Herb Library

Lycopodium serratum

A medicinal plant (Lycopodium serratum) from the Lycopodiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Aquilegia triternata

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

Opuntia leptocaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as narcotic. Documented among Apache, Chiricahua & Mescalero.

Chrysophyllum albidum

West African fruit tree used in Nigerian (Yoruba, Igbo) traditional medicine. Bark decoction for malaria and yellow fever. Seed powder for vaginal infections. Leaf for wound healing. Fruit is popular seasonal snack across Nigeria.

Maytenus macrocarpa

A large Amazonian tree whose bark is used in Peruvian folk medicine for joint pain, back pain, arthritis, and as a general tonic.

Calathea macrosepala

A medicinal plant (Calathea macrosepala) from the Marantaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Quararibea cordata

A medicinal plant (Quararibea cordata) from the Bombacaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Citrullus colocynthis (root)

Desert medicinal plant root used in Middle Eastern and North African traditional medicine for diabetes and joint pain. Root preparations considered less toxic than the extremely bitter fruit. Contains cucurbitacins. Used in Sudanese and Egyptian folk medicine.

Citrus spp

A medicinal plant (Citrus spp) from the Rutaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Physalis heterophylla

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid, dietary aid. Documented among Iroquois, Lakota.

Delphinium geraniifolium

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

Triodanis perfoliata

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, emetic. Documented among Cherokee, Meskwaki.

Clausena anisata

East and Southern African tree with strongly anise-scented leaves. Used in Zulu and Shona medicine for colds, cough, headache, and intestinal worms. Root chewed for toothache. Leaves burned as insect repellent. Contains coumarins and carbazole alkaloids.

Fendlera rupicola

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

Pycnanthemum clinopodioides

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

Scirpus pallidus

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

Rubus chamaemorus

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, reproductive aid, cough medicine, febrifuge, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Cree, Woodlands, Micmac.

Opuntia clavata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Keres, Western.

Lycopodium annotinum

A medicinal plant (Lycopodium annotinum) from the Lycopodiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Lycopodium sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, pediatric aid, urinary aid, anticonvulsive, diuretic, hemostat. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Iroquois, Micmac.

Symphyotrichum falcatum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Zuni.

Sanicula odorata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, kidney aid, witchcraft medicine, dermatological aid, hemostat. Documented among Malecite, Menominee, Meskwaki.

Orobanche fasciculata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pulmonary aid, cancer treatment, poison, panacea, pediatric aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Keres, Western, Montana Indian.

Rumex conglomeratus

Native American medicinal plant used as herbal steam, dermatological aid. Documented among Karok, Miwok.

Rosa pisocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, gynecological aid, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Snohomish, Squaxin, Thompson.

Tridax procumbens

Traditional medicinal plant used for alopecia, antiseptic, bronchitis, bruise, catarrh, diarrhea, dysentery, hemostat, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Xanthium sp.

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

Erythrina crista-galli

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiseptic, cancer(stomach), narcotic, piles.

Capsicum baccatum

Central American topical analgesic and circulatory stimulant for arthritis, neuralgia, and poor circulation; milder than cayenne.

Theobroma cacao (fat)

The fat from cacao beans — used topically as the richest natural skin moisturizer. Contains oleic, stearic, and palmitic acids. Also used in suppositories and lip balms.

Chrysobalanus icaco

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, amygdalitis, antiseptic, astringent, bowel, cicatrizant, condyloma, diarrhea, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cocos nucifera

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, dermatological aid, other, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Oxytropis campestris

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

Aquilegia caerulea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, heart medicine, panacea. Documented among Gosiute.

Mirabilis multiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, hallucinogen, veterinary aid, antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, oral aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Hymenoxys richardsonii

Native American medicinal plant used as psychological aid, poison. Documented among Isleta, Keres, Western.

Colubrina asiatica

Pacific Island and Southeast Asian coastal shrub used in Fijian, Samoan, and Filipino folk medicine for sores, boils, and skin infections. Leaves produce soapy lather when crushed — applied to fungal skin conditions. Contains saponins and ceanothic acid.

Lilium columbianum

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

Aconitum columbianum

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Aquilegia vulgaris

A European herb used in very small doses as a nervine for anxiety and skin conditions. Contains cyanogenic compounds — SMALL DOSES ONLY, professional use.

Hyptis pectinata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, psychological aid. Documented among Seminole.

Viola sororia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, blood medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Symphyotrichum cordifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine. Documented among Ojibwa.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, antidiarrheal, febrifuge, tonic, toothache remedy, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Chickasaw, Choctaw, Kiowa.

Potentilla simplex

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, febrifuge, oral aid, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Parryella filifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as toothache remedy, ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Ramah, Tewa.

Sempervivum tectorum

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

Lomatium utriculatum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, orthopedic aid, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Kawaiisu, Salish, Coast.