This MedlinePlus page has information on alternative therapies, including videos about acupuncture and information about herbs and supplements in the Drug Information section.
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is the Federal Government's lead agency for scientific research on complementary and integrative health approaches. We are 1 of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Coverage: Began in 2003
It contains seven sub-databases: food, herbs and supplements; health and wellness; sports medicine; comparative effectiveness; manufacturers; commercial products and medical conditions.
Users may also wish to create a personal login for remote access and to earn CE/CME. The steps to follow:
- Login to Natural Medicines using your McMaster ID and password.
- Click on “Get Your Login ID” in the upper right corner.
- Fill out the short form, click submit, and then create a username and password.