National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is a part of the U.S. government’s National Institutes of Health. It funds research on alternative and complementary health practices—such as herbal medicines, acupuncture, and meditation—to understand their safety and effectiveness. NCCIH aims to provide evidence-based information so people can make informed health decisions. It does not promote or endorse specific treatments but focuses on studying what works and what doesn't, ensuring that health practices are safe and scientifically validated.