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Johns Hopkins’ Guide to Herbal Medicine

March 2022

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Dina A. Beck

Herbal medicine, or supplements, have been used for millennia to treat a variety of health conditions. They can be swallowed as pills or powders or brewed as tea. However, the FDA considers herbal supplements foods, not drugs, so they are not subject to regulation. Talk to your doctor about your symptoms and management of medical conditions.

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Herbal medicine, or supplements, have been used for millennia to treat a variety of health conditions. They can be swallowed as pills or powders or brewed as tea. However, the FDA considers herbal supplements foods, not drugs, so they are not subject to regulation. Talk to your doctor about your symptoms and management of medical conditions.

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Dina A. Beck

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Promoter of all things just. Child advocate. Award winner. Dina co-founded HealthDiscovery.org and has educated audiences for 20+ years through live/online events and print/digital communications. A licensed real estate agent in NJ and retired foster parent, she supports clean, farm-fresh eating and holistic therapies. Dina’s team is responsible for constructive educational events and effective digital & print communications in her role as Director of Marketing at Corporate Synergies, a national employee benefits specialist (and sponsor of this blog). She also leads the company’s CARES Committee of volunteers who support their local communities and fellow co-workers.

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