HERBAL

Herbal supplements are made from natural plants and are used by some individuals to supplement traditional medical
treatments.They are not regulated by the Food and Drug Agency (FDA)as they are not drugs.It is likely that some herbs improve certain conditions.
Many of today's pharmaceuticals originate from plants.The Digitalis, used to treat congestive heart failure, initially came from the leaves of the foxglove plant.Some examples of herbs and spices being researched include:

Capsaicin: The chemical that gives red pepper its fire, has been found to be helpful in treating joint pain in some patients, and may be beneficial for gastrointestinal problems.
Echinacea: It a member of the daisy family, is touted as a remedy for colds or flu. Studies show that Echinacea does contain substances capable of strengthening the immune system to fight infection, and may, in some cases, shorten the duration of colds and flu (although not prevent them). It may also be helpful in the treatment of urinary tract infections. Evidence of effectiveness is however quite weak.
Garlic: It is a favorite of health advocates. Some studies indicate that garlic may lower cholesterol. This effect is not sustained after three months and appears to be limited to raw garlic. The gastrointestinal and odiferous effects are considered by some to be quite limiting. Some studies show that Ginkgo biloba extract can stimulate blood flow in the brains, arms, and legs of older adults. This benefit is quite limited. As Ginkgo biloba can increase the risk of bleeding, its use with anticoagulants, aspirin, or anti-inflammatory drugs should be curtailed.
Turmeric: It has a mild, slightly bitter, peppery flavor and adds a rich golden color to dishes. It may also boost the immune system.
Ephedra (Ma huang) has been used as a dietary supplement, a stimulant, and a remedy for asthma, allergies, and nasal congestion
There are Black cohosh, evening primrose, soy,plant stanols, garlic, guggulipid, sugar cane extract which can help in curing many problems like cholestrol lowering,menopausal symptoms etc.

BENEFITS:

Various herbs can be used to treat health problems such as common cold, sleep disorder, allergy, weight loss, digestive problems, hair and skin problems etc
Herbal like Plantago Psyllium seed, Rhubarb Juice powder, aloe vera, alfalfa juice, chlorella, carrot concentrate and garlic can be used to cleanse the colon, improve digestion and food absorption and boost your immune system
Problems regarding the blood circulation and heart like high blood pressure, angina, ulcers, etc. can be treated using the herbs such as hawthorn, garlic, ginkgo, ginger, capsicum and motherwort.
Several herbals are often used together to enhance effectiveness and synergistic actions and to reduce toxicity.
The best thing about these herbal remedies is that they have very less chances of side effects as compared to pharmaceutical medicines.