Healsutr Drug Database & Encyclopedia
HealSutr provides an open-access, educational knowledge base covering drugs, active biomedical ingredients, natural compounds, medicinal herbs, vitamins, supplements, nutraceuticals, and traditional/naturopathic medicine. Our goal is to offer clear, structured, and evidence-informed information for learners, researchers, and the general public.
All content is free to access and intended strictly for informational and educational purposes — never as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Our Mission
HealSutr aims to make medicine-related knowledge more accessible by providing:
Evidence-informed summaries of pharmaceuticals and natural substances
Clear explanations of uses, effects, biological actions, and precautions
Reliable reference links to official health agencies and research bodies
Educational clarity for students, health enthusiasts, and the public
Transparency in sourcing, using authoritative standards wherever possible
HealSutr does not provide medical prescriptions or treatment recommendations.
What You’ll Find on Each Drug/Ingredient Page
Each drug, herb, or natural compound page includes:
Overview
General description of the drug or natural ingredient, what it is, and what it is commonly known for.
Classification
Where applicable, classification systems such as:
Pharmacologic class
Therapeutic class
Chemical class
Botanical classification (for herbs)
Standard identifiers (e.g., CAS number, UNII, ATC code)
Common Uses (Educational Only)
General, non-prescriptive information about traditionally known or medically recognized uses. (Not medical advice; not instructions on use.)
Mechanism of Action / Biological Activity
High-level educational description of how the substance works within the body.
Forms & Sources
Pharmaceutical formulations (tablets, capsules, injections, etc.)
Natural sources (herbs, roots, extracts, minerals)
Preparation types (teas, tinctures, standardized extracts)
Safety & Precautions (High-Level Educational Only)
General awareness such as:
Known interactions
Possible side effects (educational description only)
Contraindication warnings (informational)
Regulatory & Scientific Standards
Where applicable, HealSutr references official standards such as:
FDA drug classifications
WHO ATC/DDD Index
Pharmacopeial references (USP, European Pharmacopoeia)
Botanical standards / traditional medicine classifications
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) summaries
These help ensure transparent, responsible medical education.
Research & Evidence Overview
High-level summaries drawn from reputable public research sources such as:
PubMed
PubChem
ClinicalTrials.gov
NIH research summaries
WHO monographs
(We provide educational overviews — not clinical guidelines.)
Additional Notes
This may include:
Traditional/naturopathic uses (educational description)
Cultural or historical use
Known bioactive compounds in herbs
Scientific interest areas
Sources & References Used by HealSutr
HealSutr synthesizes information from trusted, authoritative, and publicly accessible medical and scientific resources, including:
U.S. Government & Federal Health Agencies
National Institutes of Health (NIH) – nih.gov
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) – ods.od.nih.gov
National Library of Medicine (NLM) – nlm.nih.gov
MedlinePlus (Drugs, Herbs, Supplements) – medlineplus.gov
PubChem (Chemical structures & identifiers) – pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
PubMed / PubMed Central – pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) – fda.gov
FDA Substance Registration System (UNII codes)
International & Global Standards
World Health Organization (WHO) – who.int
International Pharmacopoeia
Research & Scientific Data Sources
Open-access medical and pharmacology literature
HealSutr uses these sources directly or indirectly to build structured, understandable educational content.
How HealSutr Uses These References
HealSutr:
Summarizes publicly available medical and scientific information
Uses official databases and classification systems for accuracy
Does not provide medical prescriptions or dosage instructions
Presents neutral, non-prescriptive educational descriptions
Maintains compliance with responsible medical communication standards
We avoid proprietary content and focus on trusted, open, authoritative knowledge.
Disclaimer
HealSutr’s drug, ingredient, herb, and naturopathic medicine pages are for informational and educational purposes only.
Always consult a licensed healthcare provider before taking any medication, supplement, or herbal product.