Natural Health Products

Cranberries are the fruit of a native plant of North America. These red berries are used in foods and in herbal products.

Creatine is made by the human body in the kidneys and liver. It provides energy for the muscles. The majority of creatine made in the body is found in the muscles, …

Dandelions are a perennial plant found in temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. They are a great source of vitamin A. They also contain vitamin C …

Devil’s claw is derived from the dried roots of the plant originating in the deserts of Africa. Devil's claw is so named because of the claw-like hooks on the …

Dong quai is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a member of the Apiaceae family (the same family as celery and carrots) and is a very popular plant used in …

Echinacea species are perennials. There are 9 known species but only 3 are used medicinally: Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea purpurea, and Echinacea pallida. They …

Echinacea species are perennials. There are 9 known species but only 3 are used medicinally: Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea purpurea, and Echinacea pallida. They …

Eleuthero is a small, woody shrub that belongs to the Araliaceae family. Eleuthero is native to northeastern Asia. It is an adaptogen, which is an herb that is used …

Ephedra is an evergreen shrub-like plant native to Central Asia and Mongolia. The principal active ingredient, ephedrine, is a compound that can powerfully …

Eucalyptus trees belong to the Myrtaceae family. There are many species of eucalyptus tree. Eucalyptus is native to Australia and is the main food and water source …

European elder is a tree native to Europe and parts of Asia and Africa, and it also grows in the United States. There are several different types of elder, such as …

European linden trees are large deciduous trees and are found in north temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Mistletoe that is commonly used medicinally refers to the European mistletoe, and is different than American mistletoe which is used as a decoration during holiday …

European pennyroyal is a plant in the mint genus within the Lamiaceae family. It grows in moist areas such as near ponds and beside stream banks. Crushed pennyroyal …

Evening primrose is a plant native to North America, but it grows in Europe and parts of the southern hemisphere as well. It has yellow flowers that bloom in the …

The use of fenugreek has been recorded as far back as ancient Egyptian times.

Feverfew is a short bush with daisy-like flowers. It comes originally from the Balkan mountains of eastern Europe, but now grows throughout Europe, North America, …

Figwort is a flowering plant found throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Most species are found in Asia and a few species grow in Europe and North America. Figwort …

Fatty acids can be classified into saturated and unsaturated. Saturated fatty acids are considered to be unhealthy, and the unsaturated fatty acids (e.g., DHA, EPA, …

Flaxseeds are seeds obtained from the flax plant, and flaxseed oils are extracted from these seeds.

Folic acid and folate are a water-soluble B complex vitamin, meaning that it remains in the body for a short time. Folic acid (the man-made form of the vitamin) is …

Frankincense is an aromatic resin that comes from Boswellia trees. The resin is obtained by making a cut in the tree bark, then allowing the resin to leak out of …

Garlic has been used both as a medicine and as a seasoning for thousands of years.

Gentian is a flowering plant with over 400 species that can be found worldwide, including Europe, Asia, North and South America, and New Zealand. Only the species …

Ginger is a plant native to Asia that has green-purple flowers and an aromatic underground stem (called a rhizome). It is now cultivated in South America, …

The ginkgo tree is one of the oldest types of trees in the world. Ginkgo seeds have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, and cooked …

The globe artichoke heart is a commonly used vegetable found in many types of cuisine. The fibrous leaves, when prepared appropriately, are believed to be …

Glucosamine is found naturally in the body. It is an important component of cartilage, a cushion that surrounds the joint in your body. Be careful to distinguish …

Goldenseal is a plant that grows wild in parts of the United States but has become endangered by overharvesting. With natural supplies dwindling, goldenseal is now …

The leaves and fruit of the grape have been used medicinally since ancient Greece.