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Introduction to Herbal Supplements
for Pharmacists and
Other Health Care Professionals

Objectives

• Describe trends in modern herbalism
• Provide definitions of nomenclature used in herbalism
• Explain specific issues associated with dosage forms in herbal industry
• Describe policies and regulations related to labeling
• Recognize herbs that should be avoided in pregnancy
• Recognize possible interactions between herbs and pharmaceutical agents
• State key points to remember in counseling patients
• Identify information resources necessary for answering questions in the daily practice
• Evaluate cases involving ten most commonly used herbs
• Compare and contrast historical use, active ingredients, scientific evidence associated with most commonly used plants

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