Herb Library

Picea pungens

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), cold remedy, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Keres, Western.

Erigeron eximius

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, cough medicine, febrifuge, hunting medicine, misc. disease remedy, witchcraft medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Pinus glabra

Native American medicinal plant used as anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (external), antirheumatic (internal), cold remedy, cough medicine. Documented among Cherokee.

Chamaesyce hypericifolia

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth), asthma, bronchitis, conjunctivitis, dysentery, dysuria, fever, vaginitis.

Daphne mezereum

Traditional medicinal plant used for abortifacient, alterative, carcinogenic, diuretic, liniment, poison, purgative, sclerosis(uterus), and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Cucurbita sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), diuretic, ear medicine, febrifuge, heart medicine, kidney aid. Documented among Cheyenne.

Chamaesyce melanadenia

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

Lycium torreyi

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic, misc. disease remedy, panacea, toothache remedy. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Artemisia princeps

Korean mugwort species used for moxibustion, menstrual pain, digestive complaints, and skin conditions. Made into ssuk-tteok (mugwort rice cake) and used in Korean baths.

Rhus typhina

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (internal), dietary aid, antiemetic, burn dressing, gynecological aid, urinary aid. Documented among Algonquin, Quebec, Cherokee, Chippewa.

Hypericum hypericoides

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, antidiarrheal, dermatological aid, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, hemostat. Documented among Cherokee.

Purshia stansburiana

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

Illicium verum

A warming digestive spice and the natural source of shikimic acid (used to make Tamiflu). ONLY use Chinese star anise — Japanese star anise is toxic.

Lemna trisulca

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external). Documented among Iroquois.

Physalis viscosa

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

Matelea biflora

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, misc. disease remedy, orthopedic aid. Documented among Comanche.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Traditional medicinal plant used for diuretic, poison.

Maianthemum stellatum

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, stimulant, tuberculosis remedy, venereal aid. Documented among Delaware, Delaware, Oklahoma, Gosiute.

Centaurea calcitrapa

Traditional medicinal plant used for cholagogue, corn, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, fever, fistula, gravel, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Stenotaphrum secundatum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, gynecological aid, oral aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Teucrium kotschyanum

A medicinal plant (Teucrium kotschyanum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Spiraea tomentosa

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antiemetic, gynecological aid. Documented among Mohegan, Ojibwa.

Oenothera triloba

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

Gentiana acaulis

A medicinal plant (Gentiana acaulis) from the Gentianaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Aletes acaulis

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

Townsendia exscapa

Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid, ceremonial medicine, gynecological aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Native American medicinal plant used as eye medicine. Documented among Zuni.

Stemona tuberosa

Southeast Asian and Chinese medicinal root for cough, bronchitis, and external parasites (lice, scabies). Contains stemofoline and stemonine alkaloids with antitussive activity. Used in TCM (Bai Bu) and Thai traditional formulas for chronic cough.

Stenochlaena palustris

Southeast Asian climbing fern eaten as vegetable and used in Malay and Dayak traditional medicine for fever, skin conditions, and wound healing. Young red fronds eaten as ulam (Malaysian herb salad). Rich in phenolics and antioxidants.

Stephania tetrandra

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache, arthrodynia, beri-beri, edema, hypertension, numbness.

Sterculia lychnophora

Used in TCM for sore throat, hoarseness, and dry cough. Moistens the throat, opens the lungs, and relieves constipation.

Sterculia setigera

West African tree producing gum (karaya gum) used in Senegalese and Malian traditional medicine for cough, dysentery, and wound healing. Gum used as bulk laxative and pharmaceutical excipient. Bark decoction for syphilis and tuberculosis.

Chaenactis stevioides

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, pediatric aid. Documented among Nevada Indian.

Stevia rebaudiana

A Paraguayan herb 200-300x sweeter than sugar, used as a natural zero-calorie sweetener. Also has mild blood pressure and blood sugar-lowering effects.

Mentzelia sp.

Native American medicinal plant used as poultice. Documented among Miwok.

Geranium viscosissimum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, eye medicine, other, dermatological aid, gynecological aid, love medicine. Documented among Blackfoot, Sanpoil, Thompson.

Arctostaphylos viscida

Native American medicinal plant used as dietary aid, gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Miwok.

Cornus foemina

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, febrifuge, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cherokee, Houma.

Oligoneuron rigidum

Native American medicinal plant used as cathartic, diuretic, dermatological aid. Documented among Chippewa, Meskwaki.

Thelesperma filifolium

Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, tuberculosis remedy. Documented among Keres, Western.

Galium tinctorium

Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid. Documented among Ojibwa.

Linum rigidum

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

Coreopsis palmata

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

Urtica dioica

Cleansing, detoxifying diuretic herb used for hay fever, arthritis, anemia, and skin conditions. Root treats enlarged prostate. Rich in minerals including iron, calcium, and potassium.

Urtica dioica (root extract)

Standardized nettle ROOT extract — specifically for prostate/BPH support. Different from nettle leaf (which is nutritive/antihistamine).

Urtica dioica (leaf)

The LEAF of stinging nettle — a nutritive mineral-rich tonic and antihistamine. Different uses from nettle ROOT. Rich in iron, calcium, and silica.

Urtica dioica (root)

The ROOT of nettle (not leaf) is specifically used for prostate health and BPH support. Has different properties than the leaf.

Ribes bracteosum

Native American medicinal plant used as venereal aid, dermatological aid, reproductive aid, laxative, cold remedy, pediatric aid. Documented among Bella Coola, Haisla, Nitinaht.