Is the practice of herbal medicine legal without a medical license?
In California, the unlicensed practice of herbal medicine is completely legal with a few mostly insignificant restrictions. For details see the Text of Senate Bill 577. Some states in the U.S. restrict the practice of herbal medicine to either acupuncturists or naturopaths. The legality of other licensed health care providers prescribing herbs professionally varies widely by state and profession, and is under continual revision. Between consumer demand, regulation by insurance companies, the Food and Drug Administration, and medical boards, expect the legal turf to constantly change.
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