# Natural Medicines

> Trusted clinical data on natural products, supplements, and alternative therapies. (iPhone/iPad app by Therapeutic Research Center.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natural-medicines/id512681918 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Therapeutic Research Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/352389185)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.93/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-04-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natural-medicines/id512681918/reviews.md

## What is Natural Medicines?

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database gives trusted unbiased, clinical data on approximately 90,000 herbal products, dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, homeopathic products, Ayurvedic medicines, complementary alternative medicines, integrative therapies, alternative treatment modalities (e.g., acupuncture), traditional Chinese medicines (fixed combination) products, and other natural remedies. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database consists of multiple databases and interactive features including the Effectiveness Checker, Nutrient Depletion Checker, Natural Product / Drug Interaction Checker, Natural Medicines Brand Evidence-based Ratings (NMBER®), as well as accredited continuing medical education modules accredited for physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and dietitians.

Find evidence-based Safety and Effectiveness Ratings on any natural ingredient, commercially available product, or alternative treatment modality. Quickly identify potentially harmful drug/herb interactions, check for nutrients within the body that may be depleted by prescription medications, find ingredients with known Effectiveness ratings by condition or disease state, and much more.

The online Database is updated every business day. You get up-to-date reviews and more in the App, without the need for an internet connection.

You don’t have to worry if you can trust the information in the Database. No endorsements are allowed...no advertising is accepted...nobody has accepted one dime to say or promote anything in Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database.  It is published by the same editors that publish Prescriber’s Letter and Pharmacist’s Letter, so you can trust that it is unbiased and non-commercial. The editors are not even allowed to own stock in any drug or supplement company. 

The Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database App gives you:
- Time-saving, concise recommendations and analyses that help you provide the best patient care.
- The data you need to avoid interactions and other therapeutic problems.
- Answers to questions your patients are likely to ask you. 
- Safety and Effectiveness ratings for the largest database of Commercially Available Products in the world.
- Interaction ratings between drugs and natural medicines; known Adverse Reactions. 
- Effectiveness ratings for natural medicines used for medical conditions, and more. 
- Answers anytime, anywhere, even without an internet connection.

**FREE Content**
View the complete Natural Ingredient Scientific Monograph for Ginkgo, including Safety; Effectiveness; Adverse Reactions; Mechanism of Action; Dosage/Administration; Interactions with Drugs, Herbs, Foods, Lab Tests, Diseases and Conditions, and more.

To get ALL the up-to-date information on natural therapies, become a Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database subscriber at NaturalDatabase.com.

**Subscriber-only Content**
Subscribers to Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database mobile version get full access to Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database with this app. You get up-to-date reviews of all of the Natural Ingredient Scientific Monographs, Alternative Treatment Modality Monographs, the largest database of Commercially Available Products, Interactive Interaction Checker, Interactive Nutrient Depletion Checker, and Effectiveness Checker. Plus, you can get ratings on each of the Commercially Available Products with Natural Medicines Brand Evidence-based Rating® (NMBER®). 

The Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database App provides you with the same benefits and ease of use that you've come to expect from the NaturalDatabase.com website.

## Key features

- Clinical data on 90,000+ natural products
- Effectiveness and safety ratings
- Natural product/drug interaction checker
- Nutrient depletion checker
- Evidence-based recommendations
- Offline access

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natural-medicines/id512681918/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Finicky

*2023-02-04, version 3*

App stopped working does not allow login despite having an active subscription. The website allows login but not mobile friendly.

### 1/5 — Unable to login

*2022-05-27, version 3*

Unable to login despite having an active professional account which I am able to access through the desktop site.

### 1/5 — Do not download

*2021-01-23, version 3*

Don’t waste your time and data or WiFi this is terrible it’s is poorly made and pointless you can rather google

### 1/5 — Unable to sign in

*2020-12-23, version 3*

Like others, despite a working and valid account via computer website access, unable to sign in using the mobile app due to “invalid user” error

### 1/5 — Needs updating

*2020-01-02, version 3*

Crashes on start up often on iOS 13

### 1/5 — Unable to login

*2019-11-15, version 3*

Tells me I have an invalid email address in app but allows me to login on the website using the exact same information. Disappointing since the website is not mobile friendly.

### 1/5 — Can’t view free content

*2018-03-24, version 3*

Can’t view free content and says I need to pay for subscription, well where DO I GO TO DO THAT.

### 1/5 — Very user-unfriendly

*2018-03-07, version 3*

The app is telling me to download this app?! I can't contact anyone within the app; I am constantly redirected to a page that states "my subscription has been updated." On that page I am given the option to visit their regular site or download their professional app (which is this version). When I attempted to browse their "free" content, I am led to a page of locked options and cannot navigate back to the login page without reinstalling the app from the cloud.

### 1/5 — Subscription

*2018-02-03, version 3*

Subscription costs $169 a year.

### 2/5 — App needs to be updated!

*2017-08-09, version 2.3*

Soon will not be compatible with new iOS and newer iphones.

## Frequently asked questions about Natural Medicines

### What kind of information does Natural Medicines provide?

Natural Medicines offers clinical data on approximately 90,000 herbal products, dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, homeopathic products, and other natural remedies. It includes safety and effectiveness ratings, interaction checkers, and evidence-based recommendations.

### Is Natural Medicines free to use?

The app offers free content, such as the complete scientific monograph for Ginkgo. Full access to all up-to-date information requires a subscription to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database.

### How often is the data in Natural Medicines updated?

The online database is updated every business day, ensuring you have access to the most current reviews and information within the app, even without an internet connection.

### Can I use Natural Medicines without an internet connection?

Yes, the app provides offline access to its comprehensive database, allowing you to find answers and information anytime, anywhere, without needing an internet connection.

### What are the subscription options for Natural Medicines?

To access all subscriber-only content and the full breadth of up-to-date information on natural therapies, you need to become a subscriber to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database at NaturalDatabase.com.

### What is the age rating for Natural Medicines?

Natural Medicines has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature audiences due to the nature of the medical information it contains.

### What devices are compatible with Natural Medicines?

Natural Medicines is available on iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple Watch, providing a comprehensive resource across multiple Apple devices.

### What is the user sentiment for Natural Medicines based on ratings?

The app has a rating of 1.9 stars from 30 ratings, suggesting that users have had a mixed to negative experience with the application.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 3 — 2017-09-23

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes.
Support for 64bit architectures.

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