Herb Library

Quercus chrysolepis

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Mendocino Indian.

Frangula caroliniana

Native American medicinal plant used as liver aid, cathartic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Creek, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Tsuga caroliniana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Delphinium carolinianum

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Lakota.

Cinnamomum cassia

The "common" cinnamon — 95% of cinnamon sold in the US is Cassia, not true Ceylon cinnamon. Contains HIGH coumarin (liver risk at high doses). For blood sugar support, use Ceylon cinnamon instead.

Ricinus communis (topical pack)

Castor oil-soaked flannel applied with heat to abdomen — traditional naturopathic remedy for liver support, constipation, inflammation, and menstrual cramps.

Uncaria tomentosa (bark)

The inner bark of Cat's Claw vine — standardized for alkaloid content. Used for immune support, inflammation, and digestive health.

Orthosiphon aristatus

A Southeast Asian herb widely used for kidney/urinary support. Popular as "kidney tea" in Germany and across Asia. Diuretic and anti-inflammatory.

Hymenopappus tenuifolius

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

Dudleya pulverulenta

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, respiratory aid. Documented among Diegueno.

Lonicera interrupta

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid. Documented among Mendocino Indian, Shoshoni, Yuki.

Sinapis arvensis

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

Rosa laevigata

Traditional medicinal plant used for alexiteric, antidiarrheic, astringent, carminative, diarrhea, diuretic, dysentery, ejaculation, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Prunus serotina

Traditional cough remedy bark — the base of classic cough syrups. Contains prunasin which converts to HCN in small amounts (antitussive). Do NOT use wilted leaves.

Quercus pagoda

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, orthopedic aid, throat aid, tonic. Documented among Houma.

Stellaria media

A gentle nutritive herb used topically for skin comfort and internally as a mild diuretic and nutrient-rich spring tonic.

Stellaria media (salve)

Topical chickweed preparation for itchy skin conditions — eczema, psoriasis, rashes, insect bites. Cooling and anti-inflammatory. Safe for all ages.

Cinchona calisaya

Traditional medicinal plant used for anesthetic, antiperiodic, antiseptic, astringent, bactericide, cancer, febrifuge, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Pteris multifida

Used in TCM to treat arthritis, dysentery, and diarrhea. Has antipyretic and hemostatic properties.

Conioselinum chinense

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid. Documented among Micmac.

Arisaema consanguineum

Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, anodyne, bite(snake), boil, cancer(stomach), convulsion, decoagulant, epilepsy, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Pueraria pseudohirsuta

Traditional medicinal plant used for alcoholism, cold, diarrhea, dysentery, enteritis, fever, intoxication, measles.

Dianthus chinensis

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiphlogistic, diaphoretic, diuretic.

Scutellaria baicalensis

Major TCM anti-inflammatory — contains baicalin and wogonin. Used for heat conditions, respiratory infections, and liver protection. Different species from American Skullcap (S. lateriflora). Anti-viral and anti-bacterial.

Scutellaria baicalensis

Standardized root extract containing baicalin — one of TCM's top anti-inflammatory and antiviral herbs. Used for respiratory, liver, and gut support.

Nardostachys chinensis

A medicinal plant (Nardostachys chinensis) from the Valerianaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Native American medicinal plant used as antiemetic. Documented among Delaware, Ontario.

Plumbago zeylanica

Powerful Ayurvedic digestive stimulant used for sluggish digestion, piles, skin disorders, and rheumatism. The root contains plumbagin with strong biological activity.

Prunus virginiana

A Native American respiratory herb used similarly to Wild Cherry Bark for coughs and bronchial irritation. The bark is used; raw fruits contain cyanogenic glycosides.

Uncaria rhynchophylla

Kampo herb for hypertension, headache, dizziness, and childhood convulsions. The hook-bearing stems are the medicinal part, used in Yokukansan formula.

Cinnamomum verum (essential oil)

Cinnamon bark essential oil — extremely potent antimicrobial. MUST dilute heavily (0.5-1%). Used for oral health, respiratory support, and immune function.

Delphinium geraniifolium

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

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.

Scirpus pallidus

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

Sanicula odorata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, kidney aid, witchcraft medicine, dermatological aid, hemostat. Documented among Malecite, Menominee, Meskwaki.

Rumex conglomeratus

Native American medicinal plant used as herbal steam, dermatological aid. Documented among Karok, Miwok.

Boykinia occidentalis

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

Xanthium sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid. Documented among Jemez.

Celosia cristata

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, anodyne, antidiarrheic, astringent, blood, conjunctivitis, cough, cramps, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Erythrina crista-galli

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

Capsicum baccatum

Central American topical analgesic and circulatory stimulant for arthritis, neuralgia, and poor circulation; milder than cayenne.

Plectranthus barbatus

Contains forskolin which activates adenylate cyclase. Studied for asthma, glaucoma, cardiovascular health, and weight management.

Mirabilis multiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, hallucinogen, veterinary aid, antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, oral aid. Documented among Hopi, Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Aconitum columbianum

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Celtis occidentalis

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

Sempervivum tectorum

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

Bassia scoparia

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