alternative medicine ÇÇherbal medicine, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, reflexology,
and any other therapies traditionally not emphasized in Western medical schools
complementary medicine ÇÇalternative medicine when used simultaneously with Western
medicine
conventional medicine ÇÇthe practice of medicine as taught in Western medical schools
dietary supplement ÇÇa product that contains an ingredient intended to supplement the
diet, including vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other botanicals
herbal medicine ÇÇthe practice of using herbs to heal
herbs ÇÇplant components including bark, roots, leaves, seeds, flowers, fruit of trees, and
extracts of these plants that are valued for their savory, aromatic, or medicinal qualities
iatrogenic effects ÇÇunintentional adverse effects that are caused by the actions of a
prescriber or other HCP, or by a specific treatment
integrative medicine ÇÇsimultaneous use of both traditional and alternative medicine