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283 Herbs found
Elderberry
Elderberry
Sambucol®, Sambu®, Sambu® Guard, SambuActin™, Eldertussin™, Theramax®, Zumka™
Elderberry flowers and fruit are incorporated in remedies to reduce cold and flu symptoms, for…
Purported Uses:
  • Cold and flu symptoms
  • Immunostimulation
  • Inflammation
  • High cholesterol
  • Constipation
Ellagic acid
Ellagic acid
Ellagic acid is a compound derived from ellagitannins commonly found in red raspberries,…
Purported Uses:
  • Hypercholesterolemia
Emblica officinalis
Emblica officinalis
Emblica officinalis is a deciduous tree and all its parts, especially the fruits, are used in…
Purported Uses:
  • Diabetes
  • Cancer prevention
  • Cardioprotection
  • Diarrhea
  • Jaundice
  • Headaches
  • Inflammation
  • Chronic ulcers
  • Hyperlipidemia
Ephedra
Ephedra
Herbal Ectasy, Herbal fen-phen
Ephedra has a history of medicinal use for promoting urination, for treating asthma, bronchitis and…
Purported Uses:
  • Asthma
  • Bronchitis
  • Common cold
  • Cough
  • Infections
  • Promote urination
  • Strength and stamina
  • Weight loss
Epimedium
Epimedium
Epimedium is an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fatigue, arthritic pain, nerve…
Purported Uses:
  • Fatigue
  • Osteoporosis
  • Sexual dysfunction
Essiac
Essiac
Essiac, Vitaltea®, Flor-Essence®
Essiac is a botanical formulation that is promoted as an alternative cancer treatment.
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Maintain health
  • HIV, AIDS
  • Immunostimulation
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil
Derived from the plant Oenothera biennis, evening primrose oil has been used for rheumatoid…
Purported Uses:
  • Dermatitis
  • Arthritis
  • Mastalgia
  • PMS
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Diabetic neuropathy
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
Fenugreek comes from the dried seeds of the plant, and has a scent and taste similar to maple syrup…
Purported Uses:
  • Diabetes
  • GI disorders
  • High cholesterol
  • Infections
  • Inflammation
  • Lactation
  • Laxative
  • Wounds
Feverfew
Feverfew
Feverfew is a plant that belongs to the daisy/sunflower family. It is widely used in traditional…
Purported Uses:
  • Migraine
  • Arthritis
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Psoriasis
Flaxseed
Flaxseed
Salinum®, Brevail®
Flaxseed may help reduce blood pressure and improve menopausal symptoms. Data on its cholesterol…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer prevention
  • Diabetes
  • High cholesterol
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Constipation