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Botanical Dietary Supplements: Background Information

Internet URL

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/botanicalbackground  

Sponsoring Agency

Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health

Description

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.

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Review Date

7/6/2011