Herb Library

Ceanothus americanus

Premier spleen and lymph herb — used during American Revolution as tea substitute. For swollen lymph nodes, splenomegaly, tonsillitis, and sore throats. Powerful astringent. The go-to herb for any lymphatic congestion.

Heuchera novomexicana

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, disinfectant, orthopedic aid, panacea. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Agastache pallidiflora

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

Robinia neomexicana

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

Cirsium neomexicanum

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, eye medicine, panacea, veterinary aid. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Peniocereus greggii

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Nevada Indian, Papago, Pima.

Cereus grandiflorus

Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiac, cardiotonic, carditis, diuretic, dropsy, goiter, nervine, stimulant, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Silene noctiflora

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

Solanum sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as tonic, tuberculosis remedy, heart medicine. Documented among Comanche, Isleta.

Ajuga bracteosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for aperient, astringent, boil, depurative, diuretic, fever, stimulant, wound.

Dalea enneandra

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

Lomatium triternatum

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea, pulmonary aid, strengthener, cold remedy, throat aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Okanagan-Colville.

Eriogonum cernuum

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

Lupinus nootkatensis

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

Rosa nutkana

Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, eye medicine, analgesic, gynecological aid, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Bella Coola, Carrier, Chehalis.

Galium boreale

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, contraceptive, diaphoretic, diuretic, poison. Documented among Choctaw, Cree, Hudson Bay, Shuswap.

Ribes hudsonianum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, cold remedy, panacea, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, sedative. Documented among Cree, Woodlands, Tanana, Upper, Thompson.

Viola nephrophylla

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

Diervilla lonicera

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, analgesic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, gynecological aid. Documented among Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Chippewa, Cree, Woodlands.

Rubus flagellaris

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, oral aid, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee.

Lomatium orientale

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Cheyenne.

Sorbus decora

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

Quercus ellipsoidalis

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient. Documented among Menominee.

Quercus rubra

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, cancer(nose).

Spiranthes lacera

Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine. Documented among Ojibwa.

Potentilla gracilis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine, dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Castilleja angustifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, abortifacient, eye medicine. Documented among Navajo, Quileute, Shuswap.

Pycnanthemum nudum

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

Myristica fragrans

A warming spice used in small amounts for digestive support, sleep, and brain health. Contains myristicin. TOXIC in large amounts (>2 tablespoons).

Lomatium nuttallii

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

Zigadenus nuttallii

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, venereal aid, poison. Documented among Gosiute, Ute.

Linanthus nuttallii

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

Monolepis nuttalliana

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

Polytaenia nuttallii

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, gynecological aid. Documented among Meskwaki.

Helianthus nuttallii

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

Nymphaea lotus

Egyptian and West African water lily used in traditional medicine for diarrhea, diabetes, and as mild sedative. Contains nuciferine and nymphayol. Ancient Egyptian ceremonial plant. Flower tea for relaxation and lucid dreaming in modern herbalism.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anticonvulsive, gynecological aid, hypotensive, love medicine, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Creek, Houma.

Avena sativa (milk)

Plant milk from oats — naturally sweet, creamy, and rich in beta-glucan fiber. Used as a dairy alternative that supports cholesterol and gut health.

Avena sativa

Nutritive nerve tonic and restorative used for nervous exhaustion, depression, and insomnia. Oat straw is a good source of minerals. Oats help lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar.

Avena sativa

A gentle nervine tonic and nutritive herb used for nervous system nourishment, stress support, and bone health.

Avena sativa (tea)

Dried oat straw long-infused (4+ hours) — a deeply nourishing nervous system tonic rich in calcium, magnesium, and silica. One of the safest daily tonics.

Panicum obtusum

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

Ochna serrulata

Southern African shrub used in Zulu and Swazi traditional medicine for stomach complaints, ulcers, and as emetic. Root preparations for infertility. Contains biflavonoids (lophirone) and tannins. Named for fruit resembling Mickey Mouse face.

Ocotea glaziovii

A medicinal plant (Ocotea glaziovii) from the Lauraceae family used in traditional medicine.

Fouquieria sp.

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

Licania rigida

A medicinal plant (Licania rigida) from the Chrysobalanaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Atriplex nummularia

Aboriginal food-medicine for skin irritations, insect stings, and as a nutritious mineral supplement. Leaves are high in protein and minerals and were a staple food.

Olea europaea (fruit extract)

Concentrated olive polyphenols (hydroxytyrosol) — the most potent natural antioxidant measured by ORAC. Provides olive oil benefits without the calories.