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Turkey Tail: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage
By Steph Coelho
Chlorophyll: Benefits, Uses, Risks
By Cristina Mutchler
Cannabis: History, Types, Uses, Forms, Risks, Legality
By Angelica Bottaro
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Cannabidiol (CBD)
Cleavers: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Oil Pulling: Health Benefits, How to Do It, Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Mineral Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
By Cherie Berkley, MS
Mistletoe Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Wormwood: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage
By Lindsay Curtis
Kratom Controversy: Miracle Medicine or a Dangerous Drug?
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Dead Sea Salts for Psoriasis
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Ivy Leaf: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
By Sherry Christiansen
Cannabidiol (CBD) in Treating Sleep Problems
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Chanca Piedra: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Elecampane: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Woodruff Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Horsetail Benefits, Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Gymnema Sylvestre: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Taz Bhatia, MD
Avena Sativa Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Using CBD to Treat Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms
Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD
Pennyroyal: Uses, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Holy Basil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Roman Chamomile: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Corydalis: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Chaparral: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Juniper Berries: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Korean Ginseng: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations of Ligustrum
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Vervain: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Uva Ursi: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
The Health Benefits of Sarsaparilla
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Pelargonium Sidoides: Benefits, Side Effects, Interaction
Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
Yerba Santa: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Suma: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Taz Bhatia, MD
Mugwort: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Oak Bark: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Bugleweed: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Coltsfoot: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
The Health Benefits of Adaptogens
Medically reviewed by Taz Bhatia, MD
The Health Benefits of Pu-erh Tea
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Turmeric: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Black Cohosh: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Horny Goat Weed: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Argan Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Vitamin E and Scar Prevention or Removal
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Ammi Visnaga: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Foods to Eat & Avoid, Benefits
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Xiao Yao Wan: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Parsley: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Amanu: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparation
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Aloe Vera: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Witch Hazel: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Anise: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Lemon Eucalyptus Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Use Tea Tree Oil Anti-Fungal and More
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Herbal Medicine and Liver Damage
By Charles Daniel
Tamanu Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Lemon Balm: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Eyebright: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Milk Thistle: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Neem: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Dong Quai: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Shepherd's Purse: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Black Salve: Risks, Side Effects, and Purported Benefits
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND