Herb Library

Symphytum officinale (root extract)

TOPICAL ONLY. Standardized comfrey root extract (Kytta-Salbe) has clinical evidence for acute back pain, sprains, and joint comfort. PA-free topical only.

Symphytum officinale (leaf salve)

Comfrey LEAF (not root) salve — for sprains, bruises, joint pain. Apply to INTACT SKIN only. Limit to 4-6 weeks/year. The traditional "bone-knitting" remedy.

Xerophyllum tenax

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, hemostat, orthopedic aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Pomo, Kashaya.

Viola sororia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, blood medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Symphyotrichum cordifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine. Documented among Ojibwa.

Adenostoma fasciculatum

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), disinfectant, veterinary aid. Documented among Cahuilla, Coahuilla.

Potentilla simplex

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, febrifuge, oral aid, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Commelina communis

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, alexiteric, ascites, bactericide, bite(bug), bite(snake), boil, cold, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Lotus scoparius

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine. Documented among Costanoan.

Parryella filifolia

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

Celtis occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, venereal aid, abortifacient, cold remedy, gynecological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Houma, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Ptelea trifoliata

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, panacea, pulmonary aid. Documented among Menominee, Meskwaki.

Sempervivum tectorum

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

Athyrium filix-femina

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, analgesic, cancer treatment, gynecological aid, dermatological aid, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Chippewa, Cowlitz, Hesquiat.

Arnica acaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, orthopedic aid. Documented among Catawba.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, psychological aid. Documented among Mahuna, Navajo, Kayenta.

Menispermum canadense

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, laxative, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, emetic, laxative, tuberculosis remedy, venereal aid, cathartic. Documented among Bella Coola, Carrier, Southern, Chippewa.

Lepidium densiflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, kidney aid, dietary aid, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, sedative. Documented among Isleta, Lakota, Mahuna.

Diospyros virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, hemorrhoid remedy, liver aid, oral aid. Documented among Cherokee, Rappahannock.

Ligustrum vulgare

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, detersive, laxative, medicine, poison, tumor(uvula), vulnerary.

Phragmites australis

Traditional medicinal plant used for antidote, antidote(fish), antidote(shrimp), bronchitis, cholera, coffee, cough, diabetes, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Corethrogyne filaginifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, diaphoretic, herbal steam. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Amelanchier arborea

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, tonic, venereal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Polygonum hydropiper

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), antiseptic, arthralgia, bactericide, cns stimulant, cancer, carminative, contraceptive, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Helenium autumnale

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, nose medicine, febrifuge, respiratory aid, alterative, analgesic. Documented among Cherokee, Comanche, Mahuna.

Symphoricarpos albus

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, venereal aid, diuretic, burn dressing, eye medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Chehalis, Chippewa, Cowichan.

Veronica officinalis

Traditional medicinal plant used for alterative, apertif, astringent, bladder, bronchitis, calmative, cancer, catarrh, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Helianthus annuus

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy, analgesic, pulmonary aid, ceremonial medicine, stimulant, dermatological aid. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Dakota, Gros Ventre.

Symplocos tinctoria

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

Origanum vulgare

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(tooth), alopecia, anodyne, bronchitis, cancer, carminative, catarrh, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Vicia sativa

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, gynecological aid, love medicine, analgesic. Documented among Iroquois, Snohomish.

Echium vulgare

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid, gynecological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Mohegan.

Ilex verticillata

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, other, psychological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Eriophyllum lanatum

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

Oxalis stricta

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, oral aid, other, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois, Kiowa, Omaha.

Taxus baccata

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, ache(head), antifertility, bilious, calculus, cancer, carminative, contraceptive, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cuscuta compacta

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

Dalea compacta

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

Conocephalum conicum

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, eye medicine, kidney aid, psychological aid. Documented among Haisla and Hanaksiala, Nitinaht.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, ache(back), ache(head), analgesic, antiseptic, apertif, arthritis, cachexia, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Carissa spinarum

Aboriginal bush fruit and medicine. Root decoction used for toothache and urinary complaints. Fruit is a sweet edible berry rich in vitamin C.

Connarus suberosus

Brazilian cerrado medicinal tree used in traditional medicine of central Brazil for ulcers, gastritis, and as anti-venom. Bark decoction for stomach complaints. Contains catechins and proanthocyanidins. Part of the highly biodiverse cerrado pharmacopoeia.

Chamaesyce ocellata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine. Documented among Paiute.

Ericameria cooperi

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

Elliottia pyroliflorus

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid. Documented among Kitasoo.

Sphaeralcea angustifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, ceremonial medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, misc. disease remedy, antidiarrheal. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Pima.

Acalypha australis

Antibacterial, antiasthmatic, and antipyretic herb used in TCM. Also used as a detoxicant and hemostatic agent.