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Nutrition & immunity
Ginseng
Panax ginsengAsian ginseng is traditionally used as a tonic; clinical evidence and product quality vary.
Holy basil
Ocimum tenuiflorumHoly basil (tulsi) is traditionally used as a tea and wellness herb.
Green tea
Camellia sinensisGreen tea provides catechins and caffeine and is widely consumed as a beverage.
Moringa
Moringa oleiferaMoringa leaves are nutrient-dense and used as food; medicinal claims should not replace medical care.
Noni
Morinda citrifoliaNoni fruit has traditional uses in Polynesia; evidence for treating disease is insufficient.
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinusRosemary is primarily a culinary herb and contains antioxidant compounds studied in laboratory research.
Oregano
Origanum vulgareOregano is a culinary herb; concentrated oregano oil is much stronger than food amounts.
Licorice
Glycyrrhiza glabraLicorice root is traditionally used for throat and digestive preparations; excess intake can raise blood pressure.
Marshmallow
Althaea officinalisMarshmallow root contains mucilage and is traditionally used to soothe irritated throat or mouth.
Nettle
Urtica dioicaNettle is edible when properly prepared and used traditionally in urinary and joint preparations.
Stinging nettle
Urtica urensThis nettle species has traditional uses, but fresh plant contact can irritate skin.
Black cumin
Nigella sativaBlack cumin seed is used as a spice and studied for several health outcomes; evidence is not definitive.
Chia
Salvia hispanicaChia seeds are rich in fiber and omega-3 ALA and are commonly used as food.
Psyllium
Plantago ovataPsyllium husk is a soluble fiber used to support bowel regularity and can help lower LDL cholesterol.
Ginkgo
Ginkgo bilobaGinkgo leaf extract is studied for cognition and circulation; it can interact with anticoagulants.
St John's wort
Hypericum perforatumSt John's wort can interact with many medicines and should not be self-started without professional advice.
Bilberry
Vaccinium myrtillusBilberry fruit is nutritious; evidence for eye-disease treatment is limited.
Garlic chives
Allium tuberosumGarlic chives are an edible Allium with sulfur compounds and are primarily used as food.
Shallot
Allium cepa Aggregatum GroupShallots are edible Allium vegetables containing flavonoids and sulfur compounds.
Chives
Allium schoenoprasumChives are an edible herb and source of vitamins and phytochemicals.
Parsley
Petroselinum crispumParsley is a nutrient-rich culinary herb; concentrated extracts require caution.
Nutmeg
Myristica fragransNutmeg is a spice; large amounts can cause toxicity and should never be used as a medicine dose.
Kaffir lime
Citrus hystrixMakrut lime is widely used as food and aromatic ingredient; medicinal claims are limited.
Lime
Citrus aurantiifoliaLime provides vitamin C and is primarily consumed as food and beverage.