Herb Library

Campanula rotundifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as ear medicine, heart medicine, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, disinfectant, eye medicine. Documented among Chippewa, Cree, Woodlands, Navajo, Ramah.

Vaccinium sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea, antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, other, kidney aid. Documented among Alabama, Eskimo, Western, Iroquois.

Vaccinium corymbosum

Blueberry leaves (not fruit) — used in European folk medicine for blood sugar support and urinary health. Contains chlorogenic acid and flavonoids.

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid. Documented among Poliklah.

Gilia rigidula

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Keres, Western.

Pseudoroegneria spicata

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Trichostemma dichotomum

A medicinal plant (Trichostemma dichotomum) from the family used in traditional medicine.

Iris versicolor

A North American alterative used by Eclectic physicians for lymphatic congestion, skin conditions, and liver/thyroid support. LOW DOSE ONLY.

Gilia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pediatric aid, analgesic, diuretic, emetic, febrifuge. Documented among Gosiute, Shoshoni, Zuni.

Bouteloua gracilis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, panacea, veterinary aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Vaccinium membranaceum

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), heart medicine. Documented among Flathead.

Lactuca tatarica

Native American medicinal plant used as hemorrhoid remedy, antidiarrheal, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois, Okanagan-Colville.

Nymphaea caerulea

An ancient Egyptian sacred flower used for relaxation, lucid dreaming, and as a mild euphoric. Contains nuciferine and aporphine alkaloids.

Quercus douglasii

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, dermatological aid, eye medicine, throat aid. Documented among Kawaiisu, Midoo.

Verbena hastata

A traditional nervine and bitter tonic used for nervous tension, digestive support, and as a gentle relaxant.

Verbena hastata (tea)

Blue vervain as a calming nervine tea — for tension, stress, and as a bitter digestive. The classic American herbalist's nervine. Quite bitter.

Viola sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine, panacea, pediatric aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Costanoan, Iroquois, Thompson.

Bacopa caroliniana

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, other, respiratory aid, sedative. Documented among Seminole.

Baptisia australis

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, cathartic, emetic, gynecological aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Cherokee.

Elymus glaucus

Native American medicinal plant used as other. Documented among Karok.

Hydrophyllum canadense

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

Adansonia gregorii

Aboriginal medicine tree of the Kimberley region. Bark used for fever, fruit pulp eaten as food rich in vitamin C, and leaves applied as poultice for sores.

Calliandra angustifolia

Amazonian heart-opening plant — used in Peruvian shamanic traditions for emotional healing and lucid dreaming. Bark decoction for arthritis, rheumatism, and uterine conditions. Growing interest in microdosing communities. Beautiful pink pompom flowers.

Oclemena nemoralis

Native American medicinal plant used as ear medicine. Documented among Chippewa.

Menyanthes trifoliata

This aquatic plant targets the lymphatic tissues of the body, clearing obstruction and waste. It is also used to cleanse and tone the liver and gallbladder, relieve shingles, and regulate female hormones.

Betula nana

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

Vaccinium uliginosum

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

Solidago uliginosa

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

Ledum groenlandicum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, nose medicine, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, tonic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Abnaki, Algonquin, Quebec, Bella Coola.

Kalmia polifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, antihemorrhagic, dermatological aid. Documented among Hesquiat, Kwakiutl, Tlingit.

Platanthera ?media

Native American medicinal plant used as love medicine. Documented among Potawatomi.

Andromeda polifolia

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

Salix pedicellaris

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

Richeria grandis

Trinidadian and Eastern Caribbean aphrodisiac bark decoction for erectile dysfunction and male vitality.

Aniba rosaeodora

A medicinal plant (Aniba rosaeodora) from the Lauraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Physalis angulata

Traditional medicinal plant used for analgesic, antidote, antiseptic, asthma, boil, cold, diarrhea, diuretic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

A traditional Native American and early American herb used for immune support during seasonal challenges.

Aconitum laciniatum

Highly toxic Tibetan aconite used only after extensive purification (detoxification) for severe cold disorders, arthritis, and neurological conditions.

Artemisia arctica

Native American medicinal plant used as cancer treatment, cold remedy, cough medicine, eye medicine, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Tanana, Upper.

Datura candida

Traditional medicinal plant used for asthma, chest, fracture, intoxicant, narcotic, piles, poison, tumor, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Boscia senegalensis

West African drought-resistant shrub used in Sahelian medicine for diabetes, hypertension, and as famine food. Seeds processed to remove bitterness and eaten. Root decoction for syphilis and mental illness in Nigerian folk medicine.

Lagenaria siceraria

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

Iris macrosiphon

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

Porteranthus trifoliatus

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, dermatological aid, emetic, kidney aid, liver aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Acer negundo

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Cheyenne, Meskwaki, Ojibwa.

Paxistima myrsinites

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, cold remedy, kidney aid, tuberculosis remedy, analgesic. Documented among Navajo, Ramah, Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Brachylaena discolor

South African coastal tree used in Zulu traditional medicine for intestinal parasites, diabetes, and as blood purifier. Bark decoction for colds and chest complaints. Contains sesquiterpene lactones. Durable wood traditionally used for fence posts.

Pteridium aquilinum

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, bactericide, breast, carcinogenic, cyanogenetic, diarrhea, diuretic, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.