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306 Herbs found
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang is a TCM formula used to boost energy and immunity, and control menopausal…
Purported Uses:
  • Strength and stamina
  • Immunostimulation
  • Menopausal symptoms
Dehydroepiandrosterone
Dehydroepiandrosterone
Fluasterone
DHEA is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands. It is a precursor for estrogen and androgens.
Purported Uses:
  • Addison's disease
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Cancer treatment
  • Depression
  • Memory loss
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sexual performance
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Devil's Claw
Devil's Claw
Doloteffin ™
Devil's claw is a flowering plant native to South Africa whose dried tuberous roots are used in…
Purported Uses:
  • Anorexia
  • GI disorders
  • Inflammation
  • Muscle pain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Pain
Di Bella Multitherapy
Di Bella Multitherapy
Di Bella multitherapy, a questionable alternative therapy, has been promoted to treat cancer,…
Purported Uses:
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Cancer treatment
  • Lou Gehrig's Disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Retinitis pigmentosa
Diindolylmethane
Diindolylmethane
Diindolylmethane is a metabolite of Indole-3-carbinol, a compound found in cruciferous vegetables…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Estrogen metabolism
  • Detoxification
Dimethylglycine
Dimethylglycine
Dimethylglycine (DMG) is a derivative of the amino acid glycine. It is found naturally in plant and…
Purported Uses:
  • Athletic performance
  • Immunostimulant
  • Autism
  • Epilepsy
  • ADHD
  • Chronic fatigue
Dimethylsulfoxide
Dimethylsulfoxide
Dimethylsulfoxide is chemical solvent thought to have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer treatment
  • Chemotherapy side effects
  • Pain
  • Arthritis
  • Interstitial cystitis
Dong Quai
Dong Quai
Dong quai is an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat menstrual and menopausal…
Purported Uses:
  • Premenstrual syndrome
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Menopausal symptoms
Echinacea
Echinacea
Echinagard®, Echinacin®, Echinaforce® Hotdrink
Echinacea purpurea, E. angustifolia, and E. pallida are commonly used to prevent or treat the…
Purported Uses:
  • Common cold
  • Immunostimulation
  • Viral infections
  • Wound healing
Elderberry
Elderberry
Sambucol®, Sambu®, Sambu® Guard, SambuActin™, Eldertussin™, Theramax®, Zumka™
Elderberry flowers and fruit are incorporated in remedies to reduce cold and flu symptoms, for…
Purported Uses:
  • Cold and flu symptoms
  • Immunostimulation
  • Inflammation
  • High cholesterol
  • Constipation