Enteric-coated peppermint oil has some short-term evidence for IBS symptoms, but peppermint leaf tea and essential oil are not the same thing.

Black cohosh and sage are commonly promoted for menopause symptoms. Human research exists, but findings vary by product and symptom.

Complementary approaches may support recovery, but they do not replace evidence-based addiction treatment. Here is where the evidence is strongest and where it is not.

Ginkgo has not been shown to prevent or slow dementia, and sage evidence in Alzheimer’s disease is very limited. Here is the evidence-first breakdown.

No complementary health approach has been shown to cure cancer. We examine soursop claims, supplement interactions, and where supportive approaches may fit.

Herbs are sometimes promoted for schizophrenia, but evidence is inconclusive and interactions with antipsychotic treatment can matter.

St. John’s wort is widely promoted for depression, but findings are inconsistent and its drug interactions can be serious.

No complementary health approach is FDA-approved for bipolar disorder. Some herbs may also interact with psychiatric medicines or worsen symptoms.

Many supplements are promoted for ADHD, but none has been conclusively shown to outperform conventional treatment. Here is what the evidence actually says.

Passionflower has limited human evidence for anxiety and sleep. Learn what small studies suggest, where the evidence remains uncertain, and the safety issues that matter.

Chamomile is widely used for calming and sleep, but the evidence is stronger for preliminary anxiety findings than for insomnia. Here is the evidence-first breakdown.

Turmeric and curcumin have human research for osteoarthritis symptoms, but formulation differences and supplement safety matter. Here is the evidence-first version.

Herbal sleep claims are everywhere. Chamomile has not shown conclusive benefit for insomnia, while passionflower has only limited human evidence. Here is the honest breakdown.

Chamomile and passionflower are commonly promoted for anxiety. Human research exists, but the evidence is preliminary and safety and medication interactions still matter.

Cerasee, guava leaf, and moringa are often promoted for blood sugar. The human evidence is mixed, product-specific, and not strong enough to replace diabetes treatment.

Spearmint is often promoted for PCOS and facial hair. Here is what the small human trial actually found, what it did not prove, and where standard PCOS care still matters.

Which herbs have actually been studied for high blood pressure? We separate human evidence from hype and explain why herbs do not replace hypertension treatment.

Guava leaf is used traditionally and has some small human studies related to post-meal glucose. The evidence is interesting, but it is not diabetes-treatment proof.

Peppermint and spearmint are different herbs. Peppermint oil has short-term IBS evidence; spearmint has small human studies on androgen levels in women with hirsutism and PCOS.

Sea moss is heavily marketed online, but species identity, iodine, contamination, and product testing matter more than trend-driven claims.