Label Information

Supplements Labels Do Speak A Lot

Label information on the herbal and nutritional supplements guides us about the manufacturer, marketing company, the ingredients and the resources followed for preparing the herbal formulation.

Whenever we intend to purchase the herbal supplements, we should look at the label and the leaflet that give vital data about the supplement.

There are different regulations for labels in different countries. However all of them require the correct and appropriate information that should inform the user adequately.

Classical References Or Pharmacopoeia Based Herbal Supplements:

This group of products derive their resource and reference from some standard Pharmacopoeia like British Pharmacopoeia. It is a prerequisite to prepare these botanical products strictly according to guidelines of these classical texts. These supplements usually has this information.

The original reference.
The indications.
The Use.
Dosage Or alternatively written 'As suggested by Physician'.
It is not compulsory to write the list of constituents as they are available to all who can see the original reference.

Label Information For Herbal Supplements Label Information About Botanical Supplements

Label Information About Classical Or Pharmacopoeia Based Herbal Formulations

Patent Or Proprietary Herbal Formulations:

This group of products have their clinical research resources in modern research. So these are usually research driven and clinical trial reports are available. These herbs should have the following information of label.

The list of ingredients either in percentage of weight or volume or in mg or ml.
The form of botanicals used should be written - crude powder, decoction, extracts etc.
The leaflet should give reports of references or studies. It should mention safety and side effects.
It should be mentioned that whether it has been tested for use in children, pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Herbal Supplements Info Over The Label