Herb Library

Hybanthus concolor

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, urinary aid, antidiarrheal, emetic. Documented among Coahuilla, Costanoan, Diegueno.

Toxicodendron radicans

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

Forestiera acuminata

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea. Documented among Houma.

Valeriana edulis

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, analgesic, anthelmintic, hemostat. Documented among Blackfoot, Gosiute, Menominee.

Argentina egedii

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Kwakiutl.

Guatteria discolor

A medicinal plant (Guatteria discolor) from the Annonaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Vaccinium ovatum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Makah, Pomo, Kashaya.

Gnaphalium sp.

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

Aureolaria pedicularia

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, other. Documented among Cherokee.

Jatropha gossypiifolia

Caribbean purgative and fever remedy; leaf decoction used for hypertension and skin infections. Toxic in large amounts.

Triosteum perfoliatum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, emetic, febrifuge, orthopedic aid, abortifacient, analgesic. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Potentilla sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, laxative. Documented among Cherokee, Paiute.

Thymophylla pentachaeta

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic. Documented among Paiute.

Lotus humistratus

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

Rauvolfia tetraphylla

Traditional medicinal plant used for avicide, parasiticide, poison, skin, wound.

Abronia elliptica

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, sedative. Documented among Hopi.

Satureja grandiflora

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

Vicia nigricans

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, dermatological aid, love medicine. Documented among Costanoan, Makah, Quinault.

Dalea aurea

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Dakota.

Ivesia gordonii

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

Eutrochium purpureum

Named for its traditional use in supporting kidney and urinary health, particularly for stone prevention.

Grindelia camporum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, analgesic, orthopedic aid, blood medicine. Documented among Costanoan, Kawaiisu, Mewuk.

Digitalis lanata

Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiotonic, diuretic, dropsy, heart, poison, renitis, stimulant(cardio), tonic.

Polemonium reptans

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, diuretic. Documented among Meskwaki.

Chamaesaracha coronopus

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

Astragalus humistratus

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Glechoma hederacea

A European herb used for respiratory congestion, sinus support, tinnitus, and as a spring tonic. Also used in traditional brewing.

Astragalus crassicarpus

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, hemostat, stimulant, tonic, veterinary aid. Documented among Chippewa, Lakota.

Erythroxylum citrifolium

Traditional medicinal plant used for wound.

Tinospora sinensis

Related to Indian Guduchi, used in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for rheumatic pain, inflammation, and fever. The stem starch (satva) is especially valued.

Oenothera villosa

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

Astragalus allochrous

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

Gentiana saponaria

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic. Documented among Dakota, Winnebago.

Agrimonia parviflora

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, blood medicine, dermatological aid, dietary aid, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Astragalus bisulcatus

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

Ampelopsis cordata

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

Nandina domestica

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(bones), ache(tooth), antitussive, breath, bronchitis, caries, cold, complexion, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Herbs extracted in ACV

Herbs steeped in apple cider vinegar for 2-4 weeks. The alcohol-free extraction method. Extracts minerals, vitamins, and some alkaloids. Great for salad dressings too.

Teucrium divaricatum var. canescens

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

Verbena stricta

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

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.

Oenothera elata

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, cold remedy, dermatological aid, emetic, misc. disease remedy, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah, Zuni.

Lavandula x hybrida

A medicinal plant (Lavandula x hybrida) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Stephania glabra

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(body), ache(head), antibiotic, asthma, convulsion, eye, hyperglycemia, inflammation, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Valeriana jatamansi

Traditional medicinal plant used for analgesic, anodyne, antibiotic, carminative, dysuria, hypnotic, hypochondria, hysteria, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Quercus wislizeni

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, dermatological aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Miwok.

Irvingia gabonensis (bark)

West African bush mango BARK (distinct from the well-known weight loss seed) used in Cameroonian and Gabonese traditional medicine for diarrhea, hernia, and wound healing. High tannin content. Bark decoction for dysentery and toothache.