Herb Library

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.

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.

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.

Physalis heterophylla

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid, dietary aid. Documented among Iroquois, Lakota.

Delphinium geraniifolium

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

Osmorhiza claytonii

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, throat aid, dietary aid, eye medicine, gynecological aid, cough medicine. Documented among Chippewa, Menominee, Ojibwa.

Galium aparine

A traditional lymphatic herb used to support the body's natural detoxification and urinary health.

Galium aparine (extract)

Concentrated extract of cleavers — a lymphatic support herb. Used for swollen lymph nodes, urinary support, and as a spring detox tonic.

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.

Fendlera rupicola

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, cathartic, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta.

Ericameria cuneata

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy. Documented among Miwok.

Ampelaster carolinianus

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

Lygodium japonicum

Traditional medicinal plant used for alexiteric, antiphlogistic, blennorrhagia, cathartic, cold, diuretic, dysuria, edema, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Monarda clinopodia

A medicinal plant (Monarda clinopodia) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Scirpus pallidus

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

Rubus chamaemorus

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, reproductive aid, cough medicine, febrifuge, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Cree, Woodlands, Micmac.

Symphyotrichum falcatum

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

Sanicula odorata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, kidney aid, witchcraft medicine, dermatological aid, hemostat. Documented among Malecite, Menominee, Meskwaki.

Orobanche fasciculata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pulmonary aid, cancer treatment, poison, panacea, pediatric aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Keres, Western, Montana Indian.

Rumex conglomeratus

Native American medicinal plant used as herbal steam, dermatological aid. Documented among Karok, Miwok.

Rosa pisocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, gynecological aid, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Snohomish, Squaxin, Thompson.

Boykinia occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Quileute.

Marah oreganus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tuberculosis remedy, poison, antirheumatic (external), urinary aid, venereal aid. Documented among Chehalis, Karok, Mendocino Indian.

Hypericum brachyphyllum

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

Xyris ambigua

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, pulmonary aid. Documented among Seminole.

Dryopteris arguta

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, antiemetic, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Costanoan, Mewuk.

Solidago simplex

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

Xanthium sp.

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

Erythrina crista-galli

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, cancer(stomach), narcotic, piles.

Capsicum baccatum

Central American topical analgesic and circulatory stimulant for arthritis, neuralgia, and poor circulation; milder than cayenne.

Theobroma cacao (fat)

The fat from cacao beans — used topically as the richest natural skin moisturizer. Contains oleic, stearic, and palmitic acids. Also used in suppositories and lip balms.

Phlox stansburyi

Native American medicinal plant used as contraceptive, dermatological aid, disinfectant, gynecological aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Oxytropis campestris

Native American medicinal plant used as disinfectant. Documented among Thompson.

Aletris farinosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(back), ache(stomach), breast, colic, diuretic, emetic, purgative, rheumatism, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Aquilegia caerulea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, heart medicine, panacea. Documented among Gosiute.

Phoradendron macrophyllum

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

Mirabilis multiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, hallucinogen, veterinary aid, antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, oral aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Penstemon linarioides

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

Hymenoxys richardsonii

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

Colubrina asiatica

Pacific Island and Southeast Asian coastal shrub used in Fijian, Samoan, and Filipino folk medicine for sores, boils, and skin infections. Leaves produce soapy lather when crushed — applied to fungal skin conditions. Contains saponins and ceanothic acid.

Commiphora africana

Sahelian and East African relative of myrrh used in Hausa, Maasai, and Somali traditional medicine. Resin for wound healing and oral health. Bark decoction for malaria and stomach complaints. Root chewed for snakebite. Contains furanosesquiterpenes.