The launch was held on Monday September 28, 2015, at the Council Room, UWI, Mona. The handbook is a practical guide to avoid adverse drug reactions is anticipated for use by physicians, pharmacists, other health care professionals, and patients alike and has approximately 70 potential interactions by 30 herbs and foods commonly used in Jamaica.  It summarizes a decade of research conducted at the Natural Products Institute, University of the West Indies, Mona. The information from the handbook has been applied to form an app that can be used easily by the medical community for quick reference.  Additionally, a webpage will be used for updating new findings emanating from the Natural Products Institute, UWI, Mona. The authors hope the handbook will help increase awareness of this public health issue and mitigate potential adverse drug reactions in the country.  I would like to congratulate the NPI on this very impressive publication and wish them continued success.