Botanicals & Herbs

Evidence: Preliminary

Tamarind is a tropical fruit used widely in cooking and traditional medicine. Laboratory and animal studies report many activities, but there is no hu...

Evidence: Limited

Ginkgo leaf extract is one of the most studied memory herbs, but large trials found it did not prevent dementia, and benefits for healthy people are u...

Evidence: Preliminary

Neem is an Ayurvedic tree used for skin, oral and antimicrobial purposes. Human evidence for oral supplements is very limited, few in vivo safety stud...

Evidence: Limited

Milk thistle and its extract silymarin are promoted for the liver, but NCCIH says high-quality evidence is lacking for any health condition. It is gen...

Evidence: Preliminary

Mimosa pudica is a traditional medicinal plant with many lab and animal findings but almost no human clinical trials. Evidence for urinary or bladder ...

Evidence: Limited

Bearberry leaf is a traditional short-term urinary herb whose active compound converts to hydroquinone. Clinical evidence is limited, and it is genera...

Evidence: Preliminary

Dandelion is promoted for indigestion, but NCCIH says there is no compelling scientific evidence for any health condition. It is likely safe in food a...

Evidence: Preliminary

Babchi is the seed that supplies bakuchiol, a promising topical skincare ingredient. Taken by mouth, its benefits are unproven and it carries liver an...

Evidence: Limited

Fennel seed is a culinary spice with a long folk reputation for easing gas. Most of its research is lab, animal or small clinical work, so evidence fo...

Evidence: Limited

Fenugreek seed has been studied for blood sugar and breast milk supply, but NCCIH says high-quality evidence is lacking. It is not safe in pregnancy a...