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46 Herbs found
Homeopathy
Homeopathy
Homeopathy was developed more than 200 years ago and continues to be popular in India and many…
Purported Uses:
  • Allergies
  • Infection
  • Inflammation
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Treatment side effects
Gotu Kola
Gotu Kola
Gotu kola is an evergreen perennial plant that is prevalent in East Asia and many parts of South…
Purported Uses:
  • Circulation
  • Wounds
  • Memory
Rhodiola
Rhodiola
Rhodiola is a plant used in traditional medicine in Eastern Europe and Asia to enhance physical and…
Purported Uses:
  • Stress
  • Fatigue
  • Endurance
  • Depression
Dehydroepiandrosterone
Dehydroepiandrosterone
Fluasterone
DHEA is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands. It is a precursor for estrogen and androgens.
Purported Uses:
  • Addison's disease
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Cancer treatment
  • Depression
  • Memory loss
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sexual performance
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
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
St. John's Wort
St. John's Wort
St. John’s wort is a perennial herb used as an antidepressant, and to treat anxiety, sleep and…
Purported Uses:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Fatigue
  • Insomnia
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Seasonal affective disorder
  • ADHD
  • Wounds
Hops
Hops
Hops are used in beer brewing to add bitterness and flavor, and as herbal medicine for mood…
Purported Uses:
  • Arthritis
  • Insomnia
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Diabetes
Ephedra
Ephedra
Herbal Ectasy, Herbal fen-phen
Ephedra has a history of medicinal use for promoting urination, for treating asthma, bronchitis and…
Purported Uses:
  • Asthma
  • Bronchitis
  • Common cold
  • Cough
  • Infections
  • Promote urination
  • Strength and stamina
  • Weight loss
Petiveria alliacea
Petiveria alliacea
Petiveria alliacea, a shrub native to South and Central America, is widely used in folk medicine to…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Diabetes
  • Inflammation
  • Pain
  • Infection
Cannabis leaf
Cannabis
Cannabis has been used as a recreational agent for centuries. It is also employed in traditional…
Purported Uses:
  • Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Chemo-induced nausea and vomiting
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Epilepsy
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Mood disorders
  • Loss of appetite