Herb Library

Lithospermum canescens

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

Scutellaria incana

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

Viburnum lantanoides

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anthelmintic, blood medicine, gynecological aid, love medicine, pulmonary aid. Documented among Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Iroquois.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

A medicinal plant (Amphicarpaea bracteata) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Navarretia atractyloides

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing. Documented among Costanoan.

Homalomena occulta

Vietnamese and Chinese traditional medicine rhizome for chronic low back pain, joint stiffness, rheumatism, and leg weakness. Name means 'thousand year health.' Contains sesquiterpenoids and oplopanone. Used in elderly patients for mobility support.

Salvia dorisiana

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

Gleditsia triacanthos

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, anthelmintic, gastrointestinal aid, misc. disease remedy, pulmonary aid, panacea. Documented among Cherokee, Creek, Delaware.

Lonicera sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid, cough medicine, dermatological aid, disinfectant, orthopedic aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Chippewa, Costanoan, Iroquois.

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.

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.

Hieracium cynoglossoides

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Sempervivum sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid. Documented among Mahuna.

Ericameria parryi

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

Antennaria howellii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Bella Coola.

Elsholtzia ciliata

A medicinal plant (Elsholtzia ciliata) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Scrophularia buergeriana

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiphlogistic, febrifuge.

Mimulus glabratus

A medicinal plant (Mimulus glabratus) from the Scrophulariaceae family used in traditional medicine.

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.

Coptis japonica

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiphlogistic, bitter-principle, intestine, sedative, stomachic, tonic.

Gaylussacia sp.

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

Anemone multifida

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Blackfoot.

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.

Physalis pubescens

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

Scutellaria churchilliana

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

Grindelia nana

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, expectorant, pulmonary aid, urinary aid, tuberculosis remedy, analgesic. Documented among Paiute, Sanpoil, Shoshoni.

Hymenopappus filifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, toothache remedy, blood medicine, dermatological aid, other. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta.

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.

Madhuca longifolia

Siddha remedy for diabetes, skin diseases, and rheumatism; flower is edible and fermented; seed oil used topically for joint pain.

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.

Brassica juncea

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

Medeola virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, panacea, pediatric aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Castilleja affinis

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

Oemleria cerasiformis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, laxative, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Kwakiutl, Makah.

Darmera peltata

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Karok.

Urginea indica

Traditional medicinal plant used for amebiasis, asthma, bronchitis, bruise, cancer, cardiotonic, cathartic, corn, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Thespesia populnea

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), bactericide, bite(bug), bite(insect), cancer, cardiotonic, cholera, cold, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Lupinus pusillus

Native American medicinal plant used as disinfectant, ear medicine, hemostat. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Osmunda claytoniana

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, venereal aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Iryanthera juruensis

Amazonian nutmeg relative whose seed fat (ucuuba butter) is used in Brazilian ribeirinho medicine for arthritis, wound healing, and skin inflammation. Fat applied topically as anti-inflammatory. Contains trimyristin and juruenolide. Sustainable forest product.

Origanum vulgare var. hirtum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(tooth), alopecia, anodyne, bronchitis, cancer, carminative, catarrh, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Ajuga iva

Traditional medicinal plant used for spasm, tumor(liver).

Coccinia grandis

A medicinal plant (Coccinia grandis) from the Cucurbitaceae family used in traditional medicine.