Herbal Supplements  

Herbal Supplements are different from vitamin and mineral supplements int that they are considered to have medicinal value. Herbs, also knows as botanicals, are one of humanity's oldest health care tools, and the basis of many modern medicines. Primitive and ancient civilization relied on herbs for healing, as do contemporary cultures throughout the world. In fact, the World Health Organization has estimated that 80% of the world's population continues to use traditional therapies, a major part of which are derived from plants. If you are taking other medications, refrain from taking herbal supplements and over-the-counter medications or prescription drugs can combine to cause adverse side effects. Just because an herbal supplement is extracted from a natural source does not render it any less potent than any other chemicals you may ingest.