# HerbList

> Reference

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1382309745](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1382309745)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1382309745`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** National Library of Medicine
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (40 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1.6
- **Last updated:** 2024-01-27
- **First published:** 2018-05-25
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/herblist/id1382309745)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nccih.nih.gov/tools/privacy-policy-for-the-herblist-mobile-application](https://www.nccih.nih.gov/tools/privacy-policy-for-the-herblist-mobile-application)

## Description

Learn about herbs and botanicals that are used in complementary and integrative health approaches with the free HerbList app from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). For each herb or botanical, the app includes an identifying picture, common names, information on what the science says, potential side effects and cautions, and resources for more information. Additional features include the ability to mark favorite herbs for quick recall and offline accessibility. From the National Institutes of Health’s NCCIH, the HerbList app offers trusted, credible information.

## Rankings

- #210,794 — Overall

## Review summary

HerbList is a searchable, easy-to-use reference with evidence-based content and offline access, praised for its concise presentation and stability. However, it suffers from incomplete coverage and shallow herb write-ups, with many herbs missing and a sense of bias toward pharmaceutical approaches that can deter use.

### Pros

- Searchable database that makes it quick to look up herbs.
- Evidence-based, science-backed content with credible sources (e.g., NCCIH).
- Easy-to-use UI with clear, concise information.
- Offline access for use without internet.
- Stable performance with no crashes.

### Cons

- Content is incomplete and lacks depth for many herbs.
- Herb coverage is limited; many herbs are missing.
- Perceived bias toward pharmaceutical/allopathic perspectives, with discouraging language about herbal remedies.

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