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Letter: M, Total: 18 Herbs

Maca

Purported Uses

  • Infertility
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Sexual performance
  • Strength and stamina
  • Cancer treatment
Maca

Magnesium

Slow-mag®, MAG 2®, Mag-Ox®

Purported Uses

  • Asthma
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Diabetes
  • Fatigue
  • Hot flashes
  • Hypertension
  • Leg cramps
  • Migraines
  • Osteoporosis
  • Premenstrual syndrome
Magnesium

Magnet Therapy

Magnetherapy mattresses, Bioflex magnets, MagnaBloc

Purported Uses

  • Antiaging
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer treatment
  • Circulatory disorders
  • Diabetic neuropathy
  • Fatigue
  • Fibromyalgia
  • HIV and AIDS
  • Immunostimulation
  • Infections
  • Inflammation
  • Insomnia
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Muscle pain
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Neuralgia
  • Pain
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Strength and stamina
  • Stress
  • Wound healing
Magnet Therapy

Magnolia officinalis

Purported Uses

  • Antibacterial
  • Anxiety
  • Cancer prevention
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Inflammation

Maitake

Purported Uses

  • Cancer prevention
  • Diabetes
  • High cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Immunostimulation
  • Weight loss
Maitake

Mangosteen

Purported Uses

  • Bacterial infections
  • Diarrhea
  • Fungal infections
  • Inflammation
  • Skin infections
  • Wound healing
Mangosteen

Manuka Honey

Purported Uses

  • Wound healing
  • Fungal and bacterial infections
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal tract problems
  • Cancer prevention/treatment
  • Oral health
Manuka Honey

Maroon Bush

Purported Uses

  • Boils
  • Sores
  • Ulcers
  • Stomach ache
  • Diuretic
  • Colds
  • Cancer
Maroon Bush

Mate

Purported Uses

  • Appetite suppression
  • Bone health
  • Central nervous system stimulation
  • Depression
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Promote urination
  • Weight loss
Mate

Mediterranean Diet

Omega diet

Purported Uses

  • Heart disease
  • Cancer prevention
  • Weight management
  • Diabetes management
  • Cholesterol management
Mediterranean Diet