Herb Library

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.

Pittosporum sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Hawaiian.

Viburnum lantanoides

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anthelmintic, blood medicine, gynecological aid, love medicine, pulmonary aid. Documented among Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Iroquois.

Solanum physalifolium

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

Amphicarpaea bracteata

A medicinal plant (Amphicarpaea bracteata) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Arabis holboellii

Native American medicinal plant used as toothache remedy. Documented among Thompson.

Ochrosia compta

Native American medicinal plant used as herbal steam, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Cryptantha sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, disinfectant. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta.

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.

Homalomena occulta

Vietnamese and Chinese traditional medicine rhizome for chronic low back pain, joint stiffness, rheumatism, and leg weakness. Name means 'thousand year health.' Contains sesquiterpenoids and oplopanone. Used in elderly patients for mobility support.

Picrasma excelsa

Has antifungal, antiulcer, antimalarial, anticancer, and insecticide properties. Used to treat constipation, diarrhea, intestinal parasites, fever, and to stimulate the digestive tract, bile production, and enzyme production.

Salvia dorisiana

A medicinal plant (Salvia dorisiana) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

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.

Magnolia obovata

Traditional medicinal plant used for alcoholism, anodyne, deobstruent, diuretic, dropsy, fever, fish-bones, stomachic, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Spiranthes romanzoffiana

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

Ranunculus uncinatus

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), disinfectant, herbal steam, orthopedic aid, poison. Documented among Thompson.

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.

Thelesperma megapotamicum

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, tuberculosis remedy, stimulant, toothache remedy. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo.

Dodonaea viscosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, bruise, burn, colic, dentifrice, fever, flatulence, funereal, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Glaucium flavum

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

Monarda punctata

Traditional medicinal plant used for apertif, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, hemostat, nausea, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Solanum carolinense

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, asthma, bactericide, bronchitis, convulsion, diuretic, epilepsy, medicine, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Hoheria populnea

New Zealand endemic tree used in Maori rongoā for eye complaints, digestive issues, and wound healing. Inner bark decoction as eyewash. Bark poultice for burns and skin conditions. Beautiful lace-like inner bark.

Hieracium cynoglossoides

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

Sempervivum sp.

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

Ericameria parryi

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

Antennaria howellii

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

Elsholtzia ciliata

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

Siegesbeckia orientalis

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, ague, alterative, analgesic, anodyne, antidote(spider), apertif, arthritis, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Magnolia denudata

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, medicine, sedative.

Catalpa ovata

Traditional medicinal plant used for diuretic, nephrosis.

Scrophularia buergeriana

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiphlogistic, febrifuge.