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7 Herbs found
Reishi Mushroom
Reishi Mushroom

Reishi mushroom is used in Asian traditional medicine to boost the immune system and to promote…

Purported Uses:
  • Immunostimulation
  • Strength and stamina
  • High cholesterol
  • Lower urinary tract symptoms
Chitosan
Chitosan

The main ingredient in chitosan (KY-to-san) is chitin, an extract from the shells of sea creatures…

Purported Uses:
  • High cholesterol
  • Weight loss
  • Wound healing
Tian Xian
Tian Xian

Tian Xian is an extract of Chinese medicinal herbs used for cancer treatment in traditional…

Purported Uses:
  • Cancer treatment
  • Immunomodulation
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
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
Phellinus linteus
Phellinus linteus

P. linteus is a medicinal mushroom used in traditional medicine in Asia. Compounds in this mushroom…

Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Inflammation
Epimedium
Epimedium

Epimedium is an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fatigue, arthritic pain, nerve…

Purported Uses:
  • Fatigue
  • Osteoporosis
  • Sexual dysfunction