Available online 26 September 2022

Natural products are a category of complementary and alternative medicine that include medicinal plants, vitamins and dietary supplements. These products are often utilized by patients with allergies in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, their conventional medical therapies. Despite the wide use of these modalities, many clinicians often have limited knowledge and training in their use. It is important for health care providers to know the safety and risks of these products that their patients may use. This Clinical Commentary reviews the side effects and adverse reactions of several natural products commonly used by patients with allergies and gives an overview of the FDA requirements for manufacturing, advertising and distribution.

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