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Java Tea
Java tea is a shrub. The leaves and stem tips are used to make medicine. Java tea is most commonly used by mouth for treating various conditions of the urinary tract, bladder, and kidneys. But there is limited scientific research to support these uses.
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Dandelion
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is an herb native to Europe. The leaf, flower, and root have been used for various infections, but with little evidence. Dandelion is found throughout mild climates of the northern hemisphere. It contains chemicals that might decrease swelling, increase urine production, and prevent crystals from forming in the urine that could lead to infections in the kidneys and urinary tract. People use dandelion for conditions such as swollen tonsils, kidney infections, UTIs, and many others, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
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Peppermint
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is a plant in the mint family. It's a natural hybrid of spearmint and wild mint. The leaf and oil are used as medicine. Peppermint oil seems to reduce spasms in the digestive tract. When applied to the skin, it can cause surface warmth, which relieves pain beneath the skin. It may also help to "cool" the skin and relieve itching. People use peppermint for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), indigestion, and bedsores. It is also used for, anxiety, insomnia, migraine headache, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support many of these uses. Don't confuse peppermint with other mint plants, such as English Horsemint, Japanese Mint, Perilla, Salvia divinorum, Spearmint, and Wild Mint. These are different plants.
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Inosine
Inosine is a chemical that is found in RNA, which is present in all living cells. It can be made in a laboratory and is also used as medicine. When people take inosine by mouth it is changed in the body to make a chemical called uric acid. Uric acid acts like an antioxidant and might protect cells in the brain. People sometimes use inosine for Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), athletic performance, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
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Damiana
Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is a wild shrub that grows in Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies. The leaf and stem are used to make medicine. Damiana contains chemicals that might improve stomach health and reduce ulcers. It might also have effects like an aphrodisiac. People use damiana for depression, indigestion, obesity, sexual dysfunction, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
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Wild Thyme
Wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is a shrub with long, trailing stems that is native to Europe. Its flowering parts have been used in traditional medicine. Wild thyme contains an essential oil that might have antioxidant and antibacterial effects. People use wild thyme for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Don't confuse wild thyme with thyme, which is a similar species, or with Spanish origanum oil, which is sometimes called "Spanish thyme." These are not the same.
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Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is a tree. Its leaves and oil have been consumed, chewed, and applied to the skin for many conditions. Eucalyptus contains many different chemicals. These chemicals might have various effects in the body. Also, some research suggests that eucalyptus may have activity against bacteria and fungi. People use eucalyptus for many conditions including asthma, bronchitis, flu (influenza), and many others, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
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Red-spur Valerian
Red-spur valerian (Centranthus ruber) is a plant. The root has been used to make medicine. People use red-spur valerian for sleep and relaxation, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use. Do not confuse red-spur valerian with Valerian (Valeriana officinalis). These are not the same.
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Horny Goat Weed
Horny goat weed refers to various herb species of the Epimedium genus, and may be known as "yin yang huo." It has limited evidence of health benefits. Horny goat weed contains chemicals that might help increase blood flow and improve sexual function. It also contains phytoestrogens, chemicals that act somewhat like the hormone estrogen. People use horny goat weed for erectile dysfunction (ED), sexual problems, weak and brittle bones, health problems after menopause, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any of these uses.
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Lavender Cotton
Lavender cotton is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground and root bark are used to make medicine. People use lavender cotton for conditions such as digestion problems, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), infection of the intestines by parasites, and many others, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Don't confuse lavender cotton with lavender. They are different plants and have very different scents.
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Ylang Ylang Oil
Ylang ylang oil is made from the flowers of Cananga odorata genuina. It is sometimes inhaled as aromatherapy or applied to the skin as medicine. Ylang ylang oil is used as a food flavoring and as a fragrance in cosmetics and soaps. It contains chemicals that might make people feel calm. Ylang ylang oil has been used for lice, memory and thinking skills (cognitive function), high blood pressure, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use. Do not confuse ylang ylang oil with Cananga oil. Cananga oil is made from the flowers of a similar plant, called Cananga odorata macrophylla.
