Relationships Around Botanicals Affect Us All 

In this article, we discuss how the relationships between various parties involved in the production and distribution of botanical products, such as herbal supplements and essential oils, can affect the quality and safety of these products. We emphasize the importance of transparency and communication between everyone involved, including growers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and consumers. It also highlights some specific issues, such as adulteration and mislabeling, and offers suggestions for ways to improve the supply chain and ensure that consumers have access to safe and effective botanical products.