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Common Herbs  External Link

This information is designed to give consumers an introduction to some of the more well-known benefits of some common herbs and plant products.... Details >

American Botanical Council  External Link

Dietary and Herbal Supplements (NCCAM)

This is NCCAM's introductory page to its information about dietary supplements.... Details >

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

Ephedra

The FDA recommends that consumers immediately stop using dietary supplements containing ephedra or ephedrine alkaloids. Learn what products contain ephedra and why you should not take them.... Details >

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

Ephedra (Ephedra sinica) / ma huang

Learn about the dangers of using weight-loss products containing Ephedra.... Details >

National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Herbal Medicine Resource Guide  External Link

These resources relate mainly to western traditions of herbal medicine (also referred to as phytomedicine or botanical medicine) that rely primarily on the use of single herbs. ... Details >

Alternative Medicine Foundation, Inc.  External Link

Herbal Products and Supplements: What You Should Know  External Link

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  External Link

HerbMed™  External Link

This is an interactive, electronic herbal database that provides access to the scientific data underlying the use of herbs for health. It is an evidence-based information resource for professionals, ... Details >

Alternative Medicine Foundation, Inc.  External Link

Herbs at a Glance

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

NCCAM Health Information

Also available in: Spanish 

In this page focuses on healh information such us different health topics, resources and information on Alternative and Complementary Medicines. ... Details >

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

St. John's Wort and the Treatment of Depression

This fact sheet answers some frequently asked questions about St. John's wort and depression, and summarizes what the science says about its effectiveness and the research being done.... Details >

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

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