Dietary Supplements Extensively Regulated, Say Authors of New Article

American Botanical Council Publishes Article Documenting the Regulation of Herbs and Other Supplements

County moves to put squeeze on sellers of speed-like bath salts, synthetic pot

In an effort to stop the sale of "bath salts" and "herbal incense" products that are used to get high, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday asked for a draft ordinance, declaring them a public nuisance and subject to civil abatement in unincorporated areas.

County Declares Synthetic Drugs Public Nuisance

In an effort to stop the sale of "bath salts" and "herbal incense" products that are used to get high, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday asked for a draft ordinance, declaring them a public nuisance and subject to civil abatement in unincorporated areas.

County takes aim at 'designer' drugs

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is poised to take on so-called designer drugs at its meeting Tuesday.

Balm of America: A Look Inside the Smithsonian's Medicine Cabinet

A cough and cold remedy offered by the Boston apothecary, Thomas Hollis, in the 19th century, Balm of America was a cure-all for our ills.