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7 Herbs found
N-Acetylcysteine
N-Acetylcysteine
N-acetylcysteine is used as a drug for acetaminophen overdose and to help break up mucus. It is…
Purported Uses:
  • Liver toxicity
  • Chronic lung disease
  • Depression
  • Cancer
  • Treatment side effects
Nattokinase
Nattokinase
Nattokinase is an enzyme used to ferment soybeans. It is also available as a supplement and is most…
Purported Uses:
  • Prevent blood clots
  • Hypertension
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Cancer treatment
Neem
Neem
Neem is a tree prevalent in South Asia. It is used in Ayurvedic medicine externally for skin…
Purported Uses:
  • Ulcers
  • Cancer
  • Infection
  • Oral hygiene
Nettle
Nettle
The root of Nettle, a perennial flowering plant, is widely used to treat benign prostatic…
Purported Uses:
  • Allergies
  • Arthritis
  • Benign prostatic hypertrophy
  • Chest congestion
  • Urinary problems
  • Spasms
Nicotinamide
Nicotinamide
Nicotinamide, also known as niacinamide, is a water-soluble amide form of niacin or vitamin B3. It…
Purported Uses:
  • Acne and other dermatological conditions
  • Skin cancer prevention
Nigella sativa
Nigella sativa
Nigella sativa seeds are used in cooking, and in traditional medicine to reduce inflammation, to…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Radiation therapy side effects
  • Hypertension
  • Asthma
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Diabetes
Noni
Noni
Noni is an evergreen plant found throughout Polynesia, and its fruits are used in traditional…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer treatment
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Immunostimulation
  • Pain