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167 Herbs found
PC-SPES
PC-SPES
PC SPES® (BotanicLab); Prostate-Res™ (ARC Nutrition)
PC-SPES is an herbal supplement that has been studied to treat prostate cancer.
Purported Uses:
  • Prostate cancer
Grape Seed
Grape Seed
Grape seed extract (GSE) is marketed as a supplement for its antioxidant properties. Active…
Purported Uses:
  • High cholesterol
  • Inflammation
  • Atherosclerosis
Proteolytic enzymes
Proteolytic enzymes
Wobenzym®, Wobe-Mugos®, Zymactive®
Proteolytic enzyme (PE) treatments are used to reduce inflammation and to treat osteoarthritis,…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Treatment-related symptoms
  • Hepatitis C
  • Immunomodulation
  • Inflammation
  • Infections
Royal Jelly
Royal Jelly
Royal jelly is a viscous substance secreted by worker bees. It makes up the essential food for…
Purported Uses:
  • High cholesterol 
  • Diabetes
  • Menopause
  • Mucositis
Epimedium
Epimedium
Epimedium is an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fatigue, arthritic pain, nerve…
Purported Uses:
  • Fatigue
  • Osteoporosis
  • Sexual dysfunction
Resveratrol
Resveratrol
Found in the skin of red grapes and other botanicals, resveratrol has anti-inflammatory and…
Purported Uses:
  • Heart disease
  • Diabetes
  • Memory
  • Osteoarthritis
Shark Cartilage
Shark Cartilage
Carticin, Cartilade™, BeneFin™, Neovastat (Æ-941)
Shark cartilage is derived from the spiny dogfish shark and hammerhead shark. It is promoted as a…
Purported Uses:
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer prevention
  • Cancer treatment
  • Colitis
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Glaucoma
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Immunostimulation
  • Inflammation
  • Kaposi sarcoma
  • Macular degeneration
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Psoriasis
  • Wound healing
Probiotics
Probiotics
Probiotics are live microorganisms, which when consumed in adequate amounts, confer a health effect…
Purported Uses:
  • Diarrhea
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Cancer treatment-associated side effects
  • Urinary tract infections
Astragalus
Astragalus
Astragalus is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas to increase stamina, strength, and…
Purported Uses:
  • Immunostimulation
  • Strength and stamina
  • Chemotherapy side effects
Calendula
Calendula
Calendula has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects and is used for wound healing. A few…
Purported Uses:
  • Wounds
  • Rashes
  • Inflammation