Laws and guidelines governing the use of herbal supplements

Nurse Pract. 2016 Dec 16;41(12):39-43. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000508171.52605.c5.

Abstract

In the last of a three-part series on herbal supplements, laws and guidelines impacting the use of herbal supplements are discussed. Distinct differences exist between regulations for herbal supplements and those products defined as drugs. Consideration of herbal therapy should be approached within a context of holistic treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Dietary Supplements*
  • Guidelines as Topic
  • Humans
  • Legislation, Drug
  • Phytotherapy
  • Plant Preparations*

Substances

  • Plant Preparations