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Calendula

Alternative Name:
calendula, pot marigold, gold-bloom
Scientific Name:
Calendula officinalis L. (Asteraceae)

Traditionally, calendula has been used topically for minor wounds, burns, and other skin problems. Calendula has been considered safe to use as a spice…

California Poppy

Alternative Name:
California poppy, yellow poppy
Scientific Name:
Eschscholzia californica Cham. (Papaveraceae)

The California poppy is the state flower of California. Historically, California poppy has been used to relieve insomnia, help with pain, and nervousness.

Caraway

Alternative Name:
caraway, carum
Scientific Name:
Carum carvi L. (Apiaceae)

Caraway is native to Northern Africa, Europe, and Asia. People have used caraway around the globe as a cooking spice. Caraway oil serves as a fragrance in the…

Cascara Sagrada

Alternative Name:
cascara sagrada, cascara, bitter bark, chittem bark, sacred bark
Scientific Name:
Frangula purshiana

Cascara sagrada means "sacred bark" in Spanish. It may help relieve constipation. It is also used in some sunscreens and as a flavoring agent. Cascara sagrada…

Cat's Claw

Alternative Name:
Cat's Claw, uña de gato
Scientific Name:
Uncaria tomentosa, Uncaria guianensis

Cat's claw is a woody vine that can be found in the Amazon rainforest as well other areas of South and Central America. The plant gets its name from the…

Catnip

Alternative Name:
catnip, catmint
Scientific Name:
Nepeta cataria

Catnip has been traditionally used as an herbal tea in places such as Kazakhstan. Historically, catnip has been used to treat insomnia, flatulence…

Cayenne

Alternative Name:
cayenne, chili pepper, paprika, red pepper, tabasco pepper, capsaicin
Scientific Name:
Capsicum annuum L. (Solanaceae)

Cayenne is a spice that adds colour, smell, and flavour and is used in dishes around the world. Cayenne is cultivated mainly in the United States and Europe…

Chamomile

Alternative Name:
chamomile, German chamomile
Scientific Name:
Matricaria recutita, Chamomilla recutita

Two types of chamomile are used for health conditions: German chamomile and Roman chamomile. While the two kinds are thought to have similar effects on the…

Chasteberry

Alternative Name:
Chasteberry, Chaste tree, Vitex
Scientific Name:
Vitex agnus-castus

Chasteberry is the fruit of the chaste tree. The tree is native to Central Asia and the Mediterranean region. It has been used for centuries to help relieve…

Coenzyme Q10

Alternative Name:
coenzyme Q10, ubiquinone-10, CoQ10, ubidecarenone
Scientific Name:
coenzyme Q10, ubidecarenone, ubiquinone

Coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant, meaning that it protects the cells in our bodies from damaging effects of activated oxygen. It is found throughout the body…

Copper

Alternative Name:
copper
Scientific Name:
Copper

Copper has been mined for thousands of years. Because it is easy to shape, it was commonly used to make tools and pottery. Copper occurs naturally in several…

Cranberry

Alternative Name:
cranberry, American cranberry, large cranberry
Scientific Name:
Vaccinium macrocarpon

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

Creatine

Alternative Name:
creatine, creatine monohydrate
Scientific Name:
N-(aminoiminomethyl)-N methylglycine monohydrate

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…