Sourcing
How to Think About Herbal Supplement Sourcing
For botanical supplements, the herb name alone may not tell the whole story.
Useful sourcing questions
- What species is used?
- Which plant part is used?
- Where is the material sourced?
- How is identity checked?
- What contaminant or purity testing is described?
A sourcing story can add useful context, but a beautiful origin story is not a substitute for accurate labeling, manufacturing controls or evidence for a health claim.
Boundary: sourcing quality does not by itself prove a medical benefit.
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