Holistic Health
Herbal medicine has been used for years. Discover the many options and their uses, and learn what is known about their safety and effectiveness for various conditions.

Explore Herbal Medicine

All Cannabidiol (CBD)
spa steam
What Is Vaginal Steaming?
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Cleavers (Galium aparine)
Cleavers (G. aparine): Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Woman in dental exam chair
What Is Oil Pulling?
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Mineral oil dropper
What Is Mineral Oil?
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Mistletoe leaves, stems, berries, and extract
The Health Benefits of Mistletoe
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Wormwood and its essential oil
The Health Benefits of Wormwood
By Lindsay Curtis
Kratom
What you need to know about Kratom and its role in the opioid crisis
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
bath salt
Are Dead Sea Salts an Effective Treatment for Psoriasis?
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Ivy Leaf cough syrup and tablets
The Health Benefits of Ivy Leaf
By Sherry Christiansen
CBD Oil May Help With Sleeping
Can CBD Help With Sleep?
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Chanca Piedra tea, capsules, tablets, and liquid extract
Chanca Piedra: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Elecampane dried root, powder, tincture, and capsules
The Health Benefits of Elecampane
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Woodruff capsules, dried herb, and powder
The Health Benefits of Sweet Woodruff
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Horsetail dried herb, capsules, liquid
The Health Benefits of Horsetail
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Gymnema Sylvestre dried herb, capsules, and powder
The Health Benefits of Gymnema Sylvestre
Medically reviewed by Taz Bhatia, MD
Oats, oat milk, avena sativa capsules, tincture
The Health Benefits of Oats (Avena Sativa)
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
cbd oil for parkinson's disease
An Overview of Using CBD to Treat Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms
Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD
Pennyroyal topical oil
Pennyroyal Uses, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Holy basil tea, dried herbs, essential oil, tincture, and soft gels
The Health Benefits of Holy Basil
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
The Health Benefits of Roman Chamomile
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Corydalis capsules, dried root, tea, tincture, and powder
Corydalis Is an Herbal Plant Used for Depression and Insomnia
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Chaparral capsules, salve, tincture, powder, and dried herb
Is Taking Chaparral Supplements Safe and Effective?
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Juniper berries
The Health Benefits of Juniper Berries
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Korean Ginseng bottle of pills
The Health Benefits of Korean Ginseng
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Ligustrum tincture
Learn About the Health Benefits of Ligustrum as an Immunity Booster
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Vervain tincture, powder, capsules, tea, and dried herb
Can Vervain Treat Pain, Infection, Seizures, and Cancer?
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Uva Ursi tea, tincture, and capsules
The Health Benefits of Uva Ursi
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Sarsaparilla capsules, tablets, powder, and tincture
Discover the Many Health Benefits of the Plant Sarsaparilla
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Pelargonium Sidoides syrup, extract, and tincture
Can the South African Geraniums Treat Colds and Brochitis
Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
Yerba santa powder, dried herb, capsules, and extract
The Health Benefits of Yerba Santa
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Suma capsules and powder
The Health Benefits of Suma
Medically reviewed by Taz Bhatia, MD
Mugwort capsules, tea bags, and dried leaves
The Health Benefits of Mugwort
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Oak bark chips, shavings, and tincture
The Health Benefits of Oak Bark
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Bugleweed dried herb, capsules, and tincture
The Health Benefits of Bugleweed
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Coltsfoot dried herb, powder, and tablets
The Health Benefits of Coltsfoot
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Adaptogens capsules, dried herbs, tincture
What Are Adaptogen Herbs?
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Pu-erh loose tea and teabag
The Benefits of Pu-erh Tea: Should You Try It?
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Turmeric capsules, powdered spice, spice, tinctures
The Health Benefits of Turmeric
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Black cohosh leaves
The Health Benefits of Black Cohosh
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Horny goat weed tea, powder, capsules and tablets
Horny Goat Weed: So-Called "Natural Viagra"
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Argan oil
Can Argan Oil Protect Your Skin and Your Heart?
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Vitamin e oil
Can Vitamin E Help With Scar Removal?
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Ammi Visnaga extract
The Health Benefits of Ammi Visnaga
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Kale, sweet potatoes, walnuts, beans, blueberries, broccoli, and eggs
What Should You Eat for an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Xiao Yao San tincture, capsules, and teapill
The Health Benefits of Xiao Yao San
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Parsley on white cloth.
The Health Benefits of Parsley
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Anamu extract, powder, and capsules
The Health Benefits of Anamu
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Masseur pouring liquid aloe vera into his hand
Using Aloe Vera to Treat Wounds, Diabetes, and IBD
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Witch hazel
The Health Benefits of Witch Hazel
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Anise oil, extract, and spices
The Health Benefits of Anise
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Lemon eucalyptus oil and spray bottle
Can Lemon Eucalyptus Oil Really Repel Insects?
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
tea tree oil plant (melaleuca alternifolia)
How to Use Tea Tree Oil to Benefit Your Health
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus)
How Some Natural Herbal Remedies Can Cause Liver Damage
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Tamanu oil
The Health Benefits of Tamanu Oil
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Lemon balm tincture, powder, tablets, and capsules
Can Lemon Balm Help Reduce Stress and Boost Your Health?
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Eyebright capsules, powder, and nasal spray
The Health Benefits of Eyebright
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Milk thistle capsules, tablets, tea bags, and tincture
Can Milk Thistle Actually Help Detox the Liver?
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Neem capsules, powder, tincture, oil, and creams
The Health Benefits of Neem
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Dong Quai tablets, capsules, tincture, and tea bags
The Health Benefits of Dong Quai
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Shepherd's purse capsules, dried herb, and tincture
What You Need to Know About Shepherd's Purse
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc