{"title":"Herbs \u0026 Botanicals","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerbs and botanicals are supplements made from plants, roots, berries and mushrooms, many with a long traditional history. Here you'll find turmeric and curcumin, ashwagandha, elderberry, echinacea, ginger, milk thistle, ginseng and other adaptogens, functional mushrooms and herbal teas, as capsules, powders, extracts and teas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to look for on the label \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook for the plant's common and Latin name, the part used (root, leaf, berry or fruiting body) and whether it's whole herb or extract. Extracts may be standardized to a marker compound, such as curcuminoids in turmeric, shown as a percentage. In a proprietary blend, only the total weight of the blend must be listed, not the amount of each herb. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural doesn't automatically mean safe. Herbs can interact with medications: St. John's wort affects many drugs, and ginkgo may raise bleeding risk with blood thinners. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you're pregnant or nursing, take medication, or have a medical condition. Related: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sleep-stress-support\"\u003eSleep \u0026amp; Stress Support\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/immune-support\"\u003eImmune Support\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/greens-superfoods\"\u003eGreens \u0026amp; Superfoods\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/supplement-safety\"\u003eSupplement safety\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"standardized extract\" mean? \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe extract is adjusted to contain a set amount of a marker compound, shown as a percentage. It keeps batches consistent; it doesn't by itself show that a product works. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho should be careful with ashwagandha? \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who are pregnant, have thyroid or liver conditions, or take medication should ask their doctor first. Rare cases of liver injury have been reported. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I eat raw elderberries? \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Raw or unripe elderberries, and the plant's leaves and stems, can cause nausea and vomiting. Supplements use cooked or processed berries. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/3491\/1282\/collections\/nv-ban-herbs-sq.jpg?v=1794338067","url":"https:\/\/naturalvitaminsonline.com\/collections\/herbs-botanicals.oembed","provider":"Natural Vitamins Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}