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Common Herb / Supplement Table

Herb/Supplement Ingredient

Primary Use

Secondary Use

Scientific Support

Key Findings

Alpha-Lipoic Acid

Antioxidant

Diabetes

Moderate

Good benefits in protecting diabetics from nerve damage.

Astragalus

Immune system

Minimal

Long traditional use by Native Americans

Bilberry

Eye health

Antioxidant

Moderate

Small studies suggest benefits for night vision

Black Cohosh

Menopausal symptoms

PMS symptoms

Moderate

Possible benefits due to estrogenic activity

Carnitine

Heart health

Fat oxidation (fat burner)

Moderate

Improves exercise tolerance in subjects with heart ailments

Chasteberry (Vitex)
 

PMS symptoms

Menopausal symptoms

Moderate

Relieves breast tenderness and menstrual irregularities

Chondroitin Sulfate

Osteoarthritis

Arthritis & Joints

Moderate

Numerous double-blind studies show reduced pain and improved mobility within 1-3 months

Chromium

Diabetes

Appetite regulation

Moderate

Diabetics have increased needs to control blood sugar. Claims for boosting fat loss are overblown

Coenzyme Q10

Heart health

Energy

Moderate

Good results in patients recovering from heart surgery and congestive heart failure. Benefits are less clear in healthy subjects.

Cranberry

Bladder infections

Antioxidant

Minimal

Some evidence for benefits of strong cranberry juice in acidifying the urine to prevent bacterial adherence. Long history of use.

Curcumin (Turmeric)

Digestion Aid

Antioxidant

Minimal

Possible benefits as a mild anti-inflammatory.

Dong Quai

Menopausal symptoms

Minimal

Long history of use as traditional medicine, but no strong scientific data.

Echinacea

Immune system

Colds & Flu

Moderate

A number of double-blind studies show effectiveness in reducing the severity and duration of colds.

Evening Primrose Oil

Skin Problem

Menopausal & PMS symptoms

Moderate

Several small studies show benefits in a number of inflammatory-type conditions such as arthritis and eczema. Also helpful in Female ailments

Feverfew

Migraine headaches

Menstrual pain

Moderate

Effective as a preventative to migraines.

Fenugreek
Breast EnlargementBreast FeedingMinimalHelps to increase Milk production and enlarge size
Garlic

Heart health

Blood Pressure

Moderate

A number of double-blind studies show effectiveness in reducing cholesterol levels and lowering blood pressure.

Ginger

Nausea

Digestive aid

Moderate

Effective in relieving nausea induced by pregnancy and motion sickness.

Ginkgo Biloba

Alzheimer's Disease

Circulation

Moderate

Positive results in patients suffering from dementia, potential benefits in improving general circulation.

Ginseng

Fatigue prevention

Mental Acuity

Moderate

Several varieties of ginseng exist as "adaptogens" - and providing varying benefits in preventing fatigue, maintaining blood sugar and combating stress.

Glucosamine

Osteoarthritis

Arthritis & Joints

Strong

Numerous double-blind studies show reduced pain and improved mobility within 1-3 months

Goldenseal

Bacteria

Immunity

Minimal

Good for

Upper respiratory infections, inflamed mucous membranes,  colds and flu, heartburn, diarrhea,  urinary tract infections,  and skin infections; also used for ulcers and as a blood purifier and digestive stimulant.

Gotu Kola

Fatigue prevention

Mental Acuity

Minimal

Possible stimulant properties similar to caffeine.

Grape Seed

Antioxidant

Collagen

Strong

Powerful activity in protecting tissues from free radical damage.

Hawthorn

Heart health

blood cholesterol

Moderate

Possible benefits in controlling heart rhythm and contraction strength in heart failure.

Kava kava

Anxiety (stress)

Insomnia

Moderate

Clear effects as a sedative.

Milk Thistle

Liver protection

Detox

Moderate

General activity in promoting the liver's function in detoxifying compounds.

Pau d' Arco

Infections

Peptic Ulcer

ModeratePau d'Arco is helpful in the support of inflammatory diseases, tumors, yeast infection, anemia, asthma, arteriosclerosis, bronchitis, diabetes, fungal infection, rheumatism, skin problems, ulcers, chronic degenerative conditions and autoimmune conditions.

Phosphatidylserine (PS)

Brain health

Athletic (ergogenic) aid

Moderate

Benefits in improving quality of life in demented elderly patients. Possible suppression of cortisol production in athletes (anti-catabolic effect).

SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine)

Osteoarthritis

Depression

Moderate

Equivalent benefits to standard pain-killers (for arthritis) and tricyclic anti-depressants (for depression).

Saw Palmetto

Prostate health

Hair loss

Strong

Clear benefits in reducing symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH - enlarged prostate) - equivalent to prescription Proscar. Possible benefits in preventing hair loss - similar to prescription Propecia.

St. John's Wort

Depression

Weight loss

Strong

Numerous double-blind studies show effectiveness in alleviating mild to moderate depression.

Uva Ursi (bearberry)

Bladder infections

Diuretic

Minimal

Folklore use not supported by clinical evidence.

Valerian

Insomnia

Anxiety (stress)

Moderate

Effective in improving sleep and relieving anxiety in stressful situations.

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