Herbs and Supplements
Looking for information about a nutritional supplement, vitamin, or herbal remedy? Here you'll find information about the health benefits and side effects of herbs, vitamins, and nutritional supplements.
5-HTP (3)
Ginger (6)
A - Z Index (15)
Ginkgo biloba (6)
Acai (1)
Ginseng (7)
Acidophilus / Probiotics (3)
Glucosamine (3)
Alfalfa (2)
Green Tea (5)
Aloe (2)
Guarana (2)
Alpha Lipoic Acid (3)
Hoodia (5)
Before you buy (3)
Kava (4)
Bilberry (1)
Kombucha / Kombucha Tea (4)
Bitter Melon (3)
L-Carnitine (1)
Black cohosh (3)
Licorice (2)
Calcium / Coral Calcium (5)
Maca (2)
Capsaicin / Capsicum (2)
Melatonin (9)
Cayenne (1)
Milk thistle (2)
Chamomile (4)
Miracle Fruit
Cinnamon (2)
Nattokinase (2)
Co Q10 (3)
Peppermint (5)
Coconut Oil (2)
Policosanol (2)
Comfrey (1)
SAM-e (3)
Creatine (1)
Saw palmetto (4)
Dandelion (3)
Senna (3)
DHEA (1)
St. John's wort (9)
Dong Quai (3)
Tea tree oil (7)
Drug Interactions (7)
Valerian (3)
Echinacea (6)
Vitamin E (5)
Ephedra (3)
Witch Hazel (5)
Garlic (5)
Krill Oil
What is krill oil? Why do people use krill oil? What are the possible side effects and safety concerns?
What is krill oil? Why do people use krill oil? What are the possible side effects and safety concerns?
Fucoxanthin
What is fucoxanthin? Why do people use fucoxanthin? Can it help with weight loss? What are the benefits and side effects?
What is fucoxanthin? Why do people use fucoxanthin? Can it help with weight loss? What are the benefits and side effects?
Vinpocetine
What is vinpocetine? Why do people use vinpocetine? What are the side effects and possible safety concerns?
What is vinpocetine? Why do people use vinpocetine? What are the side effects and possible safety concerns?
Polypodium Leucotomos
What is Polypodium leucotomos? Why do people use Polypodium leucotomos? What are the side effects and safety concerns?
What is Polypodium leucotomos? Why do people use Polypodium leucotomos? What are the side effects and safety concerns?
Vitamin D
What is vitamin D? Why do people use vitamin D supplements? What are the benefits and side effects?
What is vitamin D? Why do people use vitamin D supplements? What are the benefits and side effects?
Erythritol
Learn about erythritol, a natural sugar substitute with almost zero calories.
Learn about erythritol, a natural sugar substitute with almost zero calories.
Vitamin D May Cut Cancer Risk, Study Says
Boosting your vitamin D intake with supplements may reduce your risk of breast, colon, lung, and other cancers, a new study has found.
Boosting your vitamin D intake with supplements may reduce your risk of breast, colon, lung, and other cancers, a new study has found.
Chromium Picolinate Side Effects
What are the side effects of chromium picolinate?
What are the side effects of chromium picolinate?
Red Yeast Rice
Red yeast rice is a supplement thought to work like the popular "statin" drugs. But is it safe? What are the side effects? Find out in this red yeast rice fact sheet.
Red yeast rice is a supplement thought to work like the popular "statin" drugs. But is it safe? What are the side effects? Find out in this red yeast rice fact sheet.
Red Yeast Rice Side Effects
Learn about the side effects of the nutritional supplement red yeast rice.
Learn about the side effects of the nutritional supplement red yeast rice.
Make Your Own Supplement Diary
This supplement diary can help you keep track of the herbs and supplements you're taking. Make a photocopy for your doctor and other health care providers so they have this information in your chart. Keeping them up-to-date with this supplement diary can help prevent drug interactions and potentially harmful reactions.
This supplement diary can help you keep track of the herbs and supplements you're taking. Make a photocopy for your doctor and other health care providers so they have this information in your chart. Keeping them up-to-date with this supplement diary can help prevent drug interactions and potentially harmful reactions.
10 Natural Aphrodisiacs
Learn the pros and cons of 10 aphrodisiac herbs and supplements.
Learn the pros and cons of 10 aphrodisiac herbs and supplements.
Muira Puama
Information about the herb muira puama.
Information about the herb muira puama.
Tribulus
Information about the herb tribulus.
Information about the herb tribulus.
Horny Goat Weed
Information about the Chinese herb horny goat weed.
Information about the Chinese herb horny goat weed.
Tongkat Ali
Information about the herb tongkat ali.
Information about the herb tongkat ali.
Maca
Information about the herb maca.
Information about the herb maca.
Damiana
Information about the herb damiana.
Information about the herb damiana.
