Herb Library

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.

Erigeron canus

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

Pycnanthemum incanum

Traditional medicinal plant used for epistaxis.

Lithospermum canescens

Native American medicinal plant used as sedative. Documented among Menominee.

Poliomintha incana

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, antirheumatic (external), ear medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Comanche, Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Chamaesyce lata

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

Scutellaria incana

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, antidiarrheal, breast treatment, gynecological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Machaeranthera canescens

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

Townsendia incana

Native American medicinal plant used as reproductive aid, throat aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta.

Verbena stricta

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

Arabis holboellii

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

Prunus ilicifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine. Documented among Diegueno, Mahuna.

Rhamnus ilicifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Picrasma excelsa

Has antifungal, antiulcer, antimalarial, anticancer, and insecticide properties. Used to treat constipation, diarrhea, intestinal parasites, fever, and to stimulate the digestive tract, bile production, and enzyme production.

Salvia dorisiana

A medicinal plant (Salvia dorisiana) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Spiranthes romanzoffiana

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid. Documented among Gosiute.

Ranunculus uncinatus

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), disinfectant, herbal steam, orthopedic aid, poison. Documented among Thompson.

Viola adunca

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), pediatric aid, respiratory aid, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Carrier, Southern, Klallam.

Oenothera elata

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, cold remedy, dermatological aid, emetic, misc. disease remedy, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah, Zuni.

Thelesperma megapotamicum

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, tuberculosis remedy, stimulant, toothache remedy. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo.

Glaucium flavum

Traditional medicinal plant used for adulterant, hydragogue, purgative, sedative, soap, wart.

Monarda punctata

Traditional medicinal plant used for apertif, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, hemostat, nausea, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Solanum carolinense

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, asthma, bactericide, bronchitis, convulsion, diuretic, epilepsy, medicine, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Hoheria populnea

New Zealand endemic tree used in Maori rongoā for eye complaints, digestive issues, and wound healing. Inner bark decoction as eyewash. Bark poultice for burns and skin conditions. Beautiful lace-like inner bark.

Ericameria parryi

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

Jatropha macrantha

Peruvian male vitality herb — traditional Amazonian remedy for erectile dysfunction and low libido. Name means "male power." Contains steroids and alkaloids. Less studied than Maca or Tongkat Ali but traditionally valued. Often combined with Maca.

Gaylussacia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid, sedative, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Chickasaw, Rappahannock.

Ibervillea sonorae

Has hypoglycemic, antiobesity, and antimicrobial properties. Used in traditional medicine to lower blood-sugar levels, treat diabetes, reduce weight, and nourish and cleanse the pancreas.

Ligusticum scoticum

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Eskimo, Western.

Wyethia longicaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), burn dressing, dermatological aid, emetic, eye medicine. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Epilobium canum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant, febrifuge, panacea, pediatric aid, urinary aid. Documented among Costanoan, Miwok.

Lavandula x hybrida

A medicinal plant (Lavandula x hybrida) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Scutellaria churchilliana

A medicinal plant (Scutellaria churchilliana) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Hydrangea arborescens

Native American kidney stone herb — Cherokee and other nations used it for urinary calculi. Eclectic physicians adopted it for kidney/bladder stones, prostatitis, and UTIs. Root only — leaves/flowers contain cyanogenic glycosides.

Hydrangea arborescens

A Cherokee herb used for kidney and bladder stones, urinary gravel, and prostate support. Acts as a solvent for calcium deposits.

Teucrium gnaphalodes

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

Teucrium polium var. valentinum

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

Inga feuillei

A medicinal plant (Inga feuillei) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Ribes oxyacanthoides

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, tonic. Documented among Thompson.

Artemisia tripartita

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

Podocarpus elatus

Aboriginal bush food used for throat pain and as a nutritious fruit. The fleshy receptacle is edible while the actual seed is not. Contains antioxidant compounds.

Desmodium illinoense

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

Horseradish + Garlic + Onion + Ginger + Cayenne + ACV

Intensified fire cider with horseradish, onion, and sometimes turmeric, oregano, rosemary. The most potent folk immune tonic. 1-2 tbsp daily in winter.

Calocedrus decurrens

Native American medicinal plant used as herbal steam, gastrointestinal aid, cold remedy. Documented among Klamath, Mendocino Indian, Paiute.

Brassica juncea

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