Herbal Supplements: Is It Worth the Risk? Yes

Argues that herbal supplements are worth the risk for many people, in the right circumstances, used for the right purpose, and that the risk is manageable only if you know what you are buying. Draws the regulatory line between a drug with approved therapeutic claims and a dietary supplement that carries none.

Gives the three conditions for using them safely: follow the directions rather than the bottle, respect the dose, and hold the expectation that no herbal supplement has an approved curative effect. Includes the mistake of buying for the story instead of the evidence and a one-page supplement file to build before you buy.