Minerals b. Herbs c. Extracts of plant-derived substances 44. There are no standards for quality control. Statements regarding a specific cure are allowed. Herbs are essentially dilute drugs.
Some herbal remedies appear to be as effective as prescription drugs.
While many herbal supplements are ineffective they are seldom harmful. If you are regularly consuming a herb you should indicate this when you are asked if you are taking any medications. The complex array of chemicals found in the product. Inconsistent content of the active ingredients. The purity of the product.