Complementary and Alternative Medicine

opens new windowThe National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine includes information about treatments and therapies for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Learn how to be an informed consumer of complementary and alternative therapies, and stay informed on the latest information.

opens new windowHerbs at a Glance provides brief fact sheets with details about specific herbs or botanicals. The fact sheets include common names, potential side effects and cautions, scientific evaluation, and resources for more information.

opens new windowThe Dietary Supplement Label Database from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) contains information taken from product labels of approximately 76,000 dietary supplements available in the U.S. marketplace. This free resource includes most of the different nutritional supplement products sold. Find more information about supplements by searching product name, ingredients, or manufacturer.

opens new windowDietary Supplement Factsheets are available through the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. The factsheets cover vitamins, minerals, herbs, probiotics, and other supplements. Many of these resources are available in English and Spanish for consumers as well as health professionals.

Disclaimer: This guide's purpose is to provide resources related to general health & wellness. Some resources may contain information that is the opinion of the author and not necessarily that of a physician.Only health professionals can interpret and individualize information for a specific person's condition or health situation. Please consult a health professional for specific medical questions.