Herb Library

Nephroma arcticum

Native American medicinal plant used as strengthener. Documented among Eskimo, Inuktitut.

Lupinus arcticus

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

Petasites frigidus

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, respiratory aid. Documented among Eskimo, Inupiat.

Argyreia nervosa (leaf)

Indian vine whose LEAVES (distinct from psychoactive seeds) are used in Ayurveda as poultice for skin diseases, boils, and wounds. Leaf paste for aphthous ulcers. Contains flavonoids and phenolic acids. Leaves do not contain ergine alkaloids found in seeds.

Arisaema amurense

Highly toxic herb used in TCM for tetanus, spasms, epilepsy, and neuralgia. Has sedative, anticonvulsive, and expectorant effects.

Lonicera arizonica

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

Tetraneuris acaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), gynecological aid, orthopedic aid, stimulant. Documented among Hopi.

Ephedra fasciculata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Pima.

Myosurus cupulatus

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

Arnoglossum atriplicifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as cancer treatment, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium

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

Arracacia xanthorrhiza

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, breast, burn, purgative, sore, swelling.

Sagittaria sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec.

Crotalaria sagittalis

Native American medicinal plant used as narcotic, venereal aid, blood medicine. Documented among Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma, Mohegan.

Balsamorhiza sagittata

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, analgesic, cold remedy, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Flathead.

Eriogonum compositum

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

Senecio triangularis

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

Petasites sagittatus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Cree, Woodlands.

Viola sagittata

Native American medicinal plant used as witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Strophanthus divaricatus

A medicinal plant (Strophanthus divaricatus) from the Apocynaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Acokanthera schimperi

Traditional medicinal plant used for poison(arrow).

Maranta arundinacea

A starchy root used as a gentle digestive remedy for diarrhea, nausea, and as a nutritious food for infants and the elderly. Gluten-free thickener.

Pluchea sericea

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, dermatological aid, eye medicine, pediatric aid. Documented among Havasupai, Paiute, Pima.

Salix lasiolepis

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, diaphoretic, febrifuge, panacea. Documented among Costanoan, Mendocino Indian, Mewuk.

Sagittaria cuneata

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Navajo, Ojibwa.

Garcinia atroviridis

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), earache, parturition.

Hydrangea cinerea

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, cathartic, emetic, gynecological aid, liver aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Asiasarum heterotropoides

A medicinal plant (Asiasarum heterotropoides) from the Aristolochiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Asparagus officinalis

Diuretic vegetable and medicine used for urinary tract problems, rheumatic conditions, and fluid retention. Contains asparagine which has a diuretic effect. Also a gentle laxative.

Asparagus officinalis

The root of common asparagus — used in TCM (Tian Men Dong) for lung yin deficiency, dry cough, and as a kidney tonic. Different from Shatavari.

Glyceria obtusa

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

Chamaecyparis thyoides

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Ojibwa, South.

Pedicularis attollens

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tonic. Documented among Washo.

Colchicum autumnale

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, cancer, corn, diuretic, fatality, gout, homeopathy, laxative, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Astrocaryum vulgare

Traditional medicinal plant used for soap.

Isertia hypoleuca

A medicinal plant (Isertia hypoleuca) from the Rubiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Tagetes erecta

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

Houstonia caerulea

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

Platonia insignis

A medicinal plant (Platonia insignis) from the Clusiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Sideritis scardica

A medicinal plant (Sideritis scardica) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Arenaria congesta

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, antirheumatic (external), blood medicine, dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Gosiute, Shoshoni, Washo.

Abies balsamea

All parts of balsam fir can be used as medicine to heal the lungs and skin. The resin is a strong choice for healing the respiratory tract and eliminating sore throats.

Populus balsamifera

Balsam poplar produces medicine from buds and bark to heal the skin, kidneys, and respiratory tract. It moisturizes dry and damaged tissues and helps with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

Passiflora mollissima

A medicinal plant (Passiflora mollissima) from the Passifloraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Banisteriopsis muricata

South American vine related to ayahuasca (B. caapi) but used distinctly in Colombian and Venezuelan folk medicine for wound healing, fever, and malaria. Contains dimethoxyflavones rather than harmine alkaloids. Not psychoactive.

Pereskia aculeata

A medicinal plant (Pereskia aculeata) from the Cactaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Hippeastrum vittatum

A medicinal plant (Hippeastrum vittatum) from the Liliaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Dioscorea composita

Traditional medicinal plant used for piscicide.