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Calendula

Calendula has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects and is used for wound healing. A few…

Purported Uses:
  • Wounds
  • Rashes
  • Inflammation
Camu-camu

Camu-camu fruit has high vitamin C content and is marketed as a dietary supplement with superfruit…

Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Immune system
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Arthritis
CanCell®

Cancell is an unproven alternative treatment promoted to prevent and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS,…

Purported Uses:
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Cancer treatment
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Diabetes
  • Emphysema
  • Epilepsy
  • Hemophilia
  • Herpes
  • HIV and AIDS
  • Hypertension
  • Hypotension
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Scleroderma
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
  • Viral infections
Cannabis leaf

Cannabis has been used as a recreational agent for centuries. It is also employed in traditional…

Purported Uses:
  • Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Chemo-induced nausea and vomiting
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Epilepsy
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Mood disorders
  • Loss of appetite
Capsaicin
Capsaicin
Zostrix® cream 0.025% & 0.075%; Salonpas® Gel-Patch Hot; Sinus Buster® (homeopathic intranasal spray)

Capsaicin is the active component derived from the fruit of capsicum or cayenne pepper. It may be…

Purported Uses:
  • Arthritis
  • Neuropathy
  • Muscle pain
  • Pruritus
  • Psoriasis
  • Headache
Carnitine

Carnitine plays an important role in fatty acid absorption. Supplemental forms are used to treat…

Purported Uses:
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Diabetic neuropathy
  • Insulin resistance
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Chemo-induced fatigue
  • Male infertility
Cascara

Cascara sagrada is a species of buckthorn plant native to North America. The bark of the plant has…

Purported Uses:
  • Cancer treatment
  • Constipation
Castor Oil

Castor oil has been historically used to relieve constipation, stomach aches, colds, fever, as an…

Purported Uses:
  • Constipation 
  • Wound healing
  • Labor
Cat's Claw

Cat's claw is a vine native to South America, the bark of which has been used in traditional…

Purported Uses:
  • AIDS
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy side effects
  • GI disorders
Cayenne

Cayenne, a culinary spice, is traditionally used as a gargle for laryngitis and orally as a…

Purported Uses:
  • Digestion
  • Circulation
  • Diabetes
  • Weight control