Herbs and the healing powers of herbs have been talked about, written about, studied and tested but the fact remains while so much is in fact, known about herbs, much is unknown. The health benefits of herbs and herbal supplements have been documented and researched and then usually face controversy whenever there is a new claim.

Botanicals, or natural herbs, have in fact proven to improve the health of the consumers who sing their praises and there have been some natural herbs which have been proven to be very dangerous. Some herbs have been credited with serious illnesses and health complications, such as significant liver damage and even considered a factor in deaths of some individuals who have taken herbal supplements as part of their daily diets.