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284 Herbs found
Turmeric
Turmeric
Turmeric is used as a spice in many cuisines, and in traditional medicine for improving circulation…
Purported Uses:
  • Inflammation
  • Arthritis
  • Infections
Ukrain
Ukrain
Ukrain™ (Nowicky Pharma, Vienna, Austria)
Ukrain is an alkaloid extract from a common weed. It was developed over 20 years ago by a scientist…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer 
  • Hepatitis
  • HIV, AIDS
  • Immunostimulation
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
Valerian
Valerian
Valerian is sold as a dietary supplement for calmness and to improve sleep quality. It has a…
Purported Uses:
  • Anxiety
  • Insomnia
  • Muscle spasms
  • Menopause
Viacreme
Viacreme
Viacreme is a topical cream that contains menthol and L-arginine. It has been promoted to increase…
Purported Uses:
  • Female sexual dysfunction
Vinpocetine
Vinpocetine
Cavinton
Vinpocetine is made from a compound found in the common periwinkle plant. It was developed in…
Purported Uses:
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Cognition
  • Dementia
  • Memory loss
  • Stroke
  • Cancer 
Vitamin A
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is found in fruits, vegetables, eggs, dairy products, and fish. Overuse of Vitamin A…
Purported Uses:
  • Acne
  • Cancer
  • Crohn's disease
  • Eye disorders
  • Immunostimulation
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12, part of the vitamin B-complex family, is essential for normal nerve function, DNA…
Purported Uses:
  • Anemia
  • B12 deficiency
  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Cognition
  • Fatigue
Vitamin B6, B6, Pyridoxine
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is abundant in meats, fish, poultry, shellfish, leafy green vegetables, legumes, fruits,…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer risk
  • Chemotherapy skin reactions
  • Nerve pain
  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • Alcoholism
Vitamin C
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is important for maintaining general health, but vitamin C supplementation may not help…
Purported Uses:
  • Bronchitis
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Common cold
  • Immunostimulation
  • Infections
  • Wound healing