No. In the UK, herbal food supplements are regulated as foods, not medicines, which means they can't legally carry a claim to treat, cure or prevent any disease. A small number of specific herbal products (like some Ginkgo Biloba products manufactured to a Traditional Herbal Registration, or THR) carry a THR marking, which permits a narrower traditional-use claim under MHRA oversight — but the majority of products in this range are standard food supplements without that registration.

Some can interact with medication, so it's worth checking before combining. St John's Wort is the best-known example — it interacts with antidepressants, contraceptive pills, blood thinners and several other common medicines. Others, like ginkgo biloba, can interact with blood-thinning medication. If you're on any regular prescription, speak to a pharmacist or your GP before adding a new herbal supplement, rather than assuming it's automatically safe to combine.

This is one of our largest supplement categories, covering dozens of individual herbs across several brands, and stock naturally fluctuates more across a range this size — particularly on lower-turnover, single-herb lines. We're aware a significant portion of this collection is currently unavailable and are working through restocks with our suppliers. If there's a specific product you're after, it's worth checking back or getting in touch, as availability changes regularly.

A single-herb supplement (like Solgar Milk Thistle or Lindens Ashwagandha) contains one botanical ingredient at a stated dose, so you know exactly what you're taking and at what strength. A blended formula (like Vitabiotics Menopace or Dr. Vegan Stay Calm) combines several herbs and/or nutrients designed to work together toward a broader goal. Single herbs suit people who want precise control over what they're taking; blends suit people who'd rather not source and combine several products themselves.

Not necessarily — many herbal ingredients aren't recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and this varies significantly by herb. Always check the product label for specific pregnancy and breastfeeding guidance, and speak to your midwife, GP or a pharmacist before starting any new herbal supplement if you're pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding.