Herb Library

Hibiscus syriacus

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(head), antidiarrheic, cold, demulcent, dermatophytosis, dermatosis, diuretic, fever, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Rosa damascena

Rose petals and essential oil used for mood support, skin care, digestive comfort, and menstrual regulation. One of the most prized essential oils.

Sabatia angularis

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

Helenium puberulum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Costanoan, Mendocino Indian.

Antennaria rosea

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, reproductive aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Streptopus lanceolatus

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, gynecological aid, diaphoretic, cathartic, cough medicine, tonic. Documented among Chippewa, Iroquois, Montagnais.

Stachys rothrockii

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

Cirsium rothrockii

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, misc. disease remedy, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Galium asprellum

Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, diuretic, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Choctaw.

Eupatorium pilosum

Native American medicinal plant used as breast treatment, cold remedy, laxative, respiratory aid, tonic, urinary aid. Documented among Cherokee.

Prosartes trachycarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, dermatological aid, hemostat. Documented among Blackfoot, Okanagan-Colville.

Dichanthelium strigosum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), cough medicine, pulmonary aid, throat aid. Documented among Seminole.

Prenanthes aspera

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, diuretic, other, stimulant. Documented among Choctaw.

Symphyotrichum falcatum

Native American medicinal plant used as snake bite remedy. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Lespedeza capitata

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote, analgesic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Meskwaki, Omaha, Ponca.

Agaricus blazei

A Brazilian medicinal mushroom used in Japanese complementary medicine for immune support. Contains unique beta-glucans.

Ericameria nauseosa

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, analgesic, cathartic, cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah, Tewa.

Amelanchier stolonifera

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic. Documented among Potawatomi.

Euonymus obovata

Native American medicinal plant used as other, urinary aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Iroquois.

Juncus effusus

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiphlogistic, convulsion, depurative, discutient, diuretic, dysuria, fear, fistula, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Asclepias subulata

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, emetic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, panacea, poison. Documented among Pima.

Peteria scoparia

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy, veterinary aid, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Lygodesmia juncea

Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine, dermatological aid, diuretic, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Keres, Western.

Astragalus lonchocarpus

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, poultice. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Monarda russeliana

A medicinal plant (Monarda russeliana) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Shepherdia canadensis

Native American medicinal plant used as orthopedic aid, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, laxative, tuberculosis remedy, cathartic. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Carrier, Carrier, Northern.

Saxifraga ferruginea

Native American medicinal plant used as urinary aid. Documented among Bella Coola.

Lupinus pusillus

Native American medicinal plant used as ear medicine, eye medicine. Documented among Hopi.

Menziesia ferruginea

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid, analgesic, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, heart medicine, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Hesquiat, Kwakiutl, Nitinaht.

Schoenocaulon officinale

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, cathartic, emetic, homicide, insecticide, neuralgia, pediculicide, poison, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Juniperus sabina

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, afterbirth, cancer, diuretic, ecbolic, emmenagogue, hemostat, lice, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Nolina microcarpa

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), pulmonary aid. Documented among Isleta.

Acourtia microcephala

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

Plukenetia volubilis

Peruvian Amazonian superfood — seeds contain 48% oil with highest plant-based omega-3 (ALA) content at 45-53%. Complete protein (all essential amino acids). Sustainable vegan omega-3 alternative to fish oil. Nutty, mild flavor.

Carthamus tinctorius

A TCM blood-moving herb used for menstrual pain, blood stasis, and cardiovascular support. Also known for safflower oil.

Crocus sativus

The world's most expensive spice, studied for mood support, with emerging evidence comparable to fluoxetine for mild-moderate depression.

Crocus sativus (extract)

Standardized saffron extract (3.5% lepticrosalides). Clinical evidence for mild-moderate depression comparable to fluoxetine. Also studied for PMS and eye health.

Salvia officinalis

A culinary and medicinal herb used for cognitive support, menopausal comfort, and digestive health.

Ranunculus glaberrimus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antirheumatic (external), poison, dermatological aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Calochortus macrocarpus

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

Salix candida

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, sedative, stimulant, cough medicine. Documented among Ojibwa, Ojibwa, South.

Salvia officinalis (tea)

Traditional sage tea — for sore throat gargle, menopausal hot flashes, and cognitive support. Do not drink excessively (thujone content).

Salvia officinalis (throat spray)

Sage + Echinacea throat spray — clinical evidence comparable to chlorhexidine spray for sore throat. Swiss study showed significant pain reduction in 1-2 hours.

Cycas revoluta

Traditional medicinal plant used for emmenagogue, expectorant, fattening, hemostat, hepatoma, tonic, tumor(lung).

Carnegia gigantea

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, orthopedic aid. Documented among Pima.

Bupleurum falcatum

Central Kampo herb used for liver conditions, alternating chills/fever, chest tightness, and irritability. Forms the basis of many important Kampo formulas.

Gaultheria shallon

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, burn dressing, oral aid, gastrointestinal aid, reproductive aid, antidiarrheal. Documented among Bella Coola, Klallam, Makah.

Rubus spectabilis

Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, burn, dyspepsia, hair-oil, sore.