Herb Library

Gaura coccinea

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

Penstemon centranthifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant. Documented among Costanoan.

Hamelia patens

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), cancer, diarrhea, dysentery, erysipelas, fever, jaundice, malaria, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Sambucus racemosa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cathartic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, witchcraft medicine, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Bella Coola, Carrier, Northern, Carrier, Southern.

Mirabilis coccinea

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

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, dietary aid, disinfectant, other, strengthener. Documented among Cheyenne, Lakota, Navajo, Kayenta.

Echinocereus coccineus

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, poison. Documented among Navajo.

Castilleja coccinea

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, cold remedy, orthopedic aid, love medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Menominee.

Ipomopsis aggregata

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

Sceletium emarcidum

South African succulent closely related to S. tortuosum (kanna) with similar but distinct alkaloid profile. Used by San and Khoikhoi peoples for mood elevation and pain relief. Contains mesembrenol and mesembrenone. Traditionally fermented before use.

Platanthera dilatata

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid, poison. Documented among Micmac, Shuswap.

Boronia megastigma

A medicinal plant (Boronia megastigma) from the Rutaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Pelargonium roseum

A medicinal plant (Pelargonium roseum) from the Geraniaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Satureja odora

A medicinal plant (Satureja odora) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Schizonepeta tenuifolia

Used in TCM for diaphoresis, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects. Also has antidiabetic and anticonvulsive properties.

Onopordum acanthium

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

Pinus sylvestris

Pine needles are rich in vitamin C and have been used in European folk medicine for respiratory support, circulation, and as a winter tonic.

Hypericum scouleri

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, toothache remedy, venereal aid. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Equisetum hyemale

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, kidney aid, urinary aid, laxative, disinfectant, abortifacient. Documented among Blackfoot, Carrier, Cherokee.

Prosopis pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as ear medicine, eye medicine, dermatological aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Apache, Mescalero, Apache, Western, Paiute.

Dichanthelium oligosanthes

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

Suaeda sp.

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

Glaux maritima

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

Rhytidophyllum tomentosum

Jamaican bush tea for colds, chest congestion, stomach pain, and menstrual disorders; endemic to Jamaica.

Plantago macrocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic. Documented among Aleut.

Eriogonum latifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine, analgesic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Costanoan, Round Valley Indian.

Senecio pseudoarnica

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

Polygala senega

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, asthma, bite(snake), bronchitis, cancer, diuretic, emetic, expectorant, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Mimosa pudica

Has antidepressant, anticonvulsant, antibacterial, diuretic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and aphrodisiac properties. Used to relieve hemorrhoid and arthritis pain, stop bleeding, treat uterine infections, and increase sexual desire and libido.

Onoclea sensibilis

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Aristolochia serpentaria

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, bite(snake), cardiotonic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, fever, gastrotonic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Pyrus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cree, Hudson Bay.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, blood medicine, orthopedic aid, hunting medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Pycnanthemum setosum

A medicinal plant (Pycnanthemum setosum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Atriplex confertifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, veterinary aid, antirheumatic (external), cold remedy. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Paiute, Northern.

Lepidium lasiocarpum

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

Liatris acidota

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Koasati.

Penstemon acuminatus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antiemetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Blackfoot.

Hepatica nobilis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, breast treatment, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, liver aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Menominee.

Anethum sowa

Ayurvedic carminative herb used for digestive complaints, lactation support, and menstrual disorders. The seeds are considered warming and digestive.

Calcite mineral preparation

Tibetan mineral medicine (calcite ash) used for hyperacidity, bone disorders, and fever. Processed through traditional purification involving repeated heating and quenching.

Monardella sheltonii

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Rheum spiciforme

High-altitude Tibetan rhubarb species used for constipation, bile-heat disorders, and food poisoning. Grows above 3,500m in the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau.

Galium concinnum

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid, misc. disease remedy, urinary aid. Documented among Meskwaki.

Spiranthes lucida

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

Mahonia dictyota

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

Fraxinus xanthoxyloides

Central Asian tree used in Unani and Afghan traditional medicine for fever, rheumatism, and as a tonic. Manna exudate from the bark is used as a gentle laxative.

Oenothera brachycarpa

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