There are no FDA approved medicinal foods or dietary supplements, but there are two FDA approved botanical drugs, which are approved for marketing as prescription drugs: one is an extract from dragon's blood plant (Croton lechleri), while the other is a green tea (Camellia sinensis) extract.
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| Name | Scientific Name | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Aloe | Aloe vera / Aloe barbadensis | anti-bacterial, moisturizer, dry skin |
| Aztec Sweet Herb | Phyla dulcis / Lippia dulcis | - |
| Black Catnip | Phyllanthus amarus | liver health, hepatitis B |
| Black Cherry | Prunus serotina | - |
| Black Walnut | Juglans nigra | - |
| Cannabidiolum | - | epilepsy, seizures, anxiety disorders |
| Cape Aloe | Aloe ferox | anti-bacterial, anti-fungal |
| Chamberbitter | Phyllanthus urinaria | liver health |
| Chameleon Plant | Houttuynia cordata | chronic sinusitis |
| Cordyceps | Ophiocordyceps sinensis / Cordyceps sinensis | kidney and liver health, immune stimulant, endurance |
| Cranberry | Vaccinium macrocarpon | urinary health, heart health, diabetes |
| Curcumin | - | antioxidant, oral lichen planus, colorectal cancer |
| Elderberry | Sambucus nigra | gingivitis, immune health |
| Evening Primrose Oil | Oenothera | fatty acids, atopic dermatitis, eczema, arthritis, breast pain |
| Fenugreek | Trigonella foenum-graecum | diabetes, satiety |
| Garcinia Cambogia | Garcinia gummi-gutta | lowers cholesterol |
| Garlic | Allium sativum | heart health, dental health, sickle cell anemia, diabetes |
| Ginger | Zingiber officinale | osteoarthritis, nausea, indigestion, painful menstruation |
| Ginkgo | Ginkgo biloba | cognition, schizophrenia, glaucoma, blood vessels, migraines, vertigo |
| Green Coffee Bean | Coffea | mild hypertension |
| Horehound | Marrubium vulgare | diabetes |
| Indian Gooseberry | Phyllanthus emblica | oral health |
| Jiaogulan | Gynostemma pentaphyllum | diabetes |
| Krantz Aloe | Aloe arborescens | anti-bacterial, anti-fungal |
| Lemon Balm | Melissa officinalis | anxiety, stress, memory improvement |
| Maca | Lepidium meyenii | sexual health |
| Oregon Grape | Mahonia aquifolium / Berberis aquifolium | psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, eczema |
| Passionflower | Passiflora incarnata | anxiety, stress, sleep disorders, insomnia, mental health |
| Red Root | Ceanothus americanus | - |
| Reishi Mushroom | Ganoderma lucidum | immune stimulant |
| Sarsaparilla | Smilax | gout |
| Saw Palmetto | Serenoa repens | prostate health, urinary health |
| Stinging Nettle | Urtica dioica | prostate health, osteoarthritis, diabetes |
| Stonebreaker | Phyllanthus niruri | liver health, kidney and urinary stones |
| Tart Cherry | Prunus cerasus | exercise recovery, performance, hypertension, sleep disorders, insomnia |
| Turmeric | Curcuma longa | osteoarthritis, joint pain |
| Wheatgrass | Triticum aestivum | chemotherapy induced bone marrow suppression, inflammatory bowel disease |
| Yacon | Smallanthus sonchifolius | constipation, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease |
| Name | Scientific Name | Context |
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