Natural Standard provides evidence-based, peer-reviewed information to aid clinicians in making decisions about complementary and alternative therapies. The database contains comprehensive monographs on thousands of foods, herbs and supplements. Patient handouts are included. Natural Standard also provides comparative information on the effectiveness of therapies for various symptoms and diseases.
Validated rating scales evaluate the quality of available evidence. Several tools are included, such as an interactions checker and a symptom checker. Natural Standard also contains information on diets and exercise programs. References contain links to PubMed abstracts.
Natural Standard is available on the Library's Databases page: http://library.aecom.yu.edu/databases/database.htm
Contact the Reference Staff at 718.430.3104 or askref@einstein.yu.edu for help.
