Herb Library

Pentagramma triangularis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gynecological aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Karok, Miwok.

Lithospermum ruderale

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), diuretic, kidney aid, contraceptive, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Cheyenne, Gosiute, Navajo.

Tsuga heterophylla

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), burn dressing, dermatological aid, heart medicine, internal medicine, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Bella Coola, Chehalis, Clallam.

Juniperus occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as anticonvulsive, cold remedy, cough medicine, gynecological aid, analgesic, antihemorrhagic. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Thalictrum occidentale

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pulmonary aid, analgesic, blood medicine, eye medicine, orthopedic aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Gitksan, Thompson.

Cassiope mertensiana

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

Sorbus sitchensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, urinary aid, ear medicine, kidney aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Onosmodium molle

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Cheyenne.

Polypodium hesperium

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, oral aid, throat aid. Documented among Thompson.

Geranium atropurpureum

Native American medicinal plant used as other, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Goodyera oblongifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic, dermatological aid, reproductive aid, gynecological aid, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Cowlitz, Okanagan-Colville, Okanagon.

Prenanthes alata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, burn dressing, cold remedy, pediatric aid. Documented among Bella Coola.

Thuja plicata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cough medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, heart medicine. Documented among Bella Coola, Chehalis, Clallam.

Aquilegia elegantula

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

Androsace occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Ageratina occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid. Documented among Zuni.

Symphoricarpos occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, eye medicine, gynecological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Dakota, Meskwaki.

Sapindus saponaria

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

Maianthemum racemosum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Karok.

Helianthus anomalus

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

Osmorhiza occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as breast treatment, cough medicine, dermatological aid, eye medicine, gynecological aid, nose medicine. Documented among Blackfoot, Okanagan-Colville, Paiute.

Calycanthus occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, expectorant, gastrointestinal aid, throat aid. Documented among Pomo, Pomo, Kashaya.

Polystichum munitum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, cancer treatment, gynecological aid, burn dressing, throat aid, hunting medicine. Documented among Cowlitz, Hesquiat, Kwakiutl.

Descurainia pinnata

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Cahuilla, Navajo, Ramah.

Verbena lasiostachys

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Costanoan.

Cicuta douglasii

Native American medicinal plant used as poison, cathartic, emetic, analgesic, orthopedic aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Alaska Native, Bella Coola, Haisla and Hanaksiala.

Clematis ligusticifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, veterinary aid, dermatological aid, cold remedy, throat aid, gynecological aid. Documented among Costanoan, Dakota, Great Basin Indian.

Pinus monticola

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, reproductive aid, tuberculosis remedy, antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Hoh, Kwakiutl, Lummi.

Spigelia anthelmia

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, pediatric aid. Documented among Creek.

Ribes cereum

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

Geum canadense

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, love medicine, panacea. Documented among Chippewa, Iroquois.

Bryonia alba

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, cancer, cough, diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hydragogue, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Eriophorum scheuchzeri

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Eskimo, Western.

Verbesina virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, diuretic, gynecological aid, stimulant, venereal aid, febrifuge. Documented among Chickasaw, Choctaw, Seminole.

Ribes indecorum

Native American medicinal plant used as toothache remedy. Documented among Luiseno.

Machaeranthera canescens

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, analgesic, blood medicine, cathartic, eye medicine, tonic. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Marrubium vulgare

A traditional European cough herb, the flavoring in horehound candy. Used for respiratory support and as a bitter digestive tonic.

Vancouveria hexandra

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

Arctostaphylos manzanita

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, veterinary aid, poison, dietary aid, gastrointestinal aid, cold remedy. Documented among Concow, Mendocino Indian, Miwok.

Chamaesyce albomarginata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, snake bite remedy, veterinary aid, eye medicine, gynecological aid, analgesic. Documented among Diegueno, Kawaiisu, Keres, Western.

Pycnanthemum albescens

Traditional medicinal plant used for cold, diaphoretic.

Symphyotrichum lanceolatum

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

Paeonia lactiflora (Bai Shao)

TCM blood-nourishing and liver-softening herb — for menstrual cramps, muscle spasms, night sweats, and irritability. Contains paeoniflorin (anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory). Key herb in Xiao Yao San and Si Wu Tang formulas.

Paeonia lactiflora

A TCM blood-nourishing herb used for menstrual regulation, muscle relaxation, and liver support. Key ingredient in many gynecological formulas.

Pinus strobus

Pine needle tea — rich in vitamin C (used to prevent scurvy). Inner bark is an expectorant for coughs. A traditional Native American winter remedy.

Krameria grayi

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, disinfectant, eye medicine, venereal aid, analgesic, cough medicine. Documented among Paiute, Pima, Shoshoni.

Prenanthes alba

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, dermatological aid, snake bite remedy, stimulant, diuretic. Documented among Chippewa, Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Ageratina altissima

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, diuretic, febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, stimulant, tonic. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.