lakota, Meskwaki, Ojibwa.

Solanum xanti

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

Sarracenia purpurea

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, urinary aid, diuretic, abortifacient, orthopedic aid, venereal aid. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Cree, Woodlands.

Callirhoe involucrata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cold remedy. Documented among Dakota.

Dalea purpurea

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Montana Indian.

Iodanthus pinnatifidus

Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine, poultice. Documented among Meskwaki.

Salvia dorrii

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, other, stimulant, cold remedy, panacea, analgesic. Documented among Hopi, Okanagan-Colville, Paiute.