Journal of Pharmacognosy & Natural Products

Benefits of Herbal Supplements

Abstract

Niyati S. Acharya

Products made from botanicals or plants used to treat disease or preserve health are referred to as herbal products, botanicals, or phytomedicines. An herbal supplement is a drug made from plants which is used solely for internal use. The FDA considers foods to be herbal supplements, not drugs. As such, they are not subject to the same standards and regulations for testing, manufacturing, and labeling as drugs.