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19 Herbs found
Mediterranean Diet
Mediterranean Diet
Omega diet
The Mediterranean diet consists of a variety of fruits, vegetables, cereals, legumes, poultry, fish…
Purported Uses:
  • Heart disease
  • Cancer prevention
  • Weight management
  • Diabetes management
  • Cholesterol management
Melatonin
Melatonin
Produced endogenously in humans by the pineal gland, melatonin is thought to control the circadian…
Purported Uses:
  • Insomnia
  • Seasonal affective disorder
  • Migraines
  • Insomnia in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Metabolic Therapies
Metabolic Therapies
Metabolic therapies are strict dietary and detoxification regimens promoted to prevent and treat…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Detoxification
MGN-3
MGN-3
Biobran®, Lentin Plus 1000
MGN-3 is a proprietary product derived from rice bran treated with extracts from 3 mushrooms:…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer 
  • Chemotherapy side effects
  • HIV, AIDS
  • Immunostimulation
MICOM
MICOM
MICOM
MICOM is a mineral solution that is said to simulate natural spring mineral water. However, there…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Circulatory disorders
  • Detoxification
  • Withdrawal symptoms
  • HIV, AIDS
Milk Thistle
Milk Thistle
Milk thistle and compounds derived from this plant are commonly used as herbal supplements for…
Purported Uses:
  • Cirrhosis
  • Hepatitis
  • Drug-induced liver damage
Mistletoe (European)
Mistletoe (European)
Helixor®, Iscador®, Iscador Qu®, Lektinol™, Cefalektin®, Eurixor®, ABNOBAviscum®, Abnoba-viscum Quercus
Mistletoe is a semi-parasitic plant. Its extracts are used for conditions including cancer, HIV,…
Purported Uses:
  • Asthma
  • Epilepsy
  • Headaches
  • Degenerative joint disease
Moringa oleifera
Moringa oleifera
Moringa oleifera is an edible plant. Its extracts are used to treat a variety of conditions…
Purported Uses:
  • Infections
  • Diabetes
  • High cholesterol
Myrrh
Myrrh
Myrrh is the oleo gum resin obtained from Commiphora species, and is well known as a fragrance used…
Purported Uses:
  • Asthma
  • Cough
  • GI disorders
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammation