If they doctor ok'd their usage let the pt take them themself. If the pt is unable to take them himself and the family can't give them if the Dr ok'd them is that a verbal order? Call him and ask him for an order ie: ok to take own herbal supplement x, y & z. If you have a pharmacy that checks out meds then send them to be checked out if not and it's not policy if you have the order then you can. Do you know what the herbal meds are and their effects? There are references out there about herbal medications and some people swear by them.