Herbs

Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Western Asia, now widespread in North America. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to support liver and digestive health. The plant’s roots contain anthraquinones, which have laxative effects, and tannins, which are astringent. Indigenous peoples and early settlers used yellow…

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a flowering plant native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Its use dates back to ancient times, with Greek mythology attributing its discovery to Achilles, who used it to treat soldiers’ wounds. The plant has a long history of use in European, Native American, and Chinese traditional medicine. Yarrow contains…

Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is a perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. It has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, parasites, and fevers. The ancient Egyptians and Greeks valued wormwood for its medicinal and spiritual properties. The plant contains thujone, a compound that can be…

Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa) is a perennial vine native to North America. Indigenous peoples used the root to treat various ailments, including menstrual cramps, inflammation, and digestive issues. Early settlers adopted its use, and wild yam became a common remedy for women’s health issues. The root contains diosgenin, a compound that can be converted into…

Wild Indigo (Baptisia tinctoria), also known as yellow wild indigo, is a perennial plant native to North America. Indigenous peoples used the plant for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, treating infections and wounds. Early European settlers also valued wild indigo for its medicinal uses, and it became a popular remedy for infections and fever. The…

Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum), also known as spotted geranium or cranesbill, is a perennial herb native to eastern North America. Indigenous peoples used the plant’s roots for their astringent properties, treating conditions such as diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and mouth sores. Early settlers adopted these uses, and wild geranium became a staple in traditional herbal medicine. The…

Wild Cherry (Prunus serotina), also known as black cherry, is native to North America. Indigenous peoples used the bark to treat coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments. The bark contains prunasin, which has sedative and cough-suppressing properties. Early European settlers adopted its use, and wild cherry became a common ingredient in cough syrups and lozenges….

White Willow (Salix alba) is a tree native to Europe, Central Asia, and North America. Its use dates back to ancient civilizations, including the Sumerians and Egyptians, who utilized the bark for its medicinal properties. The Greek physician Hippocrates wrote about white willow’s pain-relieving effects in the 5th century BCE. The tree’s bark contains salicin,…

White Atractylodes (Atractylodes macrocephala) is a perennial herb native to China. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years to strengthen the spleen, improve digestion, and boost energy levels. The dried rhizomes are used in various herbal formulations to treat digestive disorders, edema, and fatigue. White Atractylodes contains essential oils, polysaccharides,…

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has been used since ancient times for its sedative and calming effects. The Greek physician Hippocrates described its medicinal properties, and Galen later prescribed it as a remedy for insomnia. During the Middle Ages, valerian was used to treat nervousness, trembling, headaches,…