Herb Library

Cornus drummondii

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

Heuchera cylindrica

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, antirheumatic (external), tuberculosis remedy, blood medicine. Documented among Blackfoot, Flathead, Kutenai.

Eriogonum rotundifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, psychological aid, sedative, throat aid. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo.

Shepherdia rotundifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, emetic, pediatric aid. Documented among Havasupai, Navajo, Kayenta.

Cornus rugosa

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, kidney aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Iroquois.

Smilax rotundifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (internal), burn dressing, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Koasati.

Hoita orbicularis

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Costanoan.

Viola rotundifolia

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

Osmunda regalis

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, blood medicine, gynecological aid, kidney aid, pediatric aid, other. Documented among Iroquois, Seminole.

Shepherdia canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, laxative, tuberculosis remedy, cathartic. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Carrier, Carrier, Northern.

Saxifraga ferruginea

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid. Documented among Bella Coola.

Carthamus tinctorius

A TCM blood-moving herb used for menstrual pain, blood stasis, and cardiovascular support. Also known for safflower oil.

Crocus sativus

The world's most expensive spice, studied for mood support, with emerging evidence comparable to fluoxetine for mild-moderate depression.

Crocus sativus (extract)

Standardized saffron extract (3.5% lepticrosalides). Clinical evidence for mild-moderate depression comparable to fluoxetine. Also studied for PMS and eye health.

Salix candida

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, sedative, stimulant, cough medicine. Documented among Ojibwa, Ojibwa, South.

Tragopogon porrifolius

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

Salvia fruticosa

Mediterranean sage species consumed as daily tea across Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus. Lower thujone content than common sage making it safer for regular consumption. For sore throat, digestive complaints, and menopausal symptoms. Antioxidant and antimicrobial.

Erysimum capitatum

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, emetic, gynecological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Ramah, Zuni.

Thysanocarpus curvipes

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Sassafras albidum

Once used in root beer, now restricted due to safrole content which is carcinogenic. Historical use for blood purification. SAFROLE-FREE bark tea only.

Chrysophyllum oliviforme

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

Lycopodium sabinifolium

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

Helianthus grosseserratus

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing. Documented among Meskwaki.

Mirabilis coccinea

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Hopi, Yavapai.

Pancratium maritimum

Traditional medicinal plant used for emetic, purgative, splenitis.

Mimulus guttatus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, herbal steam, orthopedic aid, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Kawaiisu, Shoshoni, Yavapai.

Prunella vulgaris

A common lawn herb that is a traditional wound healer and immune tonic. Used for sore throat, herpes simplex, and as a gentle all-purpose remedy.

Senna alexandrina

An FDA-approved OTC stimulant laxative. Effective but for SHORT-TERM USE ONLY. Contains anthraquinones that stimulate peristalsis.

Onoclea sensibilis

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, blood medicine, orthopedic aid, hunting medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Evolvulus nuttallianus

Native American medicinal plant used as nose medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Erigeron pumilus

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

Lepidium lasiocarpum

Native American medicinal plant used as disinfectant. Documented among Navajo.

Liatris acidota

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Koasati.

Penstemon acuminatus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antiemetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Blackfoot.

Valeriana acutiloba

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, hunting medicine, misc. disease remedy, tuberculosis remedy, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Fomes igniarius

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative. Documented among Eskimo, Inuktitut.

Oenothera brachycarpa

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

Pinus echinata

A medicinal plant (Pinus echinata) from the Pinaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Myriophyllum sibiricum

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, emetic, pediatric aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Frasera speciosa

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid, analgesic, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Havasupai, Isleta.

Helianthus niveus

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

Desmodium canadense

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

Dasiphora floribunda

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, other, poison, gynecological aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Tanana, Upper.

Erysimum inconspicuum

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

Stylosanthes biflora

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, gynecological aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Shepherdia argentea

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, laxative, ceremonial medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Blackfoot, Dakota, Navajo.

Abies alba

Traditional medicinal plant used for bronchitis, bruise, calculus, catarrh, cough, diuretic, expectorant, gonorrhea, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.