Herbal Products: What Works, What Doesn't, and What to Avoid

When people talk about herbal products, natural remedies made from plants used to support health or treat conditions. Also known as botanicals, they’re widely used across India—from Ayurvedic powders in rural homes to trendy supplements in city pharmacies. But here’s the thing: just because something is natural doesn’t mean it’s safe. Many assume herbal products are harmless, but the truth is, they can interact with medicines, trigger anxiety, or even damage your liver.

Take apple cider vinegar, a popular home remedy often marketed as a liver cleanser. It won’t detox your liver—no herb can. What actually helps? Cutting sugar, losing weight, and skipping alcohol. Then there’s St. John’s Wort, a herb sold for low mood, but known to worsen anxiety and interfere with birth control and antidepressants. Even green tea extract, often seen as healthy, has been linked to liver injury in sensitive people. And don’t forget yohimbe, a stimulant herb used for energy or libido that can spike blood pressure and cause panic attacks. These aren’t rare cases—they’re documented risks.

What makes this even trickier is that herbal products in India aren’t tightly regulated. Labels can be misleading. One batch might be pure, the next laced with heavy metals or synthetic drugs. Many people don’t realize that what they’re taking as a "natural cure" could be doing more harm than good. The same goes for Ayurvedic formulas—while some have centuries of use, others lack proof, and mixing them with modern meds can be dangerous.

So what’s the real takeaway? Herbal products aren’t all bad—but they’re not magic either. Some can support health when used wisely. Others? They’re risky, overhyped, or outright dangerous. The posts below break down exactly which herbs trigger anxiety, which ones promise more than they deliver, and how to tell the difference between science and sales pitches. You’ll find real talk on what works, what to skip, and how to protect yourself while using natural remedies in India’s booming supplement market.