PROLIFIC LYME LITERATE DOCTOR (MD)
SHARES RESEARCH SUPPORTED HUMAN HERBS

Herb

Main human use with best support

Rank

1

Peppermint oil (Mentha × piperita)

IBS symptom relief

A

2

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Nausea, pregnancy nausea, motion sickness

A

3

Psyllium (Plantago ovata)

Constipation, cholesterol support

A

4

St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Mild to moderate depression

A

5

Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens)

BPH urinary symptoms

A/B

6

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum)

Liver support, liver enzyme improvement in some settings

B

7

Turmeric/curcumin (Curcuma longa)

Osteoarthritis pain, inflammation markers

B

8

Garlic (Allium sativum)

Lipids, blood pressure, immune-related outcomes

B

9

Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)

Common cold prevention/treatment: mixed but usable evidence

B/C

10

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

Sleep onset, insomnia

B

11

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)

Mild anxiety, sleep, GI soothing

B

12

Lavender (oral Silexan) (Lavandula angustifolia)

Anxiety symptoms

A/B

13

Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)

Recurrent UTI prevention

A/B

14

Psyllium + fiber herbs

Bowel regularity, metabolic support

A

15

Artichoke leaf (Cynara scolymus)

Dyspepsia, lipids

B

16

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Stress, anxiety, sleep, fatigue

B

17

Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)

Fatigue, stress-related symptoms

B/C

18

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

Anxiety, sleep, calm

B/C

19

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

Anxiety and sleep

B/C

20

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)

Blood sugar, lactation support

B/C

21

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum/cassia)

Glucose control: mixed

C

22

Propolis (bee product, often herbal supplement category)

Oral health, cold symptoms

C

23

Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum)

Stress, glucose, inflammation

C

24

Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)

Mild heart failure symptoms, circulation

B/C

25

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)

Dementia symptoms, circulation, tinnitus: mixed

B/C

26

Saw palmetto extract combinations

Urinary symptom support

B/C

27

Boswellia (Boswellia serrata)

Osteoarthritis, inflammatory pain

B

28

Devil’s claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)

Low back pain, osteoarthritis

B/C

29

Butterbur (Petasites hybridus)

Migraine prevention, allergic rhinitis

B, but safety-limited

30

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)

Migraine prevention

B/C

31

Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa)

Menopausal symptoms

B/C

32

Red clover (Trifolium pratense)

Menopausal symptoms

C

33

Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Dyspepsia, sore throat, ulcer support

B/C

34

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

Cough, bronchitis symptom relief

C

35

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)

Respiratory soothing

D

36

Oregano (Origanum vulgare)

Antimicrobial claims, digestion

D

37

Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Oral/throat support, sweating

C/D

38

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)

Digestion, cognition: limited human data

C/D

39

Holy basil

Stress support

C

40

Cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa)

Inflammation, immune modulation

C/D

41

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)

Immune support, fatigue

C/D

42

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)

Fatigue, immune modulation

C/D

43

Cordyceps (Cordyceps spp.)

Exercise tolerance, fatigue

C/D

44

Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)

Liver/stress support

C/D

45

Nettle (Urtica dioica)

Allergies, inflammation

C

46

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Digestion, bile support, diuresis

D

47

Burdock (Arctium lappa)

Skin/digestive traditional use

D

48

Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

Topical wound/skin support

C/D

49

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)

Topical burns/skin; oral constipation forms less favored

B/C

50

Arnica (Arnica montana)

Topical bruising/soreness

C