American Ginseng

Plant Part Used Root. Introduction Native Americans have traditionally used American ginseng as a general tonic to help restore the health of the weak and wounded, as well as to help the mind. Today, along with the other forms of ginseng, American ginseng has become very popular as a natural preventative and restorative remedy. Scientists […]

Phyllanthus

Plant Part Used Whole plant (excluding root) Introduction Phyllanthus has a long tradition of use in the Hindu Ayurvedic system of medicine and it has long been used as a medicinal agent in cultures around the world. It is usually found in central and southern India, where it can grow from one to two feet […]

Noni

Plant Part Used Fruit juice. Introduction Noni is found in many parts of the tropics, including the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, India, and the Philippines. Noni fruit was used by the ancient Hawaiians, and it is still used by the local population in Hawaii for diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, and other chronic disorders. In […]

Phellodendron

Plant Part Used Bark, cortex Introduction   Editor’s Note:While the science behind this dietary supplement is lacking, many individuals are using it. For this reason, Intramedicine has provided this monograph using the information that is currently available. As more science and research is provided, this monograph will be updated to include that material. For thousands […]

Ginger

Plant Part Used Root/Rhizome Introduction Ginger has been used throughout history as both a culinary herb and a medicinal agent. Ginger has gained attention in the United States because of its effect on motion sickness, (1) nausea, and as an aid in digestion. Derivation of a standardized extract of ginger is from the rhizome. Interactions […]

Stinging Nettle

Plant Part Used Root, leaf Introduction Although it is often a painful annoyance on hikes through the forests of many regions, stinging nettle has gained a great deal of attention in the area of prostate health and support of allergies. Interactions and Depletions Interactions Uric acid lowering medications Dosage Info Dosage Range Root: 250mg (standardized […]

Bacopa

Plant Part Used Leaf Introduction The leaf of bacopa, or water hyssop, has been used in the Indian medical system of Ayurveda since the 6th century A.D. to help improve mental performance. It is also considered the foremost tonic for the nervous system in Ayurvedic medicine. It has been used traditionally for epilepsy, mental illness, […]

Horsetail

Plant Part Used Shoots Introduction Horsetail is a plant found throughout the Northern Hemisphere in Asia, Europe, and North America. Horsetail’s therapeutic uses date back to the ancient Romans and Greeks, where it was used as a remedy to stop bleeding, and to treat ulcers, wounds, and inflammation of the skin. Horsetail contains silicon, silica […]

Ginkgo

Plant Part Used Leaf Introduction Ginkgo is among the oldest living plant species on earth and has been used extensively as a medicinal agent worldwide for centuries. Today, it is the most frequently prescribed medicinal herb in Europe. Ginkgo has been the subject of hundreds of scientific studies that have reported positive effects in a […]

Oregano

Plant Part Used Leaf oil/ leaf extract Introduction Oregano has been used as a cooking spice and also as a medicinal agent for centuries. The volatile oil of oregano has been used traditionally for respiratory disorders, indigestion, rheumatoid arthritis, and urinary tract disorders. Today, oregano oil is chiefly used as an antifungal and antibacterial agent. […]