Herb Library

Ephedra antisyphilitica

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Pima, Tewa.

Delphinium geraniifolium

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

Salvia sclarea

A European sage used in aromatherapy for menstrual comfort, labor support, and mood balance. The essential oil is more commonly used than the tea.

Salvia sclarea (essential oil)

Essential oil for women's health — used in aromatherapy for menstrual cramps, labor support, and emotional balance. Strong estrogen-like effects.

Triodanis perfoliata

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

Streptopus amplexifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, antihemorrhagic, kidney aid, venereal aid, panacea, tonic. Documented among Makah, Micmac, Montagnais.

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.

Osmorhiza claytonii

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, throat aid, dietary aid, eye medicine, gynecological aid, cough medicine. Documented among Chippewa, Menominee, Ojibwa.

Galium aparine

A traditional lymphatic herb used to support the body's natural detoxification and urinary health.

Galium aparine (extract)

Concentrated extract of cleavers — a lymphatic support herb. Used for swollen lymph nodes, urinary support, and as a spring detox tonic.

Phacelia crenulata

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

Phacelia crenulata

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

Cleistopholis patens

West African tree used in Yoruba and Igbo traditional medicine for malaria, fever, and pain. Bark decoction as antimalarial. Contains clerodane diterpenes and liriodenine. Important in Nigerian ethnomedicine for febrile illness.

Clematis recta

TCM herb for wind-damp conditions — joint pain, rheumatism, and bone spurs. C. chinensis (Wei Ling Xian) is the TCM species. Fresh plant is irritating — always use dried/processed. Professional use only.

Cleome droserifolia

Egyptian and Sinai desert herb used by Bedouin communities for diabetes management. Contains flavonoids and terpenoids. Clinical studies in Egypt show blood sugar-lowering effects. Traditionally gathered from wild in desert wadis.

Nicotiana clevelandii

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, ear medicine, emetic, hunting medicine. Documented among Cahuilla.

Ericameria cuneata

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy. Documented among Miwok.

Ampelaster carolinianus

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

Monarda clinopodia

A medicinal plant (Monarda clinopodia) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

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.

Gentiana andrewsii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, eye medicine, febrifuge, liver aid, orthopedic aid, psychological aid. Documented among Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Syzygium aromaticum (essential oil)

Natural dental analgesic — 80-90% eugenol. Drop on cotton for toothache (FDA-approved active ingredient in OTC dental products). Also antimicrobial and antifungal. EXTERNAL USE ONLY (undiluted). Dilute for massage/aromatherapy.

Syzygium aromaticum (dental use)

Clove oil specifically for dental pain — eugenol is a natural anesthetic and antiseptic. Apply a tiny amount on cotton to the affected tooth. Temporary relief only.

Syzygium aromaticum (tea)

Whole cloves steeped in hot water — warming digestive tea with antimicrobial benefits. 3-4 cloves per cup. Also a traditional toothache remedy (chew a clove).

Opuntia clavata

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

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.

Boykinia occidentalis

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

Leucothoe axillaris

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, other, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee.

Marah oreganus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, tuberculosis remedy, poison, antirheumatic (external), urinary aid, venereal aid. Documented among Chehalis, Karok, Mendocino Indian.

Hypericum brachyphyllum

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

Salix caroliniana

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, febrifuge, analgesic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Houma, Seminole.

Xyris ambigua

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, pulmonary aid. Documented among Seminole.

Dryopteris arguta

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, antiemetic, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Costanoan, Mewuk.

Solidago simplex

Native American medicinal plant used as misc. disease remedy. Documented among Thompson.

Epilobium ciliatum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, orthopedic aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta, Potawatomi.

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.

Erythroxylum coca var. coca

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ache(stomach), anesthetic, anodyne, aperient, aphrodisiac, asthma, astringent, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Guarea rusbyi

Traditional medicinal plant used for emetic, expectorant.

Erythrina crista-galli

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

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.

Smilax regelii

A Smilax genus plant with anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, antioxidant, anticancer, diaphoretic, and diuretic properties. Used to bind with toxins for removal from the blood and to treat skin conditions, arthritis, joint pain, headaches, colds, and sexual impotence.

Solanum sessiliflorum

A medicinal plant (Solanum sessiliflorum) from the Solanaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Cocos nucifera

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

Cocos nucifera (water)

Natural electrolyte drink from young coconuts — rich in potassium. Nature's isotonic sports drink. Used for rehydration and kidney health in tropical traditions.