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Questions About Herbal Supplements? There’s An App for That

As more and more people add herbs and supplements to their self-care, the opportunities for confusion have multiplied.


 

To help, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health has turned its “Herbs at a Glance” webpage into an app: HerbList™. The app gives research-based information on safety, effectiveness, and side effects of kava, açai, ginkgo, turmeric, and > 50 other herbs and herbal supplements marketed for health purposes.

HerbList is available to download from Apple App Store and Google Play.

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