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
Vaginal Steaming: What It Is, Process, Research, Risks
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Cleavers (Galium aparine)
Cleavers: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Woman in dental exam chair
Oil Pulling: Health Benefits, How to Do It, Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Mineral oil dropper
Mineral Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Mistletoe leaves, stems, berries, and extract
Mistletoe Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Wormwood and its essential oil
Wormwood: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage
By Lindsay Curtis
Kratom
Kratom Controversy: Miracle Medicine or a Dangerous Drug?
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
bath salt
Dead Sea Salts for Psoriasis
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Ivy Leaf cough syrup and tablets
Ivy Leaf: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
By Sherry Christiansen
CBD Oil May Help With Sleeping
Cannabidiol (CBD) in Treating Sleep Problems
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 flowers, root, and tincture
Elecampane: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
woodruff
Woodruff Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Horsetail dried herb, capsules, liquid
Horsetail Benefits, Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Gymnema Sylvestre dried herb, capsules, and powder
Gymnema Sylvestre: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Taz Bhatia, MD
Oats, oat milk, avena sativa capsules, tincture
Avena Sativa Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
cbd oil for parkinson's disease
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
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
Cordyalis
Corydalis: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Creosote bush in desert
Chaparral: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Juniper berries
Juniper Berries: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Korean Ginseng bottle of pills
Korean Ginseng: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Ligustrum
Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations of Ligustrum
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
vervain verbena blooms
Vervain: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Uva Ursi tea, tincture, and capsules
Uva Ursi: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Sarsaparilla capsules, tablets, powder, and tincture
The Health Benefits of Sarsaparilla
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Pelargonium sidiodes (black geranium)
Pelargonium Sidoides: Benefits, Side Effects, Interaction
Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
Yerba santa powder, dried herb, capsules, and extract
Yerba Santa: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Powdered suma root in a bowl
Suma: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Taz Bhatia, MD
Mugwort capsules, tea bags, and dried leaves
Mugwort: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Oak bark herbal medicine in a scoop on a cutting board
Oak Bark: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Bugleweed leaves and flowers, harvested and drying
Bugleweed: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Coltsfoot dried herb, powder, and tablets
Coltsfoot: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Closeup of herbal supplements and herbs in apothecary bottles
The Health Benefits of Adaptogens
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Pu-erh loose tea and teabag
The Health Benefits of Pu-erh Tea
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Turmeric capsules, powdered spice, spice, tinctures
Turmeric: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Black cohosh leaves
Black Cohosh: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Horny goat weed tea, powder, capsules and tablets
Horny Goat Weed: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Argan oil
Argan Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Vitamin e oil
Vitamin E and Scar Prevention or Removal
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Ammi Visnaga plant
Ammi Visnaga: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Kale, sweet potatoes, walnuts, beans, blueberries, broccoli, and eggs
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Foods to Eat & Avoid, Benefits
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
A variety of Chinese herbal medicine ingredients and a mortar and pestle
Xiao Yao Wan: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Parsley on white cloth.
Parsley: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Anamu extract, powder, and capsules
Amanu: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparation
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Masseur pouring liquid aloe vera into his hand
Aloe Vera: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Witch hazel
Witch Hazel: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Anise oil, extract, and spices
Anise: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Lemon eucalyptus oil and spray bottle
Lemon Eucalyptus Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
tea tree oil plant (melaleuca alternifolia)
Use Tea Tree Oil Anti-Fungal and More
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus)
Herbal Medicine and Liver Damage
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Tamanu oil
Tamanu Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Lemon balm tincture, powder, tablets, and capsules
Lemon Balm: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Eyebright capsules, powder, and nasal spray
Eyebright: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Milk thistle capsules, tablets, tea bags, and tincture
Milk Thistle: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Neem capsules, powder, tincture, oil, and creams
Neem: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Dong Quai tablets, capsules, tincture, and tea bags
Dong Quai: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Shepherd's purse
Shepherd's Purse: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc