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160 Herbs found
Alfalfa
Alfalfa
Alfalfa is a food crop, and its leaves and seeds are thought to have diuretic properties, to be…
Purported Uses:
  • Diabetes
  • Cholesterol
  • Diuretic
  • GI disorders
  • Asthma, allergies
  • Thyroid
  • Lactation
  • Menstrual disorders
Usnic acid
Usnic acid
LipoKinetix, UCP-1
Usnic acid is a compound found in lichens. Supplements that contain usnic acid are promoted for…
Purported Uses:
  • Weight loss
  • Antibacterial
  • Antiviral
  • Fever
  • Pain
Licorice
Licorice
Licorice is used as a flavoring agent, and to improve effectiveness and reduce toxicity of other…
Purported Uses:
  • GI disorders
  • Peptic ulcers
  • Hepatitis
  • Bronchitis
  • Inflammation
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Alpha lipoic acid, naturally produced by the body, acts as a cofactor in the production of energy…
Purported Uses:
  • Diabetes
  • Liver disease
Butcher's Broom
Butcher's Broom
Butcher's broom is a shrub whose extracts are widely used to treat varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and…
Purported Uses:
  • Circulatory disorders
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Inflammation
  • Leg cramps
  • Lymphedema
  • Promote urination
  • Varicose veins
Ayurveda
Ayurveda
Ayurvedic treatment is patient-tailored and consists of oral formulations containing herbal,…
Purported Uses:
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer-related symptoms
  • Diabetes
  • High cholesterol
Maca
Maca
Maca is a nutritionally valuable plant native to Peru. It is used traditionally to enhance…
Purported Uses:
  • Stamina
  • Infertility
  • Libido
  • Menopause
Pine Bark Extract
Pine Bark Extract
Pycnogenol®, Oligopin®
Pine bark extracts contain procyanidins, which have antioxidant properties. They are used to…
Purported Uses:
  • Inflammation
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Erectile dysfunction
5-HTP
5-HTP
5-HTP is marketed as a dietary supplement for sleep, to improve mood and well-being, and to…
Purported Uses:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Hot Flashes
  • Insomnia
  • Migraines
  • Obesity
St. John's Wort
St. John's Wort
St. John’s wort is a perennial herb used as an antidepressant, and to treat anxiety, sleep and…
Purported Uses:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Fatigue
  • Insomnia
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Seasonal affective disorder
  • ADHD
  • Wounds