Overview Blue-green algae refers to several species of bacteria that produce blue-green colored pigments. They grow in salt water and some large fr...

Overview Jojoba is a shrub that is grows in dry regions of northern Mexico and the southwestern US. Jojoba oil and wax are produced from the seeds ...

Overview DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid. It's found in the meat of cold-water fish, including mackerel, herring, tuna, halibut...

Overview Jasmine is a plant. The flower is used to make medicine. Jasmine has been used for liver disease (hepatitis), pain due to liver scarring (...

Overview Dimethylglycine is an amino acid, a building block for protein. It is found in the body in very small amounts and for only seconds at a ti...

Overview Ephedra is an herb. Usually, the branches and tops are used to make medicine, but the root or whole plant can also be used. Ephedra is ban...

Overview Acerola is a shrub or small tree that is native to Central America, northern South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The fruit is simila...

Overview Thyme is an herb. The flowers, leaves, and oil are used as medicine. Thyme is sometimes used in combination with other herbs. Thyme is tak...

Overview Aloe is a cactus-like plant that grows in hot, dry climates. In the United States, aloe is grown in Florida, Texas, and Arizona. Aloe prod...

Overview Inositol nicotinate is a compound made of niacin (vitamin B3) and inositol. Inositol occurs naturally in the body and can also be made in ...