How to Evaluate Herbal Claims with Evidence and Caution

How to Evaluate Herbal Claims with Evidence and Caution

Herbal health claims are everywhere. One video says a certain root “balances hormones,” another website calls an herb a “natural detox,” and a product advertisement promises better sleep, immunity, digestion, energy, and mood-all from the same bottle. Some herbal products do have useful scientific evidence behind them. Others have only preliminary research, traditional use, laboratory … Read more