Q. What is Natural Medicines and how do I use it to find evidence-based information on dietary supplements, natural medicines, and alternative therapies?

To access the suite of Natural Medicines Databases, enter the library through the link in your classroom. Select Natural Medicines from the A-Z Databases link under the main search box on the library's homepage.

Natural Medicines is a collection of biomedical databases and tools providing evidence-based information covering dietary supplements, natural medicines, and complementary alternative and integrative therapies.

• Sports Medicine database:  Find information relevant to athletic performance
• Interaction Checker: Detect drug-supplement interactions before they happen.
• Pregnancy & Lactation Checker: Explore safety ratings related to use during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
• Nutrient Depletion Checker. See which nutrients are depleted by prescription or over-the-counter medications, and evaluate risks by their clinical significance.
• Effectiveness Ranking. Compare natural medicines from most to least effective for certain conditions.
• Commercial Products Database. Access a comprehensive dataset of natural products 
• Printable Patient Handouts. Help educate patients with consumer-friendly handouts, available in English, Spanish, and French.

See also:

MedlinePlus: Drugs, Herbs and Supplements for consumer health information.