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Complete alphabetical index of herbs, supplements, and vitamins. Information about the health benefits and side effects of each.
What is Guarana?
Information about guarana, a popular ingredient in energy drinks, sodas, and herbal weight loss pills.
What are Goji Berries?
Fact sheet about the health benefits and side effects of goji berries.
What are Tart Cherries?
Information on tart cherries, including health benefits, research, and safety.
What is White Willow Bark?
Information about the medicinal uses of the herb white willow bark, side effects, drug interactions, and research.
What is Capsaicin Cream?
Information about the medicinal benefits of capsaicin cream, research, side effects, drug interactions, and more.
Mangosteen
Mangosteen juice has become a popular health drink. Find out what mangosteen is and get information about the health benefits and side effects of mangosteen.
Mangosteen
Mangosteen juice has become a popular health drink. Find out what mangosteen is and get information about the health benefits and side effects of mangosteen.
Energy Drinks
What are energy drinks? Do they really boost energy? Are they safe?
Activated Charcoal Fact Sheet
Information on the health benefits and side effects of activated charcoal.
Bentonite Fact Sheet
Information on the health benefits and side effects of bentonite.
Senna Fact Sheet
Information on the health benefits and side effects of the herb senna.
Cascara Sagrada Fact Sheet
Information on the health benefits and side effects of the herb cascara sagrada.
Psyllium Fact Sheet
Information on the health benefits and side effects of the psyllium.
Rhubarb Fact Sheet
Information on the health benefits and side effects of the herb rhubarb.
A - Z Index of Herbs and Supplements
Need information on a certain herb, vitamin, or nutritional supplement? Get the quick facts with this A-Z herb and supplement directory, written by Cathy Wong, Alternative Medicine Guide.
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