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299 Herbs found
Camu-camu
Camu-camu
Camu-camu fruit has high vitamin C content and is marketed as a dietary supplement with superfruit…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Immune system
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Arthritis
CanCell®
CanCell®
Cancell is an unproven alternative treatment promoted to prevent and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS,…
Purported Uses:
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Cancer treatment
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Diabetes
  • Emphysema
  • Epilepsy
  • Hemophilia
  • Herpes
  • HIV and AIDS
  • Hypertension
  • Hypotension
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Scleroderma
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
  • Viral infections
Cannabis leaf
Cannabis
Cannabis has been used as a recreational agent for centuries. It is also employed in traditional…
Purported Uses:
  • Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Chemo-induced nausea and vomiting
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Epilepsy
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Mood disorders
  • Loss of appetite
Capsaicin
Capsaicin
Zostrix® cream 0.025% & 0.075%; Salonpas® Gel-Patch Hot; Sinus Buster® (homeopathic intranasal spray)
Capsaicin is the active component derived from the fruit of capsicum or cayenne pepper. It may be…
Purported Uses:
  • Arthritis
  • Neuropathy
  • Muscle pain
  • Pruritus
  • Psoriasis
  • Headache
Carnitine
Carnitine
Carnitine plays an important role in fatty acid absorption. Supplemental forms are used to treat…
Purported Uses:
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Diabetic neuropathy
  • Insulin resistance
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Chemo-induced fatigue
  • Male infertility
Cascara
Cascara
Cascara sagrada is a species of buckthorn plant native to North America. The bark of the plant has…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer treatment
  • Constipation
Castor Oil
Castor Oil
Castor oil has been historically used to relieve constipation, stomach aches, colds, fever, as an…
Purported Uses:
  • Constipation 
  • Wound healing
  • Labor
Cat's Claw
Cat's Claw
Cat's claw is a vine native to South America, the bark of which has been used in traditional…
Purported Uses:
  • AIDS
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy side effects
  • GI disorders
Cayenne
Cayenne
Cayenne, a culinary spice, is traditionally used as a gargle for laryngitis and orally as a…
Purported Uses:
  • Digestion
  • Circulation
  • Diabetes
  • Weight control
Cellect
Cellect
Cellect is a line of dietary supplements promoted as an alternative cancer treatment.
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Maintain health
  • Immunostimulant