Tiredness, otherwise known as fatigue or weariness, is defined as a lack of energy or motivation. There are a host of mental and physical conditions that can cause tiredness and fatigue, including infection, sleep disorders and food allergies.

When garlic comes to mind, you probably think of its pungent taste and usefulness in cooking. However, garlic has been part of traditional herbal medicine for centuries, and kyolic garlic, a type of aged garlic extract that's also odor free, is recommended by practitioners for many common ailments.

Consuming a wide variety of healthy foods helps you get the right amount of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients in your diet. Under some circumstances, people are unable to get enough of a specific vitamin through their normal diet and opt to supplement.

Also called Bacopa monniera or water hyssop, brahmi is a water-loving marsh plant that grows natively in India and its leaves and stems are used in medicinal preparations. You might take brahmi to improve your mental function and memory.

Epsom salt has dozens of household uses that range from gardening to physical and mental health. According to licensed acupuncturist Duane Law, Epsom salt can even be used to treat open wounds.

Ankle pain can result from muscle strains, bone fractures, gout, obesity and joint degeneration. If you are suffering when you put weight on your ankle, addressing pain relief and any inflammation should be your first goals. Improving circulation and strength in the area should come next.

Cysts, or sacs that are filled with fluid, can occur nearly anywhere in your body, including in the skin, ovaries, breasts and lungs. Your physician may recommend surgical removal in some cases, but there are herbal remedies to get rid of cysts as well.

Neuropathy means damage to the nerves, which transmit messages from the spinal cord to the brain. Neuropathy often causes numbness and tingling in the hands and feet, called peripheral neuropathy.

A fracture of the 5th metacarpal bone usually occurs from hitting a hard object with a closed fist, according to the 5th Metacarpal Fracture website, earning the nickname “the boxer’s fracture.

Triphala guggul, or guggulu, is a popular herb found primarily in India and has been used in the United States as a natural remedy for several conditions.

Ginger is a root or rhizome that grows underground and commonly is used as a seasoning. You can consume ginger fresh, candied, dried or pickled. Ginger also is ingested to treat a number of medical conditions, including cholera, hemorrhages, toothaches, nausea, diarrhea and stomachaches.

If you like to put hot spices or hot sauce on your food, you may be doing yourself a favor. Capsaicin, the alkaloid responsible for the spicy flavor in hot peppers, may offer benefits in the treatment of some diseases, according to an article published in 2011 in the journal "Molecules."