Herbs give their health-enhancing value, but all decisions about health are personal. However, there are many good reasons to consider herbal products as supplements to your own health care, the best possible reason is that herbs and herbal products have a wide range of effectiveness.

      They are widely used at all times and places, offering real health benefits while maintaining safety. Natural substances were the first medicines used by humans, primitive and ancient civilizations as well as modern cultures around the world have always relied on herbs to deliver the observed benefits while using them. In fact, the World Health Organization has estimated that 80% of the world's population continues to use traditional therapies, some of which are plant-derived, as the primary health-care tool. These products are found in the form of tablets, capsules, liquid extracts, thickeners, and others. Currently, we are ready to bring herbal products to all parts of the world in a variety of convenient forms. In addition, scientific research continues to develop to look for the benefits of plants in order to meet more of the needs of human life.

      How do you know whether claims of herbal supplements are correct?

      It is the responsibility of herbal supplement manufacturers to ensure that the claims they make about their products are not false or misleading and that they are supported by sufficient evidence. But they are not required to submit this proof to the FDA.

      So be a smart consumer. Don't just rely on the marketing of the product. Seek objective information based on research to evaluate a product's claims.

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To get reliable information about a particular supplement:

• Ask your doctor or pharmacist. Even if they are unaware of a particular supplement, they can show you the latest medical guidance on its uses and risks.

• Search for reliable scientific research results. (Clinicaltrial.gov

National Institutes of Health (NIH))

• Contact the manufacturer. If you have questions about a particular product, email the distributor. Ask to chat with people who can answer questions, such as what data the company has to back up claims about its products.

If you do plan on taking an herbal supplement, take it safely with the following tips:

• Follow additional instructions and do not exceed the recommended dosage.

• Keep track of what you do. Record what you use - for how long - and how it affects you. Stop taking the product if it is ineffective or does not meet your goal of taking it.

• Choose your brand wisely. Stick to trademarks that have been inspected by independent sources or the United States Pharmacopeia Convention (USP).

• Test warnings and advice. The FDA maintains a list of supplements that are under review under regulations or have been reported to cause side effects. Check the FDA's website periodically for updates.