The Native Americans used psyllium as an eye-wash It was also used to treat sprains and abrasions

The prickly ash plant is a tall shrub that is often described as a small tree It can usually be found growing up to a height of twenty feet

Horehound has been around for thousands of years The Romans used this herb in a combination as an antidote for poison

Hops are the female flower cones, which are also known as strobiles, of the hop plant The hop plant is part of the Cannabaceae family, which also includes hemp

The hoodia plant is a leafless, spiny plant It is a succulent in the milkweed family

Ancient Greeks used hawthorn berries for heart disease The Greeks and Romans looked to hawthorn as a source of happiness and hope for the future

The word pumpkin comes from the Greek word pepon, which means large melon This word was adapted by the French to pompon

Gymnema has been used for centuries throughout the world for medical purposes Only recently has it gained popularity in the Western world

For centuries, gotu kola has been used in India and the islands of the Indian Ocean as a tonic and medicinal remedy The herb was thought to increase longevity and improve energy

Kelp is a main source of natural iodine It is used extensively by the Japanese

The pygeum plant is a tall evergreen tree that is part of the family Rosaceae It is found in central and southern Africa

Kava is an ancient crop of the western Pacific The word kava refers to both the plant and the beverage that is produced from its roots