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Letter: L, Total: 12 Herbs

L-Theanine

L-Theanine

Purported Uses

  • Cancer prevention
  • Cancer treatment
  • Relaxation
  • Stroke
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Lavender

Lavender

Purported Uses

  • Anxiety
  • Cancer symptom control
  • Cancer treatment
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Migraine treatment
  • Pain
  • Spasms
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Lemongrass

Lemongrass

Purported Uses

  • Anticancer
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Antimicrobial
  • Anxiolytic
  • Sedative
  • Vasorelaxation
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Lentinan

Lentinan

Purported Uses

  • Cancer prevention
  • Cancer treatment
  • High cholesterol
  • Immunostimulation
  • Infections
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Leucine

Leucine

Purported Uses

  • Muscle strength
  • Endurance
  • Diabetes
  • Sarcopenia
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Licorice

Licorice

Purported Uses

  • Bronchitis
  • Chest congestion
  • Constipation
  • GI disorders
  • Hepatitis
  • Inflammation
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Microbial infection
  • Peptic ulcers
  • Primary adrenocortical insufficiency
  • Prostate cancer
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Ligustrum lucidum

Ligustrum lucidum

Purported Uses

  • Cancer treatment
  • Dizziness
  • Fever
  • Immunostimulation
  • Insomnia
  • Viral infections
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Livingston-Wheeler Therapy

Livingston-Wheeler Therapy

Purported Uses

  • Cancer treatment
  • HIV and AIDS
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Lobelia

Lobelia

Purported Uses

  • Asthma
  • Depression
  • Drug withdrawal symptoms
  • Induce vomiting
  • Inflammation
  • Smoking cessation
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Lutein

Lutein

Purported Uses

  • Cancer prevention
  • Cataracts
  • Macular degeneration
  • Visual acuity
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