Herb Library

Iris douglasiana

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Yokia.

Pogogyne douglasii

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

Artemisia douglasiana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, ear medicine, respiratory aid, urinary aid. Documented among Costanoan, Karok, Kawaiisu.

Satureja douglasii

Traditional medicinal plant used for blood, deodorant, tea.

Silene douglasii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, veterinary aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Gosiute, Navajo, Ramah.

Spiraea douglasii

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Lummi.

Dovyalis caffra

Southern African thorny shrub whose fruit is edible (Kei apple) and whose root/leaf have traditional medicinal uses in Xhosa and Zulu medicine for skin conditions and menstrual complaints. Root decoction for infertility. Contains phenolic compounds.

Betula pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, adjuvant. Documented among Cree, Hudson Bay, Potawatomi.

Galeopsis segetum

A medicinal plant (Galeopsis segetum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Galactia volubilis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, dietary aid, febrifuge, pediatric aid. Documented among Seminole.

Blephilia ciliata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic. Documented among Cherokee.

Castilleja sessiliflora

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

Phlox pilosa

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, dermatological aid, love medicine. Documented among Meskwaki.

Solidago squarrosa

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Goodyera pubescens

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, burn dressing, cold remedy, dietary aid, emetic, eye medicine. Documented among Cherokee, Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma.

Stachys germanica

A medicinal plant (Stachys germanica) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Aureolaria virginica

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Cherokee.

Viola pubescens

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

Os Draconis (Long Gu)

TCM calming mineral — fossilized animal bone rich in calcium. For anxiety, insomnia, palpitations, and night sweats. Always decocted first (30 min before herbs). Anchors floating yang. Often paired with Oyster Shell.

Hylocereus undatus

Tropical cactus superfruit — rich in betalains (red variety), oligosaccharides (prebiotic), and vitamin C. For gut health, blood sugar, and antioxidant support. Flower tea is traditional Vietnamese remedy for diabetes. Seeds contain omega-3 and omega-6.

Dracocephalum moldavica

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, cancer, demulcent, fever, tonic, vulnerary.

Daemonorops draco

Red resin from multiple plant species used across cultures — Southeast Asian (palm), South American (Croton lechleri), and Canary Islands (Dracaena draco). For wound healing, GI ulcers, and bleeding. Powerfully astringent.

Croton lechleri

South American tree whose red sap is rich in proanthocyanidins. The extract SP-303 was clinically studied for treatment of diarrhea in AIDS patients and traveler's diarrhea, showing modest symptomatic benefit.

Daemonorops draco

A Southeast Asian palm resin (different from Sangre de Drago) used in TCM for wound healing, blood stasis pain, and ulcers. Deep red resin.

Carex prasina

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

Prosartes hookeri

Native American medicinal plant used as kidney aid. Documented among Costanoan.

Filipendula vulgaris

Eastern European folk remedy for urinary tract infections and kidney stones; contains salicylates like meadowsweet.

Silene drummondii

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

Acer rubrum

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

Hedeoma drummondii

A medicinal plant (Hedeoma drummondii) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Arabis drummondii

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, kidney aid, orthopedic aid, urinary aid, venereal aid, dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagon, Salish, Thompson.

Oxalis drummondii

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

Aconitum naviculare

Rare Tibetan aconite species used for epidemics, poisoning, and infectious fevers. One of the 'heroic' medicines in Tibetan practice requiring expert administration.

Angelica pubescens

TCM wind-damp herb for the LOWER body — partner of Qiang Huo (upper body). For sciatica, low back pain, knee pain, and lower body arthritis. Key herb in Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (one of TCMs most important arthritis formulas).

Salix hookeriana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote, dermatological aid, sports medicine. Documented among Makah, Quileute.

Datisca glomerata

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

Salix melanopsis

Native American medicinal plant used as adjuvant, antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, febrifuge. Documented among Montana Indian.

Potentilla canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois, Natchez.

Mirabilis pumila

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

Solidago simplex

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, tonic, venereal aid. Documented among Thompson.

Ericameria nana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, cold remedy, cough medicine, eye medicine, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Paiute, Shoshoni.

Amorpha nana

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

Pedicularis centranthera

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

Lupinus lyallii

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

Sabal minor

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, hypotensive, kidney aid, stimulant. Documented among Houma.

Dalea nana

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Keres, Western.

Rosa gymnocarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, eye medicine, hunting medicine, poison, tonic. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Iris verna

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, liver aid, urinary aid, cathartic. Documented among Cherokee, Creek.