Herbs
40 compounds in this category
Herbal compounds in this database have both traditional use histories spanning centuries and modern research validating (or questioning) those traditional claims. The evidence quality varies widely, from well-studied adaptogens with multiple RCTs to herbs with primarily ethnobotanical support.
Caution
Herb-drug interactions are real and often underestimated. Standardized extracts differ substantially from whole herb preparations. "Natural" does not mean safe or free of side effects.
Good to Know
Extract standardization determines what you are actually getting. Two ashwagandha products can contain very different concentrations of active withanolides depending on the extract type (KSM-66 vs Sensoril vs generic). Always check the active compound percentage.