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38 Herbs found
Milk Thistle
Milk Thistle
Milk thistle and compounds derived from this plant are commonly used as herbal supplements for…
Purported Uses:
  • Cirrhosis
  • Hepatitis
  • Drug-induced liver damage
Lavender
Lavender
Derived from the flowering tops of the plant, lavender is used in lotions, perfumes, and…
Purported Uses:
  • Anxiety
  • Cancer
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Migraines
  • Pain
  • Spasms
Ginkgo
Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is also a popular supplement marketed to…
Purported Uses:
  • Circulatory disorders
  • Memory loss
  • Tinnitus
Di Bella Multitherapy
Di Bella Multitherapy
Di Bella multitherapy, a questionable alternative therapy, has been promoted to treat cancer,…
Purported Uses:
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Cancer treatment
  • Lou Gehrig's Disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Retinitis pigmentosa
Vitamin C
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is important for maintaining general health, but vitamin C supplementation may not help…
Purported Uses:
  • Bronchitis
  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Common cold
  • Immunostimulation
  • Infections
  • Wound healing
Ginger
Ginger
Derived from the rhizome of the plant, ginger is native to Asia and is used both as food and as…
Purported Uses:
  • Appetite stimulant
  • Gas, indigestion
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Arthritis
  • Respiratory ailments
  • Drug withdrawal
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Alpha lipoic acid, naturally produced by the body, acts as a cofactor in the production of energy…
Purported Uses:
  • Diabetes
  • Liver disease
CanCell®
CanCell®
Cancell is an unproven alternative treatment promoted to prevent and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS,…
Purported Uses:
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Cancer treatment
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Diabetes
  • Emphysema
  • Epilepsy
  • Hemophilia
  • Herpes
  • HIV and AIDS
  • Hypertension
  • Hypotension
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Scleroderma
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
  • Viral infections
Carnitine
Carnitine
Carnitine plays an important role in fatty acid absorption. Supplemental forms are used to treat…
Purported Uses:
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Diabetic neuropathy
  • Insulin resistance
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Chemo-induced fatigue
  • Male infertility
Rooibos Tea
Rooibos Tea
Rooibos tea, made from dried leaves of the South African plant Rooibos, is low in caffeine and rich…
Purported Uses:
  • Skin conditions
  • Aging
  • Cancer