Herb Library

Smallanthus uvedalius

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, emetic, gynecological aid, other, analgesic. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Arctostaphylos columbiana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Pomo, Pomo, Kashaya.

Elsholtzia pilosa

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

Vigna luteola

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

Lithospermum caroliniense

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid. Documented among Lakota.

Veronica peregrina

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, disinfectant, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, hunting medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Rosmarinus tomentosus

A medicinal plant (Rosmarinus tomentosus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Scutellaria elliptica

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

Polygonatum pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, carminative, eye medicine, hunting medicine. Documented among Abnaki, Iroquois.

Townsendia strigosa

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, gynecological aid, gastrointestinal aid, nose medicine. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western, Navajo.

Eriodictyon trichocalyx

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Cahuilla.

Calcium oxide fossil

Unani mineral medicine (lithified sea urchin spine) calcined and powdered for kidney stones and urinary calculi; traditional lithotriptic.

Rhexia virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid. Documented among Micmac, Montagnais.

Alpinia oxyphylla

Korean warming herb for frequent urination, urinary incontinence, diarrhea, and excessive salivation. Warms the kidney and secures essence in Korean medicine.

Rubus hawaiensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Astragalus bisulcatus

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

Erythroxylum impressum

A medicinal plant (Erythroxylum impressum) from the Erythroxylaceae family used in traditional medicine.

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.

Helichrysum odoratissimum

South African aromatic herb burned as incense by Zulu, Xhosa, and Sotho peoples to communicate with ancestors. Medicinally for colds, cough, fever, and wound healing. Contains flavonoids, phloroglucinols, and terpenoids. Culturally sacred plant.

Eupatorium cannabinum

European immune and liver herb — for colds, flu, and liver congestion. Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids — use only PA-free preparations or short-term. Not related to hemp/cannabis despite the name.

Herb + Apple Cider Vinegar + Honey

Ancient preparation combining herbs extracted in vinegar and honey. The base of fire cider. An alcohol-free extraction method suitable for children and those avoiding alcohol.

Juniperus macropoda

Traditional medicinal plant used for gleet, leucorrhea, skin.

Podophyllum hexandrum

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, cholagogue, cholagogueue, condyloma, emetic, intoxicant, mitogenic, purgative, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Taxus wallichiana

A medicinal plant (Taxus wallichiana) from the Taxaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Hedeoma hispida

A medicinal plant (Hedeoma hispida) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Rorippa palustris

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

Balsamorhiza incana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cheyenne.

Ocimum canum

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ardor, bite(dog), bite(snake), catarrh, cholera, convulsion, cough, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Teucrium divaricatum var. canescens

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

Erigeron canus

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

Pycnanthemum incanum

Traditional medicinal plant used for epistaxis.

Lithospermum canescens

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

Poliomintha incana

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, antirheumatic (external), ear medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Comanche, Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Chamaesyce lata

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

Scutellaria incana

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

Machaeranthera canescens

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

Townsendia incana

Native American medicinal plant used as reproductive aid, throat aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta.

Verbena stricta

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

Ilex sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Alabama.

Alcea rosea

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

Prunus ilicifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine. Documented among Diegueno, Mahuna.

Navarretia atractyloides

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

Rhamnus ilicifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

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.

Glaucium flavum

Traditional medicinal plant used for adulterant, hydragogue, purgative, sedative, soap, wart.

Antennaria howellii

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

Gaylussacia sp.

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