Herbal Remedies - Helpful, Harmful or Hype - Handout 1

Please indicate whether the following statements are True or False by circling the appropriate response:

1.	True	False	Herbs are natural so they are safer and more effective to use than man-made or synthetic products.
2.	True	False	Herbal remedies are much milder than drugs and do not cause toxic build-up in the body like drugs can.
3.	True	False	Herbs are safe to take even when taking other prescription or over-the-counter drugs.
4.	True	False	Herbs are easy to take. You don't need to know much about them.
5.	True	False	It is not necessary to tell your doctor you are taking herbal supplements.
6.	True	False	Products that are sold in pill form have been proven safe and effective by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
7.	True	False	Because herbs are not standardized, the same herb can be in different products in varying amounts.
8.	True	False	When questions arise about the safety of a certain herbal product, it is the responsibility of the herbal manufacturer to prove safety.
9.	True	False	An herbal product that claims to be a "breakthrough," a "miracle cure" or a "new discovery" is a product that can be trusted.
10.	True	False	An herbal product whose label states or implies that it can help diagnose, treat, cure or prevent a disease is a reputable product.

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