herbal supplements
Natural health capsules
Herbal supplements are products derived from plants—roots, leaves, flowers, seeds—taken for purported health benefits.
They occupy a middle ground between food and medicine, sold without the rigorous testing required of pharmaceuticals.
She takes herbal supplements for joint pain.
Common examples include echinacea, ginseng, and St.
John's wort.
The industry is loosely regulated, and claims of effectiveness vary widely.
Indian traditional medicine system
- traditional Chinese medicineAncient Eastern healing system
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
- ethnobotanyScience of human-plant relationships
- folk remediesTraditional non-medical treatments
Immune-support plant extract
- ginsengPerennial with tonic root
- chamomileSoothing herbal infusion plant
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
ashwagandha · valerian · ginkgo · St. John's wort · milk thistle · elderberry · garlic · saw palmetto
Essential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- dietaryOf food consumption
deficiency · micronutrients · phytonutrients · amino acids · fiber · probiotics · enzymes · chlorophyll
Encased doses of medicine
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
- tincturesMedicinal solutions in alcohol
- extractsRemoves or concentrated essences
- powdersFinely ground dry matter
infusions · decoctions · tisanes · elixirs · tonics · salves · ointments · lozenges
Protected from harm
- digestionBodily food breakdown
- energyPower to do work
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- detoxificationRemoving harmful substances internally
inflammation · sleep · stress relief · cognitive function · circulation · joint health · hormonal balance · metabolism
Maintaining personal wellbeing
- holisticAddressing interconnected wholes
- integrative medicineCombined conventional and alternative treatments
- complementary therapyHealing used with mainstream treatment
- well-beingState of health, contentment
balance · healing · natural health · alternative medicine · preventative care · mind-body
Measured medicine amount
- formulationsPrepared mixtures or expressions
- potencyDegree of strength
- purityUncontaminated quality
- labelingAssigning identifying markers
manufacturing · quality control · contamination · efficacy · clinical trials · claims · certifications · GMP
ayurveda
Indian traditional medicine system
- traditional Chinese medicineAncient Eastern healing system
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
- ethnobotanyScience of human-plant relationships
folk remedies · indigenous healing · apothecary · pharmacopoeia
echinacea
Immune-support plant extract
- ginsengPerennial with tonic root
- chamomileSoothing herbal infusion plant
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
turmeric · ashwagandha · valerian · ginkgo · St. John's wort · milk thistle · elderberry · garlic · saw palmetto · black cohosh
vitamins
Essential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
- absorptionProcess of taking in
dietary · deficiency · micronutrients · phytonutrients · amino acids · fiber · probiotics · enzymes · chlorophyll · adaptogens
capsules
Encased doses of medicine
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
- tincturesMedicinal solutions in alcohol
- extractsRemoves or concentrated essences
powders · infusions · decoctions · tisanes · elixirs · tonics · salves · ointments · lozenges · syrups
immunity
Protected from harm
detoxification · inflammation · sleep · stress relief · cognitive function · circulation · joint health · hormonal balance · metabolism · antioxidants
self-care
Maintaining personal wellbeing
- holisticAddressing interconnected wholes
- integrative medicineCombined conventional and alternative treatments
- complementary therapyHealing used with mainstream treatment
well-being · balance · healing · natural health · alternative medicine · preventative care · mind-body
dosage
Measured medicine amount
- formulationsPrepared mixtures or expressions
- potencyDegree of strength
- purityUncontaminated quality
labeling · manufacturing · quality control · contamination · efficacy · clinical trials · claims · certifications · GMP · sustainably sourced
- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, vitamin B6, minerals
- herbal remediesechinacea, chamomile, valerian, ginseng, ginkgo biloba
- herbalismmint, sage, lavender, decoction, tincture
- Plant Medicinemedicinal plants, plant extracts, aloe, aloe vera, arnica
- menopause remediesHRT, hormone therapy, estrogen, progesterone, estrogen patches
- nutritionnutrients, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins
herbal supplementssynthetic drugs
Artificially created psychoactive compounds
synthetic chemicals · chemical additives · industrial chemicals · petrochemicals
herbal supplementsprescription drugs
Medicine requiring doctor's order
prescription medications · pharmaceuticals · controlled substances · evidence-based medicine
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