Herb Library

Phlox gracilis

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, oral aid. Documented among Gosiute, Navajo, Ramah, Ute.

Porophyllum gracile

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, abortifacient. Documented among Havasupai, Paiute, Shoshoni.

Sabatia campanulata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, eye medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Seminole.

Origanum vulgare var. gracile

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(tooth), alopecia, anodyne, bronchitis, cancer, carminative, catarrh, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Psoralidium tenuiflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as tuberculosis remedy, analgesic, misc. disease remedy, veterinary aid, disinfectant. Documented among Dakota, Lakota, Navajo, Ramah.

Ulmus rubra (lozenge)

Slippery elm in lozenge form — provides mucilaginous coating for sore throat and cough. One of the most effective natural throat soothers.

Ulmus rubra (powder)

Fine ground slippery elm bark — mix with water to form a mucilaginous gruel. The most soothing GI preparation. Can be made into a porridge for convalescents.

Sphaeralcea digitata

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

Campanula divaricata

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

Pinguicula pumila

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

Oenothera perennis

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

Collinsia parviflora

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

Melilotus indica

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(stomach), astringent, bowel, diarrhea, discutient, emollient, narcotic, swelling, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Dracocephalum parviflora

A medicinal plant (Dracocephalum parviflora) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Origanum minutiflorum

A medicinal plant (Origanum minutiflorum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Sphaeralcea parvifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, dermatological aid, diuretic, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Hopi.

Melica imperfecta

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

Machaeranthera parviflora

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

Satureja parvifolia

A medicinal plant (Satureja parvifolia) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Antennaria parvifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), blood medicine, ceremonial medicine, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Lakota, Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Sanicula smallii

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

Yucca glauca

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, hemostat, herbal steam, orthopedic aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Dakota.

Packera anonyma

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

Epilobium minutum

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, pediatric aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Smilax corbularia

Thai traditional medicine plant for musculoskeletal conditions, joint pain, and gout. Distinct from American sarsaparilla. Contains steroidal saponins. Used in Thai traditional hospital formularies for anti-inflammatory preparations.

Symphyotrichum laeve

Native American medicinal plant used as herbal steam, stimulant. Documented among Meskwaki.

Hordeum murinum

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

Rubus canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal. Documented among Delaware, Oklahoma, Menominee.

Smilax herbacea

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

Malacothrix glabrata

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine. Documented among Apache, White Mountain.

Cyperus laevigatus

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, dermatological aid, strengthener, venereal aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Stachys aspera

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, emetic. Documented among Meskwaki.

Equisetum laevigatum

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, contraceptive, dermatological aid, urinary aid, hypotensive, ceremonial medicine. Documented among Costanoan, Diegueno, Hoh.

Onosmodium molle

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), veterinary aid. Documented among Lakota.

Heliopsis helianthoides

Native American medicinal plant used as stimulant, pulmonary aid. Documented among Chippewa, Meskwaki.

Rosa blanda

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, hemorrhoid remedy, eye medicine, analgesic, orthopedic aid. Documented among Meskwaki, Ojibwa, Ojibwa, South.

Satureja glabella

A medicinal plant (Satureja glabella) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Mirabilis oxybaphoides

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

Mentzelia laevicaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), dietary aid, ear medicine, febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, dermatological aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Gosiute, Mendocino Indian.

Aureolaria flava

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

Viola pubescens

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

Abronia fragrans

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, psychological aid, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, cathartic, diaphoretic. Documented among Keres, Western, Navajo, Navajo, Kayenta.

Symphoricarpos sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic. Documented among Chippewa.

Ceanothus velutinus

Native American medicinal plant used as other, dermatological aid, cough medicine, febrifuge, ceremonial medicine, orthopedic aid. Documented among Great Basin Indian, Karok, Modesse.

Eriogonum niveum

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

Galanthus nivalis

Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiotonic, digestive, emmenagogue, poison, resolvent.

Euphorbia marginata

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), gynecological aid, poison. Documented among Lakota, Pawnee.

Trillium grandiflorum

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), ear medicine, abortifacient, analgesic, disinfectant, diuretic. Documented among Chippewa, Menominee, Potawatomi.