This fact sheet provides basic information about grape seed extract—uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. The grape seeds used to produce this extract are generally obtained from wine manufacturers.
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Grape Seed Extract: Herbs at a Glance
This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb lavender—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Lavender is native to the Mediterranean region.
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Lavender: Herbs at a Glance
The very low carbohydrate diet known as the Atkins diet may contribute to greater weight loss than higher carbohydrate plans without negative effects such as increased cholesterol. Christopher Gardner, Ph.D., and colleagues at Stanford University conducted an NCCAM-funded study of 311 pre-menopausal women, all of whom were overweight or obese.
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Study compares year-long effectiveness of four weight-loss plans
This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb fenugreek—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information.
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Fenugreek: Herbs at a Glance
This fact sheet provides basic information about peppermint oil—uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. The herb peppermint, a cross between two types of mint (water mint and spearmint), grows throughout Europe and North America. Peppermint is often used to flavor foods, and the leaves can be used fresh or dried in teas
This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb turmeric—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Turmeric, a shrub related to ginger, is grown throughout India, other parts of Asia, and Africa. Known for its warm, bitter taste and golden color, turmeric is commonly used in fabric dyes and foods such as curry powders, mustards, and cheeses.
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Turmeric: Herbs at a Glance