Search by keywords: Browse by name: - Any -#ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Browse by name: # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z About Herbs Expert advice and information on supplements, integrative medicine treatments, and more. Newsletter Sign Up Herbs, Botanicals & Other Products: FAQs About Mind-Body Therapies About Herbs App Learn about this resource and read our herbal policy. 20 Herbs found Garcinia gummi-gutta Garcinia gummi-gutta, better known by its older name Garcinia cambogia, is a plant native to… Purported Uses: Suppress appetite GI problems Weight loss Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions Garlic Garlique®, Kwai®, Kyolic®, One-a-day Garlic® Derived from the bulb or clove of the plant, garlic is used as a culinary spice worldwide. It is… Purported Uses: Cardiovascular disease High cholesterol Hypertension Infections Cancer Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions GCP Genistein combined polysaccharide is a nutritional supplement prepared by fermenting soy extract… Purported Uses: Cancer preventionProstate cancer Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions Germanium Vitamin "O", Pro-oxygen, Oxy-G2 Germanium is a naturally occurring mineral. Whereas trace amounts can be found in some foods, it is… Purported Uses: Arthritis Cancer Maintain health HIV, AIDS Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions Gerson Regimen Gerson regimen is an unproven, alternative cancer treatment that involves a strict metabolic diet,… Purported Uses: Allergies Arthritis Asthma Atherosclerosis Cancer treatment Cardiovascular disease Chronic fatigue syndrome Detoxification Diabetes Hypertension Infertility Lou Gehrig's Disease Migraine treatment Multiple sclerosis Peptic ulcers Psoriasis Tuberculosis Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions Ginger Derived from the rhizome of the plant, ginger is native to Asia and is used both as food and as… Purported Uses: Appetite stimulant Gas, indigestion Diarrhea Nausea, vomiting Arthritis Respiratory ailments Drug withdrawal Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions Ginkgo Ginkgo biloba is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is also a popular supplement marketed to… Purported Uses: Circulatory disordersMemory lossTinnitus Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions Ginseng (American) American ginseng is often confused with Panax ginseng, but has its own unique characteristics. Lab… Purported Uses: Improve strength Immunostimulation Common cold Improve memory Diabetes Cancer-related fatigue Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions Ginseng (Asian) Ginsana®, G115®, Ginsai® Used widely in traditional Chinese medicine, Panax ginseng is used to improve athletic performance,… Purported Uses: Immunostimulation Strength and stamina Diabetes Erectile dysfunction Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions Glehnia Derived from the root of the plant, glehnia is used in traditional medicine to treat bronchitis and… Purported Uses: Bronchitis Chest congestion Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions Glucosamine Glucosamine is found in cartilage and in the fluid around the joints. Glucosamine supplements are… Purported Uses: InflammationOsteoarthritisTemporomandibular joint disorders Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions Glutamine Glutamine is an amino acid that can be absorbed from food sources and synthesized and stored,… Purported Uses: CachexiaNeuropathyGastrointestinal toxicityInfections Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions Glyconutrients Ambrotose AO, Manapol Glyconutrients refer to specific plant monosaccharides. Proponents suggest that supplemental forms… Purported Uses: Antitumor properties Health maintenance Immunostimulant Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions Goldenseal Derived from the root of the plant, goldenseal is a North American botanical with origins as a… Purported Uses: Digestive disorders Spasms Infections Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions Gotu Kola Gotu kola is an evergreen perennial plant that is prevalent in East Asia and many parts of South… Purported Uses: Circulation Wounds Memory Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions Grape Seed Grape seed extract (GSE) is marketed as a supplement for its antioxidant properties. Active… Purported Uses: High cholesterol Inflammation Atherosclerosis Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions Graviola Fruit from the graviola tree is consumed as food. Its leaves and stems are used to lower… Purported Uses: Cancer Infections Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions Green Tea Green tea is a common beverage consumed in Asia. It is used as a dietary supplement to prevent and… Purported Uses: Cardiovascular support Cancer prevention Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions Guarana Guarana contains caffeine, and therefore has stimulant effects. Long-term effects of using guarana… Purported Uses: Appetite suppression Fatigue Sexual performance CNS Stimulant Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions Guggul Guggul is a resin extract that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Although animal… Purported Uses: Acne Arthritis Hemorrhoids High cholesterol Urinary tract disorders Weight loss Mechanism of Action Potential Interactions Book traversal links for Integrative Medicine Previous About Herbs, Botanicals & Other Products Next Herbs, Botanicals & Other Products: FAQs