10 Most Common Herb Mistakes--And How to Avoid Them
Are you unwittingly making mistakes that could harm your health?
Are you unwittingly making mistakes that could harm your health?
SAM-e a Promising Alternative Treatment for Depression
The most promising alternative treatment for depression is not a herb, hormone or vitamin. The dietary supplement S-adenosylmethionine, better known as SAM-e (pronounced “sammy”) is the synthetic form of a compound produced naturally in the body. Learn more about this treatment.
The most promising alternative treatment for depression is not a herb, hormone or vitamin. The dietary supplement S-adenosylmethionine, better known as SAM-e (pronounced “sammy”) is the synthetic form of a compound produced naturally in the body. Learn more about this treatment.
Low Folate and Vitamin B12 Linked to Depression
Low levels of folate and vitamin B12 may be a hidden cause of depression.
Low levels of folate and vitamin B12 may be a hidden cause of depression.
Barberry
About.com Alternative Medicine, learn about the herb barberry and its health benefits.
About.com Alternative Medicine, learn about the herb barberry and its health benefits.
Balsam of Peru
About.com Alternative Medicine, learn about the herb balsam of peru and its health benefits.
About.com Alternative Medicine, learn about the herb balsam of peru and its health benefits.
Ashwaghandha
About.com Alternative Medicine, learn about ashwaghandha and its health benefits.
About.com Alternative Medicine, learn about ashwaghandha and its health benefits.
Angelica
About.com Alternative Medicine, learn about angelica and its health benefits.
About.com Alternative Medicine, learn about angelica and its health benefits.
Althaea
About.com Alternative Medicine, learn about the herb althaea and its health benefits.
About.com Alternative Medicine, learn about the herb althaea and its health benefits.
Allspice
About.com Alternative Medicine, learn about allspice and its health benefits.
About.com Alternative Medicine, learn about allspice and its health benefits.
Herbs Kudzu and St. John's Wort May Curb Alcohol Intake
Studies suggest that two herbs, kudzu (Pueraria lobata) and St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum), may be effective in decreasing alcohol intake.
Studies suggest that two herbs, kudzu (Pueraria lobata) and St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum), may be effective in decreasing alcohol intake.
Laetrile/Amygdalin
What You Need to Know About Laetrile/Amygdalin
What You Need to Know About Laetrile/Amygdalin
Yohimbe
Information about the herb yohimbe.
Information about the herb yohimbe.
Yellow Dock
Information about the herb yellow dock
Information about the herb yellow dock
Wild Yam
Information about the herb Wild Yam.
Information about the herb Wild Yam.
Vitex
Information about the herb vitex.
Information about the herb vitex.
Peppermint
Information about the herb peppermint.
Information about the herb peppermint.
Fo-Ti
Information about the herb Fo-Ti.
Information about the herb Fo-Ti.
Eyebright
Information about the herb eyebright.
Information about the herb eyebright.
Dong Quai
Information about the herb Dong Quai.
Information about the herb Dong Quai.
Devil's Claw
Information about the herb Devil's Claw.
Information about the herb Devil's Claw.
Cranesbill
Information about the herb cranesbill
Information about the herb cranesbill
A - Z Herb and Vitamin Index
An A to Z index of herbs and supplements.
An A to Z index of herbs and supplements.
Chickweed
Fact sheet about chickweed.
Fact sheet about chickweed.
Chamomile
Fact sheet about the supplement chamomile.
Fact sheet about the supplement chamomile.
Cat's Claw
Fact sheet about the supplement Cat's Claw.
Fact sheet about the supplement Cat's Claw.
Astragalus
Fact sheet about the herb astragalus.
Fact sheet about the herb astragalus.
Artichoke
Fact sheet about the herb artichoke.
Fact sheet about the herb artichoke.
Alfalfa
Fact sheet about the herb alfalfa.
Fact sheet about the herb alfalfa.
FDA Warning on Androstenedione (Andro)
Highly Recommended. The FDA issued a warning against the supplement androstenedione, also known as andro.
Highly Recommended. The FDA issued a warning against the supplement androstenedione, also known as andro.
Herbal Medicine -- MEDLINE Plus
From the National Institute of Health (NIH), an index of articles including news, research and consumer alerts on herbal medicines.
From the National Institute of Health (NIH), an index of articles including news, research and consumer alerts on herbal medicines.
Index of Herbs
A comprehensive index of herbs listed by common name or latin name, from Holistic Online. Includes active constituents, history, health conditions treated, dosage and safety information.
A comprehensive index of herbs listed by common name or latin name, from Holistic Online. Includes active constituents, history, health conditions treated, dosage and safety information.
Herbs for Specific Health Conditions
An index of articles on herbal treatments for specific health conditions. An excellent resource.
An index of articles on herbal treatments for specific health conditions. An excellent resource.
