title: Laws and guidelines governing the use of herbal supplements.
abstract: In the last of a three-part series on herbal supplements, laws and guidelines impacting the use of herbal supplements are discussed. Distinct differences exist between regulations for herbal supplements and those products defined as drugs. Consideration of herbal therapy should be approached within a context of holistic treatment.
authors.affiliation: Kim Curry is a clinical associate professor at the University of Florida College of Nursing, Gainesville, Fla. Susan D. Schaffer is a clinical associate professor at the University of Florida College of Nursing, Gainesville, Fla. Saun-Joo Yoon is an associate professor at the University of Florida College of Nursing, Gainesville, Fla.
authors.forename: Kim
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Curry
authors.forename: Susan D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Schaffer
authors.forename: Saun-Joo
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Yoon
mesh_terms: D019587:Dietary Supplements; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007880:Legislation, Drug; D008517:Phytotherapy; D028321:Plant Preparations
chemical_list: D028321:Plant Preparations