Peppermint (Mentha x piperita L.)
Background
Peppermint is a flowering plant that grows throughout Europe and North America. Peppermint is widely cultivated for its fragrant oil. Peppermint oi
Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata L.)
Background
The dried aerial parts of passion flower ( Passiflora incarnata ) have historically been used as a sedative an
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5),
Background
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is essential to all life and is a component of coenzyme A (CoA), a molecule that is necessary for n
Omega-3 , , alpha-linolenic acid
Background
Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic
Background
Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain by the pineal gland from the amino acid tryptophan. The synthesis and release of melatonin are stimulated by darkne
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) and DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice)
Background
The medicinally used part of licorice is the root and dried rhizome of the low-growing shr
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Miller)
Background
Lavender is native to the Mediterranean, the Arabian Peninsula, Russia, and Africa. It has been used cosmetically and me
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Background
Lactobacilli are bacteria that normally live in the human small intestine and vagina. Lactobacillus acidophilus is generall
Background
Iron is an essential mineral and an important component of proteins involved in oxygen transport and metabolism. Iron is also an essential cofactor in the synth
(I)
Background
Iodine is an element (atomic number 53) that is required by humans for the synthesis of hormones (triiodothyronine/T3 and thyroxine/T4).
Chronic i
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense L.)
Background
Horsetail ( Equisetum arvense ) has traditionally been used in Europe as a diuretic for the treatment of edema (swelli
Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum L.)
Background
Horse chestnut seed extract (HCSE) is widely used in Europe for chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a syndrome that ma
Green tea (Camellia sinensis)
Background
Green tea is made from the dried leaves of Camellia sinensis , a perennial evergreen shrub. Green tea has a long history
Background
Glucosamine is a natural compound that is found in healthy cartilage. is a normal constituent of glycoaminoglycans in cartilage matrix and synovial fluid.
Ginkgo ( L.)
Background
Ginkgo biloba has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Today, it is one of the top selling herbs in the United States.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe)
Background
The rhizomes and stems of ginger have assumed significant roles in Chinese, Japanese, and Indian medicine since the 1500s. The oleoresin of ginge
Garlic (Allium sativum L.)
Background
Numerous controlled trials have examined the effects of oral garlic on serum lipids. Long-term effects on lipids or cardiovascular mor
