Herbs
Dandelion
An edible plant whose root has traditional uses for mild digestive and urinary complaints.
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herbs
Herbs
Explore herbs, human evidence, traditional use and safety considerations.
Herbs
Hibiscus (roselle)
Red roselle calyces make a tart drink; studies suggest a possible reduction in systolic blood pressure.
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Lemon balm
In a small study of 30 participants, a specially formulated lemon-balm extract had a lower insomnia score than placebo; total sleep time did not significantly change.
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Nettle
Nettle is eaten as a cooked vegetable and used for joint and urinary complaints; leaf, root, herb and fresh stinging are distinct uses.
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Passionflower
Passionflower has traditional use for mild tension and sleep; one small study of a specific extract reported lower stress scores and more self-reported sleep time.
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Strawberry leaf
Leaf used as tea for minor urinary complaints and mild diarrhoea in traditional medicine; it is not the strawberry fruit.
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Valerian
EMA distinguishes one specific root extract with well-established use from other valerian preparations with traditional use; research does not give one answer for every product.
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