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# There has been an increase in the number of Web sites that sell and promote herbal supplements on the Internet. The Federal Government has taken legal action against a number of company sites because they have been shown to contain incorrect statements and to be deceptive to consumers. It is important to know how to evaluate the claims that are made for supplements.
 
# There has been an increase in the number of Web sites that sell and promote herbal supplements on the Internet. The Federal Government has taken legal action against a number of company sites because they have been shown to contain incorrect statements and to be deceptive to consumers. It is important to know how to evaluate the claims that are made for supplements.
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'''Get the Facts on Herbal Supplements''' is a series of fact sheets that provides basic information about specific herbs or botanicals--common names, uses and potential side effects.
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* Aloe Vera
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* Astragalus
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* Bilberry
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* Bitter Orange
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* Black Cohosh
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* Cat's Claw
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* Chasteberry
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* Chamomile
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* Cranberry
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* Dandelion
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* Echinacea
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* Ephedra
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* European Elder
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* Evening Primrose Oil
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* Fenugreek
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* Feverfew
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* Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oil
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* Garlic
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* Ginger
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* Ginkgo
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* Ginseng (Asian)
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* Goldenseal
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* Grape Seed Extract
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* Green Tea
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* Hawthorn
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* Hoodia
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* Horse Chestnut
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* Kava
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* Lavender
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* Licorice Root
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* Milk Thistle
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* Mistletoe
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* Noni
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* Peppermint Oil
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* Red Clover
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* Saw Palmetto
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* Soy
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* St. John's Wort
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* Thunder God Vine
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* Turmeric
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* Valerian
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* Yohimbe
    
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