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About the Site
This online guide provides information on more than 60 commonly-used medicinal herbs, from aloe to yarrow. It details the practical uses of these herbs, the evidence behind them, a description of the plant, how to take it, and possible interactions and side effects. The pages are reviewed by Steven D. Ehrlich, a naturopath, and are accredited by the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission.
About the Organization
The University of Maryland Medical Center was founded in 1823 in Baltimore. It is the academic center of the University of Maryland Medical System, which is dedicated to providing compassionate care, educating healthcare professionals, and advocating for the advancement of medicine.
Featured Herbs
- Aloe, Aloe
- Amaranth, Lysine
- Arnica, Arnica
- Artichoke, Gallbladder disease
- Astragalus, Astragalus
- Barberry, Barberry
- Bean, Beta-carotene
- Best Ginseng, Asian ginseng | American ginseng | Ginkgo biloba
- Bilberry, Bilberry
- Blackcurrant, Gamma-linolenic acid
- Brazil Nut, Selenium
- Cabbage, Beta-carotene
- Carrot, Beta-carotene
- Cat's Claw, Cat's claw
- Comfrey, Osteoarthritis | Comfrey
- Cranberry, Cranberries
- Devil's Claw, Devil's Claw
- Dong Quai, Dong Quai
- Dried Ginger, Ginger
- Drinking Ginger, Ginger
- Eating Fresh, Raw Ginger, Ginger | Calcium | Magnesium | Potassium | Vitamin C | Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
- Feverfew, Feverfew
- Ginger and Blood Pressure, Ginger
- Ginger Effects, Ginger
- Ginger Extract, Ginger
- Ginger for Inflammation, Ginger | Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
- Ginger for Upset Stomach, Ginger
- Ginger for Weight Loss, Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
- Ginger Health Benefits, Ginger
- Ginger Juice, Ginger
- Ginger Nutrition, Ginger | Potassium
- Ginger Oil, Ginger | Herbs with Similar Uses as: Ginger
- Ginger Pills, Ginger
- Ginger Properties, Ginger | Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) | Potassium | Magnesium
- Ginger Research and Studies, Ginger
- Ginger Root Capsules, Ginger
- Ginger Side Effects, Ginger
- Ginger Supplements, Ginger
- Ginger Tablets, Ginger
- Ginger Tea, Ginger
- Ginger Tea Benefits, Ginger
- Ginger Water, Ginger
- Ginkgo, Ginkgo biloba
- Ginseng and Ginkgo Combination, Ginkgo biloba | American ginseng
- Ginseng for Diabetes, American ginseng, 2014
- Ginseng Names, Asian ginseng
- Ginseng Pills, American ginseng
- Ginseng Side Effects, Asian ginseng | American ginseng
- Ginseng Supplements, Asian ginseng
- Goldenseal, Goldenseal
- Gotu Kola, Gotu Kola
- Horsetail, Horsetail
- How to Use Ginger, Ginger
- Importance of Ginger, Ginger | Herbs with Similar Uses as: Ginger | Aloe | Roman chamomile
- Is Quinoa a Cereal?, Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
- Is Quinoa a Whole Grain?, Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
- Is Turmeric Safe?, Turmeric
- Ivy, Cystic fibrosis
- Kava Kava, Kava kava
- Lavender, Lavender
- Lemon Balm, Lemon Balm
- Lemon Balm Side Effects, Lemon Balm
- Licorice, Licorice
- Lotus Flower, Quercetin, 2015
- Marsh Mallow, Marshmallow
- Medicinal Uses of Ginger, Ginger
- Nettle, Stinging nettle
- Oak, Quercus robur
- Panax Ginseng, Asian ginseng
- Papaya, Bromelain
- Papaya Vitamins, Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)
- Peanut, Alpha-linolenic acid
- Pomegranate, Pomegranate
- Powdered or Ground Ginger, Ginger
- Quinoa Amino Acids, Lysine
- Quinoa Iron, Iron
- Quinoa Protein, Protein in diet
- Red Clover, Red clover
- Rice, Red yeast rice
- Roman Chamomile, Chamomile
- Salvia, Salvia Divinorum
- Sandalwood, Depression
- Skullcap, Skullcap
- Slippery Elm, Slippery Elm
- St. John's Wort, St. John's Wort
- Turmeric Dosage, Turmeric
- Turmeric for Arthritis, Turmeric
- Turmeric Substitute, Cayenne
- Types of Ginseng, American ginseng
- Uses Ginger Is Good for, Ginger
- Uva Ursi, Uva ursi
- Vitamins in Quinoa, Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) | Vitamin A (Retinol) | Vitamin E
- What Is Ginger?, Ginger
- What Is Ginseng?, American ginseng
- Wild Ginseng, American ginseng
- Wild Yam, Wild yam
- Willow, Willow bark
- Witch Hazel, Eczema
- Yarrow, Yarrow
