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24 Herbs found
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang is a TCM formula used to treat dyspepsia, gastroenteritis, and oral mucositis.
Purported Uses:
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Functional dyspepsia
  • Gastritis
  • Gastric ulcers
  • Oral mucositis
Bao He Wan
Bao He Wan is a TCM formula used to treat indigestion.
Purported Uses:
  • Indigestion
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Acid reflux
  • Abdominal pain
  • Bloating
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