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Ornithine Ketoglutarate (OKG)
Ornithine ketoglutarate (OKG) is a salt made from the amino acid ornithine and alpha-ketoglutarate, which is a precursor to the amino acid glutamine. Ornithine ketoglutarate might change the way amino acids, the building blocks of protein, are used in the body. It also increases insulin, a hormone that regulates the amount of sugar in the blood. People use ornithine ketoglutarate for healing wounds and burns. It is also used for building muscle strength, HIV/AIDS, stroke, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Don't confuse ornithine ketoglutarate with ornithine or another chemical called L-ornithine-L-aspartate (LOLA). These are not the same.
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English Horsemint
English horsemint is an herb. The parts of the plant that grow above the ground are used to make medicine. People take English horsemint for digestion problems, including nausea, diarrhea, and intestinal gas (flatulence). They also take it for headaches, bronchitis, liver health, and general pain.
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English Adder's Tongue
English adder's tongue is a plant. The root and leaf are sometimes used to make medicine. English adder's tongue is used for wound healing and skin ulcers, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use for any condition. Don't confuse English adder's tongue (Ophioglossum vulgatum) with American adder's tongue (Erythronium americanum).
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Immortelle
Immortelle is a plant. The dried flower is used to make medicine. People take immortelle for liver disease and gallbladder disease. It is also used to treat indigestion (dyspepsia), disorders affecting bile flow in the liver, and other conditions. Be careful not to confuse immortelle with sandy everlasting (Helichrysum angustifolium) or with immortal (Asclepias asperula).
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Black Walnut
Black walnut (Juglans nigra) is a tree native to the US that's harvested for its wood and edible nuts. The tree bark has been used in traditional medicine. Black walnut contains high concentrations of chemicals called tannins, which can reduce pain and swelling and dry up body fluids such as mucous. People use black walnut to lower the risk of heart disease, for skin wounds, and for other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Tree nuts, including black walnut, are considered major food allergens in the US. Don't confuse black walnut with English walnut. There are not the same.
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Madagascar Periwinkle
Madagascar periwinkle is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground and the root are used to make medicine. Madagascar periwinkle is used for diabetes, cancer, sore throat, cough, insect bite, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Using Madagascar periwinkle can also be unsafe. Purified forms of some chemicals found in Madagascar periwinkle are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be given by injection for the treatment of cancer. These drugs have serious side effects and should be administered only under medical supervision. Madagascar periwinkle is considered unsafe for self-medication.
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Euphorbia hirta
Euphorbia hirta is an herb. The parts of the plant that grow above the ground are used to make medicine. Euphorbia hirta is used for breathing disorders, dengue fever, digestive problems, severe diarrhea (dysentery), and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
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Cumin
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is a plant native to the Mediterranean and southern Asia. The seeds are used in traditional medicine and also as a spice in food. Cumin might have cholesterol-lowering and antibacterial effects, but it's not clear if these effects have an impact in the body. People use cumin for abnormal levels of cholesterol or blood fats, obesity, diarrhea, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Don't confuse cumin with black seed, which is sometimes called black cumin. These are not the same.
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Cudweed
Cudweed is an herb. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine. People use cudweed for conditions such as high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, diarrhea, gut infections, and many others, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Don't confuse cudweed (Gnaphalium uliginosum) with cat's foot (Antennaria dioica), which is also known as cudweed. Also, don't confuse cudweed (Gnaphalium uliginosum) with Pilosella officinarum; both are sometimes called mouse ear.
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Pulsatilla
Pulsatilla is a plant. The parts of the plant that grow above the ground are dried and used as medicine. Pulsatilla is used for painful conditions of the male or female reproductive system, skin conditions, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use.
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Lemon Verbena
Lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora) is a flowering shrub native to South America. Its leaves and flowering tops are used in foods, drinks, and medicine. Lemon verbena contains chemicals that might reduce swelling. Essential oils made from lemon verbena contain chemicals that might kill mites and bacteria. People use lemon verbena for muscle damage caused by exercise, insomnia, joint pain, multiple sclerosis (MS), and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses
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Condurango
Condurango (Marsdenia condurango) is an herb that is native to Ecuador and Peru. People have used the bark to make medicine. Some chemicals in condurango might stimulate saliva and stomach juices. Condurango is used for indigestion, cancer, and other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
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Codonopsis
Codonopsis is a family of plants used in China and Korea to replenish vital energy, or qi. It's sometimes used as a cheaper alternative to Panax ginseng. Codonopsis contains chemicals that seem to slow down the growth of cancer cells. It also seems to affect the immune system. People use codonopsis for HIV/AIDS, cancer, obesity, diabetes, heartburn, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Codonopsis is sometimes called "poor man's ginseng" because it's used in commercial products as a substitute for Panax ginseng. But none of the active chemicals in ginseng have been found in codonopsis. They are not the same.
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Boswellia Serrata
Boswellia serrata is a tree native to India, Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. It is commonly used in the traditional Indian medicine system, Ayurveda. Boswellia serrata contains chemicals that might decrease swelling and increase the body's immune response. Extracts of the Boswellia serrata sap, bark, and other plant parts have been taken by mouth for therapeutic purposes. People use Boswellia serrata for osteoarthritis. It is also used for many other purposes, including asthma, diabetes, and stroke, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these other uses. There is also no good evidence to support using Boswellia serrata for COVID-19. The sap from Boswellia serrata is sometimes used to make Frankincense. Frankincense is typically applied to the skin or inhaled as aromatherapy. For information on those uses, see Frankincense.
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Larch Turpentine
Larch turpentine is an oily substance taken from the trunk of the Larix decidua (European larch) tree. It has been applied to the skin as a medicine. Larch turpentine is used for airway infections, nerve pain, joint pain, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
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Clematis recta
Clematis recta is an herb. Despite serious safety concerns, people use the parts that grow above the ground to make medicine. The crushed fresh plant contains a chemical that causes skin and mucous membrane irritation. This chemical becomes less irritating as the plant dries. Clematis recta is used for joint pain, headache, gout, skin conditions, wound healing, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
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Citronella oil
Citronella oil is made from citronella grass. Sri Lanka citronella oil comes from Cymbopogon nardus. Java citronella oil comes from Cymbopogon winterianus. Citronella grass is native to tropical areas. The essential oil is made through a process called steam distillation. During this process, steam is passed through the grass to pull out the oil. People most commonly use citronella oil as a mosquito repellent on the skin. It's also used for other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Don't confuse citronella oil with lemongrass or stone root. These are not the same.
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Chlorophyllin
Chlorophyllin is a chemical that is made from chlorophyll. It is sometimes used as medicine. Due to its green color, it is also used as a coloring for foods. Chlorophyllin seems to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It might also stop the body from absorbing certain chemicals that can increase a person's risk for cancer. Some people use chlorophyllin for body odor, urinary odor, reducing the smell of bowel movements, bad breath, cancer, acne, and skin wrinkles from sun damage, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
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Chitosan
Chitosan is a sugar that comes from the outer skeleton of shellfish, including crab, lobster, and shrimp. It's used as medicine and in drug manufacturing. Chitosan is a fibrous substance that might reduce how much fat and cholesterol the body absorbs from foods. It also helps blood clot when applied to wounds. People use chitosan for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, wound healing, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support many of these uses.
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Chirata
Chirata (Swertia chirayita) is a plant known for its bitter taste. It's native to the Himalayan region and traditionally used as medicine. Chirata contains chemicals that may fight some bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It might also have effects that lower blood sugar. People use chirata for asthma, diabetes, hepatitis, upset stomach, high blood pressure, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.