Research & Safety Sources
Research and safety sources for natural remedies: what NCCIH, FDA, poison centers, MedlinePlus, ODS, LactMed and LiverTox are for, and which ones we could and could not open from our system.
Content last updated . This page has not been medically reviewed.
We name the source for each caution. This page says what each source is for and whether we could read it on 2026-10-22.
| Source | What it is for | Our access status |
|---|---|---|
| NCCIH (NIH) herb and supplement pages; Know the Science | Plain-language safety and interaction summaries for many herbs; how to read research | Read. [1][2] |
| FDA consumer pages | Regulation, warnings, grapefruit, mixing medicines and supplements | Read (grapefruit page via search summary). [3][4] |
| MedWatch and the HHS Safety Reporting Portal | Reporting a problem | MedWatch read; the portal page itself returned an error from our system. [5] |
| Poison Control (US) | Poisoning first aid and the 1-800-222-1222 line | Read. [6] |
| NHS (UK), NSW Poisons Information Centre (Australia), Servicio de Información Toxicológica (Spain) | National poisoning guidance | Read. [7][8][9] |
| Health Canada | 1-844-POISON-X | Known from search summary; page not opened. [10] |
| MedlinePlus: Herbs and Supplements; poisoning first aid | Consumer health reference | Opened; individual herb entries not reviewed. [11][12] |
| NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) | Nutrient and ingredient fact sheets | Blocked (HTTP 403). We cite nothing from it. [13] |
| LactMed (NLM) | Drugs and supplements in breastfeeding | Stopped by a browser check. Not read. [14] |
| LiverTox (NIDDK) | Drug- and supplement-related liver injury | Stopped by a browser check. Not read. [15] |
| PubMed | Study abstracts | Used through NCBI E-utilities. [16] |
| ASPCA and Pet Poison Helpline | Animal poisoning | Read. [17][18] |
We do not bypass bot checks. Where a source was not readable, we say proper evidence not reviewed instead of quoting it from memory.
Other sections
Herb-specific sources: Herbs and Botanicals. EU herbal monographs for teas: EU monograph tea amounts.References
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NIH). Using Dietary Supplements Wisely. Read 2026-10-22.
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NIH). Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can Interact. Read 2026-10-22.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Information for Consumers on Using Dietary Supplements. Read 2026-10-22.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Mixing Medications and Dietary Supplements Can Endanger Your Health. Read 2026-10-22.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. MedWatch: The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program. Read 2026-10-22.
- Poison Control (America's Poison Centers). First aid: Act fast! and Need immediate assistance?. Read 2026-10-22. Help line 1-800-222-1222.
- NHS (United Kingdom). Poisoning. Read 2026-10-22.
- NSW Poisons Information Centre (Australia). First Aid. Read 2026-10-22. Poisons line 13 11 26.
- Instituto Nacional de Toxicología y Ciencias Forenses (Spain). Servicio de Información Toxicológica. Read 2026-10-22.
- Health Canada. Canada launches new toll-free 1-844 POISON-X number for poison centres. March 2023 news release, summarized from search results; the page itself could not be opened from our system.
- MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine). Herbs and Supplements. Page opened 2026-10-22; individual entries were not reviewed for this hub.
- MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine). Poisoning first aid. Read 2026-10-22.
- Office of Dietary Supplements (NIH). Fact sheets. Access was blocked (HTTP 403) from our system on 2026-10-22; we did not read it and cite nothing from it.
- National Library of Medicine. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed). Our system was stopped by a browser check on 2026-10-22, so we did not read it; we link it for you to check.
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. LiverTox. Our system was stopped by a browser check on 2026-10-22, so we did not read it; NCCIH cites individual entries.
- National Library of Medicine. PubMed. Record retrieved 2026-10-22 through NCBI E-utilities.
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Animal Poison Control. Hotline (888) 426-4435; a consultation fee may apply. Read 2026-10-22.
- Pet Poison Helpline. 24/7 Animal Poison Control Center. Hotline (855) 764-7661; the site states an incident fee applies.
Education, not medical advice. This page is for general information. It does not diagnose or treat any condition and is not a substitute for care from a qualified health professional. Natural does not automatically mean safe. Ask a clinician or pharmacist before changing your care, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a health condition.