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21 Herbs found
Pao pereira
Pao pereira
Pao pereira is a tree native to South America. Preparations made from the stem bark are used in…
Purported Uses:
  • Malaria
  • Fever
  • Liver Pain
  • Stomach disorders
  • Cancer
Papaya Leaf
Papaya Leaf
The papaya tree is commonly found in tropical areas around the world. The fruits are consumed as…
Purported Uses:
  • Antimicrobial
  • Low platelet counts
Passionflower
Passionflower
Passionflower is a perennial wildflower, whose extracts are used to treat insomnia, anxiety,…
Purported Uses:
  • Benzodiazepine withdrawal
  • Drug withdrawal symptoms
  • Epilepsy
  • Insomnia
  • Neuralgia
  • Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Pau D'arco
Pau D'arco
Pau d'arco is derived from the inner bark of Tabebuia trees native to South America. Supplemental…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer treatment
  • Antibacterial
  • Antifungal
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
Pectin
Pectin
Modified Citrus Pectin Powder, Pecta-Sol®
Pectin is a soluble fiber concentrated in the peel and pulp of citrus fruits and apples. It has…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Diarrhea
  • High cholesterol
Pelargonium sidoides
Pelargonium sidoides
Umckaloabo®, Umcka® cold care
Pelargonium sidoides is an herb that has been used in traditional medicine in South Africa for…
Purported Uses:
  • Common cold
  • Bronchitis
  • Dysentery
  • Diarrhea
Pennyroyal
Pennyroyal
An essential oil or tea derived from the leaves and flowering tops of the plant, pennyroyal was…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer 
  • Inflammation
  • Insect repellent
  • Lung conditions
  • Menstrual symptoms
Peppermint
Peppermint
Peppermint is an herb used to treat digestive problems and for nausea. Its essential oil is used…
Purported Uses:
  • Colonic and gastric spasms
  • Dyspepsia/Gastrointestinal discomfort
  • Headache
  • Inflammation
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Nausea
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Perillyl Alcohol
Perillyl alcohol is a naturally occurring monoterpene derived from the essential oils of botanicals…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer prevention
  • Cancer treatment