Tea tree oil, a natural therapy touted to treat and prevent lice, is an essential oil obtained from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia, or Australian tea tree plant.

Spleen problems range from mild to severe and life-threatening. One of the most common spleen-related problems is splenomegaly, or an enlarged spleen. According to MerckManuals.com, an enlarged spleen is indicative of an underlying health problem, such as infection, anemia or cancer.

Ginger root and ginseng root are not the same; ginger is a different plant than any of the types of ginseng root. Ginger is native to Asia, and is the underground stem of the Zingiber officinale plant.

Even essential oils made from commonly ingested herbs can have harmful effects on your body. Such is the case with oregano oil. Oregano oil may have some health benefits but as aromatherapist Patricia Davis notes in her book, “Aromatherapy: An A-Z,” the harm tends to outweigh the benefit.

Detoxifying the body involves a number of different systems and processes. Most of the process of detoxification occurs in the liver and the lymphatic system, but once toxins have been rendered harmless, they still must be eliminated from the body, which may involve the kidneys, lungs, digestive system and skin.

Alprazolam, trade name Xanax, is prescribed for treatment of anxiety and panic disorders. The website Psych Central reports that Xanax was the number one prescribed psychiatric drug in the United States in 2009, with over 44 million prescriptions for the drug written that year.

Sinuses are air pockets located in the cheekbones, between the eyes and the forehead. Small channels connect the sinuses to the nasal passages, allowing mucus to drain into the nose from the sinuses and air to flow into the sinuses from the nose.

Sexual enhancement products are a large industry,offering gadgets and potions to support sexual function and improve the bedroom experience.

Epsom salt, also known as magnesium sulfate, has long served as a soothing balm when sprinkled into bathwater, appropriate for adults or children. A soak in the dissolved salts is typically intended to relax strained or sore muscles.

Detox diets are intended to cleanse the body of toxins and waste products that accumulate from the air we breathe, the chemicals we use and the foods we eat.

Found predominantly in the joints and tendons of the wrists and hands, ganglion cysts are non-cancerous lumps filled with fluids. The causes of ganglion cysts are unknown, but they might be attributed to prior injuries to the areas in which they are found. Ganglion cysts can be painful or not.

A member of the legume family, the fenugreek plant has an innocuous appearance, but it packs a potent punch for women of all ages.