Health Canada defines the term “natural health product” (NHP) as a range of health products that includes vitamins and minerals, herbs and other herbal remedies, traditional remedies (such as traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic [East Indian] medicines), homeopathic remedies, fatty acids (such as Omega 3, 6 and 9), probiotics and some personal hygiene products such as antiperspirants, medicinal shampoos and mouthwashes.
