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22 Herbs found
Berberine
Berberine
Berberine, found in a variety of plants, is used in TCM, Ayurveda, and other medicinal traditions…
Purported Uses:
  • Cardiovascular support
  • High cholesterol
  • Diabetes
Beta-Carotene
Beta-Carotene
Beta-carotene is a plant pigment used as an antioxidant, to stimulate the immune system, to prevent…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer prevention
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Cataracts
  • Macular degeneration
  • AIDS
  • Immunostimulation
  • Oral leukoplakia
  • Type-2 Diabetes
  • Cognition
Beta-elemene
Beta-elemene
Beta-elemene is a volatile terpene found in many herbs including celery and mint. Patients consume…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer Treatment
Bilberry Fruit
Bilberry Fruit
Bilberry fruit supplements are promoted to improve eyesight and overall eye health. It is also…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer prevention
  • Ocular disorders
  • Circulatory disorders
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Diarrhea
  • Mucositis
  • Visual acuity
BioResonance Therapy
BioResonance Therapy
(Devices): Dermatron, Accupath 1000, Vega, Interro, Hubbard E-Meter, Electro-Acuscope 80, Qi Gong Machine
Bioresonance therapy is an unproved device used to diagnose and treat cancer, allergies, arthritis,…
Purported Uses:
  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Eczema
  • Cancer
  • Arthritis
Biotin
Biotin
Biotin is an essential B vitamin widely available in foods. Supplements are used to promote skin,…
Purported Uses:
  • Brittle nails
  • Hair loss
  • Dermatitis
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Diabetic neuropathy
Bitter Melon
Bitter Melon
The edible fruit of bitter melon plant is consumed as food and used in medicine to treat diabetes,…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer 
  • Diabetes
  • Fever
  • Infections
Black Cohosh
Black Cohosh
Remifemin®, Menofem®, Klimadynon®
Black cohosh is used as a dietary supplement to relieve the symptoms of menopause and dysmenorrhea.
Purported Uses:
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Premenstrual syndrome
Bladder wrack
Bladder wrack
Maine sea coast vegetables
Bladder wrack is a seaweed used in traditional medicine to treat hypothyroidism due to iodine…
Purported Uses:
  • Weight loss
  • Skin care
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Fatigue
  • Menstrual abnormalities
Bloodroot
Bloodroot
Bloodroot is a flowering plant used to treat inflammation, cough, and infections. Products…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Infection
  • Inflammation
  • Cough