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NUR2060 HerbalsDietary supplement - ANS-a product (other than tobacco) that is intended to supplement the diet
that bears or contains one or more of the following dietary ingredients: a vitamin, a mineral, an
herb or other botanical, an amino acid
Herbal Medicine - ANS-the use of plant-derived products to promote health and relieve
symptoms of disease
Alternative Medicine - ANS-any of a range of medical therapies that are not regarded as
orthodox by the medical profession, such as herbalism, homeopathy, and acupuncture.
Complementary Medicine - ANS-any of a range of medical therapies that fall beyond the scope
of scientific medicine but may be used alongside it in the treatment of disease and ill health.
Examples include acupuncture and osteopathy
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - ANS-CAM
Holistic Medicine - ANS-a whole-body approach to healthcare. It aims to improve health and
wellness through the body, mind, and soul. Usually, holistic medicine combines traditional
medicine and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
Integrative Medicine - ANS-a holistic medical discipline which considers the lifestyle habits of a
patient. The provider works to treat the whole person rather than just the disease. The mind,
body, and soul of a patient are taken into consideration to promote healing and well-being.
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 - ANS-Exempts vitamins,
minerals, and botanical products from FDA regulations
Products not already sold as drugs can be sold as dietary supplements
Not required to provide safety or effectiveness (presumed safe until proven otherwise)
No claims of specific condition or disease treatment
Current Good Manufacturing Practices Ruling of 2007 - ANS-Dietary supplements free of
adulterants, contaminants, and impurities
Package labeling guidelines/quality control procedures
Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act of 2006 -
ANS-Mandates reporting of adverse events
4 types of adverse events - ANS-A = event occurring from an overdose (accidental or
intentional) of the drug
B = event occurring from abuse of the drug
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