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283 Herbs found
Vitamin E
Vitamin E
Vitamin E, also known as alpha-tocopherol, is a natural antioxidant that is found in foods such as…
Purported Uses:
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular disease
Vitamin O
Vitamin O
Vitamin O (Rose Creek Health Products, Inc.; Staff of Life, Inc.)
As a dietary supplement advertised on the Internet and elsewhere, Vitamin O is promoted to prevent…
Purported Uses:
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer
  • Heart disease
  • Lung disorders
  • Cognition
  • Infections
  • Recovery
Wheat germ extract
Wheat germ extract
Avemar, Avé, AvéULTRA, AWGE, OncoMAR
Fermented wheat germ extract has been used as a dietary supplement by cancer patients in Hungary to…
Purported Uses:
  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Cancer
  • Immunomodulation
Wheat grass
Wheat grass
Wheat grass is prepared by sprouting wheat seeds in water for 7–10 days before harvesting the…
Purported Uses:
  • AIDS
  • Cancer 
  • Chronic fatigue 
  • Immunostimulation
  • Ulcerative colitis
Wild Yam
Wild Yam
Wild yam has been used in traditional medicine to treat menopausal symptoms, gastrointestinal…
Purported Uses:
  • Arthritis
  • Cough
  • Menopause
Willow Bark
Willow Bark
Willow tree bark has a long medicinal history as a remedy for fevers and pain. Salicin is one of…
Purported Uses:
  • Arthritis
  • Fever
  • Headaches
  • Inflammation
  • Influenza
  • Pain
  • Weight loss
Xiao Yao San
Xiao Yao San
Xiao Yao San (XYS) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula used to treat depression,…
Purported Uses:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Climacteric syndrome including symptoms such as mood, fatigue, depression and insomnia
Yohimbe
Yohimbe
Yohimbe, used as an aphrodisiac for several centuries, is marketed for weight loss and to enhance…
Purported Uses:
  • Athletic performance
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Stimulant
  • Weight loss
Yunnan Baiyao
Yunnan Baiyao
Yunnan Baiyao is a traditional Chinese Medicine formula used for wound healing, as a pain reliever,…
Purported Uses:
  • Stop bleeding
  • Pain
  • Arthritis
  • Oral health
  • Cancer
Zeolite
Zeolite
Zeolites are minerals marketed in supplemental forms for autism, diarrhea, herpes, hangover, to…
Purported Uses:
  • Anticancer therapy
  • Autism
  • Balance body pH
  • Diarrhea
  • Heavy metal detoxification
  • Herpes
  • Immunomodulation