Herbal Supplements - Natural Health Boosters

Herbal supplements are products made from plant extracts that are taken orally to complement the diet and promote health and well-being. These supplements contain vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients derived from herbs.
Category
Supplement
Where to get
Available in health stores, pharmacies, and online retailers.
Applicable for
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Herbal Supplements FAQ

What are herbal medicines & supplements?

Herbal medicines or supplements are natural compounds from plants’ leaves, bark, roots, seeds, or flowers that people can use for medicinal purposes. They may offer therapeutic benefits when people use them as complementary medicine. Herbal medicines contain active ingredients from natural plants.

Are herbal supplements dietary supplements?

Are labeled as being dietary supplements. Herbal supplements—sometimes called botanicals—are a type of dietary supplement containing one or more herbs. The amount of scientific evidence on dietary supplements varies widely—there is a lot of information on some and very little on others.

What is herbal medicine?

Herbal medicine is the use of plants to treat disease and enhance general health and wellbeing. Herbs can interact with other pharmaceutical medications and should be taken with care. Always see your regular medical doctor (GP) about any health concerns and tell them about any herbal medicines you are taking or thinking of taking.

What are the active ingredients in herbal medicine?

The active ingredients of many herbal preparations are as yet unknown. Some pharmaceutical medications are based on a single active ingredient derived from a plant source. Practitioners of herbal medicine believe that an active ingredient can lose its impact or become less safe if used in isolation from the rest of the plant.

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