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  • Released
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  • September 22, 2012
  • August 18, 2025
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Access objective, scientifically referenced information on herbs, botanicals, and supplements. Explore purported benefits, side effects, and drug interactions. Save favorites for offline use and discuss with your physician for safe integration into your health plan.

290+ entries on herbs, botanicals, supplements
Purported benefits, side effects, drug interactions
Scientifically referenced information
Formatted for professionals and consumers
Search by herb or supplement
Save favorites for offline access
Weekly updates
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What's New in About Herbs

5.0.2

August 18, 2025

Bug fixes and improvements.

User reviews

Very Informative A+++

What a fantastic app it teaches you so much about herbs and other things. It’s very detailed. It has a lot of information. I hope they continue to update this program.

Best app for cancer patients

There happen to be dozens of anti-cancer herbs and supplements out there. Prioritizing which ones are worthwhile to pursue while balancing them with one’s particular medical regimen is a top priority for us cancer patients. This is a very comprehensive yet accessible app for this purpose, especially the section for physicians. Combined with databases like PubMed, many of your questions will be answered and your oncologist can be absolved to spend their time on the more conventional side of your treatment plan.
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Life saver

This app has literally saveddd me through my studies so far, I am so so grateful for this app, very useful, easy to navigate, never change!! 🫶🙏

Bring back the old version

Although the older version had very tiny font, the interface was so much easier to navigate. This app updated a few years ago and since then it seems archaic. The search tab is not functioning. Selecting the letters on the right side bar does not jump to that part of the alphabet. You have to scroll from the beginning down. Disappointed that a reputable organization would produce such a inferior app, especially as an updated version
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Doesn’t work

Unfortunately the search doesn’t work. When I click on the alphabetized index letters, no results are returned.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

21 issues

Search tab not functioning

Bug

Selecting letters on right sidebar does not jump

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Search doesn't work

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When clicking alphabetized index letters, no results are returned

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App not functioning, gives an error

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App not opening on iPad 7

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Bookmarking crashes app

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Add bookmark crashes app

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Bookmark function doesn't work on iOS 14

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App crashes on startup

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Latest update crashes

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Update is crap, won't open

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After update the app crashes at opening

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Crashes on startup after latest upgrade

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Updated. Won't open. Deleted.

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Keeps crashing after update

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Crashes upon opening

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Won't open after update

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Slight glitch in navigating back to main menu

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App would crash and close as soon as opened (after iOS update)

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Once I hit 'Agree' it shuts off

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Requested Features

15 requests

Continue updating the program

Feature

Update the app

Feature

Bring back offline mode

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Fix for landscape mode

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Search by symptoms

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Add more content

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Search by illness

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Add font size options

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Allow searching within entries for drugs

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Add sage & white tea

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Add vitamins and minerals

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Make available in landscape mode for iPad

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Search by symptom, not just herb names

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Add poisonous plants with dosage info

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Search by use instead of name

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FAQ

What kind of information does About Herbs provide?

About Herbs provides objective, scientifically referenced information on over 290 herbs, botanicals, and supplements. This includes details on their purported benefits, potential side effects, and possible drug interactions. The content is formatted to be accessible to both healthcare professionals and general consumers.

How is the information in About Herbs verified?

The information presented in About Herbs is backed by scientific references, ensuring its objectivity and reliability. It is developed by the Integrative Medicine Service of Memorial Sloan Kettering, a leading cancer center, under the guidance of a pharmacist and botanicals expert.

Can I use About Herbs offline?

Yes, you can save your favorite herbs and supplements for offline availability. This feature allows you to access important information even without an internet connection and is useful for discussing safe use with your physician.

Is About Herbs suitable for medical diagnosis or treatment?

No, the content provided by About Herbs is for general health information only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your physician or other qualified health care provider regarding any health conditions or concerns.

How often is the information in About Herbs updated?

The app is updated weekly to ensure that the information provided is as current as possible. Given the rapidly changing nature of health-related information, these regular updates help to maintain the accuracy and completeness of the content.