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Herbal Supplements

Herbal supplements are very good in use but they are not right for every person. Before buying, must see the facts.

1. Echinacea is to prevent colds.
2. Ginkgo is to improve memory.
3. Flaxseed is to lower cholesterol.

Herbal remedies are also known as botanicals. Many plants have been used for medical purposes for thousands of years. Though the herbal supplements don’t have same scientific scrutiny and they are not regularized like medicines. As the Herbal supplement manufacturers are not registered for supplements from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Some of the herbal supplements labeled as "natural" can be dangerous to the health also. So it is very important to explore possible advantages and the side effects of herbal supplements before buying. If you are taking some other medicines then you must consult the professional specially those who are pregnant and breast feeding.

 Herbal Supplements Are Safe to Use

Herbal supplements are synchronized by the FDA, but not the same as drugs / food. They fall in a group called nutritional supplements. Some rules for nutritional supplements are asunder:

• manufacturers are not bound to get approval of FDA before marketing the nutritional supplements;
• manufacturers have to follow the good manufacturing practices (GMPs) to guarantee that supplements are developed consistently and they meet quality standards;
• once the nutritional supplement is marketed, the FDA is liable for check its safety. If the FDA’s responsibility if the product unsafe.

Ingredients of the Herbal Supplements

The FDA need the below mentioned information to be included on the labels of all herbal supplements:

• brand name of the herbal supplement;
• name and address of manufacturer / distributor;
• a complete list of ingredients — either in the Supplement Facts panel or listed beneath it;
• serving size, amount and active ingredient

For any clarification about herbal supplement's label, you ask your doctor / pharmacist. 3,000 nutritional supplements are sold in the United States.  At data base you can look for products by brand name, uses, active ingredient or manufacturer.

Reliable Herbal Supplements

Manufacturers of herbal supplements are responsible for the claims if the product is wrong or misleading. FDA is nor responsible for such claims. So before buying make sure for the right supplement. To get consistent information about a particular supplement:

• Ask the doctor or pharmacist. For guidance ask your doctor for a special supplement.
•  Look for technical research findings. Two good sources consist of the National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) and the Office of Dietary Supplements. Both sources have Web sites and they provide information to help consumers to make choices for the food supplements.
• Calling to the manufacturer. For any questions about the product, you can call the company’s person dealing to that product.

 Use or not Use

Please consult the doctor if you nay any sort of health issues. Following are some reservations which do not recommend the use of herbal supplements.

• Prescribed medicines / over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Some of the herbs can cause serious side effects when they mixed with prescription and OTC drugs like aspirin, blood thinners or blood pressure medications.
• You're having surgery. A lot of herbal supplements can influence the success of surgery. They can decrease the effectiveness of anesthetics. If you need surgery, inform your doctor about their usage of herbal supplement.