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A botanical is a plant valued for its medicinal or therapeutic properties, flavor, and/or scent. Learn about herbal products, including dietary supplements, used to maintain or improve health.... Details >

Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health

Learn about drugs, vitamins, and herbs, and how the drugs you take compare with others. Check interactions between two or more drugs and get detailed information regarding potentially harmful drug int... Details >

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Find commonly asked questions by consumers regarding acupuncture and Oriental medicine and how to find a skilled and competent practitioner. ... Details >

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine  

This fact sheet discusses the safety of herbal products marketed as "natural" products, the possible side effects of herbal products and interactions with prescription medicines.... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

Many herbal supplements can interact with medications to treat high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other conditions. Some interactions can be dangerous. This document lists common herbal suppl... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

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Browse dietary supplements and herbal remedies to learn about their effectiveness, usual dosage, and drug interactions.... Details >

National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Herbs at a Glance is a series of fact sheets that provides basic information about specific herbs or botanicals--common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. ... Details >

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Download this iPhone app to keep track of the vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other products you take.... Details >

Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health

Learn about the use of Selected Vegetables/Sun’s Soup, names given to several different mixtures of vegetables and herbs being studied as treatments for cancer and other medical conditions, including ... Details >

National Cancer Institute

Find an overview on valerian, an herb and dietary supplement used for insomnia and other sleep disorders.... Details >

Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health