| When we think of herbals or herbal supplements we | | | | resulting in their growing beneficial use. There are |
| tend to think that they have just come in to | | | | instances in which these are used in isolation for their |
| existence, which is not the case. They have been in | | | | therapeutic properties. They can be found in various |
| existence for a very long time. It is only it has now | | | | forms soft gel, pills, powder, capsules, liquid or gel |
| been branded and advertised in whole new innovative | | | | cap. Since most of the herbs are not used in their |
| way to create more awareness. They are now | | | | natural form, though, it is usually said so on the label; |
| available in markets, over the counters and | | | | therefore it cannot be substituted in any diet but can |
| sometimes with recommendations from fitness | | | | be used as a supplement. |
| experts at fitness centers. Their recognition is world | | | | Even though herbal supplements have not been |
| renowned with FDA also listing the parameters for | | | | scientific proven to be harmful for health; it is still |
| particular products, making it more easily accessible | | | | advised that it should be taken following the advice |
| and available in the market. | | | | of a doctor. This should also be followed in health and |
| Herbal supplements prove to be beneficial in dietary | | | | fitness centers. The doctor should also be well |
| supplements, which can be taken with food or to | | | | versed with the herbal medicines. |
| supplement any deficiency in food. A majority of the | | | | There are charitable institutions in India that have |
| herbal supplements used are used either for their | | | | Auyurvedic doctors that give the diagnosis first |
| vitamin or mineral use or a combination of both, | | | | before recommending any herbal supplements. |