Herbal Supplement Claims

Question 1

Bitter orange claim:

Answer 1

Weight loss, nasal congestion, allergies, fungal skin infections (oil from peel)

Question 2

Black cohosh root claim:

Answer 2

Treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes

Question 3

Cranberries claim:

Answer 3

Antioxidants (anthocyanins) used to prevent UTI, reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, decreased inflammation of circulatory vessels

Question 4

Chasteberry claim:

Answer 4

Normalize progesterone to estrogen ratio, menstrual relief, acne help

Question 5

Echinacea claim:

Answer 5

Decrease frequency and duration of common cold

Question 6

Garlic claim:

Answer 6

Lowers serum TAG’s but not LDL

Question 7

Ginger claim:

Answer 7

Prevent cognitive deficits in elderly

Question 8

Ginseng claim:

Answer 8

Increase energy, mental and physical performance, enhance immune, treat ED

Question 9

Hawthorne claim:

Answer 9

Used for chronic heart failure, weak heart muscle

Question 10

Kava claim:

Answer 10

Reduced anxiety

Question 11

Milk thistle claim:

Answer 11

Antioxidants (flavonolignans) to protect and support liver

Question 12

St. Johns wort claim:

Answer 12

Depression

Question 13

Rhodiola claim:

Answer 13

Boosts alertness and energy, fights fatigue, improve performance capacity, stress related symptoms

Question 14

Saw Palmetto claim:

Answer 14

Treat benign prostatic hyperplasia

Question 15

Soy isoflavones claim:

Answer 15

Menopausal symptoms

Question 16

Aconite claim:

Answer 16

Inflammation, joint pain, wounds, gout

Question 17

Chaparral claim:

Answer 17

Colds, weight loss, infections, inflammation, cancer, detox

Question 18

Coleus forskohlii root extract:

Answer 18

Increase lipase to burn fat

Question 19

Colloidal silver claim:

Answer 19

Fungal and other infections, Lyme disease, rosacea, psoriasis, food poisoning, chronic fatigue syndrome, HIV

Question 20

Coltsfoot claim:

Answer 20

Cough, sore throat, laryngitis, bronchitis, asthma

Question 21

Country mallow claim:

Answer 21

Nasal congestion, allergies, asthma, weight loss, bronchitis

Question 22

Cordyceps claim:

Answer 22

Arrhythmia, renal fibrosis, slow tumor growth, libido, sexual function, energy and endurance

Question 23

Germanium claim:

Answer 23

Pain, infections, glaucoma, liver problems, arthritis, osteoporosis, heart disease, HIV, cancer

Question 24

Greater Calendine claim:

Answer 24

Upset stomach, IBS, liver disorders, detox, cancer

Question 25

5-HTP claim:

Answer 25

Relieves depression, anxiety, insomnia, enhances mood, ease migraines, promote weight loss, synthesize more serotonin