Herb Library

Spondias pinnata

Southeast Asian tree used in Thai and Indian Ayurvedic medicine. Bark decoction for dysentery and diarrhea. Leaf paste for skin diseases. Fruits eaten for scurvy prevention. Contains tannins and flavonoids.

Eupatorium maculatum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, venereal aid, adjuvant, antirheumatic (internal), diuretic, kidney aid. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Cherokee, Chippewa.

Polygonum persicaria

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, urinary aid, gastrointestinal aid, antirheumatic (external), heart medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Fritillaria atropurpurea

Native American medicinal plant used as cancer treatment, poison. Documented among Lakota, Ute.

Chamaesyce maculata

Native American medicinal plant used as cancer treatment, cathartic, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, pediatric aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Costanoan.

Chaerophyllum procumbens

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, poison. Documented among Chickasaw.

Erigeron divergens

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, disinfectant, eye medicine, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Ribes divaricatum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, eye medicine, throat aid, dermatological aid, psychological aid, other. Documented among Bella Coola, Cowlitz, Klallam.

Arenaria lanuginosa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, eye medicine, febrifuge, respiratory aid, venereal aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Dryopteris expansa

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Klallam, Snohomish.

Rorippa sinuata

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

Chamaesyce melanadenia

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

Hypericum hypericoides

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, hemostat. Documented among Cherokee.

Lemna trisulca

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Iroquois.

Physalis viscosa

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

Teucrium kotschyanum

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

Aletes acaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic. Documented among Keres, Western.

Townsendia exscapa

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, ceremonial medicine, gynecological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Sterculia lychnophora

Used in TCM for sore throat, hoarseness, and dry cough. Moistens the throat, opens the lungs, and relieves constipation.

Chaenactis stevioides

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, pediatric aid. Documented among Nevada Indian.

Cornus foemina

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, febrifuge, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Houma.

Oligoneuron rigidum

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

Thelesperma filifolium

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

Galium tinctorium

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

Coreopsis palmata

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid. Documented among Meskwaki.

Pluchea foetida

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge. Documented among Choctaw.

Ailanthus altissima

Antidiarrheal herb used to treat dysentery and duodenal ulcers. Also used as an astringent and anthelmintic.

Hypericum perforatum (0.3% hypericin)

German standardized extract — 300mg 3x daily (0.3% hypericin). Matches SSRIs for mild-moderate depression in meta-analyses. LI 160 and WS 5572 are the most-studied extracts. Full effect takes 4-6 weeks. THE most drug-interacting herb known.

Lesquerella rectipes

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

Ashwagandha + Rhodiola + Holy Basil + Schisandra

Four-adaptogen formula for comprehensive stress resilience. Each adaptogen works through different HPA axis pathways for synergistic cortisol regulation.

Viola striata

Native American medicinal plant used as witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Acer pensylvanicum

Native American medicinal plant used as respiratory aid, veterinary aid, emetic, laxative, orthopedic aid, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Abnaki, Algonquin, Quebec, Iroquois.

Chimaphila maculata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), cancer treatment, cold remedy, dermatological aid, emetic. Documented among Cherokee, Nanticoke.

Stryphnodendron adstringens

Brazilian cerrado tree bark widely used for wound healing, burns, gastric ulcers, and vaginal infections. Contains prodelphinidin tannins (up to 30%). Brazilian phytomedicine — standardized extract for wound healing. Applied topically as gel or decoction wash.

Athyrium filix-femina

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, reproductive aid, venereal aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Citrus sudachi

A medicinal plant (Citrus sudachi) from the Rutaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Hemigraphis alternata

Siddha wound-healing leaf applied to cuts, bruises, and hemorrhoids; also used for kidney stones and urinary infections in Tamil folk practice.

Eriogonum umbellatum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, venereal aid, gastrointestinal aid, disinfectant, emetic, cold remedy. Documented among Kawaiisu, Mahuna, Navajo, Kayenta.

Drosera rotundifolia

A carnivorous plant used in European respiratory medicine for dry, spasmodic coughs and bronchitis. Contains plumbagin with antispasmodic properties.

Lupinus perennis

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic, antihemorrhagic, veterinary aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Menominee.

Carex inops

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

Lessertia frutescens

A Southern African adaptogenic herb traditionally used for immune support, stress resilience, and overall vitality. Called "the cancer bush" though this is not a medical claim.

Rumex verticillatus

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

Asclepias incarnata

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, strengthener, dermatological aid, diuretic, kidney aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Chippewa, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Traditional 11-herb formula

Classic European bitter formula (11 herbs including Aloe, Myrrh, Saffron, Camphor, Rhubarb, Manna). Used for digestive support, immune tonic, and topical first aid.

Achlys triphylla

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, dermatological aid, emetic, eye medicine, veterinary aid. Documented among Cowlitz, Lummi, Paiute.

Santalum acuminatum

A medicinal plant (Santalum acuminatum) from the Santalaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Eupatorium purpureum

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, antirheumatic (internal), diuretic, gynecological aid, kidney aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Chippewa, Mahuna.