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Bitter Melon

The edible fruit of bitter melon plant is consumed as food and used in medicine to treat diabetes,…

Purported Uses:
  • Cancer 
  • Diabetes
  • Fever
  • Infections
Black Cohosh
Black Cohosh
Remifemin®, Menofem®, Klimadynon®

Black cohosh is used as a dietary supplement to relieve the symptoms of menopause and dysmenorrhea.

Purported Uses:
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Premenstrual syndrome
Bladder wrack
Bladder wrack
Maine sea coast vegetables

Bladder wrack is a seaweed used in traditional medicine to treat hypothyroidism due to iodine…

Purported Uses:
  • Weight loss
  • Skin care
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Fatigue
  • Menstrual abnormalities
Bloodroot

Bloodroot is a flowering plant used to treat inflammation, cough, and infections. Products…

Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Infection
  • Inflammation
  • Cough
Blue-green Algae

Blue-green algae are a source of food in some parts of the world. Supplemental forms are used to…

Purported Uses:
  • Appetite suppression
  • ADHD
  • Cancer
  • Fatigue
  • High cholesterol
  • HIV and AIDS
  • Immunostimulation
  • Viral infections
  • Weight loss
Borage

Borage oil, derived from the seeds of the plant, is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid and…

Purported Uses:
  • Arthritis
  • Cough
  • Expectorant
  • Depression
  • Dermatitis
  • Menopause
Boswellia

The resin of Boswellia tree, known as frankincense or olibanum, is used in Ayurveda to treat…

Purported Uses:
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Colitis
  • Inflammation
  • Radiation therapy side effects
Bovine Cartilage
Bovine Cartilage
Catrix-S®, Catrix®, Psoriacin®, Rumalon®

Bovine cartilage is usually derived from the trachea of cows. It is used to treat cancer and AIDS.

Purported Uses:
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer
  • HIV, AIDS
  • Immune stimulant
Bovine Colostrum

Bovine colostrum is the milk produced by cows for the first several days following birthing. It is…

Purported Uses:
  • Colitis
  • Diarrhea
  • GI disorders
  • Immunostimulation
  • Infections
Broccoli Sprouts

Broccoli sprouts are young broccoli plants, rich in compounds beneficial to human health.

Purported Uses:
  • Cancer prevention
  • Helicobacter pylori infection
  • Stomach ulcers