Please note that the NIH Herbal Encyclopedia was created to share the benefits of herbs and insights gained from personal experience working with plants in the NIH garden and in the wild. The herbal knowledge shared here is referenced from various herbal texts in the NIH library. Any information gathered from our herbal blog posts should be utilized at your own risk. If you have medical conditions, are taking medication, or are unsure about your health diagnosis, please consult a physician or medical professional regarding the use of herbs.