Botanical supplements are made from plants, including the root, leaf, flower, stem, and seed. Often used interchangeably with “herbal supplements,” herbs are actually a subset of botanicals.
Archaeological evidence points to humans using plants for health-boosting potential as far back as 60,000 years ago — with written records by the Sumerians dating to more than 3500 years ago. Get to know some of these popular botanical supplements and how they are used today.
1. Ashwagandha
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Ashwagandha has been used for thousands of years as part of traditional Indian medicine, known as Ayurveda. This botanical is used to reduce stress and anxiety and diminish fatigue.
