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Herbal medicine is a scientifically recognized complementary and alternative

treatment method with proven efficacy.

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In North America, herbal remedies are considered dietary supplements by law

and are considered safe unless proven otherwise. Manufacturing standards are

not as stringent as required for pharmaceutical drugs. While only a few “structure

and function” claims (such as “benefits digestion”) can be made by manufacturers,

many work around that limitation by making extensive use of

“third-party” advertising in magazines and through company representatives.

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In Germany, herbal remedies are defined as medicinal products by German

Drug Law.

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German legislators regard herbs and herbal remedies as medicinal products

with specific pharmaceutical characteristics. Together with homeopathic and

anthroposophic medicines, herbal medicines are classified as drugs of a special

system of therapeutics.

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According to German law, every physician must be knowledgeable about herbal

medicine. North American physicians are not required to have this training,

and few classes are offered in herbs or natural medicine in medical school.

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The public interest in alternative therapies for general health maintenance and

supportive treatment of chronic diseases has increased tremendously.