Herbal Medicine
Great article published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) providing an overview of herbal medicine and safety issues, research, scope of practice, and what a typical treatment is like.
Great article published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) providing an overview of herbal medicine and safety issues, research, scope of practice, and what a typical treatment is like.
Herbal Medicine for Health Conditions
Index of articles on using herbal medicine for the treatment of disorders such as gout, arthritis, heart disease, depression, stress, and fatigue. From Holistic Online.
Index of articles on using herbal medicine for the treatment of disorders such as gout, arthritis, heart disease, depression, stress, and fatigue. From Holistic Online.
Chinese Herb Monographs
FAQs and monographs for a selected list of Chinese herbs and formulas, from RxList.com.
FAQs and monographs for a selected list of Chinese herbs and formulas, from RxList.com.
HerbMed Database of Herbs
Evidence-based information for professionals, researchers, and the public on herb mixtures, preparations, and precautions base on controlled clinical trials, observations, case studies, and traditional use. A project of the non-profit Alternative Medicine Foundation.
Evidence-based information for professionals, researchers, and the public on herb mixtures, preparations, and precautions base on controlled clinical trials, observations, case studies, and traditional use. A project of the non-profit Alternative Medicine Foundation.
Herbal Medicine for Children
An index of articles by herbalists David Hoffman, Janet Zand, and Christopher Hobbs on treating childhood ailments.
An index of articles by herbalists David Hoffman, Janet Zand, and Christopher Hobbs on treating childhood ailments.
Herbal Medicine for Older Adults
Gingko, valerian, saw palmetto... Ben Kligler, MD, discusses herbs for better sleep, memory, anxiety and depression, heart, and prostate health.
Gingko, valerian, saw palmetto... Ben Kligler, MD, discusses herbs for better sleep, memory, anxiety and depression, heart, and prostate health.
Herbal Medicine for Women
Index of articles on using herbs for menstrual cramps, urinary tract infections, breast cysts, healthy bones, menopause and more. By herbalists David Hoffman, Janet Zand and Christopher Hobbs.
Index of articles on using herbs for menstrual cramps, urinary tract infections, breast cysts, healthy bones, menopause and more. By herbalists David Hoffman, Janet Zand and Christopher Hobbs.
Herbal First-Aid Kit
One perspective on what to include in an herbal home first aid kit.
One perspective on what to include in an herbal home first aid kit.
Interactions between Herbs, Foods and Drugs
Informative article on interactions between common herbs, drugs and foods. Not a complete listing.
Informative article on interactions between common herbs, drugs and foods. Not a complete listing.
Why Standardized Herb Extracts? An Herbalist's Perspective
Herbalist Michael Tierra gives his perspective on the standardization of herbs.
Herbalist Michael Tierra gives his perspective on the standardization of herbs.
Glossary of Herbal Terminology
Use this glossary of herbal terms to look up words like "anthelmintic", "carminative", and "vulnerary".
Use this glossary of herbal terms to look up words like "anthelmintic", "carminative", and "vulnerary".
Photo Gallery of Southeastern United States Herbs
Photographs of herbs indigenous to Tennessee and southeastern United States, most with information about native habitat, folklore uses, and recipes.
Photographs of herbs indigenous to Tennessee and southeastern United States, most with information about native habitat, folklore uses, and recipes.
University of Washington Medicinal Herb Photographs
Partial online photo catalog of 150+ images, indexed by botanical and common name. Excellent photographs.
Partial online photo catalog of 150+ images, indexed by botanical and common name. Excellent photographs.
North American Plant Gallery
Color photos and illustrations listed by genus and species. From the director of the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine.
Color photos and illustrations listed by genus and species. From the director of the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine.
Specific Herbal Indications
Michael Moore, director of the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine, is one of the most respected herbalists in the United States. He takes a holistic, constitutional approach to herbalism. For the practitioner or student only.
Michael Moore, director of the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine, is one of the most respected herbalists in the United States. He takes a holistic, constitutional approach to herbalism. For the practitioner or student only.
Herb Research Reviews
Recent research reviews on herbs from the Herb Research Foundation.
Recent research reviews on herbs from the Herb Research Foundation.
A Modern Herbal by Mrs M. Grieve
First published in 1931 by Mrs. M. Grieve, this classic contains medicinal, culinary, cultivation, and folklore of herbs. Excellent old herbal recipes section.
First published in 1931 by Mrs. M. Grieve, this classic contains medicinal, culinary, cultivation, and folklore of herbs. Excellent old herbal recipes section.
Culpeper's Herbal
Immensely popular when originally published in the 17th century, this classic has gone through more than 40 reprints and provides an interesting, historical view of plants. Note: plants listed by 17th century common names!
Immensely popular when originally published in the 17th century, this classic has gone through more than 40 reprints and provides an interesting, historical view of plants. Note: plants listed by 17th century common names!