--- title: "Herbadex — Natural Remedy Guide" description: "Evidence-based herbal guide with clinical evidence ratings, usage, and safety alerts." language: en url: https://herbadex.com/en/ source: Herbadex (https://herbadex.com) --- Herbadex # Natural remedies, with the evidence and the warnings. Get to know herbs. Read the evidence alongside the safety warnings. [Browse herbs →](https://herbadex.com/en/herbs/) Herb of the Day ### [Buckthorn Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/buckthorn-seed/) (Rhamnus cathartica) T Traditional use Anthraquinone-containing fruits with a very strong laxative effect. Used only short term and at low doses for occasional constipation. Did you know? Buckthorn berries were once also used to make yellow and green dyes. [Full card →](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/buckthorn-seed/) ## All herbs [All herbs (123) →](https://herbadex.com/en/herbs/) ### [Buckthorn Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/buckthorn-seed/) T Traditional use Rhamnus cathartica Anthraquinone-containing fruits with a very strong laxative effect. Used only short term and at low doses for occasional constipation. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/form/seed/) ### [Sage](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/sage/) T Traditional use Salvia officinalis Sage leaf is traditionally used as a gargle for mouth and throat inflammation, for mild indigestion and for excessive sweating. [Respiratory, Throat & Mouth](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/) [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) +1 [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Frankincense (Olibanum)](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/frankincense/) B Limited clinical evidence Boswellia sacra / Boswellia serrata The resin of the Boswellia tree. Standardised extracts are backed by limited clinical studies for pain and mobility in knee osteoarthritis. [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) [Respiratory, Throat & Mouth](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/) [Resin & Gum](https://herbadex.com/en/form/resin-gum/) ### [Hawthorn](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/hawthorn/) T Traditional use Crataegus spp. Hawthorn leaf and flower are traditionally used for palpitations linked to mild anxiety, after a doctor has ruled out serious heart disease. [Heart & Circulation](https://herbadex.com/en/for/heart-circulation/) [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Rhodiola](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/rhodiola/) T Traditional use Rhodiola rosea Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) extract is traditionally used to relieve symptoms of stress such as fatigue and exhaustion in adults. [Energy & Focus](https://herbadex.com/en/for/energy-focus/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Sandy Everlasting](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/sandy-everlasting/) T Traditional use Helichrysum arenarium Traditionally taken as a tea for digestive complaints with a feeling of fullness and bloating. Not recommended with gallstones or liver disease. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Anise](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/anise/) T Traditional use Pimpinella anisum Aniseed tea is traditionally used for mild digestive complaints such as bloating and wind, and for cough that comes with a cold. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Respiratory, Throat & Mouth](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/) [Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/form/seed/) ### [Argan Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/argan-oil/) C Laboratory / animal evidence Argania spinosa An oil from the kernels of the Moroccan argan tree, rich in vitamin E and unsaturated fatty acids. Used to moisturise skin and hair. [Skin & Hair](https://herbadex.com/en/for/skin-hair/) [General Nutrition](https://herbadex.com/en/for/general-nutrition/) [Carrier Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/form/carrier-oil/) ## Explore by need 13 [Digestion51 herbs ↗](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Skin & Hair24 herbs ↗](https://herbadex.com/en/for/skin-hair/) [Sleep, Stress & Mood15 herbs ↗](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Immunity8 herbs ↗](https://herbadex.com/en/for/immunity/) [Liver, Kidney & Urinary11 herbs ↗](https://herbadex.com/en/for/liver-kidney/) [Respiratory, Throat & Mouth28 herbs ↗](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/) [General Nutrition14 herbs ↗](https://herbadex.com/en/for/general-nutrition/) [Energy & Focus7 herbs ↗](https://herbadex.com/en/for/energy-focus/) [Metabolism, Weight & Blood Sugar13 herbs ↗](https://herbadex.com/en/for/metabolism/) [Joints, Bones & Pain12 herbs ↗](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) [Heart & Circulation12 herbs ↗](https://herbadex.com/en/for/heart-circulation/) [Men’s Health5 herbs ↗](https://herbadex.com/en/for/mens-health/) [Women’s Health6 herbs ↗](https://herbadex.com/en/for/womens-health/) ## Seasonal Collection & Safety Focus [Safety Matrix →](https://herbadex.com/en/safety-matrix/) ### [Linden](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/linden/) T Traditional use Tilia cordata, Tilia platyphyllos Linden (lime) flower tea is traditionally used to relieve symptoms of the common cold and mild symptoms of stress in adults and older children. [Immunity](https://herbadex.com/en/for/immunity/) [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Ginger](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/ginger/) A Strong clinical evidence Zingiber officinale Powdered ginger root taken before travel may help prevent motion-sickness nausea; it is also traditionally used for mild indigestion. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) +1 [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Echinacea](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/echinacea/) A Strong clinical evidence Echinacea purpurea Juice pressed from fresh echinacea plants may help with short-term prevention and treatment of colds. Dried echinacea tea is not covered. [Immunity](https://herbadex.com/en/for/immunity/) [Skin & Hair](https://herbadex.com/en/for/skin-hair/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Rose Hip](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/rose-hip/) B Limited clinical evidence Rosa canina A fruit rich in vitamin C. A special rose hip powder helped reduce pain in knee and hip osteoarthritis in small clinical studies. [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) [General Nutrition](https://herbadex.com/en/for/general-nutrition/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ## Herb of the week ### [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/) [Clay, Soap & Other](https://herbadex.com/en/form/other/) Herb of the week ### Horse Chestnut Standardised horse chestnut seed extract may help chronic venous insufficiency with swollen, heavy, aching legs; never eat raw conkers. [At a glance →](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/horse-chestnut/) ## Herbs with the strongest evidence ### [Vine Leaf](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/vine-leaf/) A Strong clinical evidence Vitis vinifera Vine leaf extract may help chronic venous insufficiency with swollen, heavy legs; vine leaf tea is used traditionally for heavy legs. [Heart & Circulation](https://herbadex.com/en/for/heart-circulation/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [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/) [Clay, Soap & Other](https://herbadex.com/en/form/other/) ### [Alder Buckthorn Bark](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/alder-buckthorn-bark/) A Strong clinical evidence Frangula alnus Frangula bark is a stimulant laxative for short-term relief of occasional constipation. Use for 1 week at most; not under 12 or in pregnancy. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [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/) ### [Echinacea](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/echinacea/) A Strong clinical evidence Echinacea purpurea Juice pressed from fresh echinacea plants may help with short-term prevention and treatment of colds. Dried echinacea tea is not covered. [Immunity](https://herbadex.com/en/for/immunity/) [Skin & Hair](https://herbadex.com/en/for/skin-hair/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Ginkgo Leaf](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/ginkgo/) A Strong clinical evidence Ginkgo biloba Standardised ginkgo extract may help age-related cognitive decline and mild dementia; bleeding risk and interactions call for caution. [Energy & Focus](https://herbadex.com/en/for/energy-focus/) [Heart & Circulation](https://herbadex.com/en/for/heart-circulation/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ## Guides - [How to Prepare Herbal Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/how-to-prepare-herbal-tea/) - [How to Use Essential Oils Safely](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/essential-oil-safety/) - [Herbal Products and Drug Interactions](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/herb-drug-interactions/) - [Herbal Products in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/herbal-products-in-pregnancy/) - [Same Name, Different Plants](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/same-name-different-plants/) [All guides →](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/) ## How we work 1. 01We connect claims to their sources. 2. 02We make evidence levels clear. 3. 03We keep safety warnings visible. [Methodology & sources →](https://herbadex.com/en/methodology/) 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.