Top 10 herbs for your health

[ii] Braun L, Cohen M. Herbs and natural supplements: an evidence based guide, 3^rd ed. Seattle: Eastland Press, 2010.

[iii] Linde K, Berner MM, Kriston L. St John’s wort for major depression. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD000448. DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD000448.pub3.

[iv] Rhodiola rosea Monograph. Alt Med Review 2002; Jun;7(5):421-423.

[v] Sarris J, Panossian A, Schweitzer I, et al. Herbal medicine for depression, anxiety and insomnia: a review of psychopharmacology and clinical evidence: Eur Neuropsychopharm 2011;21(12):841-860.

[vi] Panossian A, Wikman Gm Sarris J. Rosenroot (Rhodiola rosea): traditional use, chemical composition, pharmacology and clinical efficacy. Phytomedicine 2010 Jun;17(7):481-493.

[vii] Basti AA, Moshini E, Noorbala AA, et al. Comparison of Crocus sativus L. and fluoxetine in the treatment of depressed outpatients: a pilot double-blind randomized trial. Prog Neuro-Psychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry 2007; 31:439-442.

[viii] Akhondzadeh S, Tahmacebi-Pour N, Noorbala AA, et al. Crocus sativus L. in the treatment of mild to moderate depression: a double-blind, randomized and placebo-controlled trial. Phytother Res 2005;19(2)148-151.

[ix] Akhondzadeh S, Fallah-Pour H, Afkham K, et al. Comparison of Crocus sativus L. and imipramine in the treatment of mild to moderate depression: a double-blind, randomized trial. BMC Complement Altern Med 2004;4(12).

[x] Basti AA, Moshini E, Noorbala AA, et al., loc. cit.

[xi] Akhondzadeh S, Tahmacebi-Pour N, Noorbala AA, et al., loc. cit.

[xii] Akhondzadeh S, Falleh-Pour H, Afkham K, et al., loc. cit.

[xiii] Bensky D, Clavey S, Stoger E. Chinese herbal medicine material medica, 3^rd ed. Seattle: Eastland Press, 2004.

[xiv] Takano, H, Osakabe N, Sanbongi C, et al. Extract of Perilla frutescens enriched for rosmarinic acid, a polyphenolic phytochemical, inhibits seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in humans. EBM 2004:229:247-254.

[xv] ibid.

[xvi] Bone K. A clinical guide to blending liquid herbs. QLD: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

[xvii] ibid.

[xviii] Sauvaire Y, Petit P, Broca C, et al. 4-hydroxyisoleucine: a novel amino acid potentiator of insulin secretion. Diabetes 1998;47:206-210.

[xix] Braun L, Cohen M. Herbs and natural supplements: an evidence-based guide, 3^rd edition. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2010.

[xx] Ahmed I, Adhgate E, Cummings E, et al. Beneficial effects and mechanism of action of Momordica charantia juice in the treatment of streptozotocin-induced diabetes mellitus in rat. Mol Cell Biochem 2004;261(1-2):63-70.

[xxi] Yeh GY, Eisenberg DM, Kaptchuk TJ, et al. Systematic review of herbs and dietary supplements for glycemic control in diabetes. Diabetes Care 2003;26:1277-1294.

184 Comments

- - mom79844 said
  - 27 Feb 2017
    5:58 pm
Very interesting and useful information.

- - mom112217 said
  - 10 Aug 2016
    9:14 am
A great article and so many herbs to consider and use! Thanks.

- - Melissa89 said
  - 27 Jul 2016
    1:18 pm
Some really fantastic herbs! St Johns Wort is fantastic

- - mom109229 said
  - 30 Sep 2015
    10:34 pm
This was an interesting mini article. Thanks for posting!

- - mom93821 said
  - 08 Mar 2015
    12:27 pm
Cranberry has become a favourite and is good for women.

- - mom94125 said
  - 03 Jan 2015
    1:26 pm
saffron is so redic expensive! but i wouldn’t really have a use for that herb besides saffron rice lol
- mom94125 replied
  
  19 Oct 2015 , 6:29 pm
  yeah haven’t bought that for ages though
- - mom93821 said
  - 22 Nov 2014
    6:48 am
Thanks for sharing this interesting and informative article; very useful and helpful too!

- - rachaelchara said
  - 11 Sep 2014
    12:03 pm
Always great to use fresh herbs. Many varieties which I have not used.

- - cloverstorm said
  - 08 Sep 2014
    9:41 am
What an interesting read. I’ll have to keep an eye out for saffron & mimosa.

- - Happy_Dayz said
  - 31 Aug 2014
    11:12 pm
Haven’t even heard of most of these

- - caramello said
  - 31 Aug 2014
    11:06 pm
I love the smell of fresh herbs.

- - kazh said
  - 28 Aug 2014
    9:35 am
Quite a few I’ve never heard of, not sure I’d call cranberry a herb though?

- - ginoula5 said
  - 13 Aug 2014
    12:19 pm
Have been using more cranberry in my diet, love the taste and of course the benefits.

