What is a heather pill? A Look at the Prescription and Herbal Versions
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The term “heather pill” can be misleading because it can refer to two completely different products: a prescription progestin-only birth control pill and an herbal supplement derived from the heather plant. In one scenario, the medication contains the synthetic hormone norethindrone, while in the other, it refers to capsules made from the Calluna vulgaris plant.