Herbs and their uses

For thousands of years, people have used herbs as medicine all over the world. In the U.S., the FDA controls the safe use of herbal supplements. But they are not as strictly controlled as prescription medicines.

It's important to understand the herbs you're using. The quality of herbs also matters. Some companies add fillers. This helps to make their herbal supplements cheaper. But they may not work as well. Or they may cause side effects. Even if something is natural, it may not be safe.