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284 Herbs found
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
Ligustrum lucidum
Ligustrum lucidum
Ligustrum lucidum is a medicinal herb used to treat diminished eyesight, dizziness, fever, and…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Immunostimulation
  • Dizziness
  • Fever
  • Insomnia
  • Poor vision
Lion's Mane Mushroom
Lion's Mane Mushroom
An edible mushroom with a long medicinal history, lion's mane is used to improve memory and mood.
Purported Uses:
  • Improve memory
  • Improve mood
  • Reduce stress
Livingston-Wheeler Therapy
Livingston-Wheeler Therapy
Livingston-Wheeler Therapy is an alternative cancer treatment that was popular from 1970s to early…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer treatment
  • HIV, AIDS
Lobelia
Lobelia
Derived from the aerial parts of the plant, patients use lobelia for smoking cessation and to treat…
Purported Uses:
  • Asthma
  • Depression
  • Drug withdrawal symptoms
  • Induce vomiting
  • Inflammation
  • Smoking cessation
Low-dose naltrexone
Low-dose naltrexone
Naltrexone is an older drug that is used clinically to treat opioid and alcohol addictions. More…
Purported Uses:
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Pain
  • Cancer
  • Numerous other ailments
Lutein
Lutein
Current evidence is insufficient to know if lutein supplementation can prevent macular degeneration…
Purported Uses:
  • Cataracts
  • Macular degeneration
  • Visual acuity
  • Cancer prevention
Lycium
Lycium
Lycium or goji berries are used in traditional medicine in several Asian countries for many…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular health
  • Pain
  • Sedation
  • Vision
Lycopene
Lycopene
A natural pigment synthesized by plants and microorganisms, lycopene is used primarily as an…
Purported Uses:
  • Asthma
  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Macular degeneration
Ma Zi Ren Wan
Ma Zi Ren Wan
Ma Zi Ren Wan is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula used to treat constipation.
Purported Uses:
  • Constipation