Herb Library

Rosa eglanteria

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

Osmorhiza berteroi

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, cold remedy, throat aid, veterinary aid, adjuvant. Documented among Bella Coola, Blackfoot, Cheyenne.

Osmorhiza sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, pulmonary aid, analgesic, antidiarrheal, blood medicine, cathartic. Documented among Bella Coola, Iroquois, Miwok.

Cymopterus newberryi

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

Viola odorata

One of the leading herbs researched for treatment of breast, lung, and intestinal cancers. Sweet violet reduces glandular swellings, dissolves tumors and nodules, and moistens dry conditions.

Dianthus barbatus

A medicinal plant (Dianthus barbatus) from the Caryophyllaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Swertia chirayita

Himalayan bitter herb cultivated in Nepal and Pakistan, used in Ayurvedic medicine as a febrifuge, digestive tonic, and liver protectant. Traditionally used for malaria, constipation, skin diseases, and worm infestations.

Arundinaria gigantea

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, kidney aid, stimulant. Documented among Choctaw, Houma.

Syzygium guineense

Pan-African tree used in Ethiopian, Congolese, and South African traditional medicine for diarrhea, abdominal pain, and malaria. Bark decoction widely used across East Africa. Fruit edible. Contains ellagic acid, gallic acid, and quercetin.

Tabernaemontana divaricata

South and Southeast Asian ornamental with medicinal uses in Ayurveda and Thai medicine. Root for toothache and worm infections. Latex for eye infections (diluted). Contains coronaridine and voacangine indole alkaloids with analgesic properties.

Tacca chantrieri

Southeast Asian ornamental with striking black flowers used in Thai and Chinese folk medicine for gastric ulcers, hypertension, and burns. Rhizome contains taccalonolide diterpenoids with documented anti-tumor activity in modern research.

Tacca leontopetaloides

Polynesian medicinal and food plant — one of the original canoe plants brought by Pacific voyagers. Starch extracted for food; whole rhizome used medicinally for stomachache and as poultice for stings. Important famine food across Pacific Islands.

Pandanus tectorius

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, laxative, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Abies spectabilis

Ayurvedic and Unani herb from Himalayan fir needles used for respiratory conditions including bronchitis, asthma, and cough. The leaves are aromatic and expectorant.

Potentilla arguta

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

Agrimonia gryposepala

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, blood medicine, dermatological aid, dietary aid, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Delphinium scaposum

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, gynecological aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Kayenta.

Dodecatheon jeffreyi

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

Astragalus kentrophyta

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Anemone virginiana

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid, antidiarrheal, emetic, love medicine, tuberculosis remedy, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Menominee.

Cirsium altissimum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, poultice. Documented among Cherokee.

Coreopsis tripteris

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Meskwaki.

Calophyllum inophyllum

A Pacific Island oil used topically for wound healing, scars, skin regeneration, and anti-aging. Rich in calophyllolide and delta-tocotrienol.

Tamarindus indica (bark)

Pan-tropical tamarind tree BARK (distinct from the culinary fruit) used in Ayurvedic and West African medicine for wound healing, diarrhea, and as astringent gargle. Very high tannin content. Bark decoction for gingivitis and oral infections.

Camissonia tanacetifolia

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

Micromeria fruticosa

A medicinal plant (Micromeria fruticosa) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Brickellia grandiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, antirheumatic (external), carminative, dietary aid, liver aid, analgesic. Documented among Gosiute, Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah.

Taurine (amino acid)

Conditional amino acid — abundant in heart, brain, and eyes. For heart rhythm, blood pressure, anxiety, and eye health. 1-3g daily. In energy drinks for a reason (but its calming, not stimulating). Deficiency common in vegans and elderly.

Salix pulchra

Native American medicinal plant used as anesthetic, eye medicine, oral aid, analgesic. Documented among Eskimo, Alaska, Eskimo, Inupiat, Eskimo, Nunivak.

Melaleuca alternifolia

Australian aboriginal antiseptic — TOPICAL USE ONLY. For acne, athletes foot, nail fungus, dandruff, and wound infection. Contains terpinen-4-ol (antimicrobial). Toxic if ingested. Evidence-based for acne (5% solution = benzoyl peroxide) and nail fungus.

Acinos alpinus var. meridionalis

A medicinal plant (Acinos alpinus) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Holarrhena pubescens

A medicinal plant (Holarrhena pubescens) from the Apocynaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Terminalia superba

West African timber tree with bark used in Congolese and Cameroonian traditional medicine for malaria, diarrhea, and wound healing. Contains tannins and triterpenoids with antimicrobial properties.

Colubrina texensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for diarrhea, hematochezia.

Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora

Southeast Asian culinary herb with licorice-anise flavor. Antimicrobial and digestive aid. Rich in eugenol and linalool. Different from Holy Basil (Tulsi) — this is primarily culinary. Staple in Thai curries and Vietnamese pho.

Hydnocarpus anthelminticus

A medicinal plant (Hydnocarpus anthelminticus) from the Flacourtiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Justicia crassifolia

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

Astragalus pachypus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gynecological aid. Documented among Kawaiisu.

Cryptantha crassisepala

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, poison, stimulant. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western, Navajo, Kayenta.

Caulanthus crassicaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Shoshoni.

Clove + Lemon + Cinnamon + Eucalyptus + Rosemary

Legend-based EO blend from medieval plague times — potent antimicrobial combination. Used in diffusers for air purification and diluted for cleaning. MUST dilute for skin.

Alnus incana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), pulmonary aid, tuberculosis remedy, eye medicine, laxative. Documented among Bella Coola, Blackfoot, Cree, Woodlands.

Helianthus decapetalus

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

Opuntia tunicata

Native American medicinal plant used as laxative, reproductive aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Castilleja thompsonii

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

Phacelia linearis

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

Mitella trifida

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Gosiute.

Artemisia tripartita

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, diaphoretic, oral aid, throat aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.