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Some 50,000 to 70,000 plant species growing throughout the world have medicinal uses. They are used both in herbal and conventional medicine and offer benefits that pharmaceutical drugs often lack, helping to combat illness and support the body’s efforts to regain good health. They are available in many forms, including in tea bags, capsules, tablets, liquids, and powders.

Are herbal health products and supplements safe?

We tend to forget that in all but the past 70 years or so, humans have relied almost entirely on plants to treat all manner of illnesses, from minor problems such as coughs and colds to life-threatening diseases. Herbs aren’t necessarily safer than the ingredients in over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines just because they come from nature. Some plants can produce side effects and, like all medicines, herbal remedies must be treated with respect and caution.

Don’t take any herbal health products or supplements without talking to your family doctor first. If you do use an herbal health product or supplement, read the directions on the label to learn how much to take and how often to take it. You should never take more than the recommended amount. When an herbal medicine is used correctly, however, the chances of developing a serious side effect are remote.

Are herbal health products and supplements regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

All of the OTC and prescription medicines you can buy have to be “approved” as safe and effective by the FDA. But the FDA defines dietary supplements as a category of food, not as drugs. For this reason, the FDA doesn’t require proof of their safety and effectiveness to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure health conditions.

Can Herbs And Pharmaceutical Drugs Be Used Together?

There are many instances in which herbs and pharmaceutical drugs work well together. However, in some situations, there can be negative interactions. Don’t take any herbal health products or supplements without talking to your family doctor first.