Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) may offer health benefits such as easing coughs and colds, relieving skin irritation, alleviating pain, and more. However, more research is necessary.

Kudzu is part of the Pueraria genus of plants, native to several Asian countries. People have used kudzu root in Eastern medicine for many years. More recently, kudzu root has made its way to Western ...

Throughout history, people have used licorice root for its possible health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and soothing digestive problems. In some cases though, more research into the ...

Studies have examined how effective dandelion root extract is against cancer. A study that showed the extract effective in killing 95% of colon cancer cells in 48 hours looked at cells in a petri dish ...

There are two main types of ginseng: Asian or Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng) and American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius). Studies show that different types have different benefits. In traditional ...