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Willard Water
Willard water is chemically processed water containing ingredients such as rock salt, calcium chloride, and magnesium sulfate. Willard water was developed in the early twentieth century at the South Dakota School of Mines by a chemistry professor named John Wesley Willard, Ph.D. He developed and patented this special water as an industrial cleanser to clean and degrease train parts. People in the town tried taking Willard water as medicine. Soon Willard water became legendary as a cure-all for almost every disease known to humans and animals, and as a plant fertilizer. People take Willard water for arthritis, acne, anxiety, nervous stomach, high blood pressure, ulcers, and hair loss. Willard water is used as a treatment for leukemia in cows and cats. In manufacturing, Willard water is used as a food preserver and a laundry aid.
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Vetiver
Vetiver is a plant. The root is used to make medicine. People take vetiver for nerve and circulation problems and for stomach pain. Some women take vetiver to start their periods or to cause an abortion. Vetiver is sometimes applied directly to the skin for relieving stress, as well as for emotional traumas and shock, lice, and repelling insects. It is also used for arthritis, stings, and burns. Vetiver is sometimes inhaled as aromatherapy for nervousness, insomnia, and joint and muscle pain. In manufacturing, vetiver is used as a flavoring in alcoholic beverages.
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Usnea
Usnea (Usnea barbata) is a lichen that grows on trees. Lichens appear to be a single plant, but they are really fungus and algae that grow together. Usnea contains chemicals that are thought to fight germs that might cause infections. These chemicals might also decrease swelling, pain, and fever. People use usnea for cough, obesity, pain, wound healing, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Don't confuse usnea with another lichen called oak moss. These are not the same.
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Bog Bilberry
Bog bilberry (Vaccinium uliginosum) is a plant. The dried or ripe fruit is eaten as food and is sometimes used to make medicine. Bog bilberry fruit contains chemicals that might help reduce swelling. People use bog bilberry for eye strain, diarrhea, bladder problems, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Do not to confuse bog bilberry with bilberry or blueberry. These are not the same.
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Tree of Heaven
Tree of heaven is a plant. The dried bark from the trunk and root are sometimes used in folk medicine. Tree of heaven is used for diarrhea, asthma, cramps, epilepsy, fast heart rate, gonorrhea, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. In manufacturing, tree of heaven is used as insecticide.
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Papain
Papain is an enzyme found in the white fluid (latex) that occurs in raw papaya fruit. It is a protease, meaning it breaks down proteins. Papain contains substances that might help fight infection and heal wounds. People use papain for dental cavities, shingles, parasite infections, jellyfish stings, wound healing, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Don't confuse papain with papaya or American pawpaw. These are not the same. Also don't confuse papain with other proteolytic enzymes (proteases).
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Phaseolus Vulgaris
Phaseolus vulgaris are a group of plants that produces various types of beans, including kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, navy beans, and many others. Phaseolus vulgaris beans and bean pods are a source of dietary fiber, protein, and carbohydrates. Fiber might help reduce how much cholesterol the body absorbs. Enzymes in Phaseolus vulgaris beans might also decrease how much starch the body absorbs. People use Phaseolus vulgaris for obesity. It is also used for diabetes, colon cancer, high cholesterol, kidney stones, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
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Tragacanth
Tragacanth (Astragalus gummifer) is a shrub that grows in areas of the Middle East. The sap-like material (resin) of the bark is used to make medicine. Tragacanth contains chemicals that stimulate the bowel. People use tragacanth for diarrhea, constipation, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Don't confuse tragacanth with astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus). These are not the same plant.
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Tonka Bean
Tonka beans are the seeds of the tonka bean tree (Dipteryx odorata). Despite safety concerns, the fruit and seed have been used as medicine. Tonka bean contains chemicals that might reduce swelling and water retention. People use tonka bean for many conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Tonka bean is also unsafe.