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283 Herbs found
Butcher's Broom
Butcher's Broom
Butcher's broom is a shrub whose extracts are widely used to treat varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and…
Purported Uses:
  • Circulatory disorders
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Inflammation
  • Leg cramps
  • Lymphedema
  • Promote urination
  • Varicose veins
Butterbur
Butterbur
ZE 339 (a standardized carbon dioxide extract of butterbur that contains 8mg petasine, Petadolex
Butterbur leaf and root extracts are used to treat allergies, bronchial asthma, headache, pain, and…
Purported Uses:
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Asthma
  • Migraine
CAAT
CAAT
Controlled Amino Acid Therapy, or CAAT, is a regimen that consists of a restricted diet and also…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer treatment
Calcium
Calcium
Oscal®, Tums®, Caltrate®, Citracal®
Calcium is an essential mineral that helps maintain bone structure, and plays an important role in…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer prevention
  • Hypertension
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Osteoporosis
Calcium Glucarate
Calcium Glucarate
Calcium glucarate is the salt and the commercial form of glucaric acid, which occurs naturally in a…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer 
  • Detoxification
Calendula
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
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®
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
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