Overview Dandelion is an herb that is native to Europe. It is also found throughout mild climates of the northern hemisphere. People use dandelion ...

Overview Peppermint is a plant in the mint family. The leaf and oil are used as medicine. Peppermint oil is used for a long-term disorder of the l...

Overview Inosine is a chemical that can be made in a laboratory. It is used as medicine. People take inosine for improving their athletic performa...

Overview Horny goat weed is an herb. The leaves are used to make medicine. As many as 15 horny goat weed species are known as "yin yang huo" in Chi...

Overview Papain is taken from the fruit of the papaya tree. It is used to make medicine. Some people take papain by mouth for pain and swelling (in...

Overview Bay leaf is an herb that is commonly used in cooking. The leaves and oil are also used to make medicine. People use bay leaf for diabetes,...

Overview Shiitake mushroom is a fungus. An extract made from this mushroom is used as medicine. Shiitake mushroom is used for boosting the immune s...

Overview Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is an omega-3 fatty acid. It's found in the flesh of cold-water fish, including mackerel, herring, tuna, halib...

Overview Turmeric is a spice that comes from the turmeric plant. It is commonly used in Asian food. You probably know turmeric as the main spice in...

Overview Flax is a food and fiber crop that came from Southern Europe and Asia. Flaxseeds are the golden yellow to reddish brown seeds of flax. The...