North America Plants | Plant Medicine Guide

Plants from North America

23 entries

Jerusalem Artichoke
Promising

Jerusalem Artichoke

Helianthus tuberosus

Gut health, Blood sugar balance, Immune support

Traditional-only/Early

Chanterelle

Cantharellus cibarius

Nutrient-rich food

Well-supported

Maitake (food)

Grifola frondosa (culinary)

Metabolic supportive food

Well-supported

Pumpkin

Cucurbita pepo

Fiber + minerals (food)

Traditional-only/Early

Goldenseal

Hydrastis canadensis

Respiratory tradition, Digestive tradition

Traditional-only/Early

Lobelia

Lobelia inflata

Respiratory tradition (historical)

Promising

Aronia

Aronia melanocarpa

Antioxidant support, Cardio support (food)

Traditional-only/Early

Witch hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

Skin soothing, After-shave support

Promising

California poppy

Eschscholzia californica

Sleep support, Calm support

Traditional-only/Early

Oregon grape

Mahonia aquifolium

Skin support tradition, Digestive bitter tradition

Promising

Chaga

Inonotus obliquus

Antioxidant, Immune support, Anti-inflammatory

Traditional-only/Early

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Wound healing, Fever, Heavy periods

Promising

Passionflower

Passiflora incarnata

Anxiety, Insomnia, Nervous tension

Echinacea
Promising

Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea

Cold prevention, Cold duration, Immune support

Promising

Lion's mane

Hericium erinaceus

Cognitive support, Nerve regeneration, Memory

Traditional-only/Early

Slippery elm

Ulmus rubra

Sore throat, Digestive inflammation, IBS

Cranberry (American)
Well-supported

Cranberry (American)

Vaccinium macrocarpon

UTI prevention, Urinary tract health

Blueberry
Promising

Blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum

Cognitive support, Antioxidant, Blood sugar

Maitake
Promising

Maitake

Grifola frondosa

Blood sugar regulation, Immune support, Weight management

Skullcap (American)
Traditional-only/Early

Skullcap (American)

Scutellaria lateriflora

Anxiety, Sleep, Nervous tension

American Ginseng
Promising

American Ginseng

Panax quinquefolius

Cognitive support, Blood sugar regulation, Immune health

Evening Primrose
Promising

Evening Primrose

Oenothera biennis

Skin health, PMS, Inflammation

Wild Cranberry
Well-supported

Wild Cranberry

Vaccinium oxycoccos

Urinary tract health, Antioxidant, Immune support