Herb Library

Rubus argutus

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

Sambucus racemosa

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, cathartic, emetic, gastrointestinal aid, witchcraft medicine, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Bella Coola, Carrier, Northern, Carrier, Southern.

Ipomopsis aggregata

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

Satureja odora

A medicinal plant (Satureja odora) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Schisandra chinensis

The adaptogenic "five-flavor berry" — sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent. Liver protector, stress reducer, cognitive enhancer.

Sclerocarya birrea (bark)

Southern African marula tree bark (distinct from the fruit/oil) used in Zulu, Venda, and Tswana medicine for malaria, dysentery, and diarrhea. Contains procyanidins and gallotannins. Bark decoction is astringent and antimicrobial. Important ethnoveterinary medicine.

Hippophae rhamnoides

A Tibetan/Himalayan berry rich in omega-7 (palmitoleic acid). Used for skin, mucous membranes, cardiovascular health, and radiation protection.

Mimulus guttatus

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, herbal steam, orthopedic aid, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Kawaiisu, Shoshoni, Yavapai.

Carya ovata

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, herbal steam, gynecological aid, tonic, anthelmintic, antirheumatic (external). Documented among Chippewa, Delaware, Ontario, Iroquois.

Evolvulus nuttallianus

Native American medicinal plant used as nose medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta.

Erigeron pumilus

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Lepidium lasiocarpum

Native American medicinal plant used as disinfectant. Documented among Navajo.

Hieracium villosum

Balkan and Mediterranean mountain herb used in traditional Serbian and Croatian medicine for respiratory catarrh, lung conditions, and as mild diuretic. Contains umbelliferone and chlorogenic acid. Used as folk remedy for bronchitis.

Dioscorea opposita

TCM Spleen/Lung/Kidney tonic — one of the few herbs that tonifies all three organs. For poor appetite, chronic diarrhea, diabetes, and vaginal discharge. Mild and nourishing. Safe for long-term use. Also eaten as a vegetable (nagaimo in Japanese cuisine).

Liatris acidota

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal). Documented among Koasati.

Carya laciniosa

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, analgesic, cold remedy, dermatological aid, diaphoretic, emetic. Documented among Cherokee.

Mahonia dictyota

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

Vaccinium myrsinites

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, ceremonial medicine, cold remedy, emetic, eye medicine. Documented among Seminole.

Allium brevistylum

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

Eurybia conspicua

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, toothache remedy, venereal aid, veterinary aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville.

Frasera speciosa

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid, venereal aid, analgesic, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Havasupai, Isleta.

Heliomeris multiflora

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

Solidago speciosa

Native American medicinal plant used as burn dressing. Documented among Meskwaki.

Asclepias speciosa

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, dermatological aid, venereal aid, ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Cheyenne, Flathead, Miwok.

Helianthus niveus

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

Desmodium canadense

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

Dasiphora floribunda

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, other, poison, gynecological aid. Documented among Cheyenne, Tanana, Upper.

Gilia inconspicua

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

Erysimum inconspicuum

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

Sophora pachycarpa

A medicinal plant (Sophora pachycarpa) from the Fabaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Claytonia sibirica

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, eye medicine, urinary aid, gynecological aid, throat aid, tonic. Documented among Cowlitz, Quileute, Quinault.

Achillea sibirica

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid, pediatric aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Cree, Woodlands.

Thymus capitatus

Traditional medicinal plant used for pertussis, spice.

Chamaebatia foliolosa

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), cold remedy, cough medicine, misc. disease remedy, venereal aid. Documented among Miwok.

Cryptantha sericea

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

Cornus amomum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, emetic, laxative, pediatric aid, poultice. Documented among Iroquois, Menominee.

Lupinus sericeus

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

Dalea villosa

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, throat aid. Documented among Lakota.

Salix sericea

Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid. Documented among Iroquois.

Elaeagnus commutata

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, pediatric aid, venereal aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Thompson.

Shepherdia argentea

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, laxative, ceremonial medicine, febrifuge. Documented among Blackfoot, Dakota, Navajo.

Argyreia nervosa

Traditional medicinal plant used for anodyne, medicine, sudorific.

Lupinus argenteus

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

Oxytropis sericea

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, ear medicine. Documented among Blackfoot.

Silybum marianum (standardized)

Standardized milk thistle extract — 80% silymarin (silybin A, silybin B, isosilybin A, isosilybin B, silychristin, silydianin). Hospital use for Amanita mushroom poisoning (IV silibinin). For liver protection, hepatitis, and cirrhosis support.

Sambucus simpsonii

Traditional medicinal plant used for chill, cold, poison.

Pinus monophylla

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, anthelmintic, veterinary aid, disinfectant, witchcraft medicine, contraceptive. Documented among Apache, Western, Cahuilla, Gosiute.

Andrographis echioides

Siddha febrifuge for childhood fevers and liver disorders; whole plant paste applied for snake bites in rural Tamil practice.