InnerSelf.com

Aloe vera is frequently used in herbal medicine. Many scientific studies on the use of extracts of Aloe vera have been undertaken, some of them conflicting.

The main use of anise in European herbal medicine was for its carminative effect, as noted by John Gerard in an early encyclopedia of herbal medicine. The essential oil has reportedly been used as an insecticide against head-lice and mites.

Astragalus propinquus is used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is used to speed healing and treat diabetes. In western herbal medicine, Astragalus is primarily considered a tonic for enhancing metabolism and digestion

The dried fruit of berberis vulgaris, commonly  known as Barberry, is used as a herbal medicine. The active ingredients in barberries are the isoquinolone alkaloids, especially berberin.

Bilberry is a relative of the blueberry, and its fruit is commonly used to make pies and jams. It has been used for nearly 1,000 years in traditional European medicine.