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22 Herbs found
Berberine
Berberine
Berberine, found in a variety of plants, is used in TCM, Ayurveda, and other medicinal traditions…
Purported Uses:
  • Cardiovascular support
  • High cholesterol
  • Diabetes
Beta-Carotene
Beta-Carotene
Beta-carotene is a plant pigment used as an antioxidant, to stimulate the immune system, to prevent…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer prevention
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Cataracts
  • Macular degeneration
  • AIDS
  • Immunostimulation
  • Oral leukoplakia
  • Type-2 Diabetes
  • Cognition
Beta-elemene
Beta-elemene
Beta-elemene is a volatile terpene found in many herbs including celery and mint. Patients consume…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer Treatment
Bilberry Fruit
Bilberry Fruit
Bilberry fruit supplements are promoted to improve eyesight and overall eye health. It is also…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer prevention
  • Ocular disorders
  • Circulatory disorders
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Diarrhea
  • Mucositis
  • Visual acuity
BioResonance Therapy
BioResonance Therapy
(Devices): Dermatron, Accupath 1000, Vega, Interro, Hubbard E-Meter, Electro-Acuscope 80, Qi Gong Machine
Bioresonance therapy is an unproved device used to diagnose and treat cancer, allergies, arthritis,…
Purported Uses:
  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Eczema
  • Cancer
  • Arthritis
Biotin
Biotin
Biotin is an essential B vitamin widely available in foods. Supplements are used to promote skin,…
Purported Uses:
  • Brittle nails
  • Hair loss
  • Dermatitis
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Diabetic neuropathy
Bitter Melon
Bitter Melon
The edible fruit of bitter melon plant is consumed as food and used in medicine to treat diabetes,…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer 
  • Diabetes
  • Fever
  • Infections
Black Cohosh
Black Cohosh
Remifemin®, Menofem®, Klimadynon®
Black cohosh is used as a dietary supplement to relieve the symptoms of menopause and dysmenorrhea.
Purported Uses:
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Premenstrual syndrome
Bladder wrack
Bladder wrack
Maine sea coast vegetables
Bladder wrack is a seaweed used in traditional medicine to treat hypothyroidism due to iodine…
Purported Uses:
  • Weight loss
  • Skin care
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Fatigue
  • Menstrual abnormalities
Bloodroot
Bloodroot
Bloodroot is a flowering plant used to treat inflammation, cough, and infections. Products…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Infection
  • Inflammation
  • Cough
Blue-green Algae
Blue-green Algae
Blue-green algae are a source of food in some parts of the world. Supplemental forms are used to…
Purported Uses:
  • Appetite suppression
  • ADHD
  • Cancer
  • Fatigue
  • High cholesterol
  • HIV and AIDS
  • Immunostimulation
  • Viral infections
  • Weight loss
Borage
Borage
Borage oil, derived from the seeds of the plant, is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid and…
Purported Uses:
  • Arthritis
  • Cough
  • Expectorant
  • Depression
  • Dermatitis
  • Menopause
Boswellia
Boswellia
The resin of Boswellia tree, known as frankincense or olibanum, is used in Ayurveda to treat…
Purported Uses:
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Colitis
  • Inflammation
  • Radiation therapy side effects
Bovine Cartilage
Bovine Cartilage
Catrix-S®, Catrix®, Psoriacin®, Rumalon®
Bovine cartilage is usually derived from the trachea of cows. It is used to treat cancer and AIDS.
Purported Uses:
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer
  • HIV, AIDS
  • Immune stimulant
Bovine Colostrum
Bovine Colostrum
Bovine colostrum is the milk produced by cows for the first several days following birthing. It is…
Purported Uses:
  • Colitis
  • Diarrhea
  • GI disorders
  • Immunostimulation
  • Infections
Broccoli Sprouts
Broccoli Sprouts
Broccoli sprouts are young broccoli plants, rich in compounds beneficial to human health.
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer prevention
  • Helicobacter pylori infection
  • Stomach ulcers
Bromelain
Bromelain
Ananase, Dayto Anase, Traumanase
Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme that is used in supplemental form to reduce inflammation and pain…
Purported Uses:
  • Arthritis
  • Burns
  • Cancer
  • Circulation
  • Swelling
Budwig Diet
Budwig Diet
Budwig diet is an unproven cancer treatment that involves consuming multiple daily servings of…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer prevention
  • Cancer treatment
Bupleurum
Bupleurum
Bupleurum is an important herb used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine. It is frequently…
Purported Uses:
  • Cold, fever
  • Infections
  • Inflammation
  • Liver disease
  • Depression
Burdock
Burdock
Burdock root is consumed as food and its fruit is used in traditional Chinese medicine for sore…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer treatment
  • Diabetes
  • Eczema
  • AIDS
  • Microbial infections
  • Promote urination
  • Psoriasis
  • Wrinkle reduction