Currently, no organization or government body regulates the manufacture or certifies the labeling of herbal preparations. This means you can't be sure that the amount of the herb contained in the bottle, or even from dose to dose, is the same as what is stated on the label. Some herbal preparations are standardized, meaning that the preparation is guaranteed to contain a specific amount of the active ingredients of the herb. If consumers insist on an answer to this question, manufacturers of these herbal products may begin to implement more quality control processes, like microscopic, chemical, and biological analyses. Again, it is important to consult your doctor or an expert in herbal medicine for the recommended doses of any herbal products you are considering.
Naturopathic physicians are experts in the use of herbs to treat illness.
They believe that the body is continually striving for balance and that natural therapies can be used to support this process. Herbalists, chiropractors, and practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine also use herbs to treat illness. This document contains information relating to general principles of medical care that should not in any event be construed as specific instructions for individual patients. No claim or endorsements are made for any drug or compound currently in investigative use.