Plant-based products used to treat diseases or to maintain health, are called herbal products, botanical products, or phytomedicines. A product made from plant sources and used only for internal use is called an herbal supplement. Many prescription medicines and over-the-counter medicines are also made from plant products.

Herbal and botanical supplements are plants used for oral medicinal purposes, and include the flower, leaf, root, and/or seed of the plant.

Herbal and botanical supplements are products derived from plants that are used to improve health, enhance well-being, or treat various medical conditions. While the terms “herbal” and “botanical” are often used interchangeably, they have distinct meanings.

Have one or more dietary ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, tissues from organs or glands, or extracts of these. Are labeled as being dietary supplements. Herbal supplements—sometimes called botanicals—are a type of dietary supplement containing one or more herbs.