Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding botanicals?
A)The majority of botanical products are sold as FDA-approved pharmaceuticals.
B)Well-designed clinical studies have been conducted on virtually every type of biologically-based therapy.
C)There is no evidence of any potentially serious drug-herb interaction.
D)Well-designed clinical studies have been conducted on only a small number of botanicals.

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While botanicals have been used as traditional or alternative medicine for centuries, well-designed clinical studies have been conducted on only a small number of botanicals. The lack of research means that the safety and efficacy of many botanicals are not well understood. Additionally, interactions between botanical products and other medications are possible and may be potentially serious.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Botanicals