Herb Library

Leonurus cardiaca (tincture)

Alcohol-extracted motherwort — for heart palpitations, anxiety, and menstrual support. 30-60 drops as needed for acute anxiety/palpitations. Fast-acting nervine.

Atriplex obovata

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive. Documented among Hopi.

Alnus incana

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, blood medicine, emetic, eye medicine, gynecological aid, laxative. Documented among Blackfoot, Chippewa, Cree, Woodlands.

Mertensia ciliata

Native American medicinal plant used as breast treatment, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cheyenne.

Sisyrinchium montanum

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, misc. disease remedy, poison. Documented among Iroquois.

Penstemon laetus

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

Zigadenus elegans

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, antirheumatic (external), diaphoretic, strengthener, dermatological aid, analgesic. Documented among Alaska Native, Eskimo, Inupiat, Keres, Western.

Cunila origanoides

Traditional medicinal plant used for cold, fever.

Mirabilis albida

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

Teucrium montanum

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

Solidago multiradiata

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic. Documented among Cree, Hudson Bay.

Tsuga mertensiana

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, internal medicine, emetic, ceremonial medicine, pediatric aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Hoh, Kwakiutl.

Castilleja parviflora

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

Cypripedium montanum

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

Kalmia latifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, astringent, blood, cardiac, diarrhea, dysentery, eruption, eye, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Pericome caudata

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

Acer spicatum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, antihemorrhagic, gastrointestinal aid, eye medicine, cough medicine. Documented among Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Iroquois, Malecite.

Pennellia micrantha

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

Lepidium montanum

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

Artemisia ludoviciana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Carrier, Northern, Carrier, Southern.

Spiraea splendens

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, venereal aid. Documented among Blackfoot.

Clethra acuminata

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, emetic, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, liver aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Descurainia incana

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

Madia glomerata

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, herbal steam, love medicine, psychological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Crow.

Thermopsis montana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cough medicine, eye medicine, hunting medicine, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Cirsium eatonii

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

Valeriana uliginosa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cathartic, dermatological aid, hunting medicine, psychological aid, pulmonary aid. Documented among Menominee.

Draba rectifructa

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

Dryopteris campyloptera

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, cancer treatment. Documented among Eskimo, Western, Hesquiat.

Hieracium pilosella

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Iroquois.

Pilosella officinarum

European folk remedy for respiratory catarrh, whooping cough, and as a diuretic; mildly astringent and anti-inflammatory.

Paeonia moutan

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), anodyne, antiphlogistic, appendicitis, bactericide, cancer(thyroid), cold, convulsion, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Zanthoxylum gilletii

East African toothache tree; bark chewed for dental pain, malaria, and rheumatism; amide compounds provide numbing effect.

Syzygium cordatum

East African astringent bark for diarrhea, stomach cramps, and respiratory infections; Zulu traditional remedy.

Artemisia vulgaris

A traditional herb used in European and Chinese medicine for digestive support, menstrual regularity, and as a bitter tonic.

Centaurium muehlenbergii

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, laxative. Documented among Mahuna.

Toddalia asiatica

East African root remedy for malaria, cough, and rheumatism; Kikuyu and Luo traditional medicine; contains coumarins.

Biophytum sensitivum

Siddha anti-inflammatory for asthma, diabetes, and insomnia; sensitive plant used in Tamil folk practice for snake bites and tumors.

Autranella congolensis

Central African rainforest tree used in Congolese traditional medicine for wound healing and fever reduction. Bark decoctions applied for skin infections and parasitic conditions.

Wyethia amplexicaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, antirheumatic (external), emetic, misc. disease remedy, venereal aid. Documented among Gosiute, Okanagan-Colville, Paiute.

Baccharis salicifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gynecological aid, eye medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Cahuilla, Coahuilla, Costanoan.

Verbascum thapsus

A gentle respiratory herb traditionally used for lung and bronchial support. The flowers infused in oil are used for ear comfort.

Solanum donianum

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

Verbascum thapsus (tea)

The classic respiratory tea — steep 10-15 minutes and STRAIN WELL through coffee filter (tiny hairs irritate throat). Gentle enough for children. Mild taste.

Rosa multiflora

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, astringent, bactericide, carminative, cathartic, diuretic, flux, laxative, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Prunus mume

A sour astringent fruit in TCM used for chronic cough, chronic diarrhea, parasites, and to generate body fluids. The smoked/dried form is used medicinally.

Minthostachys mollis

Andean digestive mint — Peruvian and Bolivian traditional remedy for altitude sickness, digestive complaints, and respiratory infections. Contains pulegone and menthone. Sold as tea in every Andean market. Also used as natural insecticide.

Vitis rotundifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, pediatric aid, snake bite remedy. Documented among Seminole.