Herb Library

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.

Prenanthes alata

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

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.

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.

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.

Spigelia anthelmia

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

Opuntia whipplei

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

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.

Trifolium repens

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, gynecological aid, kidney aid, dermatological aid, eye medicine, respiratory aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Mohegan.

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.

Polymnia canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Houma, Iroquois.

Machaeranthera canescens

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

Veratrum album

Traditional medicinal plant used for cathartic, emetic, errhine, expectorant, felon, gout, insanity, itch, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

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.

Caltha leptosepala

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagon, Thompson.

Spiraea alba

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

Melilotus alba

Traditional medicinal plant used for poison, sclerosis.

Polygala alba

Native American medicinal plant used as ear medicine. Documented among Sioux.

Pycnanthemum albescens

Traditional medicinal plant used for cold, diaphoretic.

Commelina erecta

Native American medicinal plant used as other. Documented among Seminole.

Quercus alba

An astringent bark used topically for hemorrhoids, wounds, and skin irritation, and internally for diarrhea and sore throat gargle. Rich in tannins.

Pulsatilla occidentalis

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, antirheumatic (external), eye medicine. Documented among Okanagon, Thompson.

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.

Populus alba

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, love medicine, tonic, antirheumatic (external), blood medicine, panacea. Documented among Iroquois, Ojibwa.

Dalea candida

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, toothache remedy, disinfectant, febrifuge, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah, Pawnee.

Prenanthes alba

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

Besseya plantaginea

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, diuretic, emetic, hunting medicine, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Ageratina altissima

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

Oenothera albicaulis

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, antirheumatic (external), orthopedic aid, panacea, throat aid. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western, Navajo, Ramah.

Tephrosia candida

Traditional medicinal plant used for insecticide, piscicide.

Salix alba

Original source of salicylic acid (forerunner of aspirin). Effective anti-inflammatory and analgesic for osteoarthritis, lower back pain, and fevers with fewer side effects than aspirin.

Salix alba

The original source of salicin (precursor to aspirin), used traditionally for discomfort, headaches, and joint support.

Salix alba (400mg)

Standard white willow bark capsule — the herbal aspirin alternative. 400mg providing ~60mg salicin. For headaches, back pain, and joint discomfort. Gentler on stomach than aspirin.

Atalaya hemiglauca

Aboriginal medicine tree used for eye infections, skin sores, and general pain relief. The bark is soaked or boiled and the wash applied to affected areas.

Castilleja integra

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing, gastrointestinal aid, blood medicine, gynecological aid. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.