Capsule
Powdered herb or extract sealed in a capsule to swallow.
35 herbs
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American GinsengPanax quinquefoliusIt's also sold as capsules.
AmlaPhyllanthus emblicaIn clinical trials, amla extract has been taken as capsules or tablets.
AndrographisAndrographis paniculataIn clinical trials, andrographis is mostly taken as capsules or tablets; granules and pills are also used.
AngelicaAngelica archangelicaIn one trial, angelica leaf extract was taken as capsules.
Bearded ScutellariaScutellaria barbataIt's used in Chinese patent medicines such as Scutellaria barbata capsules and tablets.
Bitter MelonMomordica charantiaMost clinical studies used capsules or tablets of dried fruit powder.
CardamomElettaria cardamomumIn trials, people took about 3 g of green cardamom a day, for example as two 500 mg capsules three times a day.
Cat's ClawUncaria tomentosaIt's sold as capsules and tablets.
CayenneCapsicum frutescensThe powder is also put into capsules.
Chanca PiedraPhyllanthus niruriIn one 12-month study, it was taken as capsules.
ChasteberryVitex agnus-castusCapsules, tinctures and liquid extracts are sold commercially. Herbalists say it takes at least 3 menstrual cycles to have its full effect.
CocoaTheobroma cacaoCocoa extract supplements standardized for flavanols are also sold.
CordycepsOphiocordyceps sinensisMost products today are made from lab-grown fungus, such as Bailing and Jinshuibao capsules.
CranberryVaccinium macrocarponCranberry is also sold as tablets and capsules, though processing can lower the amount of its active compounds.
Dong QuaiAngelica sinensisIt's also commonly taken as capsules.
Giloy (Guduchi)Tinospora cordifoliaIt's also sold as capsules, juice and leaf extract.
Gold Coin GrassLysimachia christinae, Desmodium styracifoliumIt's the only ingredient in Jin Qian Cao capsules, a gallstone medicine approved in China.
Gotu KolaCentella asiaticaStandardized extract capsules are also used.
GuaranaPaullinia cupanaSold as tablets and capsules.
Holy BasilOcimum tenuiflorumIn one study, a leaf extract was taken as 250 mg capsules before meals.
KatukiPicrorhiza kurroaIt's usually taken as capsules of standardized extract.
MacaLepidium meyeniiIt's also taken as capsules.
MitragynaMitragyna speciosaKratom leaf products are sold as capsules.
MoringaMoringa oleiferaIt's also taken as extracts and capsules.
Polyporus UmbellatusPolyporus umbellatusPolysaccharide capsules made from it are approved as medicines in China.
RooibosAspalathus linearisIt's also sold as capsules and tablets.
Sceletium TortuosumSceletium tortuosumA standardized extract (Zembrin) has been taken as capsules in clinical trials.
ShatavariAsparagus racemosusIn one Ayurvedic trial, the dried root was ground into a fine powder and taken in capsules.
Sheng Mai Yin WanPanax ginseng, Ophiopogon japonicus, Schisandra chinensisIt's also made into patent medicines as capsules, pills and oral liquids.
Siamese CassiaSenna siameaIn Thailand, the dried leaves are used as a laxative and sleeping aid in capsule form.
Sophora RootSophora flavescensIt's an ingredient in a licensed Chinese capsule medicine.
SoybeanGlycine maxSoy is also sold as dietary supplements containing soy protein, isoflavones or other parts of the bean.
SpearmintMentha spicataIn one trial, a spearmint extract was taken as capsules with breakfast.
TepezcohuiteMimosa tenuifloraIt's also sold in capsules.
Uva UrsiArctostaphylos uva-ursiIt's also taken as capsules or a standardized extract.
