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Forms of use

# Clay, Soap & Other

Other natural products such as clay, soap and algae.

8 herbs · 3 with clinical evidence (A/B) · 5 not marked avoid in pregnancy

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**8** herbs found

 

### [Horse Chestnut](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/horse-chestnut/)

A Strong clinical evidence

Aesculus hippocastanum

Standardised horse chestnut seed extract may help chronic venous insufficiency with swollen, heavy, aching legs; never eat raw conkers.

[Heart & Circulation](https://herbadex.com/en/for/heart-circulation/) [Skin & Hair](https://herbadex.com/en/for/skin-hair/)

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### [Saw Palmetto](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/saw-palmetto/)

A Strong clinical evidence

Serenoa repens

Saw palmetto fruit extract may help urinary symptoms of benign prostate enlargement; raised INR has been reported with warfarin.

[Men’s Health](https://herbadex.com/en/for/mens-health/)

[Clay, Soap & Other](https://herbadex.com/en/form/other/)

### [Spirulina Powder](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/spirulina-powder/)

B Limited clinical evidence

Arthrospira platensis

A protein-rich blue-green alga. Meta-analyses of small studies found modest falls in LDL cholesterol and triglycerides; choose tested products.

[Metabolism, Weight & Blood Sugar](https://herbadex.com/en/for/metabolism/) [General Nutrition](https://herbadex.com/en/for/general-nutrition/)

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### [Arnica](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/arnica/)

T Traditional use

Arnica montana

Gels and creams with arnica flower are used only on the skin for bruises, sprains and localised muscle pain; never on broken skin or by mouth.

[Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/)

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### [Witch Hazel](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/witch-hazel/)

T Traditional use

Hamamelis virginiana

Witch hazel leaf is used on the skin for minor inflammation and dryness, for haemorrhoid itching and burning, and as a mouth gargle.

[Skin & Hair](https://herbadex.com/en/for/skin-hair/) [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) +1

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### [Green Clay](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/green-clay/)

C Laboratory / animal evidence

Montmorillonite / Illite (mineral)

A clay used in face masks to absorb oil and dirt. Drinking it is not recommended: it can contain heavy metals such as lead and arsenic.

[Skin & Hair](https://herbadex.com/en/for/skin-hair/)

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### [Terebinth Soap](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/terebinth-soap/)

T Traditional use

Pistacia terebinthus

A traditional soap from South-East Anatolia made with terebinth fruit oil. Used to wash hair and skin; no healing effect has been shown.

[Skin & Hair](https://herbadex.com/en/for/skin-hair/)

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### [Blue Anemone Flower](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/blue-anemone-flower/)

T Traditional use

Anemone spp.

A flower marketed in cosmetics as "anti-wrinkle". No independent study shows the effect, and the fresh plant is poisonous.

[Skin & Hair](https://herbadex.com/en/for/skin-hair/)

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This page is for information only and is not medical advice. If you take medication, are pregnant, or have a health condition, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use.