Acidophilus is a type of bacteria belonging to the Lactobacilli family. Lactobacilli bacteria are found throughout the human body, mainly in the digestive and genitourinary tracts. They can also be found in fermented foods such as yogurt...

Alfalfa has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. People have used alfalfa to treat various diseases and conditions as well as a source of vitamins (e.g., vitamin A, C, E, and K) and minerals...

Aloe vera’s use can be traced back 6,000 years to early Egypt, where the plant was depicted on stone carvings. Known as the "plant of immortality " aloe was presented as a burial gift to...

Angelica has a long history. It has been used specifically for digestive, respiratory, and women’s reproductive problems and for diseases caused by microorganisms (e.g., bacteria). People have also used angelica as a food and perfume...

Arnica is native to the meadows and mountain areas of Europe and North America. Commonly arnica flowers are used in herbal ointments and oils to reduce the swelling and pain from aches, bruises, and sprains...

Ashwagandha is an herb found in dry areas of India, the Middle East, and some parts of Africa. Ashwagandha has been used in India for hundreds of years to help the body cope with stress....

There are various types of ginseng commonly available, including American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng), and Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus). However, Siberian ginseng is not actually a true ginseng. Asian ginseng can be...

Astragalus is a family of herbs that contains over 2,000 species. The most common species – Astragalus membranaceus and Astragalus mongholicus – are used in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as in the United States for health-related purposes. Alternative...

Avens is listed as a natural source of food flavoring by the Council of Europe. Alternative Names: avens, herb bennet, wood avens, colewort, geum, city avens, wild rye, way bennet, goldy star, clove root, blessed...

Beta-carotene is a carotenoid. Carotenoids are red, yellow, and orange pigments naturally found in many vegetables and fruits. Beta-carotene is also known as provitamin A because our body converts it to vitamin A. Alternative Names:...