The Development of USP Botanical Dietary Supplement Monographs, 1995−2005

The development of USP botanical dietary supplement monographs by the Subcommittee on Natural Products (1995−2000) and the Dietary Supplements−Botanicals Committee of Experts (2000−2005) of the USP is described in this review. Featured details include the USP as an organization, focusing upon its history, mission, and publication of the United States Pharmacopeia − National Formulary (USP − NF); the formulation and composition of botanical dietary supplement monographs and related general chapters, as well as appropriate admission criteria; and a summary of the accomplishments of the Committees (1995−2005).