- - skbou said
  - 31 Jul 2014
    5:37 pm
It always interesting to come across info of things that can help naturally. I’ve never heard of Albizia before though.

- - Michelle said
  - 28 Jul 2014
    8:43 am
I’m afraid I only use the very basic of herbs.

- - cherz said
  - 05 Jul 2014
    7:29 pm
love learning more about different herbs, must look into this Albizia as I have not heard about this one, son suffers from sinus and allergic to dust mites, so may give this a go. Thanks so much for sharing.
- cherz replied
  
  05 Jul 2014 , 7:46 pm
  or maybe not!!
  
  DigHerbs Herbal remedies and herbal medicines information.
  
  Albizia can cause infertility in males. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is used for asthma, leprosy, bronchitis, paralysis and worm infestation.
- - nida saeed said
  - 30 Jun 2014
    7:28 pm
i knew a few of these but Albizia: is new to me…i will try it as these is so much allergy and pollen now a days.

- - buggerit said
  - 25 Jun 2014
    4:58 pm
Always interesting articles found here I learn a lot from this site.

- - mummsie said
  - 07 Jun 2014
    6:48 pm
Be careful with st johns wort wen taking medication for depression. always check with ur dr first coz some herbs cant be mixed with western medicines.

- - scottie said
  - 29 May 2014
    4:22 pm
I never realised cranberry counted as a herb

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Article Top 10 herbs for your health

[ii] Braun L, Cohen M. Herbs and natural supplements: an evidence based guide, 3rd ed. Seattle: Eastland Press, 2010.

[iii] Linde K, Berner MM, Kriston L. St John’s wort for major depression. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD000448. DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD000448.pub3.

[iv] Rhodiola rosea Monograph. Alt Med Review 2002; Jun;7(5):421-423.

[v] Sarris J, Panossian A, Schweitzer I, et al. Herbal medicine for depression, anxiety and insomnia: a review of psychopharmacology and clinical evidence: Eur Neuropsychopharm 2011;21(12):841-860.

[vi] Panossian A, Wikman Gm Sarris J. Rosenroot (Rhodiola rosea): traditional use, chemical composition, pharmacology and clinical efficacy. Phytomedicine 2010 Jun;17(7):481-493.

[vii] Basti AA, Moshini E, Noorbala AA, et al. Comparison of Crocus sativus L. and fluoxetine in the treatment of depressed outpatients: a pilot double-blind randomized trial. Prog Neuro-Psychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry 2007; 31:439-442.

[viii] Akhondzadeh S, Tahmacebi-Pour N, Noorbala AA, et al. Crocus sativus L. in the treatment of mild to moderate depression: a double-blind, randomized and placebo-controlled trial. Phytother Res 2005;19(2)148-151.

[ix] Akhondzadeh S, Fallah-Pour H, Afkham K, et al. Comparison of Crocus sativus L. and imipramine in the treatment of mild to moderate depression: a double-blind, randomized trial. BMC Complement Altern Med 2004;4(12).

[x] Basti AA, Moshini E, Noorbala AA, et al., loc. cit.

[xi] Akhondzadeh S, Tahmacebi-Pour N, Noorbala AA, et al., loc. cit.

[xii] Akhondzadeh S, Falleh-Pour H, Afkham K, et al., loc. cit.

[xiii] Bensky D, Clavey S, Stoger E. Chinese herbal medicine material medica, 3rd ed. Seattle: Eastland Press, 2004.

[xiv] Takano, H, Osakabe N, Sanbongi C, et al. Extract of Perilla frutescens enriched for rosmarinic acid, a polyphenolic phytochemical, inhibits seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in humans. EBM 2004:229:247-254.

[xv] ibid.

[xvi] Bone K. A clinical guide to blending liquid herbs. QLD: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

[xvii] ibid.

[xviii] Sauvaire Y, Petit P, Broca C, et al. 4-hydroxyisoleucine: a novel amino acid potentiator of insulin secretion. Diabetes 1998;47:206-210.

[xix] Braun L, Cohen M. Herbs and natural supplements: an evidence-based guide, 3rd edition. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2010.

[xx] Ahmed I, Adhgate E, Cummings E, et al. Beneficial effects and mechanism of action of Momordica charantia juice in the treatment of streptozotocin-induced diabetes mellitus in rat. Mol Cell Biochem 2004;261(1-2):63-70.

[xxi] Yeh GY, Eisenberg DM, Kaptchuk TJ, et al. Systematic review of herbs and dietary supplements for glycemic control in diabetes. Diabetes Care 2003;26:1277-1294.

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[ii] Braun L, Cohen M. Herbs and natural supplements: an evidence based guide, 3^rd ed. Seattle: Eastland Press, 2010.

[xiii] Bensky D, Clavey S, Stoger E. Chinese herbal medicine material medica, 3^rd ed. Seattle: Eastland Press, 2004.

[xix] Braun L, Cohen M. Herbs and natural supplements: an evidence-based guide, 3^rd edition. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2010.