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306 Herbs found
Mangosteen
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. The fruits are consumed as food and also…
Purported Uses:
  • Infections
  • Diarrhea
  • Inflammation
  • Wound healing
Manuka Honey
Manuka Honey
Manuka honey is obtained from beehives around the Manuka bush, native to Australia and New Zealand…
Purported Uses:
  • Wound healing
  • Infections
  • Diabetes
  • GI problems
  • Cancer
  • Cancer treatment side effects
  • Oral health
Maroon Bush
Maroon Bush
Maroon bush is used in traditional medicine for colds, stomach ailments, and as a diuretic by the…
Purported Uses:
  • Ulcers
  • Stomach ache
  • Diuretic
  • Colds
  • Cancer
Mate
Mate
Mate is a plant native to South America. It is widely consumed as a hot beverage known as chimarrão…
Purported Uses:
  • Appetite suppression
  • Bone health
  • Cancer
  • Depression
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Promote urination
  • Stimulant
  • Weight loss
Mediterranean Diet
Mediterranean Diet
Omega diet
The Mediterranean diet consists of a variety of fruits, vegetables, cereals, legumes, poultry, fish…
Purported Uses:
  • Heart disease
  • Cancer prevention
  • Weight management
  • Diabetes management
  • Cholesterol management
Melatonin
Melatonin
Produced endogenously in humans by the pineal gland, melatonin is thought to control the circadian…
Purported Uses:
  • Insomnia
  • Seasonal affective disorder
  • Migraines
  • Insomnia in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
MGN-3
MGN-3
Biobran®, Lentin Plus 1000
MGN-3 is a proprietary product derived from rice bran treated with extracts from 3 mushrooms:…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer 
  • Chemotherapy side effects
  • HIV, AIDS
  • Immunostimulation
MICOM
MICOM
MICOM
MICOM is a mineral solution that is said to simulate natural spring mineral water. However, there…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Circulatory disorders
  • Detoxification
  • Withdrawal symptoms
  • HIV, AIDS
Milk Thistle
Milk Thistle
Milk thistle and compounds derived from this plant are commonly used as herbal supplements for…
Purported Uses:
  • Cirrhosis
  • Hepatitis
  • Drug-induced liver damage
Mistletoe (European)
Mistletoe (European)
Helixor®, Iscador®, Iscador Qu®, Lektinol™, Cefalektin®, Eurixor®, ABNOBAviscum®, Abnoba-viscum Quercus
Mistletoe is a semi-parasitic plant. Its extracts are used for conditions including cancer, HIV,…
Purported Uses:
  • Asthma
  • Epilepsy
  • Headaches
  • Degenerative joint disease