Herbs at a Glance: A Quick Guide to Herbal Supplements

This book will give you a basic understanding of some of the most common herbs in popular dietary supplements—their historical uses, current folk or traditional uses, the scientific evidence on their effectiveness, and side effects or cautions for you to consider.

Many people take herbal supplements in an effort to be well and stay healthy. There are hundreds of herbal supplements available in the grocery store, health food store, pharmacy, or for sale on the Internet. And, there are many claims about their health benefits. How can you decide what's safe or effective?