Herb Library

Silphium integrifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, herbal steam, kidney aid, orthopedic aid, urinary aid. Documented among Meskwaki.

Asclepias subverticillata

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid. Documented among Hopi, Keres, Western.

Polygala verticillata

Native American medicinal plant used as other, pediatric aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Pycnanthemum verticillatum

A medicinal plant (Pycnanthemum verticillatum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, kidney aid, urinary aid, emetic. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois.

Myriophyllum verticillatum

Native American medicinal plant used as other, pediatric aid, stimulant. Documented among Iroquois.

Symphoricarpos oreophilus

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

Silene stellata

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

Monarda fistulosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ache(tooth), acne, bronchitis, carminative, catarrh, cold, cough, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Daucus carota

Wild carrot treats incontinence, bladder irritation, and stones and their associated pain. It is superior to most other herbs for eliminating bladder and kidney stones, even in stubborn cases.

Erythroxylum sp.

A medicinal plant (Erythroxylum sp.) from the Erythroxylaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Cynoglossum virginianum

Native American medicinal plant used as cancer treatment, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, psychological aid, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Hyptis suaveolens

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), ache(stomach), analgesic, antispasmodic, antisuperofic, apertif, bechic, bilious, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Baptisia tinctoria

A powerful immune-stimulating herb used for acute infections, particularly throat/respiratory infections. Often combined with Echinacea. Small doses only.

Plumbago zeylanica

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

Tagetes minuta

Traditional medicinal plant used for aperient, bedbug, bronchodilator, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, dyspepsia, emmenagogue, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Piloblephis rigida

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, cold remedy, dermatological aid, emetic, febrifuge, pediatric aid. Documented among Seminole.

Rosa sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cathartic, gastrointestinal aid, antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Blackfoot, Carrier, Northern.

Hibiscus sabdariffa

Used in Australian Aboriginal and global traditions for hypertension, UTIs, and as a cooling beverage. The calyces are rich in anthocyanins and organic acids.

Helianthus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine. Documented among Cheyenne.

Cornus sp.

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

Rumex salicifolius

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, blood medicine, cathartic, analgesic, gastrointestinal aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Blackfoot, Gosiute, Kawaiisu.

Epilobium parviflorum

A European herb used for prostate health and urinary comfort. Popular in Austrian/German folk medicine. Maria Treben popularized its use.

Symphyotrichum praealtum

Native American medicinal plant used as stimulant, ceremonial medicine, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, hunting medicine, internal medicine. Documented among Meskwaki, Navajo, Ramah.

Spiraea salicifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine, antidiarrheal, hunting medicine. Documented among Mahuna, Meskwaki, Ojibwa.

Quercus phellos

A medicinal plant (Quercus phellos) from the Fagaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Epilobium sp.

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

Cephalotaxus wilsoniana

A medicinal plant (Cephalotaxus wilsoniana) from the Cephalotaxaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Mirabilis alipes

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antiemetic, burn dressing, cathartic, dermatological aid, psychological aid. Documented among Paiute, Paiute, Northern.

Hamamelis virginiana (distillate)

Distilled witch hazel — the classic natural skin toner. Alcohol-free versions (Thayers) are gentler. Used for acne, oily skin, and as a post-shave tonic.

Hylotelephium telephium

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, liver aid, other, pediatric aid, veterinary aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois, Malecite, Micmac.

Withania coagulans

Pakistani and Indian medicinal plant distinct from ashwagandha (W. somnifera). Fruit enzymes coagulate milk (natural rennet). Used in Pakistani folk medicine for diabetes, wound healing, and dyspepsia. Contains withanolides with hypoglycemic activity.

Isatis tinctoria

A TCM antiviral herb — the root (Ban Lan Gen) is one of China's most used herbs during respiratory illness outbreaks. Also a historical blue dye.

Cinnamomum japonicum

Korean cinnamon species used for cold-pattern digestive disorders, joint pain, and poor circulation. Has a distinct flavor profile from cassia cinnamon.

Prostanthera rotundifolia

Aboriginal bush medicine plant used for headache, colds, and muscular pain. The aromatic leaves contain cineole and other terpenes with analgesic properties.

Antennaria plantaginifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, pediatric aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Meskwaki.

Vitex + DIM + Black Cohosh + Dong Quai

Comprehensive women's hormonal formula — Vitex for cycle regulation, DIM for estrogen metabolism, Black Cohosh for vasomotor symptoms, Dong Quai for blood nourishment.

Stachys officinalis

A traditional European nervine herb used for head comfort, nervous tension, and digestive support.

Parthenocissus sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid. Documented among Creek.

Dryopteris crassirhizoma

Anthelmintic, insecticide, and antitumor herb used in TCM. Also used as a hemostatic and to prevent influenza.

Picradeniopsis woodhousei

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, emetic, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Zuni.

Angelica sylvestris

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine, throat aid. Documented among Micmac.

Nothochelone nemorosa

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

Equisetum sylvaticum

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, hemostat, kidney aid. Documented among Eskimo, Alaska, Menominee, Ojibwa.

Pterospora andromedea

Native American medicinal plant used as antihemorrhagic, dermatological aid, disinfectant, hemostat, nose medicine, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Keres, Western, Okanagan-Colville.

Lilium philadelphicum

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, dermatological aid, witchcraft medicine, gynecological aid, love medicine, adjuvant. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Chippewa, Iroquois.

Luzula sp.

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

Oxalis acetosella

Celtic folk remedy for fever, mouth sores, and urinary complaints; mildly diuretic and cooling.