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Belladonna
Belladonna (Atropa belladonna) is a plant that grows from Western Europe to the Himalayas. It’s also grown in the US. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Belladonna has chemicals that can alter the function of the body's nervous system and cause changes to saliva, sweat, pupil size, urination, digestive functions, and others. Belladonna can also cause increased heart rate and blood pressure. Despite known safety concerns, people use belladonna for asthma, the common cold, hemorrhoids, Parkinson disease, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Since 2010, the FDA has issued several warnings about homeopathic teething tablets and gels for infants that contain belladonna. Serious side effects including seizures, breathing problems, and agitation have been reported in infants taking these products, and some have died.
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Jambolan
Jambolan is a tree. The seed, leaf, bark, and fruit are used to make medicine. Jambolan is widely used in folk medicine for diabetes. It is also used by mouth for gas (flatulence), swelling (inflammation) of the stomach (gastritis), constipation, diarrhea, and other conditions. Jambolan is sometimes used for sore throat, and applied directly to the skin for skin ulcers.
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Cat's Foot
Cat's foot (Antennaria dioica) is a flowering herb. Its fresh or dried flowers have been used to make medicine. People use cat's foot for stomach disorders and water retention, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use. Be careful not to confuse cat's foot with cat's claw or cudweed. These are not the same.
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Jamaican Dogwood
Jamaican dogwood is a tree. The root bark is used to make medicine. People use Jamaican dogwood for anxiety, sleep problems, nerve pain, migraine, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Using Jamaican dogwood can also be unsafe. Be careful not to confuse Jamaican dogwood with American dogwood.
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Tiratricol
Tiratricol is a thyroid hormone that occurs naturally in the body. It can also be made in a lab and taken by mouth under the supervision of a healthcare provider. Tiratricol can alter thyroid function. It should not be used without medical supervision. In France, tiratricol is a prescription drug. In the US, tiratricol is not legal to include in dietary supplements. The US FDA has warned against the use of products containing tiratricol. People use tiratricol for thyroid disorders, high cholesterol, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. It may also be unsafe.
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Hawthorn
Hawthorn is a flowering shrub in the rose family. Common species include Crataegus monogyna, Crataegus laevigata, Crataegus oxyacantha, and Crataegus mexicana. The hawthorn leaves, berries, flowers, and roots are used as medicine. They contain chemicals called flavonoids, which have antioxidant effects. Hawthorn also seems to improve blood circulation and affect blood flow from the heart. People most commonly use hawthorn for chest pain, heart failure, blood circulation problems, high blood pressure, anxiety, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
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Nasturtium
Nasturtium is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine. People take nasturtium in combination with other herbs for infections of the kidney, bladder, or urethra (urinary tract infections or UTIs), infections of the airways, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
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Corn Poppy
Corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) is a plant with bright red flowers. The dried flower petals are used in foods in the Mediterranean, and also as medicine. Corn poppy flower petals contain chemicals that can cause sleepiness. They can also have antioxidant effects. The petals also contain minerals, including potassium, zinc, copper, and iron. People use corn poppy for cough, insomnia, pain, withdrawal from heroin, morphine, and other opioid drugs, and other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Don't confuse corn poppy with poppy seed or California poppy. These are not the same.
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Deanol
Deanol is a chemical used to make choline. Choline is involved in reactions that form acetylcholine, a chemical in the brain and other areas of the body. Having more choline in the body might increase the production of acetylcholine, which is involved in brain and nervous system function. This might have effects on some neurological conditions. People use deanol for Alzheimer disease, a movement disorder called tardive dyskinesia, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Deanol was previously sold by Riker Laboratories as the prescription drug Deaner. It was prescribed for the management of children with behavior problems and learning difficulties. Deanol is not an approved food additive in the US, nor is it an orphan drug, as some marketing suggests.
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American Dogwood
American dogwood is a tree. Historically, people made medicine from the bark. American dogwood bark is still used today as medicine, but not very often. People use American dogwood for headaches, wounds, fever, ongoing diarrhea, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Be careful not to confuse American dogwood with Jamaican dogwood.
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Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a chemical that occurs naturally in humans, as well as some green plants and animals. It can also be made in a lab. MSM might supply sulfur to make other chemicals in the body. But there is no recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for MSM or sulfur, and sulfur deficiency is not a known condition. People commonly use MSM for osteoarthritis. It is also used for pain, swelling, aging skin, hay fever, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses. Don't confuse MSM with DMSO (Dimethylsulfoxide). They are not the same compound.
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Eastern Hemlock
Eastern hemlock is a plant. The bark is used as medicine. People use eastern hemlock for conditions such as digestive disorders, diarrhea, a disease caused by vitamin C-deficiency (scurvy), and diseases of the mouth and throat, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
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European Chestnut
European chestnut (Castanea sativa) is a tree. The fruit (chestnut) can be roasted and eaten as food. The leaves and bark are used in medicine. European chestnut contains chemicals called tannins and flavonoids that might help reduce skin swelling and kill bacteria. People use European chestnut for bronchitis, diarrhea, nausea, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
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Potentilla
Potentilla is an herb. The flower, leaf, and root are used to make medicine. People use potentilla for conditions such as sore throat, menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and many others, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. As food, the roots can be eaten raw or cooked, and the stems and leaves can be eaten as a salad. Don't confuse potentilla (Potentilla anserina) with agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) or tormentil (Potentilla erecta), which are also referred to as potentilla.
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Cubebs
Cubebs is an herb. The dried, unripe fruit of cubebs is used to make medicine. People use cubebs for parasitic infections, bacterial infections, diarrhea, gonorrhea, enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH), cancer, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. In foods, cubebs oil is used as a flavoring ingredient.
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Iceland Moss
Iceland moss is a lichen. Lichens are made of algae and fungus growing together. Lichens draw their nutrients from the environment and are easily contaminated. They grow well in Iceland because it is one of the least polluted countries in the world. Iceland moss is used for treating irritation of the mouth and throat, loss of appetite, common cold, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
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Houseleek
Houseleek is a succulent plant. The fresh leaves harvested before flowering, and the juice they contain, are used to make medicine. Houseleek is used for diarrhea, stomach ulcers, cancer, diabetes, burns, gout, and ear infections, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
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Hound's Tongue
Hound's tongue (Cynoglossum officinale) is a plant. The leaf and root are sometimes used to make medicine. Hound's tongue contains chemicals called pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs). These chemicals can be toxic to the lungs and the liver and should be avoided. People use hound's tongue for infections, wound healing, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use. Hound's tongue can also be unsafe.
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Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle (Lonicera caprifolia) is a group of flowering shrubs or vines. The flowers, seeds, berries, and leaves are used for medicine. Honeysuckle might decrease swelling and also have antiviral effects. It contains essential oils as well as antioxidants such as quercetin. People use honeysuckle for indigestion, bacterial or viral infections, memory, diabetes, common cold, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Don't confuse honeysuckle with other plants such as woodbine, American ivy, and gelsemium. All of these plants are sometimes called woodbine, but they are not the same.
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Holly
Holly is a plant. There are many types (species) of holly. English holly and American holly are used as ornamental Christmas greens. The leaves of these and other holly species are used to make medicine. The berries are very poisonous and should not be swallowed. Historically, American holly fruit tea was used as a heart stimulant by American Indians. Yaupon, another type of holly, was used to cause vomiting, and Yaupon tea was used as a ceremonial "cleanser" in South America. Holly is also used for cough, fever, digestive disorders, heart disease, and other conditions. But there is no good scientific research to support any use.