Herb Library

Western Azalea

Rhododendron occidentale

T — Traditional UseEricaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote. Documented among Modesse.

Western Bluebeadlily

Clintonia andrewsiana

T — Traditional UseNartheciaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Pomo, Pomo, Kashaya.

Western Blueeyed Grass

Sisyrinchium bellum

T — Traditional UseIridaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, cathartic, respiratory aid. Documented among Costanoan, Luiseno, Pomo, Kashaya.

Western Blue Virginsbower

Clematis occidentalis

T — Traditional UseRanunculaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid. Documented among Blackfoot.

Western Buttercup

Ranunculus occidentalis

T — Traditional UseRanunculaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Aleut.

Western Columbine

Aquilegia formosa

T — Traditional UseRanunculaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Paiute, Quileute, Shoshoni.

Western Daisy Fleabane

Erigeron bellidiastrum

T — Traditional UseAsteraceae

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

Western Dock

Rumex aquaticus

T — Traditional UsePolygonaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), dermatological aid, herbal steam, laxative, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Haisla, Hanaksiala.

Western Dogwood

Cornus sericea

T — Traditional UseCornaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic, gynecological aid. Documented among Hoh, Quileute, Thompson.

Western Dwarf Mistletoe

Arceuthobium campylopodum

T — Traditional UseSantalaceae

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

Western False Dragonhead

Physostegia parviflora

T — Traditional UseLamiaceae

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

Western Goldfern

Pentagramma triangularis

T — Traditional UsePteridaceae

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

Western Gromwell

Lithospermum ruderale

T — Traditional UseBoraginaceae

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

Western Hemlock

Tsuga heterophylla

T — Traditional UsePinaceae

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

Western Juniper

Juniperus occidentalis

T — Traditional UseCupressaceae

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

Western Meadowrue

Thalictrum occidentale

T — Traditional UseRanunculaceae

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

Western Moss Heather

Cassiope mertensiana

T — Traditional UseEricaceae

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

Western Mountainash

Sorbus sitchensis

T — Traditional UseRosaceae

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.

Western Onosmodium

Onosmodium molle

T — Traditional UseBoraginaceae

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

Western Polypody

Polypodium hesperium

T — Traditional UsePolypodiaceae

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

Western Purple Cranesbill

Geranium atropurpureum

T — Traditional UseGeraniaceae

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

Western Rattlesnake Plantain

Goodyera oblongifolia

T — Traditional UseOrchidaceae

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

Western Rattlesnakeroot

Prenanthes alata

T — Traditional UseAsteraceae

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

Western Redcedar

Thuja plicata

T — Traditional UseCupressaceae

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

Western Red Columbine

Aquilegia elegantula

T — Traditional UseRanunculaceae

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

Western Rockjasmine

Androsace occidentalis

T — Traditional UsePrimulaceae

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

Western Snakeroot

Ageratina occidentalis

T — Traditional UseAsteraceae

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

Western Snowberry

Symphoricarpos occidentalis

T — Traditional UseCaprifoliaceae

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

Western Soapberry

Sapindus saponaria

T — Traditional UseSapindaceae

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

Western Solomon's Seal

Maianthemum racemosum

T — Traditional UseNartheciaceae

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

Western Sunflower

Helianthus anomalus

T — Traditional UseAsteraceae

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

Western Sweetroot

Osmorhiza occidentalis

T — Traditional UseApiaceae

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

Western Sweetshrub

Calycanthus occidentalis

T — Traditional UseCalycanthaceae

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

Western Swordfern

Polystichum munitum

T — Traditional UseDryopteridaceae

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

Western Tansymustard

Descurainia pinnata

T — Traditional UseBrassicaceae

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

Western Vervain

Verbena lasiostachys

T — Traditional UseVerbenaceae

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

Western Water Hemlock

Cicuta douglasii

T — Traditional UseApiaceae

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

Western White Clematis

Clematis ligusticifolia

T — Traditional UseRanunculaceae

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

Western White Pine

Pinus monticola

T — Traditional UsePinaceae

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

West Indian Pinkroot

Spigelia anthelmia

T — Traditional UseGelsemiaceae

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

Westwater Tumblemustard

Thelypodiopsis elegans

T — Traditional UseBrassicaceae

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

Wheatgrass

Triticum aestivum

C — Limited EvidencePoaceae

Young wheat grass juice — rich in chlorophyll, enzymes, and nutrients. Used as a nutritive green supplement. Gluten-free (harvested before grain forms).

Whiskerbrush

Linanthus ciliatus

T — Traditional UsePolemoniaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as blood medicine, cold remedy, cough medicine, pediatric aid. Documented among Pomo, Calpella.

Whisky Currant

Ribes cereum

T — Traditional UseGrossulariaceae

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

White Alder

Alnus rhombifolia

T — Traditional UseBetulaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antihemorrhagic, blood medicine, burn dressing, diaphoretic, emetic. Documented among Mendocino Indian, Pomo, Pomo, Kashaya.

Whitebark Raspberry

Rubus leucodermis

T — Traditional UseRosaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, other, dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Pomo, Kashaya, Shoshoni, Thompson.

White Birch

Betula sp.

T — Traditional UseBetulaceae

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

White Blueeyed Grass

Sisyrinchium albidum

T — Traditional UseIridaceae

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote, veterinary aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Menominee.

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Western Azalea

Western Bluebeadlily

Western Blueeyed Grass

Western Blue Virginsbower

Western Buttercup

Western Columbine

Western Daisy Fleabane

Western Dock

Western Dogwood

Western Dwarf Mistletoe

Western False Dragonhead

Western Goldfern

Western Gromwell

Western Hemlock

Western Juniper

Western Meadowrue

Western Moss Heather

Western Mountainash

Western Onosmodium

Western Polypody

Western Purple Cranesbill

Western Rattlesnake Plantain

Western Rattlesnakeroot

Western Redcedar

Western Red Columbine

Western Rockjasmine

Western Snakeroot

Western Snowberry

Western Soapberry

Western Solomon's Seal

Western Sunflower

Western Sweetroot

Western Sweetshrub

Western Swordfern

Western Tansymustard

Western Vervain

Western Water Hemlock

Western White Clematis

Western White Pine

West Indian Pinkroot

Westwater Tumblemustard

Wheatgrass

Whiskerbrush

Whisky Currant

White Alder

Whitebark Raspberry

White Birch

White Blueeyed Grass

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