Holistic Health

Herbal Medicine

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.

Layers of shelf fungi Trametes versicolor grow on a log

Turkey Tail: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage

By Steph Coelho

Foods containing chlorophyll

Chlorophyll: Benefits, Uses, Risks

By Cristina Mutchler

Cannabis plants exemination

Cannabis: History, Types, Uses, Forms, Risks, Legality

By Angelica Bottaro

Vaginal Steaming: What It Is, Process, Research, Risks

By Jenn Sinrich

Explore Herbal Medicine

All Cannabidiol (CBD)

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

By Cherie Berkley, MS

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 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 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 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

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

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 Taz Bhatia, MD

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: 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 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: 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 Emily Dashiell, ND

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

By Charles Daniel

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 Richard N. Fogoros, MD

Black Salve: Risks, Side Effects, and Purported Benefits

Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND