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283 Herbs found
5-HTP
5-HTP
5-HTP is marketed as a dietary supplement for sleep, to improve mood and well-being, and to…
Purported Uses:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Hot Flashes
  • Insomnia
  • Migraines
  • Obesity
714X
714X
A proprietary product, 714X is used to prevent and treat cancer, AIDS, lupus, fibromyalgia, and…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Chronic fatigue
  • AIDS
  • Lupus
  • Pain
Acai Berry
Acai Berry
Acai berry is an edible fruit used in traditional medicine and marketed as a dietary supplement to…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Heart disease
  • Stroke
Agaricus
Agaricus
Agaricus blazei is an edible mushroom native to Brazil and is cultivated in Japan for medicinal…
Purported Uses:
  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Hepatitis
  • Diabetes
  • High Cholesterol
AHCC
AHCC
AHCC is a proprietary mushroom extract used to prevent and treat cancer.
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Infections
  • Liver function
Alfalfa
Alfalfa
Alfalfa is a food crop, and its leaves and seeds are thought to have diuretic properties, to be…
Purported Uses:
  • Diabetes
  • Cholesterol
  • Diuretic
  • GI disorders
  • Asthma, allergies
  • Thyroid
  • Lactation
  • Menstrual disorders
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a succulent plant. The thick gel obtained from its leaves is used to heal wounds,…
Purported Uses:
  • Burns
  • Inflammation
  • Cancer treatment side effects
  • Diabetes
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Alpha lipoic acid, naturally produced by the body, acts as a cofactor in the production of energy…
Purported Uses:
  • Diabetes
  • Liver disease
American pawpaw
American pawpaw
Asimina triloba, commonly known as pawpaw, is native to North America and has edible bean-shaped…
Purported Uses:
  • Lice 
  • Cancer 
Amygdalin
Amygdalin
Laetrile®, Amigdalina, NovoDalin B17
Amygdalin is a cyanogenic glycoside derived from nuts, plants, and the pits of certain fruits,…
Andrographis
Andrographis
Kan Jang, Kold Kare, KalmCold, Paractin
Andrographis paniculata is a bitter tasting annual plant prevalent in much of Asia. It is often…
Purported Uses:
  • Immunostimulation
  • Inflammation
  • Colds, flu
  • Cancer
Antineoplastons
Antineoplastons
Antineoplastons refer to mixtures of peptides, amino acids, and other substances isolated from…
Arginine
Arginine
Arginine is an amino acid that has been used in various forms for high blood pressure, heart…
Purported Uses:
  • Angina
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Hypertension
  • Wound healing
  • Immune stimulation
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Migraines
ArginMax
ArginMax
ArginMax is a nutritional supplement promoted to improve both female sexual dysfunction and…
Purported Uses:
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Female sexual dysfunction
Arnica
Arnica
Arnica is a perennial herb found in East Asia, Europe, the northern United States, and Canada. Its…
Purported Uses:
  • Inflammation
  • Bruises
  • Sprains
  • Muscle pain
  • Osteoarthritis
Artemisia
Artemisia annua
Artemisia annua has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for fevers, inflammation, headaches,…
Purported Uses:
  • Malaria
  • Fever
  • Inflammation
Ashwagandha -- Potential Benefits, Side Effects and More
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is used in Ayurvedic formulations for stress, strain, fatigue, pain, skin disease,…
Purported Uses:
  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Fatigue
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Diabetes
Astragalus
Astragalus
Astragalus is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas to increase stamina, strength, and…
Purported Uses:
  • Immunostimulation
  • Strength and stamina
  • Chemotherapy side effects
Avlimil
Avlimil
Avlimil is a dietary supplement promoted to help alleviate symptoms associated with female sexual…
Purported Uses:
  • Female sexual dysfunction
Ayurveda
Ayurveda
Ayurvedic treatment is patient-tailored and consists of oral formulations containing herbal,…
Purported Uses:
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer-related symptoms
  • Diabetes
  • High cholesterol