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.
Review Date: January 30, 2013
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements - ODS
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.
Review Date: January 30, 2013
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 supplements, foods and vitamins that can interact with heart disease medications.
Review Date: February 11, 2013
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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 acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Review Date: December 10, 2012
NIH National Cancer Institute
This fact sheet describes the ingredients contained in tea, and how tea might help to prevent cancer. Learn about research on the association between tea consumption and cancer risk.
Review Date: March 02, 2011
NIH National Cancer Institute
