Agrimony Astringent Herb. Agrimony leaves and flowers are used in herbal teas. Read more..

Aletris farinosa Rare herbal wildflower used for "women's complaints".

Difficult to grow. Read more...

Angelica Aromatic herb. Fresh root is said to be toxic. Use wild Angelicas with caution. Read more...

Bee Balm The leaves and flowers make a fragrant herbal tea for colds. Great Potpourri ingredient. Read more...

Blackberry Delicious wild berries. Roots and leaves have uses in herbalism. Herbal tea ingredient. Read more...

Black Cohosh "The Menopause herb". Black Cohosh herb root is most often used for hot flashes. Read more...

Black Walnut Black Walnut hulls are made into a herbal tincture for use as a parasite cleanse. Read more...

Bloodroot One of springs first woodland wildflowers. Used as a highly disputed herbal remedy for cancer. Read more...

Blue Cohosh Root used in herbal teas and tinctures for difficult menstruation and to induce labor. Read more...

Burdock Burdock herbal extracts have recently been found to be effective against acne and even wrinkles. Read more...

Butterfly Weed Butterfly weed root is used to clear the lungs, and as an antispasmodic. Read more...

California Poppy Used as an herbal tincture for pain and mood. Does not contain opium. Read more...

Chamomile Makes a tasty, relaxing herbal tea. Chamomile herb tincture is used for pain. Read more...

Chickweed Old wives herbal remedy for weight loss. Useful for itchy skin conditions. Read more...

Cinquefoil Useful astringent herbal remedy for sore throat, coughs, and more. Read more...

Cleavers Common plant used best known as an herbal lymph gland cleanser. Read more...

Dandelion This common yard weed has many herbal and edible uses. Read more...

Echinacea Echinacea herb is used to boost immunity against colds and flu. Read more...

Ephedra Ephedra has been used for weight loss and asthma, but is now illegal in most places. Read more...

Evening Primrose The source of Evening Primrose Oil. an infusion of the leaves is said to be helpful for senility. Read more...

Ginkgo Biloba A concentrated extract of Ginkgo leaves is used as a herbal remedy to enhance cognitive abilities. Read more...

Ginseng Ginseng is an endangered and regulated plant that grows in the forests of Eastern North America. Read more...

Goat's Rue Rarely used today, this uncommon wildflower has many historical uses in herbal medicine. It is said to increase breast milk. Read more...

Goldenseal Goldenseal is endangered due to over harvesting in some places, but is easy to grow. Historical use as an antibiotic.Read more...

1Greek Valerian 1Greek Valerian The root is used as a herbal tincture for coughs and colds. An infusion has been used as a hair rinse. Read more...

Ground Ivy, Alehoof Ground Ivy is a common yard weed, used for spa baths to help back pain, and has many other uses in herbal medicine. More..

Heal - All, Prunella Prunella Vulgaris herb is known as Heal All. It has many reputed health benefits, both externally and internally. Read more...

Honeysuckle Sweet smelling invasive plant. Decoction of stems can be used in place of Goldenseal. Read more...

Jack in the Pulpit The root is edible only after drying for several months. Read more...

Jewelweed Jewelweed is best known as an external remedy for Poison Ivy, oak and other rashes. Read more...

Joe Pye weed The root and flowers can be uses as a diuretic herbal tea to relieve kidney and urinary problems. Read more...

Lemon Balm Makes a tasty herbal tea and tincture. It has many uses as a calming herb and for its anti-viral properties. Read more...

Lobelia Also known as Indian Tobacco, Lobelia has been used for asthma and in smoking cessation products. It can make you throw up. Read more...

Lousewort A poultice of the crushed root is applied to swellings, sore muscles, varicose veins, and tumors. Read more...

Lyre Leaf Sage Lyre-leaved sage has some of the same properties of the other sages but is very weak. Read more...

Mallows, Althea Mallows are the original source for Marshmallow candy. Read more...

May-apple The ripe fruit is used to make an herbal jelly. The rest is highly poisonous in large doses. Read more..

Motherwort Motherwort is known as a woman's herb which is said to be helpful at many stages of life. Read more...

Mountain Mint The fresh or dried leaves of Mountain Mint are brewed into a refreshing mint-like herbal tea. Read more...

Mugwort An infusion of Mugwort is used in the treatment of all matters connected to the digestive system, and to enhance dreaming. Read more...

Mullein The leaves are often used as an herbal remedy for lung complaints. An infusion of the flowers in oil is used for ear infections. Read more...

Passionflower Used extensively in Europe as an herbal sedative. Common plant of Southern U.S. fence rows and fields. Read more...

Perilla The seeds and are used as a table spice in the Orient, and leaves are used in sushi. Read more...

Pinkroot Pinkroot is little used today except for in homeopathic preparations. It was Read more...

Plantain Appears in all but the best kept yards, Plantain is said to be as useful as it is common. Read more...

Pokeweed The toxicity of Pokeweed is controversial, as are the medicinal claims. The early growing shoots are eaten as a pot herbs. Read more...

Rabbit Tobacco This herb is know to be at it's best in dying, and is said to have an affinity in balancing life and death. Read more...

Red Clover Red Clover herb is edible. The young leaves and new flowers are harvested, and are used in salads, soups, or as a pot herb. Read more...

Sassafras Sassafras is the original source of herbal root beer, and is often made into a fragrant tasty tea. . Read more...

Skullcap Skullcap is considered a calming herb for the nerves. It was used as an herbal remedy for rabies. Read more...

Soapwort Soapwort herb can be made into a soap by boiling the whole plant (but especially the root) in water. Read more...

Solomon’s Seal A poultice of the fresh roots is an herbal remedy for fading bruises Used to ease sore muscles and joints. Read more...

Spearmint Spearmint essential oil is used as a flavoring and commercially prepared oral hygiene products. Read more...

Speedwell Speedwell was once a highly regarded in England as a healthy, relaxing, herbal tea and tonic. Read more...

St. John’s Wort Herb most commonly used for mild depression, but it may counteract or negate the effects of some prescription medications. Read more...

Sumac A cold herbal infusion of the ripe berries makes a drink that is somewhat like Pink Lemonade. Read more...

Sweet Cicely Herbal tea made from the root is claimed to be a digestive aid. A weak infusion was used to bathe sore eyes. Read more...

Sweet Clover An aromatic herb. Once dried, the leaves may not be safe for internal use. Read more...

Trout Lily Edible used as fresh salad additives, flowers are tasty, or cooked as a pot herb. Read more...

Usnea Often called Old Man’s Beard. Greatly used by Native Americans. Major treatment of mucous membrane systems.

Vervain Vervain is a bitter herb used herbally as a nervine, for insomnia and women's complaints. Read more...

Violets Violets are made into a syrup used mainly as a remedy for cold symptoms Read more...

Watercress Watercress has a mildly hot mustard flavor, very good fresh in salad or on a sandwich or cooked as a pot herb. Read more...

Wild Carrot Queen Anne’s Lace herb is the wild progenitor of our cultivated carrot. Read more...

Wild Ginger A woodland herb that could be used sparingly as a Ginger substitute in an emergency situation. . Read more...

Wild Lettuce The concentrated latex is used as a herbal pain remedy often compared to opium but is very weak. Read more...

Wild Quinine Wild Quinine herb has been commonly sold as Echinacea purpurea for more than 50 years and seems to have the same benefits. Read more...

Wild Yam A decoction of the root, or cream made from herbal infused oil is used to alleviate many of the symptoms of menopause and PMS. Read more...

Wood Sorrel Wood Sorrel herb has been used to relieve hemorrhages and urinary disorders, and as a blood cleanser. Read more...